Iron Age Studios

4.6
(692 reviews)
6309 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
University City, Missouri 63130

Hours

Monday: 12–10 PM
Tuesday: 12–10 PM
Wednesday: 12–10 PM
Thursday: 12–10 PM
Friday: 12–10 PM
Saturday: 12–10 PM
Sunday: 12–8 PM

Features & Amenities

service

Walk-ins Welcome
Custom Tattoo Designs

piercing

Piercing Services

Customer Reviews

9 reviews

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Emma Petrofsky
2 reviews
1 weeks ago

I have been consistently going to Fiona for all my tattoos for over a year now. These are just a couple of my more recent ones. I can always count on her tattoos coming out even better than I pictured. They are great to work with and truly go out of their way to make sure you are happy with the design. She is very transparent with pricing and what to expect. I would never go to another artist. I would 100% recommend Fiona to anyone who wants a great piece and an artist who is always kind and passionate about their work.

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Brian Arnold
3 reviews
1 weeks ago

Fiona gave me a couple of real nice tattoos with crispy lines. It was a pleasant and efficient experience.

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Lauren Weber
2 reviews
1 weeks ago

my friend was getting a tattoo by fiona and i just stayed to hang. from the moment they saw me i felt super welcomed. she consistently included me in convos and i could tell she made my friend feel super comfortable while getting his first tattoo. we were there for a about 4 hours literally just talking and having a good time while she was working. not only was her work phenomenal so is her personality :). safe to say they most definitely will be doing my next tattoo!!

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Anthony Vidal
5 reviews
1 weeks ago

Fiona was great at communicating and she was very amendable, understanding, and caring and is a great artist and Amanda at the front desk made my day. Very good people!

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36 reviews
1 weeks ago

Not a fan of the hustle and bustle of the main shop it’s too much and doesn’t feel like people take much time or effort on walk ins. But when you make an appointment everyone is usually very competent and welcoming. I go to Fiona, they’re great and it’s in a separate building that provides a bit more comfort from the overstimulation of the shop. Thanks Fiona for always creating a great environment and giving even greater tattoos!

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Benjamin Lipscomb
14 reviews
1 weeks ago

I receive nothing but compliments on my knees done by Jon Norman. Better than that, I love them. Not only are they vibrant and fantastic, they healed super fast. Jon applies the perfect amount of depth and pressure so the ink goes in perfectly and heals with no scabs. I believe it also makes the tattoo less painful. Jon consulted me perfectly to allow me to make the most informed decisions on placement and color. I could not be happier and so glad we made the changes we did based on his expert advice. Thanks Jon!

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Ramina Melikova
8 reviews
1 weeks ago

I inquired fiona likes about a tattoo consult and I liked her work before I paid the deposit. I was told there was an $100 deposit and when they informed me their prices are $600 for 4 hours I started to get worried because the back piece idea I have doesn’t require 4 sessions worth at 4 hours and $600 each equaling $2400. That’s ridiculous. I did pay the deposit but wasn’t informed prior to paying it was nonrefundable. I tried asking for the deposit back because it was going to go towards the tattoo but since have decided not to. Then she told me it wasn’t refundable. That’s a lack of transparency and their website doesn’t say anything about deposits nor anything about refunds or non refunds. Again, a lack of transparency. Also not to discredit Fiona, their work is cool for 5 years worth of tattoos.. but it doesn’t seem $2400 worth for a back piece that is again, fairly simple to cover up what I already have stick and poked on there. This feels scammy… because no artwork was drawn up!!! Only a picture was taken of my back and a quick discussion. About 2 weeks since we’ve spoken and a tattoo appointment set to November 23rd… I can’t get my deposit back for a picture? That’s wrong. Overall I have more experiences with Iron Age… the pricing for the work I’ve had done doesn’t equate to the quality. I paid over $100 for a simple line constellation tattoo. I also walked in for my sunflower tattoo and due to the rush it wasn’t what I wanted originally (a crow skull). I do like it a lot.. however the tattoo was also rushed and the shading wasn’t full. It’s healed since 3 years. It shows imperfections… the whole “I’m a human” conversation is cool and all, but when someone is paying you for a service or pays for something they hope to receive and doesn’t get, not even to the slightest bit and keeping that money is unethical. We all work. We all need to survive. But I did not receive what I have paid for each time I went in. I have had a daith piercing done by bayle and she told me the jewelry was titanium but was stainless steel. She did not allow enough space for healing and swelling, my ear was severely swollen and the piercing embedded into my cartilage. As well she did not use the right gauge for the piercing and told me it was something it wasn’t. Unprofessional. I had my first tattoo done years back in 2019. It was not fine line, but it is significantly blown out. It was a simple constellation tattoo done by a professional with years of experience… yet it looks like an apprentice did it.. since healing. All tattoos look great prior to full healing. Iron Age can come and slander me for leaving this review but I won’t be returning . I hope everyone else sees this and does their full research prior to ink or piercings and do not go in on an impulse.. I know it’s tempting since they do walk ins. I know it’s tempting for the younger crowd too. Please do your research on the artists and do ask as many questions prior to getting pierced. Do not just go in blind. Do not allow anyone to rush you. Do not allow anyone to scam you either. Do not allow anyone to push you around. You are a customer and if you pay for a service, you should receive what you have paid for. The customer service here has lacked as well from the front desk staff, unprofessional and rude. I don’t care if you go, that’s your own decision, but as someone who’s had multiple unpleasant experiences with them and someone who knows piercings, I do not recommend them. The constellation was done December of 2019. The sunflower was done October of 2022. The blowout on the 2019 one is noticeable. It’s spreading across my skin more and more and no touch ups can change that. I’ve seen very professional and beautiful work on bigger and more detailed tattoos cost less then $300 and took 1 session. The back piece idea was also going to be simplified significantly by Fiona pokes. Again, my expectations weren’t unrealistic.. but for $600 for at a minimum of 2 sessions = $1200 absolutely not. Because it wouldn’t have even been the actual idea. Thanks

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Andee Glenberg
1 reviews
2 weeks ago

Jonathan did an amazing job

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caleb daniken
5 reviews
2 weeks ago

My wife and I walked in to get tattoos for her birthday this last Saturday. From the moment we walked in to the time we left we were given nothing more than fantastic customer service. The girl at the front desk (i failed to catch her name) was very helpful in getting us set up and also informed us of the higher cost to my tattoo do to the size it needed to be. My wife went 1st and had Morgan. I sat and watched while i waited too get mine. Morgan completed my wife's tattoo from drawing to paying in an hour. She was extremely fast but you wouldn't think that by looking at the tattoo. It looks like it took a few hours. AMAZING! Right as Morgan finished my wife's tattoo Bane called me back to get mine. My tattoo took longer due to the it being a flag and there's no fast way to get around the stars. Bane did an amazing job on my tattoo. He was vary easy to talk with and we even to held relatable conversations. The hard part come along and it was time to pay for both tattoos. I firmly believe that cheap tattoos are not good and good tattoos are not cheap. We received some great looking tattoos and honestly spent less than expected. My wife has decided to make it tradition to get tattoos together on our birthdays from now on and we will absolutely be back here every birthday every year until we run out of canvas, money, or ideas. 10/10 would recommend!