Tattoo Shops in Oelwein, IA
3 studios in and around Oelwein, 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.
Ink Wave Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
104 1st St SW, Oelwein, IA 50662-2204
🕒 By appointment only
Purple Thistle Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
9 Frederick Ave S, Oelwein, IA 50662-2304
🕒 Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun by appointment
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.