Reviews of Pink Elephant Tattoo Studio. (Tattoo Shop) in Des Moines (Iowa).

Pink Elephant Tattoo Studio

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707 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Pink Elephant Tattoo Studio

moxeev

Called before actually stopping here for a walk-in nose piercing. Waited about 10-15 minutes, but after that the process was quick and easy. Forgot the piercer’s name, but she was friendly and understanding. My sister loved her nose piercing.

Ana Rowen

Mark was such an amazing help and did amazing with my piercing. Today i got my belly pierced and it turned out so good! He was patient, welcoming, calm and had such good advice. It went super fast and i’m in love! definitely recommend Pink Elephant. I’ll definitely be going there for my other piercings!

Ashley Hensley

We took our daughter to get her ears pierced on her birthday. Emily was absolutely amazing with her. She explained everything she was going to do before she did it. Made sure we as parents were happy with the placement and went over after care in detail. Emily was kind and cool as heck. Highly recommend!

Reesy

I got my first septum piercing from here by Emily!! She showed comfort to my anxiousness. She generously held the clamp between my nostrils until I was ready for the needle. She was patient and smiled a lot. Very personable too! I will keep getting my piercings from her!

Ericca Van Wyk

Emily has helped me figure out and fix why my nostril piercings were so sore! She has also went above and beyond helping me order and find a chain in the correct length to put on my nose! I will be going to her for any future piercings she is the best!

Casey Kobashigawa

Emily did an amazing job on my 8 year old ears! She even kept up with his 100 questions! Will definitely be back!

James Merrill

Luke and everyone I've met there is great. Easy to chill and chat with. Whether you're looking for some new ink, piercing or looking to remove some tattoos, check em out!

Beth Antony

All the employees made me feel welcomed and I had a great time joking with everyone. Nick did a fantastic job on my cover-up. This is the before and after pictures. Definitely recommend going to this place.

Sarah Hansen

Emily was great with my teenager for lobe and nose piercing. Would highly recommend.

Cynthia Rangel

Got my first tattoo here a few years ago so I don’t remember the artist (might’ve been Nick?) BUT I do remember this business being super awesome and friendly. I was a walk-in and they were able to help me out and did a fanatic job on my tattoo. Still looks great 3+ years later! Very professional and thorough in making sure my tattoo would last a long time. I also recently went back here for two more simple and small tattoos and Connor did not disappoint. They turned out great and I couldn’t be happier! Gave me a great price for both and ensured I had everything I needed to make sure my tattoo would last a long time. Connor was super friendly and helpful in making sure that I got the tattoo exactly where I wanted it. Will be going back to this shop for future tattoos!

Sabrina Franciosa

Emily was amazing and made the entire experience so easy! She is so meticulous and efficient. Staff was very accommodating and happy to help!

lilly lynch

Emily did my piercing today and I absolutely love her. She did it quick and really cared about my safety. She walked me through everything as she did it. I don’t think it could’ve been any less painless. I recommend pink elephant to anyone who wants to get their nose done. I got mine done at like 3:30 and mine doesn’t even hurt anymore.

Emily Linacre

emily was wonderful with my little nugget decided to get her ears pierced! talked her through each step of the process and made her feel super brave and special. thanks a million!

Jordan Engle

Went in and made an appointment to get a matching tattoo with my boyfriends mom. Nick was super nice and went out of his way to find us the perfect size for our placement and walked us through how it would look. He was incredibly careful and his line work was amazing! I was amazed at the outcome it turned out beautiful and I will go back again and again! Truly beautiful work!

Alexis Bennethum

Just came across reviews and had to piggy back on the reviews that say how awesome Emily is! She really rocks! I’ve gotten proabably 9/10 of my piercings here and have never been disappointed! I also got my first tattoo here and they were very patient and nice to me! I’ll come back for sure :)

Tami Nelson

Kyle made my first Tattoo experience a great one....very courteous and respectful and cool!!

Sarah Beth

Emily gave me my tragus piercing & it was an awesome experience! It was my first time at Pink Elephant, but definitely won't be my last!

Nate Valen

Nick was amazing. Gave me such a good quality tat for a good price. I would recommend them to anyone. Even large pieces. He did all the lining for my forearm in one session. Also just a cool guy to chat with. High recommend

Jaystan Boley

I scheduled an appointment to get a nose piercing and Emily pierced it. She was absolutely amazing and talked me through the whole process! It was quick and honestly pretty painless! I will definitely be coming back to get more piercings through Emily. I love this place and all of the staff is so nice, sweet and down to earth. I definitely recommend this place to everyone!!

