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.

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!!

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.

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

COVID update: All the staff wear masks at all times. They sanitize before and after every customer…read more Mini did my eyebrows today. As usual, she kept me engaged in a conversation while threading so that I don't feel the pain which is very thoughtful of her.$12 for eyebrows. I was in and out in 20 minutes. Tip: For people with sensitive skin, I'd recommend asking for aloe vera gel after the session. Applying that helps with easing up the pain.

Walk ins welcome and she does a great job threading my eyebrows! Great costumer service and good…read moreprices. I have a loyalty punch card thing and I'm almost due for a free eyebrow thread. The process is quick and easy. I always leave feeling confident about my eyebrows.

Came in and had wonderful work done. They all are very nice. However, called several times to book…read moremore and never had a return call

From the owner: Walk-ins are always welcome or appointments. If you're looking for a new piercing or cover up or a…read morespare of the moment tattoo/piercing, stop in to see us

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!!

I love coming here for jewelry! They're also really kind and welcoming to all types whether you…read morejust need earrings or a full sleeve of ink.