Top 10 · 2026

The best tattoo shops in Iowa.

The 8 highest-rated, most-reviewed verified tattoo studios across Iowa — drawn from 40 parlors and 3,876+ real reviews.

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LOVEYOURSKINBYGIN

5.0(136)

319 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA +1 515-988-0266

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Adrenaline Studios Tattoo

5.0(121)

2305 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA +1 402-769-8069

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103 INK HAUS

5.0(109)

8450 Hickman Rd suite 22, Clive, IA 50325, USA

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Arcadian Tattoo

5.0(69)

3107 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

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Ink & Glow Studio

5.0(60)

1804 41st St Ste 102, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA +1 515-985-9197

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Obsidian Tattoo

5.0(51)

5500 Merle Hay Rd Suite I, Johnston, IA 50131, USA +1 515-276-1056

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Arick Reese Art & Tattoos

5.0(40)

97 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA

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Wild Rose Tattoo & Piercing

5.0(29)

3213 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA +1 515-631-4801

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How we rank the best tattoo shops in Iowa

GetMarkd's rankings combine real Google review counts, average star ratings, and verified portfolio activity. We exclude any shop that's closed, has fewer than 10 reviews, or hasn't been operational in the last 12 months — so what you see is what's currently great in Iowa, not what was great a decade ago.

All rankings update weekly. No paid placements, ever. If a shop on this list closes or quality drops, it's removed automatically on the next refresh cycle.