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Opening their doors to the general public since August of this year is a brand spankin’ new tattoo studio in Downtown, Honolulu that being Genuine Tattoo owned and operated by Sulu’ape Akiu Sale ?

Genuine Tattoo, owned and operated by Sulu’ape Akiu Sale, is located on 1159 Bethel Street in the heart of Honolulu, Hawaii

Their hours of operation are 12 p.m. till 8 p.m. 7 days a week. No walk ins. Tattoo sessions are by appointment only

Sulu’ape Akiu Sale of Genuine Tattoo started his career as a tattoo artist back in 1997 in American Samoa in the village of Utulei, and has been fine tuning his tattooing skill set and expertise till this very day. Sulu’ape Akiu Sale created the very first tattoo studio establishment ever signed and sealed by the goverment of American Samoa which he appropriately named “Q’s Tattoos.” Fun Fact Numero Uno: Sulu’ape Akiu Sale is known as “Q” both the in the tattooing industry and in the streets. Fun Fact Numero Dos: “Sulu’ape” means “Chief” in the Samoan language, and that title was bestowed onto Sulu’ape Akiu Sale back in 2019 in American Samoa by Aliavaa Petelo ?

Sulu’ape Akiu Sale specializes in Polynesian style tattoo designs although that specific tattoo style is just one of the many tattoo styles he has under his sleeves. With an overall total of 24 years experience in the tattooing industry, Sulu’ape Akiu Sale most definitely has the talents, skill sets, and experience to turn your tattooing dreams, wants, and needs into reality

Fun Fact Numero Tres: Sulu’ape Akiu Sale played a “speaking” role in Hawaii Five-0 as “Kimo” in Episode 2 Season 3

Fun Fact Numero Cinco: Sulu’ape Akiu Sale is a Triple OG in Hawaii’s Lowriding Culture and had been President of USO Car Club Hawaii Chapter for two consecutive years

Also known as “Captain Save Um All,” Sulu’ape Akiu Sale has saved many of his clients via past artworks ie tattoos by means of cover ups as shown below ?

GALLERY: Found below ? are just of few of the many tattoos Sulu’ape Akiu Sale of Genuine Tattoos has created ? Be sure to hit up Sulu’ape Akiu Sale of Genuine Tattoos at 808.762.0505 and/or 808.358.9803 for some tatty appointments ?