I wish Id caught her name, but the girl that did my nose piercing was such a doll! Very clean and professional. I would definitely go back!

Tanner was able to squeeze me in for a walk in appointment and he was really great. We had a lot of fun and I absolutely love my tattoo. Thank you so much guys!

I’ve been going to lucky gal for about two years for my tattoos now. I had my most recent tattoos scheduled for a few months now one with Rick and one with Chance when I receive these texts below. I thought it was kind of weird they both had been bitten by a dog right? So I go to the shop and Ricky is there. Not sure about Chance but I’m sure his story was a lie as well. This tatoo was special to me because my dad passed away last December and that’s what I was getting done. Be honest that maybe you scheduled someone else in my time slot instead of lie?

For my first tattoo, Lucky Gal was the right choice. Tanner S was wonderful. The shop has won CityView Best Tattoo Shop multiple times. Will recommend every time.

I got my septum pierced by Macy. She was super fast and professional. I was nervous to get it done but she did a great job! Love it!

Came for a walk-in the day after my 18th birthday to get a memorial rose tattoo. Cait-O was super super nice. I showed her 2 different pictures to collide together to make what I wanted and she made it perfect. She gave me different options to choose from for the font of the name I was getting. She gave me her input on sizing so it would look as best as possible. I originally didn’t want a bunch of color on the rose part but she specializes in color so she asked me if she could do something and I let her. But she still respected my wishes and kept it very minimal color and it looked amazing. The line work was incredible, it didn’t hurt as bad as I thought it was going to, she let my friends come back with me and was super cool with everything. The tattoo was so perfect and it was such a great way to honor my sister. Everyone I showed loved it my mom almost cried when she saw it because she loved it so much. My friend just got a tattoo here and my grandma and mom plan on coming here to get a tattoo as well. Thank you Cait-O for the amazing tattoo.

Took my daughter to get her ears pierced. Charlie did a great job of walking my daughter through what he was doing and how to take care of her piercings after. Very friendly and clean place.

This place is very unprofessional. I came for a tattoo and waited an hour. Tattoo artist cancelled my appointment without letting me know ahead of time. Don’t get your tattoo done here. Last resort!

Got my second tattoo with Chance and had a great experience once again. Incredible interpretation of what I wanted, execution, and line work. All of the staff is super friendly and talks you through everything.

Worked with Denver and he is fantastic! Everyone was cool and easy to talk to. Will absolutely be back when this piece is done.

Ricky did an amazing job bringing my idea to life.

The guy that pierced my nose on East University pierced through my nose and the skin below my nose, then he pulled the needle back out of my nose. I was bleeding in my nose and the skin below my nose. After we got the bleeding to subside he said he would pierce it for half price. I said no thanks and left in tears. I’ve had my nose pierced five times on the right side, this time I was getting the left side pierced, so I know what to expect, this was a horrible experience.

Highly recommend. I was visiting from out of town and wanted an impulse tattoo, looked up reviews of local shops and this place lives up to the hype. Chance was awesome and able to get me in for a same day appointment. I wanted cliche copy of handwriting but he gladly accommodated and was down to do it. Great prices.I also heard them talking to another customer who wanted a tattoo in another language. They respectfully said they needed to make sure it translated correctly, very professional.

I went to Charlie to get my daith pierced. He was very friendly and super attentive. He even gave me some fruit gummies when I got pale and dizzy after the procedure and made sure I was good to go before letting me get up to leave.

Phenomenal service and atmosphere. Rick is a hell of an artist.

Chance was accommodating and professional, and polite. He took some very broad ideas we had and made them into tattoos that we LOVE. He explained aftercare to us (it was our first time) and gave advice on products to use. His lines are so clean and he answered all of our questions. The pain was very minimal. Id like to add that his taste in music is 👌👍👏 We will absolutely be back. 😊

He did an amazing job on my daughters piercing and handled everything great.

I got my first nose piercing and Charlie explained everything to me. I walked in very nervous and terrified and he made everything so simple.

If u wish hot topic gave tattoos this is the place for you...

Love all my tattoos Cait o is the best artist 🎨💕

Cool experience cant wait to get my first tattoo here

I’ve gotten multiple tattoos and piercings at Lucky Gal and it is by far the best place in the Ankeny area.

Amazing, great service, quick.

They did a great job on my daughters bellybutton ring.

Great place to get a tattoo. Good artists and great atmosphere. I would recommend to anyone in the area and looking to get some great ink done.

Very helpful I love my piercings and the tattoos, they do such a nice staff

Great place with wonderful artists!

Chris is the owner, does an excellent tattoo. What are the best tattoo parlors in the Des Moines area.

Mike and McKenzie were super friendly and chill people! My friend and I both went there for the first time and we were helped pretty fast. Both were very nice and funny people. My friend and I had a good time getting tattooed and pierced. We shall be back again!

My ear closed up after 16 years. I called and asked if I could come in and they said I did not need an appointment since it would be so quick. They got me in right away quickly pierce my ear. They did not charge but I left a tip. They were quick efficient and friendly.

Id just come in to do a consultation and get an idea for pricing but my sister convinced me to say screw it and get it done, so alas, my first tattoo began. The lady who did it was extremely friendly and explained all my annoying questions. Went at a perfect speed so it actually wasnt painful what so ever. Her name is Mckenzie, since my sister really like her line work, I went ahead and paid for my sister to get the matching one right after me. Extremely happy with how.everything turned out.

