Tattoo directory
Tattoo Shops in Des Moines
Des Moines has 31 tattoo studios listed in the Local Tattoo Shops directory, spanning 10 styles including Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork. 31 studios have detailed profiles with confirmed artist rosters and booking details.
Use the style filter below to browse by specialty, from bold traditional and Japanese irezumi to fine-line and blackwork. Each detailed profile includes the room's focus, named artists, and how to get in the chair.
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Des Moines Tattoo Studios
31 studios
- 01
Adrenaline Studios Tattoo
2305 Easton Blvd · Des Moines, IA
- Realism
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 02
All Seeing Eye Tattoo
1301 E Euclid Ave suite e · Des Moines, IA
- 03
Anchors Away Ink
2005 SE 6th St · Des Moines, IA
- 04
Arcadian Tattoo
3107 Merle Hay Rd · Des Moines, IA
- 05
Arick Reese Art & Tattoos
97 Indiana Ave · Des Moines, IA
- Blackwork
- Fine Line
- Cover-Up
- 06
Aztlan Tattoo Estudio
1130 E 9th St · Des Moines, IA
- 07
Black Magic Tattoo
412 E 5th St Suite 101 · Des Moines, IA
- Blackwork
- Realism
- Cover-Up
- 08
Blasted Ink Studio
3900 E 14th St suite 13 · Des Moines, IA
- Realism
- Fine Line
- Lettering
- 09
Bodhi Body Modification
320 Euclid Ave · Des Moines, IA
- Cover-Up
- 10
Collective Artistry
5408 Douglas Ave · Des Moines, IA
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 11
DSM Tattoo Collective
1221 Center St Suite 4 · Des Moines, IA
- Watercolor
- Lettering
- 12
Electric Diamond Tattoo
843 42nd St · Des Moines, IA
- 13
Electric tattooing by Zach Eden
1301 E Euclid Ave suite e · Des Moines, IA
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Cover-Up
- 14
Expo Piercing + Ink
3800 Merle Hay Rd Ste 918 · Des Moines, IA
- 15
Grand Entrance Tattoo
3011 Ingersoll Ave · Des Moines, IA
- Traditional
- Blackwork
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 16
Hooligan Tattoo
4351 Hubbell Ave · Des Moines, IA
- 17
Impressions by Permanent Collection, Inc.
3704 Ingersoll Ave · Des Moines, IA
- 18
Ink & Glow Studio
1804 41st St Ste 102 · Des Moines, IA
- Fine Line
- 19
Iron Heart Tattoo
2815 Beaver Ave Suite 108 · Des Moines, IA
- Traditional
- Japanese / Irezumi
- 20
Iron Rose Tattoo Studio
319 E 5th St · Des Moines, IA
- 21
Jade Rabbit
2717 1/2 Ingersoll Ave · Des Moines, IA
- 22
Lasting Impressions Tattoo
3213 E 14th St · Des Moines, IA
- 23
Liquid Swords Tattoo
520 E 6th St · Des Moines, IA
- 24
Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing
3104 SW 9th St · Des Moines, IA
- 25
Platinum Ink
4020 SW 9th St · Des Moines, IA
- 26
Rumors Tattoo
302 E 30th St C · Des Moines, IA
- Realism
- Fine Line
- Lettering
- 27
Skin Kitchen Tattoo
3800 Douglas Ave · Des Moines, IA
- Traditional
- Neo-Traditional
- Blackwork
- 28
Tenorio Tattoo Studio
4601 SW 9th St #100 · Des Moines, IA
- Realism
- 29
Timeless Beauty By Kaylynn Ngo
4806 University Ave #1b · Des Moines, IA
- Fine Line
- 30
Twisted ink
5112 SW 9th St · Des Moines, IA
- Fine Line
- 31
Yankee Doodle Dandy Tattoo
2322 University Ave · Des Moines, IA
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Tattoo Styles in Des Moines
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Common questions
Des Moines Tattoo FAQ
- How many tattoo shops are in Des Moines?
- Local Tattoo Shops lists 31 tattoo studios in Des Moines, IA. Use the style filter on this page to narrow by specialty, or scroll the full roster above.
- What tattoo styles are popular in Des Moines?
- Studios in Des Moines cover Fine Line, Cover-Up, Blackwork, Lettering, Realism, and 5 more. Select any style chip above to filter the directory.
- How do I find the right tattoo artist in Des Moines?
- Start by choosing a style that matches the work you want. Filter by style using the chips at the top of this page. Then visit individual studio profiles for artist rosters, specialties, and booking details. Studios with a detailed profile have confirmed artist and booking information on file; those that have verified their listing also carry a Verified badge.
- Which Des Moines tattoo studios accept walk-ins?
- Walk-in policies vary by studio and by how busy the shop is. Detailed studio profiles on Local Tattoo Shops include a booking method note when confirmed. If in doubt, call ahead. Most studios post walk-in hours on their Instagram or website.