Tattoo Shops in Ames, IA
5 studios in and around Ames, Iowa — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
Heroic Ink Tattoo and Piercing Piercing
211 Main St, Ames, IA 50010-6237
🕒 Tue-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.