Jennifer Stockman

They have great artists and they're wonderful with their customers. I have been pleased every interaction I've had with them. The piercing artist, Emily, is awesome and every tattoo I've gotten from their tattoo artists have been amazing.

BEN HURST

2ñd time here with my daughter to get her ears pierced. Both times were very satisfactory. Didn't take to long to wait and reasonably priced. Would come back at 3rd time

Meghan Phadke

I worked with Kaylee to design a cherry tree inspired tattoo as well as a cover-up. She was very responsive via email during the designing process, and was able to provide me with a strong sense of her artistry and comfort-level with this design. Overall, Kaylee was extremely professional and kind during my visit. Her artistry is exquisite, and I highly recommend her services!

Valerie Jarvis-McQuillen

Really great experiences getting tattooed here. The staff is amazing and Kyle made sure that my tattoo was exactly the way that I wanted it. The facility was clean and the process went smoothly. I definitely recommend coming here!

E H

My 11-yr old daughter's ear piercing experience was exceptional. Emily explained every single step of the process to make everyone comfortable, and my daughter didn't even flinch when the earrings went in. Her care and cleaning explanation was thorough. I recommend a million times over.

Bailey Jones

Nick was absolutely amazing. He has done a few of my pieces, I love them. He takes his time, makes sure you are comfortable and does what it takes to make a customer happy.

Jacob LeClair

Great energy, awesome customer service. I got a tattoo and I'm in love with it already. Very good line line work. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get tatted or get a piercing. Definitely going back here soon to get some more work done!

Bria Jenkins

I went into pink elephant yesterday to get my nipples pierced with my best friend and I love how nice the girl Emily was who did my piercing. She made good conversation, was super friendly, made me feel comfortable, and she definitely knew what she was doing ! Highly recommend going to Emily if you want piercings!

Christiana Rej

This is by far my favorite place to go. Emily is the best. She is so chill and she knows what she is doing. She was able to squeeze both me and my boyfriend for piercings. Highly recommend!!

Hannah Dilka

First off at every station they have stencils of tattoo they have drawn which is great gave me an idea for my next one! All they guys are so funny and make it a very calm and laid back environment! Cleanest tattoo shop I have been in! Aaron did my walk in tattoo and actually quoted me less than 3 others I had gotten! He's a really cool guy, as soon as you sit down he gets very focused and that was really great! He did an amazing job on my tattoo better than I thought it would turn out! Explained everything very clearly! Great shop!

Steve Nuzum

Have had Aaron do all of my tattoos including the sleeve we are part way through. Everyone has been great. Shop talk is always upbeat and everyone has great stories to tell, music is varied, and the atmosphere just couldn't be better for a tattoo/piercing place. Extremely clean, great at explaining care and what's going on, and they know what they are doing. Even hearing other artistes work with their clients it's clear they are top notch. Highly recommended.

Alysia Webster

The piercer Emily is fantastic with young kids getting their ears pierced for the first time! Day and night from the mall boutique I used for my oldest daughter. Highly recommend!!

Brittany Barton

I would give Emily 100 stars if I could. Our ear piercing experience was beyond fantastic. Emily was friendly and professional and helped my daughter feel comfortable and informed. We would recommend to anyone and everyone!

Harrison Olson

I had a great experience at pink elephant! My wife got her first tattoo there as did I. Everything was clean and everyone was very nice. But the girl be time I made an appointment they forgot about it and had squeeze me in.

Sherri Bradley

Jordan and Kaylee did amazing matching tattoos for my mother, siblings, and I. They were so kind and caring, plus they were very careful and sanitary. We absolutely love our results and would highly recommend them!!

Megan Gethmann

I've had the best tattoo experiences at pink elephant! First, nick was great when dealing with me, as I was getting my first tattoo on my foot. He was very calm and helpful, which is all I could ask for. My second tattoo was a walk in, and it was drawn up and put on me in 10 minutes time. Everything has turned out beautiful! I love it here!

Nicolle Hook

I had a wonderful experience at Pink Elephant today! The piercer (Emily) was so professional and helpful- she didn't try to pressure me AT ALL to buy the more expensive jewelry, but she DID take the time to explain the pros and cons of each one. She was patient and kind and was so gracious despite how nervous and chatty I was! Although I live over two hours away, I returned here after having a great experience four years ago. The expectations held up and I am so glad we came here! Highly recommend.

