Tattoo Shops in West Des Moines, IA
7 studios in and around West Des Moines, 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.
ColorWorks Tattoo and Body Piercing Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
1551 Valley West Dr #104B, West Des Moines, IA 50266
🕒 Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm, closed Thu
Electric Warlock Tattoo
324 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3714
Flawless permanent make up
1226 Grand Ave Suit 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mint Piercing PiercingAppointment only
5525 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-5311
Rowan Jordan Creek Town Center PiercingAppointment only
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8114
Union Station Tattoo and Piercing
519 Maple St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4724
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.