Tattoo Shops in Cherokee, IA
2 studios in and around Cherokee, 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.
Smoking Guns Tattoo Studio Piercing
515 W Main St, Cherokee, IA 51012-1707
💲 $50-$145 services
Warriors Breath Piercing
1818 530th St, Cherokee, IA 51012-7009
🕒 Variable schedule with services listed
💲 $50-$300 piercing/PMU
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.