ETHVN

I started getting tattooed here back in 2018, Kyle is super chill and awesome to work with. He’s done all of my favorite tattoos to date, and the atmosphere is really friendly all around!

Sara Miller

Emily has pierced both of my daughters' ears. Would absolutely recommend her for kids...and adults ;) She was so great at walking them through it and making it as easy as possible on them. No tears and all smiles.

Ema Ibrahimovic

Emily was amazing. Very friendly and explained the whole process. I'm still surprised that my tragus piercing pretty much did not hurt a bit. I'm obsessed with it and I feel very cute! 😊 plan to come for more piercings! …

Jessica Haney

Two friends and I decided last min we all wanted to go get a tattoo, they fit us right in with Nick. He was really nice, prompt, and did great work. No complaints at all. Did all 3 tattoos in less than 2.5 hours and that includes drawing up the 3 diff tattoos as well. Will be going back to add onto my piece and my husband wants one done now as well.

Helena Bridwell

Very very kind and professional. I was very comfortable and did not feel pressured or out of place. Extremely clean and calm vibe. Will be going back for any piercing or tattoo.

Sara Olson

I have gotten 2, going on 3 tattoos here! Will always come back! My husband has gotten 2 here as well and loves it too! Conner is wonderful!

Craig Davis

I have gotten a lot of work done here over the last year, and each time I’ve come in I’ve been blown away by the talent of every artist ( and piercer) here. I have especially had a great experience with Jordan, who has done such a stellar job on my sleeve that I will be coming back to him for years to come.

Marcus Blagojevic

Got a tattoo by a guy named Robbie. Very well done exceeded my expectations and worked with me on my design. He was very open about the design and showed that he wanted it to be 100% perfect. Great atmosphere everyone is always smiling or laughing. Good prices too I highly recommend this place!

Alyssa Miller

I just went in last night to get a piece on my arm done. About a month ago I went to Pink Elephant and picked out BJ Shorter via his portfolio work and made an appointment. I am beyond impressed at the piece he designed for me and the quality of his work. I could tell he wanted it to be absolutely perfect and made it a good experience. I will come back here for future work and refer all of my friends here as well. Now to wait for it to heal so I can really enjoy it!

Heidi Barber

Kyle did a awesome job on my Kansas City Chief Tattoo. He got me right in due to he had a appointment cancel. I am one Happy Girl!!!! I would recommend Kyle!!!! I will be going back soon for my next tattoo!!!!

Sayeh Anderson

Nick did amazing with me me and my mons tattoos! Shop was very clean, well organized, and friendly. Nick was very easy going and great to get along with. Will definitely be back!!!

Leslie Stern

Emily did a daith ear piercing for me 2 weeks ago. I had her do it in my left ear to get rid of migraines. Emily was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job. Since she pierced my ear I haven’t had any migraines!

Amber Davidson

Got a couple piercings done, it was super busy. But Emily was efficient and the wait wasn't bad. Plus she made u feel comfortable when getting peirced. Love this place!

Michael Mosbach

Spur of the moment decision and was able to walk right in! Staff made me feel very welcome and removed any anxiety I had. Nic took great care of me and the tattoo turned out great. Will definitely be going back.

Shawn “Opa” Boesen

I travel all the way yearly to have tattoo work from BJ. Truly outstanding artists at the shop. Friendly staff.

Sherri Robberts

Emily did my nasal peircing. She was great, answered all of my questions, and it's healing beautifully.

Kristi Mathis

Absolutely amazing job! Fun environment, comfortable tattooing chairs. Couldn't be happier with how my tattoo turned out. Well definitely be coming back. Thanks!

Emily Mittelsteadt

This shop is great. Has a great atmosphere and very kind staff members. I got my tattoo done by Jordan and it turned out amazing! If you’re looking for an amazing shop to go to check them out!

Katheryn Pitts

I got a tattoo here years ago, and just recently took my 14 year old to get her nose pierced. Both times the shop was clean and the staff were friendly.

Kenny Savage

Love this place.. Jordan is a great artist and the piercer is great at her job too.. very clean and always greeted when you walk in the door

Sara Kain

This was the second time I have had a piercing done here and it was the same great service.

Zachary Smith

Had a great experience. Took my 11 month old daughter to get her ears pierced. Emily does a great job with kids.

Roxanne Huffaker

Best place ever to get a piercings! Especially when they are done by Emily. Great customer service by all and such a fun group.

