Crooked. Don't waste your time here. You will be disappointed. The artist stole my deposite and wouldn't let me reschedule after telling me to. read more

Clean, quality nose piercings and tattoos! My two friends and I went here off a whim and it turned out to be our best experiences with a tattoo/piercing shop!! The artists were very friendly, talkative, and informative about the processes. They also were very quick with the nose piercings and definitely knew what they were doing. With the piercings you have the choice of getting a stud or a hoop right away (both in the picture) and are given an instruction sheet to follow for post-peircing care. Overall, great shop with quality work and affordable prices! read more

Lefty's Tattoo & Body Piercing - Quick, easy, painless nose piercings! - Tattoo Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I got my first tattoo at this store a few month ago, and I'm very disappointed. The stuff is very kind but unprofessional I guess... I got the simplest tattoo... three words on my upper waist. And I cared about it just as their direction was asking for. Step by step. By the book. The letters is too boldly and the tattoo fade from the first day!!! I waited till these days for it to fixed itself but it's still the same. Check very carefully before you get your tattoo! read more

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Good service and clean space but nothing makes up for the fact that my belly button piercing is crooked. ...You had one job... read more

Won't let me claim my business or change my adress.... So Lefty's Tattoo is located at 1449 B Ave Ne and has been for the last 4 years..... read more

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Considering that this was my first tattoo, I'm sticking with a four. Of course, I'm already planning my second, so I'll have a better idea then. Now I realize that a lot of people come in with a very specific design or idea. I didn't. I knew what I wanted written and I knew where I wanted it placed. But I'm not a creative person, so that's where I'm looking for the artist to help guide me with my decision. Initially I felt that the guy working with me (not Lefty) expected me to know what I wanted for every detail. I did my best to explain and I still felt like he was viewing me as "woman least likely to have a tattoo". I'm glad to say that we reached an accord and he did a really nice job. As I mentioned, new to the tattooing thing and so I was very curious. He did a nice job of explaining what the process was and I think I was a good customer. I didn't cry, whine, flinch or bitch. Plus I tipped! So, until the next one. I'm a fan! read more

Lefty did an awesome job on my tattoo of my late puppy...I've gotten tons of compliments on it. His staff was helpful and made me feel right at home. I'll be going back for more and I'd recommend to my friends and family. read more

Went in to get a tattoo of a rose. I was helped right away by Steve. He was great and super friendly. The entire staff is great and they are very affordable. I love my new tattoo! read more

Okay so I hit up Left's 2nd annual tattoo convention last weekend. It was my first tattoo convention so had no idea what to expect. Honestly I only went because I had friends with a booth. Got a new piece on Friday night. I must say the experience was just okay. There were two live bands and they were not very good. It was very loud so that the artist and I were practically shouting to hear each other. Also when you are in pain and trying to deal with it, loud bad music does not help. Lighting was not very good either so the artists needed to provide their own. I would have preferred that the tattoo contest / judging happen on the stage so that we could all see. And rather than bands, just have more of the side-show stuff. Although it was obvious that the MC knew how to handle the mic, I would have preferred less swearing and cock talk and more just promotion of the various artists and booths. Thanks to Lefty's for throwing the party. Next year with some improvements I'll give ya another star. read more