A valid government-issued ID is required. Please arrive hydrated and well-rested.

The best reason for the artist to take a deposit while setting up your appointment is a good show of faith. It shows that you are serious and committed to going in at the discussed date and time to receive your new tattoo. It is also insurance for the artist in case you do not show up and the artist pushes other work aside waiting on you. It also goes to the time your artist spent designing and drawing your new body art.

There is no set price for tattoos. Shops and artists charge a variety of different prices, depending on the size, detail, color and placement. Some artists will charge one flat price for a piece. Sometimes they will charge an hourly rate for "session work" if the tattoo is large or is going to take multiple sittings. The payment for session work can also vary by artist. Some will have you pay after each session, while others may have you pay partial up front and the balance at completion. A general hourly rate can range from $125-$200+ per hour.  Most shops will have a shop minimum, which is the lowest price they will do a tattoo for.  The Ankeny shop minimum is $100.  A lot of artists however will work with you on the price to better fit your budget. ****Good Tattoos Aren't Cheap, Cheap Tattoos Aren't Good**** - Sailor Jerry

Absolutely! We welcome your design ideas and can also create custom designs tailored to your vision and preferences.

Yes. We offer walk-in tattoo appointments based on daily availability. For larger custom work, we recommend booking online in advance.

A tattoo generally takes 2-3 weeks to heal. Although everyone's skin is different. Some may take a longer healing time and some might heal quicker than others.  Please refer to the Lucky Gal aftercare sheet for proper care of your tattoo.

Absolutely! We encourage you to browse through our artists' portfolios either in person at the Waukee location or by visiting our Artists & Piercers page

Absolutely. All Lucky Gal locations meet strict sterilization and safety standards.  We pride ourselves on this!!

Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you have any concerns about your tattoo, please don't hesitate to reach out to us, and we'll do our best to address them promptly and professionally.  We appreciate the opportunity to ensure our client’s satisfaction.