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.

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!!

Well it's actually a funny story,…read more Many years ago when I was just a small infant my mother decided she wanted to get my ears pierced. Every time I ask her who did she go to for the piercing, she just says "the doctors". Well whoever the "doctors" were completely did a lopsided job. I was always insecure when wearing earrings and never wore them because my right ear's whole was way too high then the proper position. Kids in school would always ask me why my earrings were lopsided. Because of this I haven't worn earrings in years. I tried correcting the imbalance of my ear piercings a few years ago by trying to get a double piercing. It was successful for a bit, but a few days in I had to take them out because my right ear was trying to catch an infection. On my 30 hour layover in Des Moines Iowa my coworker wanted to get his ear pierced, and this brought up unfinished business between me and my lopsided ear holes. I decided to go with my coworker and try one more time to correct my ears. We made no previous reservations, we came as walk-ins and we had to wait about 10-15 minutes for Abriana our piercer to finish up with a few clients. Once she was finished she came up to us, asked us what we needed and then helped us pick out some earrings. After that she took us to the room to get our piercing done. I went first. I explained my whole dilemma and I felt that my concerns were taken seriously. She took her time with measuring my ear and deciding where to put the second holes. On the left ear she pierced above the original hole, and on the right ear she pierced below the original hole (because that was the hole that was too high). When she pierced me she did it with a needle and not the piercing gun. She said the needle does way less damage on the skin tissue, and therefore allows for a better recovery process. She explained to me just before piercing me that I would need to inhale, and then when I exhale she will pierce me. I appreciated this because I knew what to expect, I also think the breathing method help to make it a little less painful. She was very friendly and super professional. I would definitely recommend her as well as this shop. I'm actually surprised at the reviews here on Yelp. Granted a lot of them are outdated. This place gets great reviews on Google, and I can vouch for those reviews. It's now going on a week and a half and my ears are going strong. No signs of infection to be seen. If you are looking for a professional place to get a piercing, Lucky Gal is the place to go!

Love this place and the artists. Alia and Violet are wonderful. Thank you for the great tattoos.!read more

Worked with Seth last Monday. I was a walk-in appointment. He was able to fit me in because of a…read morecancellation. Seth did really great with my tattoo and I love it. Its a simple open triangle but it means the world to me. He even got me to relax which surprised me, since this was my first tattoo. Reasonably priced and was quick. Great work, had fun, will be coming back!

Best tattoo shop!!! I live in mid Missouri and will drive…read moreto Des Moines to get a tattoo any time.

Auston is amazing and has a gift. I went to him for a mastectomy tattoo and it turned out…read moreincredible! I feel whole again! Not only is he an artist but he was compassionate about the whole breast cancer journey. I wish I would of gone sooner. If you are debating getting one DO IT! I promise you won't regret it, best thing I've done! Best way to close that chapter in your life!!

Getting some new ink is always fun. The guys were great from the start. Answering every question…read moreto explaining why things needed to be a certain way. Even tho every chair was busy they worked us in the same day.

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.

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

Great studio! This was my first time here, recommended from a friend who also was in attendance and…read morehad some more work added to her existing tattoo. On street parking, but not on Hubbell, you'll actually park behind the shop, on Grandview Ave. parallel parking. Very high curb, don't get too close or your passenger will ding the crap out of the vehicle door. I climbed over the seat. I'm not reliving my friends parallel parking. Nice parlor, clean, bright, well decorated. It feels very warm and Megan is amazing. I have NEVER laughed so hard while getting a tattoo! I've been to a lot of shops, I have a lot of tattoos. I know for a fact, I will never go to any other artist again. She's knowledgeable, outgoing and extremely talented. Obviously we need her to be talented! I'm not just going by my tattoo alone, chatting with her, her photos and all of my friends' tattoos are just gorgeous (or badass). I'm calling on Tuesday to make my next appointment for me and my daughter at the end of the month!

Megan is amazing and did an amazing job I came from Texas just to get her work. She is a must…read morewhen it comes to tattoos

Best traditional tattoos in the state. Very cool vibe and top notch artists! I've had work done by…read moreDan and Darby- SO talented. The other artists in the shop are also very talented. Highly recommend this treasure! Nothing compares.

I called and was told we could probably do a walk in and get a tattoo that same day, me and my mom…read morejust wanted a small tattoo and so we went in and were told they couldn't do it but we could make an appointment if we wanted so we made an appointment for the next Saturday (06/21) at 11am so we did that and we got there about 20 minutes early and the doors were locked, no biggie but they do open at 10am so we were confused and just decided to wait until 11, maybe they were just not opening until then. 11 comes around and they're still not open and we are calling and emailing and there is no answer and no one is inside. We ended up leaving and will not be trying to get a tattoo from there ever.