Absolutely outstanding experience! Mike did excellent work, I enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone in the shop! If you want a great tattoo I highly recommend this location but please respect the shops time too. These people are talented and worth the effort to plan and schedule your appointment!

Great staff, amazing work and fair prices. I recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a tattoo.

Great staff! Most of my family has had work done there and all are very pleased with it!

Cato is the best!

I had such a great experience getting my tattoo! Ricky did an amazing job and worked with me until we had the perfect design. The detail is beautiful, and he was done in only 20 minutes. I highly recommend Lucky Gal in Ankeny for any tattoo work you may want done!

Ricky in Ankeny is the BEST!!!

It was very good but kinda busy and artist are kinda held back. By time frames.

Took our 5 yr old to the ankeny location today to get her ears pierced. She was very excited but also a little nervous. McKenzie did an amazing job and was so quick! After a few ‘“ow ow ow’s,” it was all done! She’s so excited and has been showing everyone. Other patrons and the tattoo artists were very welcoming which I think also helped a lot. Thanks so much!

Great staff. Walked me through the whole process step by step. Very clean.

Went with my girlfriend to get a piercing and the piercer was 40 minutes late and took forever. Rest of the staff was great though very friendly and kept us updated on everything going on.

Great work! Fun, wonderful, artists! I would highly recommend them. If I lived in Iowa, Id go back for sure.😍

I by no means am an newbie to getting ink. So when I was told that a piece would be 100 bucks. The guy was rude when I asked him what size would it be and couldnt tell me just that price varries on size and had the attitude of dont waist my time. Work on your customer service and explain things better.

Caito is the best!

Love my tattoo thanks chris its badassits very killer it means alot

Chris was amazing!! Got me in quick and did a fantastic job!! Christina was so awesome to work with and my husbands piercing looks so great!!

Wonderful environment. Very friendly and talented artist.

Love my tattoo I got here

Loook at my tattoo amazing

A very fun experience. Not only was the artist smart and knew his stuff about tattoos but it was a good ass time! Highly recommend in Ankeny or Des Moines! Make sure you can handle some sarcasm though ;)

My daughter and I went in for mother/daughter tattoos. Tiffany was amazing. She is so talented and friendly. She really calmed our nerves. We love our tattoos. Thank you Tiffany.

I got my bellybutton pierced today and Aly was amazing! Made me feel super comfortable and knows exactly what hes doing!

This place is great, I got done a tattoo by Chris and he was professional and clean. My wife got one done with Tiffany and she loved it, she is really talented. Excellent job guys definetely going back.

My daughter got her belly button pierced and was so nervous and they made her talk and laugh the entire time. She loved it there.

After 18 years of getting tattoos...Ive never had a better experience. Im not the easiest client, and Chris was patient and compassionate. His work is beautiful, and Ill never get tattooed by anyone else ever again. Thank you Chris. Beautiful work. And Bigg Chris...my dermal was almost painless😆 Thank you Both for being so great at what you do!

The tattoo artist there are very friendly and very artistic they did a good job

Easy to talk to about the tattoo design I wanted. And even though I had to reschedule the coloring (cuz I reached my pain limit) they were cool about it. At least while I was still in the shop...I deserved it though. Going back as soon as they think its been long enough.

Great group of people who do amazing work. Definitely recommend getting your work done here.

Mikey was absolutely amazing! Amazing service and great prices.

Very rude and judgemental. They were unwilling to do simple hand and finger tattoos. Wouldnt go back or recommend.

Rick Hathaway is the MAN!! Environment is welcoming and everyone is friendly. Highly recommend!!

Voted Des Moines best tattoo shop for a reason.. Ricky you dat ninja

Tanner has done both of my tats and he did a fantastic job. Ill be going back for more!

These guys are awesome and know theyre stuff about tattoos!!! Such a great experience especially having 2 tattoo virgins with myself! Highly recommend!!!!

Tanner is amazing! He did my last tattoo and the one I got today and will be doing all my future ink!!

Great atmosphere, super clean . Been to several artists now and all are fun and professional .

Fun staff. Love going here!

Awesome artists that do hella good work. Wont go anywhere else to get a tat. Hella cool dudes to sit and bullshit with.

Great,place our artist, Rick I recommend highly!!!!

Henry does great work

Very nice environment. Very nice people

Nice. Friendly staff. Clean facility.

This review is a bit late but still is necessary, a year ago my girlfriend went into this shop to get her first tattoo done on her side. Two birds in memory of two who have passed away. Her tattoo was done by what she was told was a temp/in training guy, the one who did the tattoo did it sloppily leading to a tattoo that she feels ashamed of and doesn’t like she will be getting it covered up soon. The process was overly painful as well as disappointing. I am not sure how the rest of the artists are but still allowing an amateur who messed up the tat do it is wrong as well as unprofessional.

I got my first tattoo here, my artist was amazing and gave me a fantastic tat! I will come back and have her do the other ones I want!!!

Had work done by Mike Bean. Absolutely love it!

Tiffany did great I am very happy with my tattoo.

Clean lines very nice people

Was very easy to get an appointment, tattoo turned out awesome

It was okay place - didnt have much time to really check it out . . .

Great staff, easy process. Thanks!!

Amazing!! Super nice employee, fast, great work, clean environment, great pricing!! Love this place!!

Clean and the workers are super friendly.

Clean, fun, and great people. ✌🏻

Wonderful atmosphere great employees.

Amazing

Great people awesome tattoos