Tattoo Shops Near Me in Des Moines, IA

There are 8 tattoo shops listed in Des Moines, IA on this page. Each entry shows the address and, where we have them, the phone number, website and opening hours.

Of the 8 listings, 38% list a phone number, 38% list a website and 25% list opening hours. None of these listings has confirmed services such as walk-ins or piercing yet, so ask the studio directly.

If nothing here suits you, nearby cities with their own pages include West Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.

The list puts shops with fuller contact details first. Studio owners can claim a listing to fix an address, add opening hours or confirm services such as walk-ins.

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Before you visit a tattoo shop in Des Moines

  • Ask for aftercare instructions before you leave and follow them until the tattoo has healed.
  • Bring a valid photo ID. Most US shops will not tattoo anyone under 18, even where state law allows it with parental consent.
  • Expect to pay a deposit for booked work. It is usually taken off the final price and may be kept if you cancel late.
  • Look at healed work in the artist's portfolio, and ask how needles and equipment are sterilised.

Frequently asked questions

How many tattoo shops are in Des Moines, IA?

8 tattoo shops are listed in Des Moines, IA on this page. Listings come from open map data and owner corrections, so a few may have moved or closed.

Where are the tattoo shops in Des Moines?

They are spread across the area rather than on one main street. Use the map to find the studio closest to you.

Do tattoo shops in Des Moines take walk-ins or do piercing?

No listing here has confirmed walk-ins or piercing yet. Many shops do take walk-ins for small pieces, so call ahead to check.

How do I contact a tattoo shop in Des Moines?

38% of listings here have a phone number and 38% have a website. Opening hours are listed for 25%, so check before you visit.

Listing data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Details change; confirm with the shop before visiting.