Brianne Hulgan

Emily is always amazing!! She's done quite a few of my piercings and always takes great care of me and my family.

Ashley Gibson

This place is awesome! Nice clean shop and fun atmosphere! I will definitely be coming back and thank you Kyle for doing such a great job on my tattoo!

Carlos D. Nelson

The Tat Artists here are Good, did an Awesome job at getting us 3 Nellys' in at last minute. Nick, Jordan and Kyle are our go to's when in Ankeny, IA. Stop by and check them when u need a Sharp Tattoo! 👍🏾👌🏾🏀🙏🏾🌻 #DD20 #RC5 …

Cara Murphy

I've gotten 2 tattos and by navel peirced here and I've always left with a smile. My tattoos have come out awesome and the artist, Jessie, did an amazing job at bringing the picture in my head into beautiful artwork. They are also well priced and take a lot of care into making sure you understand after care correctly. Not only this but when I made the mistake of getting an industrial peircing at a different shop and it ended up getting infected and having a host of other problems they helped me to change my jewelry, clean my infection and help me with after care without any extra charge than the cost of the new jewelery. I will never go to another shop for peircing or tattoo!

Tasha Marie

The staff was very friendly! I went for a tattoo removal and was thoroughly informed about the process and was made to feel comfortable despite my anxiety!

Dale Buck

I was interested in getting my first tattoo at the insistence of my Grandchildren. I didn't get that Tattoo because of the caring attitude of the employee at Pink Elephant. He explained that at my age and with the medications that I take, the tattooing process could tear my skin. It was a simple tattoo that I wanted but he was kind, and careful to point out the dangers and recommended that I not get the ink. He said Pink Elephant wouldn't do it AND I really appreciate the honesty and concern he showed. Having heard from the expert I will be getting a temporary tattoo for my 50th anniversary. I would recommend this location to anyone not in my age group LOL. Thanks again!!

Breanne Fox

I have had one of my two tattoos done hear I brought in the exact design I wanted. The shocking thing was for the size difference between my 1st and this one is quite smaller it was only $10 less. But love it

Katie Rohe

Got our 6 year olds ears pierced here. Very very good with kids, talked her through everything. Very sterile! Highly recommend!

Jordan Rude

I got my 1st tattoo at Pink Elephant. I walked in and asked if I could talk to someone about designing a tattoo. I talked to BJ and he asked what I wanted. I had some pictures and talked out a design with him. BJ took the pictures and what I said and said come back in a couple of days. I went back a week later and BJ had a outline of the tattoo done. The outline looked great!! made an appointment to get the tattoo. The tattoo turned out great and it looked better then I could ever imagined!!!

Madeilline Preston

Kyle and Nick are awesome to talk to and their work is impeccable! For someone that has not had a tattoo done in a while, they made it a breeze for me!

Loafe Mcsweet

Brought my daughter in for her first tattoo. Nic took great care of us and did excellent work. The whole group made it a great day for tattooing.

Claire Marienau

Went to pink elephant for my first tattoo, Robbie exceeded my expectations, will be going back for another! Shop was clean and all the staff were friendly, highly recommend.

Amy McNeeley

Emily pierced my daughter's ears today. She took time with her, talked her through the process, and did an amazing job. Thanks much!

Stephany Harris

Great place forTattoos and more! Staff are very professional and do fantastic work! My artist is Kyle and won't go anywhere else! Great place!

Mallory Luther

Connor is AMAZING. So nice and polite and made sure I was doing okay the whole time! 11/10 would go again!!

Sarah V

They do amazing work. And have been very helpful on making the tattoo i want work instead of just tuening me away and saying ni they wont do it.

Sky Calkins

Very clean and nice people. She really made sure It was perfectly placed. I loved the peircings didn't even hurt.

Macie

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! The staff are friendly and funny and nice to be around and the tattoo artists are all amazing and very talented!! Great prices too

Angela Wiggins

Kaylee was great to work with and willing to help us! Perfect initiation to being tattooed!

C K

Place is awesome!!! Robbie hooked me up with my first sleeve! !!! Rest of the staff is super friendly and will come over!!! Ask for Robbie, Luke, or BJ to zap Ya!!!

Jesse McLearn-Montz

Got my first tattoo from here about a year and a half ago. Although I needed to wait for an artist for a while, because I was a walk in, it was worth it!! And although I'm now out of state, I may come back when my girlfriend and I decide to get a tattoo. And I also end up on getting one or two more while in the process of getting one with her!

