Good Honest Tattoos

tattoo — Hamilton East · Hamilton

About Good Honest Tattoos

A small tattoo studio at Lovegrove Lane, Shop 7, 394 Grey Street in Hamilton East. It was founded in 2014 by two artists, and the website says it is a small shop, different from most, where clients can talk with their artist and other clients. A sterilisation room can be seen from the shop, and the website says an autoclave is used. Styles listed include colour realism, oriental, new school, neo-traditional, black and grey realism, dot work, fine line and cover-ups. Custom paintings, digital art, T-shirt designs, logos and murals are also offered.

Booking starts with a free consultation, and the design itself is not charged for. Once a quote is accepted, a non-refundable booking fee is paid, which covers the design if an appointment is missed. Each artist's deposit ranges from $50 to $300 as at 2026. Appointments are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome, though they may not be fitted in at peak times. Clients under 18 need a parent or legal guardian and original ID. Reviewers mention talented artists and the welcoming atmosphere most often, and say the studio is clean. One customer found the artists down to earth and professional, and another said the team responded well to feedback and that the prices were good.