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Tattoo shops in Ames

1 directory shop in Ames, Iowa. Top-rated: Heroic Ink Tattoo & Piercing · 4.8★. Local artists work in fine line.

1 shop · 456 reviews · 4.8 avg rating · Fine Line

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  • Heroic Ink Tattoo & Piercing

    4.8(456)

    Located in Ames, IA, Heroic Ink Tattoo & Piercing boasts a 4.8-star rating from 456 reviews. They welcome walk-ins and offer a variety of services, including piercing and custom tattoo designs. Reviewers mention a friendly atmosphere and a commitment to customer satisfaction, with many praising the artists' gentle approach during the tattooing process.

    211 Main St, Ames, IA 50010

    Hours on shop pageFine Line · Walk-ins Welcome · Piercing Services
    View shop(515) 233-0033Directions

Order is by a Bayesian-adjusted rating: each shop's Google rating is pulled toward the directory average in proportion to how few reviews back it, so a 5.0 from six reviews does not outrank a 4.9 from eight hundred. The stars shown are the raw Google rating and review count.

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What locals say about Ames tattoo shops

Pulled from Google reviews of the top-rated shops in Ames.

“I have had the best experiences here! Kaylee is such an incredible tattoo artist and human. 🤍 She is so great to work with, is incredibly talented/kind, and has such a light hand to the point where getting my fineline tattoos barely hurt. She made my first experience getting tattoos so fun (she even let me get a third design I was wanting on a whim)! She plays fun music and talks to you to keep you distracted from any discomfort. I cannot get over how accurately she replicated my parents’ handwriting. I’m also obsessed with the dainty initial “A” from my grandparents’ wedding program (pictured). She totally made my visions come to life, and I am just thrilled! She was also very thorough with explaining aftercare instructions. Totally professional and I 100000% recommend her. I will be back for more I am sure haha! Ames is SO lucky to have a tattoo artist who is this skilled at fineline work! I have also gotten my lobes, conch, and navel pierced here over the years. Very clean shop and professional. I have always had great outcomes and excellent piercers. Love love love Heroic Ink!! 🤍”
Allison Anderson on Heroic Ink Tattoo & Piercing

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Our directory lists 1 tattoo shop in Ames, Iowa, with 456 customer reviews combined and an average rating of 4.8 stars. Browse the listings above for hours, phone numbers, ratings and directions for each shop. You can also browse all tattoo shops in Iowa or see the best tattoo shops in Iowa.

Heroic Ink Tattoo & Piercing is the top-rated tattoo shop in Ames with a 4.8-star Google rating from 456 reviews. It leads the listings above, which are ordered by an adjusted rating: each shop's Google rating is pulled toward the directory average in proportion to how few reviews back it, so the order is not a raw star sort. Compare every shop's rating and review count in the listings above.

Yes. 1 of the 1 tattoo shop in Ames welcomes walk-in clients, including Heroic Ink Tattoo & Piercing. Availability varies by day, so calling ahead is still a good idea for larger pieces. You can also browse walk-in tattoo shops across Iowa.

1 tattoo shop in Ames offers piercing services alongside tattooing, including Heroic Ink Tattoo & Piercing. Look for the “Piercing Services” tag in the listings above. You can also browse piercing shops across Iowa.

Artists in Ames work in fine line. Check each shop's own website and current Google reviews for artist portfolios and specific styles, or browse the best shops across Iowa for fine line.