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.

Everything from the vibe had a negative vibe from the owner to the quality because the quality went…read moredown the owner's s***** attitude p Plus he will not let me request a cock piercing because his wife apparently does the piercings and he didn't want her to touch my cock

my name is Broc and im deaf so i learned a lot about drawing and painting but I'm never do ink…read morebecaue i want to learn how to ink. i watch your show and i really love your show few years ago. so hopefully to hear from you and i can't hear but I still deaf, ha!ha!

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.

Knowing I'd be in town for work with a meeting nearby, I figured I'd try to sneak in a spicy lunch…read morebreak at Black Magic. I thought I'd be shooting for a walk-in, so I had researched everyone in the shop to make sure I'd be cool with whoever was available to tattoo me and not just one specific artist. I ended up sending a booking request just a few days ahead and scored an appointment with Ace. While I had some concept ideas and inspo, I hadn't really come in with something specific and that made me really nervous. Luckily, smack on the front page of his wanna do book, I found my design. I think we did more talking than tattooing at some points or we would've been done even faster than we actually were. Very grateful for fast tattooers with gentle hands lol. The shop is gorgeous, but beware if like me you go in the winter on the morning after a cold weekend - it gets chilly! They've got plenty of blankets and bolsters to make a nook though, if you forget your own. I can't say enough good things about my experience and I'm so excited to work with these folks to fill up more on my leg.

What can I say besides I'm OBSESSED with Vern and black magic!! She is always so inviting and down…read moreto execute my weird requests. She is super patient (I am indecisive about sizing and placement at times) and so quick when it comes to the actual tattoo!! I've never felt intimidated walking into the shop, which is a feat cus I have had uncomfortable tattoo experiences in the past, but never here. Vern made me feel extra special on one occasion when she told me she drew something that made her think of me, which is now tattooed on me (the candy heart with barbed wire) if you are looking for a shop there simply isn't a better choice!!

Once again Danny came through with an awesome tattoo. He took the vision I had and rocked it into…read moresomething so much better than I had planned knowing that the tattoo meant so much to me. It's a great memorial to my Dad, Gma, Gpa, and my Nephew. Thank you for what you did. It's perfect. The shop is easy to find has a great atmosphere and is super clean. Great place.

From the owner: We strive to give our clients the tattoo they are looking for. Give honest and reasonable for their…read moreideas, so they look good and last a long time. We’re not here to make a quick buck, we are here to give you a great experience and a great looking tattoo.

I am getting a very large tattoo done on my leg and I cannot believe the amazing work Daniel is…read moredoing. This will be my 4th Tattoo and it is by far the best one I have ever gotten anywhere. He is very professional and the shop has an awesome vibe. He truly cares about his clients and wants them to leave happy. I have seen some of the amazing cover up work he has done for others and it is truly breath taking. I will def. recommend this shop to any one.

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.

Monni did amazing job go entire crew cares about their artwork. Very thankful and it turned out…read moreperfect.

I have nothing but good things to say about Troy's professionalism. However, he did pierce my…read moresurface piercing with the wrong jewelry. This resulted in the piercing pulling on my skin and quickly rejecting. Two months after I got said piercing it rejected and I now have a scar. I understand this sometimes happens with piercings, surface especially, but I would have expected a bit more expertise from someone who has been doing body piercings as long as Troy has. He pierced my horizontal eyebrow which is supposed to be pierced with a surface bar with a straight barbel. I later went to get my piercing bar downsized and he used a curved barbel. Thank you Troy for the experience but I do not believe I will be going back to your shop for future piercings or tattoos.

I got my horizontal eyebrow done and Troy was very upbeat and lively. The vibes in the studio were…read moresuper groovy and almost ethereal. He was super professional and made sure I knew exactly what I was doing before getting the piercing. He also moved the dots multiple times to make sure I was getting the exact piercing I wanted. I researched heavily before going to him and I agree with most all the reviews. He is super friendly, gave good aftercare instructions, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. He also got me in for a piercing on 24 hour notice. Overall, great service provided and I plan to return for future piercings

Nathan did a cover-up tattoo for me. He's cool as hell and my tattoo is awesome! Great place,…read moregreat guys and fair prices!

From the owner: Custom artwork, great prices, as much one on one time as needed to perfect your piece of art!read more

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.

I went thinking I needed my ears repierced, but John told me that I probably didn't, that they most…read morelikely just had little wax plugs needing to be pushed out. He was professional, knowledgeable and a genuinely nice guy. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I didn't even know he put the first earring in until he showed me the little white plug. The whole process was quick, most of the time was sharing information and it was only $10 plus a tip. Everything was clean and a relaxing atmosphere.