We have been here twice now for piercings. The first time was 12/7/24, and my daughter and I got…read moreour ears pierced together; she got her first earlobe piercing and I got my fourth, which was considered a helix piercing. Our second visit was on 1/19/26, and my daughter got her second earlobe piercing. Piercings are a walk-in basis only, so there could be a wait. As with any tattoo/piercing shop, you'll need a valid ID in order to receive any services. John does such an amazing job every time. He's caring and knowledgeable as well as an all-around fun person to talk to. He measures where the piercings should go before he marks them and then triple-checks that the placement is correct before asking the client how they feel about the placement. He's quick and efficient, yet very calm and patient. The quality and variety of jewelry he has in stock is amazing as well as the aftercare products he provides. John makes sure to go over all aftercare procedures for each piercing as well as gives a small bit of sea salt for cleaning. There are other aftercare cleansers available for purchase as well; we bought the Mudscupper's Brand, and it works wonders! Overall, the vibe is really laid back, relaxed, and comfortable. It's clean and well-organized as well as bright, but private.

SERIOUSLY THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!! Kelsey's work is AMAZING and she took my friends and us as…read morewalk ins and got us in right away! Great price and great vibe!! Never been so happy with a tattoo shop!!

Cody did a fantastic job piercing my friend's ears--so much so she asked to borrow my Yelp account…read moreafter her appointment to write this review: Super friendly and professional guy. Cody was an absolute joy from start to finish. I'll definitely be back! Thank you Cody!

Janessa pierced my daughter's ears today and they look wonderful! She was so gentle and patient…read more She really took her time placing the piercing in the perfect spot. My daughter is thrilled. I'd highly recommend Janessa and Mint in Ankeny to anyone looking to get pierced. Thank you!

Lacy did my wife's nose piercing yesterday. She was very informative and answered all the questions…read moremy wife had. The wife is very happy with how it turned out! The studio is very clean and staff is very friendly.

Piercing Review I…read moregot my navel piercing here 3 years ago. After I left, I noticed it was a little bit crooked. No biggie, I'll be the only one to notice. The problem really lies in the fact that 3 years later, it's still not healed. And yes, I followed the piercer's instructions. 2 years in, I called them thinking maybe I'm allergic to the metal in the jewelry. I've heard that can cause piercings to not heal, and I purchased the jewelry from them. I didn't expect them to fix anything, I just wanted the details so that I could find different jewelry. They didn't even know the size or material of the jewelry that they have in store. Just make the drive to Des Moines. Both of the places in Ames suck. The only upside to going here is that everyone (now that one of their artists is gone) seems incredibly nice.

Excellent staff. Clean facilities. Many jewelry choices. They took great care of me and gave me…read morevery clear instructions for aftercare.

Jacob pierced both my helix and conch. I had a ton of anxiety before the session, and he was kind,…read morepatient, and explained every step of the process. I've been back twice since, and wouldn't go to another place. It's clean, welcoming, and the jewelry is beautiful. I appreciate his professionalism and commitment to his clients!

I went here to get a navel piercing, my piercer, Emily was very nice and made the process very…read moresmooth. Although, I bought the jewelry from here in which the top screw in part kept falling out, even from just walking/laying down which resulted in the whole thing coming out and me having to go to another piercing shop to get it replaced. I very kindly asked for if a refund was possible for just the jewelry in which the person on the phone-not Emily, denied me, and were honestly not very nice about. Didn't really have much of an explanation other than, "IDK, that is just not gonna happen". This place is good for piercings but a little unprofessional when it came to customer service.

got my second lobes pierced by emily. she was amazing; super friendly and knowledgeable and made…read moresure i knew every step before she moved forward. will be coming back to her again.

My first tattoo!!! I was overly excited to work with Grimm…read moreand create a tattoo to remember my fur babies. You call to make an appointment for a consultation. Go over your ideas and what you want. Then schedule the actual appointment. Then bite your nails and get excited waiting for the big day. This establishment is clean. Everyone is friendly and there is a fun atmosphere. I love all the Star Wars collectibles and art on the walls. It was a great experience. I love my tattoo and ready to do another. They give great instructions on how to care for your tattoo so that it heals correct. I'm very happy with my first experience with getting a tattoo.

I stopped in to inquire about a piercing and felt that my request was insignificant to the three…read moregentlemen that were in my general vicinity. No one could give me pricing or an appointment. A business card was given to me with the comment, "You'll have to call the piercer. I am a big believer in vibes and the place felt dark and unwelcoming. I drove a few blocks away to Lucky Gal Tattoo and piercing and had an amazing experience.

Biff was the best piercer I've ever worked with! Take your kids to him! Her ears didn't even swell…read moreafterwards at all!

Biff worked on me and didn't even give me the usual jokes. As someone who is dedicated to having my…read morederriere delineated by drawing, I usually get the wisecracks about how "Sir, we may not have enough ink in stock to finish the work." I know I'm a full-figured guy, so there's no need to make me the butt of jokes. Biff did no such thing; he was thoroughly professional and a true artist. His inking of the Iowa Hawkeyes icon on my backside is something that I wish I could actually see because the image just sort of pops (which is hard because I am extra-jiggly). It seriously looks amazing. Ironheart Tattoo is the place you want to go to in the Iowa/Southern Minnesota/Eastern Nebraska area. None better.

Awesome piercing shop!!! I will NOT go anywhere else. Was…read morereferred by many friends to come here. Tyler was our piercer. Very happy with his customer service. Very knowledgeable and professional. We visited the first time in August and came back for two more little girls to get their piercings done today. Very clean facility. Modern and minimalist style. Private rooms. Paid per child: Piercing fee $85 Earring posts $20 a piece x2 $40 Earrings $25 a piece x2 is $50 $6.30 for tax on earrings Paid $181.xx per kid before gratuity. I recommend Mint for all piercing needs.

Mint is great!! I knew I wanted a new and original piercing, and Tyler was able to work with me to…read moregive me a faux snug! It healed amazing and I know I will be back. While going to tattoo shops have great piercers, going to a place that only focuses on piercing adds a whole new level of comfort. They take their time cleaning the jewelry well. Talking you through the process and after care, and the rooms are very clean and comfortable. Going to Mint is a great choice for your first or 10th piercing!