Tattoo Shops in Ankeny, IA

7 studios in and around Ankeny, 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.

All Day Tattoo and Art Studio

207 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021-6733

+15152234545 Directions

Black Dahlia Tattoo

2202 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023-2469

+15157718908 [email protected] Directions

Empire Tattoo

2732 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021-9322

+15153189532 [email protected] Directions

Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing Piercing

1550 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-4113

🕒 Hours vary by location

+15152577940 [email protected] Website Directions

MINT Piercing Studio PiercingAppointment only

2732 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021-9322

🕒 Hours vary by location

+15152574405 [email protected] Website Directions

Magnificent Brows

1605 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021-4594

+15153295130 [email protected] Website Directions

Pink Elephant Tattoo Studio PiercingCover-ups

707 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023-3526

🕒 Open 7 days 11am-8pm

+15156350045 [email protected] Website Directions

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.