I had a vision for my sleeve and stumbled across Susie and I'm so lucky! She has been working on my sleeve for multiple appointments and I am always amazed with her work and detail. I can't wait to finish this piece and see the vision finally done. I get consistent compliments on it! I got a conch piercing and jewelry change here as well. Macee made it so seamless and easy. They have beautiful jewelry to choose from! read more

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Came to have my corkscrew nose piercing changed out. I was nervous since the type of jewelry it was has hurt me in the past. Cameron got it out and changed with no problem. He was awesome! I was worried for nothing. Thanks bunches! The shop was Clean, and welcoming. read more

After a girls trip, 3 of us did a walk in to commemorate it. Bailey was awesome, she took my ideas and made me a custom sunshine. Tanner created a custom trio for another in our group, his work was perfect. The third in our party wanted parts of each and Bailey created her the perfect combination. We had a great experience! The shop has a cool vibe and both artists were wonderful, highly recommended visiting them! All of us would return for future art! read more

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Went in for small tattoo removal, won't go back! It didn't do anything to the tattoo, did not even lighten a little bit. I have had large tattoos removed in California and even the first time it breaks up ink and gets lighter. This place is charging for nothing (in California it took a total of 3 sessions for a large tattoo). They are not using the machine right or are trying to get more money out of customers. read more

I loved it- Galen did a great job on my tattoo. It was my first one so I was nervous but even then he was very flexible about the tattoo since it required some modifications. Overall will go again soon! read more

Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

If you are looking for a good local tattoo shop this place is it. I've heard nothing but good things about all 3 locations. I am in the process of getting a sleeve/sock on my leg and have loved the result so far. Chris is the owner and is super laid back. He keeps his shop clean and organized. He's very good about changing gloves and uses sterile needles, along with cleaning his work area before and after each person. Come check them out! read more

Macy (not sure if correct spelling) was wonderful. She pierced my daughters ears for her 9th birthday and was so sweet and patient and put my daughter at ease. We were able to get a quick walk in appt. read more

Went in yesterday trying to finish a tattoo. I showed him a picture of exactly how I wanted the finish to look and I got home and realized he did none of it the way I wanted. I now have to go to another tattoo shop to get it (hopefully) fixed if they even can. My tattoo looks horrible. read more

Love the shop in Ankeny! So laid back and friendly I feel like I belong there. Highly recommend booking an appointment with Ricky Hathaway. He always impresses and goes above and beyond with his work. If you're looking to be a head turner on the street, give your business to them!! read more

Wow first off I must say that the artists here take pride in their work and their workplace!! The shop is super clean with all tools properly sterilized. The artists really take pride in their work and have a portfolio to show off if you are looking for inspiration. This is a super clean, great place at a great location right off of Ankeny Blvd. I can't wait to save up the money to come back and get my design drawn up! read more

Terrible just absolutely terrible. I came in wanting to get a hoop replaced for my nose piercing and they said they could try but then couldn't get the hoop through, tore up my jewelry i brought in, and i ended up leaving with a earring in my nose. The piercer doing all of this clearly does not know what he was doing. Also, everyone i know that has gotten a piercing here has gotten an infection. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!! read more

First of two sessions tonight - very pleased with the cleanliness and attention to detail. I'm happy with the quality of the work and the overall experience. read more

Went in to check out the studio and I will say I am impressed. The studio is clean and well kept. The artists keep their stations clean and antiseptic. The artists are knowledgeable in their craft because I had some questions about a tattoo I want covered and another on the same arm in close proximity I want to save. We talked and he gave me some good advice to consider. And I gave him a design I want for my next tattoo and told him where I want it and I want it jazzed up. He told me he would draw something up and call me soon. These guys seem like they take a lot of pride in their trade and have a vision where they want to go. I am looking forward to having them work on my next designs. I suggest giving them a try if you are already a tat enthusiast or looking for your first one. read more

The guy who did my piercing was cool but did not like the placement of the piercing. Didn't ask if I liked it before he pierced it, gave 3 stars because the place seems clean and like I said he was cool. read more

First of all, I've pierced my own nose with a thumbtack in a trailer park bathroom with my best friend and it was 10x better than the piercing I got from here. Last year on my birthday (November 22nd) I got my septum pierced with the same friend from last time, we had both got the same thing done. Anyways, Chris was the one to do it and I'm not impressed whatsoever. When I had first gotten it, it looked a bit crooked, but I had just passed it off as the horseshoe being crooked, not the way he had actually pierced one side higher than the other. It was also pierced low af too, but that's fine ig. The friend of mines was perfectly fine, which is good, just wish mine was the same. read more