Joshua Kraling

Jordan was awesome, very professional and thorough. I won't go anywhere else for my tattoos.

Wayne Spence

Love this shop great great artists and great vibes. Did fantastic work on my memorial tattoo for my best freind.

Delani Hayes

If you want a piercing I suggest Pink Elephant. They are very thorough and clean. Everyone there is very nice and easy to talk to you.

Darren Kim

Very professional yet friendly staff, and would very much recommend for tattoos and tattoo removal

Drew Larsen

Kyle is one if the coolest and most down to earth guys ever, and is incredibly talented at what he does. I'm always going to go back to him.

Shawnalee Seward

Did a awesome job! Clean and professional tattoos. I will definitely be returning for more soon.

Eddie Dehoyos

I've gotten several tattoos at pink elephant Aaron is my artist one of the best I've had work on me

Sew Cherry

Great place, great owner. A must visit if you looking for yahoo or piercing.

Victoria Marco

Emily is the best piercer ever. Ive been going to her for almost 3 years now and I have yet to be disappointed.

Nicole Priori

Favorite place to go. Ask for Emily if getting a piercing. She's the best!

Shane Twogood

Great tattoo artists and great place for some lively banter. I am very satisfied with the results of my tattoo.

Jasamine Miller

Wonderful experience And was one of the most cheapest places we could find I totally say go to the Pink Elephant for a piercing

Jami Tharp

We had a great experience here. My husband, daughter and I all got tattoos.

Tylyn Lundquist

Awesome and fun staff. Bj did fantastic work for my walk in tattoo

Jaci Hartley

They are good at tattoos and piercings, but they don’t answer the phone at all, I call right when they open and they don’t answer

Susan Henley

Nice place my son went there got tattoo

Erick Millan

Got my second tattoo here I really liked it, will definitely come back for my third tattoo.

Emily Hill

Three tats by Robbie. Kinda dreading having to find someone else since I moved!! Might have to just plan my tats around my Iowa visits =D

Jan Hulgan

Granddaughter got her ears pierced tonight and Emily was awesome!!

Jennifer Corbelli

Emily is my favorite piercer!

Josh Brooks

Great Prices with a fantastic atmosphere and awesome personalities. Does Tatooes and Piercings.

James Olszewski

Great service! Clean atmosphere, Jordan did great! Would highly recommend!

Anna Gates

Awesome, clean, friendly environment and they always put out quality work! I will never see another parlor again!

Liz Drummer

Got a nose piercing done. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable!

Michael Levine

Nick did a great job! Very friendly and inviting environment!

Kyle Elliott

Kyle does great work ill come back again and again

Cowgirl Paula

Got my daughter's snake bites did awesome♡

Sara Wenger

Studio looks very clean, the staff is friendly, and their artwork is amazing.

Daniel Kleuskens

Good professional artwork and really cool artists sanitary couldnt ask for more

T'Annah Banda

good tattoo service and nice people!

Don Helm (The Don F22)

Darian had done a couple pieces for me now and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out.

Sydney Barker

Great experience! Emily is amazing! Highly recommend

Anna Mae “Annalovesapples” Geurts

Super friendly and helpful staff. Clean and professional environment.

Jacob Miller

As always a great place to go, great atmosphere and great people and of course amazing art

Mike Stubbs

They did a great job fixing a tattoo that someone else screwed up

Eric Christensen

Got what I needed but it took way to long to be helped.

J Bell

Nick is the bomb. All the artists are cool and friendly.

Ryan Bernholtz

Excellent service for piercing very thorough and clean

Bryce Campbell

Great staff

Teddy 2.0

I am actually going to come heber to ay for my cartilage

Molly E

Great service. Clean and professional.

Travis Murphy

Good place to get some ink done

Kait davis

So amazing and played back I suggest here

Josh Sebring

They did great work!!

Ben Jorgensen

Always a great time with BJ

Dan Coyle

Kaylee is awesome with colors

Lindsey Printopoulos

Love this place best and only place to go to!!!

Zack Vande Krol

Aaron is a solid artist.

Jakob Faith

Wouldn't go anywhere else

Asher James

Shout out to Nick!

Thomas D

My friend loves it

Jennifer S

Professional staff. Accommodating.

John Styron

Staff is excellent.

jim fisher

Robbie is the best

T M (TM)

Beautiful work

Keith Poe

Awesome place

Holly Manning

Clean and friendly

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