Who We Are

Our Story

At Ink & Steel, we take extreme pride in being the first and finest tattoo shop in Independence, IA. We are licensed and insured, and our artists are ready to take your self-expression to the next level.

We are not your traditional tattoo shop. In addition to providing custom, creative tattoos with exceptional quality, we also offer piercing and tanning services, as well as metaphysical products.

We are committed to safety, hygiene, and professionalism. We strive to use the highest quality equipment and follow strict sterilization procedures so our clients feel safe, comfortable, and valued.

Our talented artists have over 33 years of experience in bringing clients' visions to life. They are dedicated to their craft and will always treat you with integrity so your experience is beyond memorable.

What our clients say

Testimonials

Matt did an AMAZING job on my tattoo. He took my idea and added in some creative elements to make it more fun and personal to me. His customer service along with the owner, Allison, was fantastic. The conversation was easy and it felt like no time at all before the tattoo was done. I absolutely recommend Ink & Steel and Matt.

Lanie D.

Had a great experience here! Very accommodating and attention to detail and personal comfort.

Natalie M.

Today I had my second trip to Ink and Steel and I absolutely love the new location. I was nervous going in this morning about getting a Spine tattoo, but Jake was awesome. He was very welcoming, comical, and did amazing clean, fine lines with my tattoo. He even made a great suggestion of leaving my cross outlined, instead of filling it in and I loved the idea as soon as I looked at it. He really cares about his work and makes sure you walk out loving it as much as he does. I also have to add, that the atmosphere of the shop is amazing as well and would highly recommend anyone to get their next tattoo at Ink & Steel.

Emily D.

Very impressed. You can tell that everybody there really cares about what they’re doing. They strive to give you the best results possible while having laid back personalities. This was my first tattoo. Matt was clear with his instructions and explained what he was doing the entire time. I will be going back for more in the future! This photo was right after he finished.

Savannah A.

Allison Bahlmann

Matthew Kremer

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