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Tuesday 2pm - 8pm Wednesday 2pm - 8pm Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 12pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Ink & Steel

Welcome to Ink & Steel -where creativity hits different. Our original artists specialize in custom tattoos that stand out and hold up.

Whether it’s your first piece or your next big one, we bring your vision to life with bold, clean work.

04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter from your favorite troublemakers 🐰💉

While you’re out hunting eggs and loading up on candy, don’t forget… fresh ink hits way better than chocolate (and lasts a lot longer).

Chad’s got some rare openings this week:
✨ Wednesday: 5–8pm
✨ Thursday: 2–8pm
✨ Friday: 12–8pm

Whether you’re feeling something bold, something meaningful, or just a little spontaneous-this is your sign.

Slide in, grab a spot, and treat yourself 🖤

04/04/2026

🚨 TODAY’S VIBE: SPONTANEOUS & SLIGHTLY UNHINGED 🚨

Chad is taking walk-ins NOW through 8pm-so if you’ve been “thinking about it,” this is your sign to stop thinking and start inking 😏

AND don’t forget-Bryleigh is running her piercing special til 8pm.
✨ Buy one piercing, get one HALF OFF ✨
Yeah… you really gonna pass that up?

Slide in, bring a friend, make a day of it. Tattoos, piercings, bad decisions… we support it all 🔥

04/03/2026

🐰✨ EASTER WEEKEND JUST GOT A LITTLE WILDER ✨🐰

Bryleigh said “treat yourself” and we felt that.

💎 PIERCING SPECIAL – SATURDAY 12–8PM
Buy one, get one HALF OFF.
(Yes, this is your sign to finally get the second one… or drag your bestie with you.)

Meanwhile-
🖤 Chad is open 3–8PM Saturday for tattoos and ready to make some permanent life choices with you.

Candy is temporary.
Cute outfits are temporary.
But a fresh piercing or new ink? That’s forever.

Hop in, show out, and leave hotter than the Easter Bunny intended. 🐇🔥

04/01/2026

**Edit- today is now full but we'd love to get you on the schedule soon! **

🚨 THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE 🚨

We repeat… NOT. A. JOKE.

For the first time EVER (and honestly… probably the last), both Chad & Matt have OPEN schedules TOMORROW April 2nd from 2–8PM 😳

Yeah… we’re just as confused as you are.

So let’s not waste a rare moment in tattoo history:
✨ Been thinking about getting ink? This is your sign.
✨ Been putting something off? Time to stop playing.
✨ Want something spontaneous? Even better.

Walk in, message us, claim your spot before this weird alignment of the universe corrects itself.

Because trust us… this doesn’t happen twice.

⚡ 2–8PM tomorrow
⚡ Chad & Matt BOTH available
⚡ First come, first served vibes

Don’t think about it too long… someone else already is. 🖤

💥Last but not least- if you're looking to add some sparkle in your life our piercer, Bryleigh, is available by appointment. Message us to get on her books!

03/29/2026

Bryleigh had an amazing group of people come in tonight!

We appreciate everyone who showed up and definitely showed out! We had a ton of fun 🤩

Great way to end the night with some very amazing people 🤗💕

03/27/2026

🔥 Friday Feature: Chad Dozeinear 🔥

Iowa born and raised, Chad’s been creating art his whole life-starting way back in kindergarten and never let go of that passion. From studying photography to welding, building boats in Florida, and even promoting hip-hop shows, his path has been anything but ordinary.

Along the way, Chad found his voice through graffiti, murals, and live painting at festivals, blending street art with a laid-back vibe. His work can be seen from Cedar Falls to Cedar Rapids, and each piece tells part of his story.

After years around tattoo shops, Chad officially stepped into the industry in 2016, apprenticing in the Quad Cities before bringing his skills back home to the Cedar Valley. Now at Ink & Steel, he’s turned that lifelong passion into living, wearable art.

For Chad, tattooing isn’t just a job-it’s another way to keep evolving as an artist and bring your ideas to life.

💥 Chad has some availability this weekend. Walk in or message to get on his schedule!

03/25/2026

☀️ WALK-INS WITH CHAD TODAY & TOMORROW ☀️

Yeah yeah… we know. It’s nice out. The sun’s shining, the air feels good, and everyone’s trying to be outside.

BUT-hear us out…

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with kicking back in the chair, getting some fresh ink, and setting yourself up to show it off when the weather is consistently warm 😎

Now is honestly the perfect time to get it done, let it heal, and be ready to flex it all spring and summer long.

Don’t wait until everyone else has the same idea… you know how fast these spots go.

03/24/2026

🔥 THIS IS YOUR SIGN 🔥

No fluff. No filler. Just straight openings and they’re disappearing fast.

⚡ MATT
• Next opening → April 7 (2–8PM)
• 🚨 ONLY ONE April weekend slot left → April 26

⚡ CHAD
• Wed March 25 → 4–8PM
• Thurs March 26 → 2–8PM
• Fri March 27 → 12–5PM
• SATURDAY… WIDE OPEN?! yeah, we don’t get it either. Fix that.
• Next full weekend availability? April 18–19.

💥 If you’ve been “thinking about it” - this is the moment you miss and then complain about later.

✨ PIERCINGS
Still by appointment only while Bryleigh is part-time (twin mom life 💙💙).

📩 Message now. Spots move fast. No holds. No maybes.

03/20/2026

💎 Piercing Special This Saturday at Ink & Steel 💎

✨ Piercing with Bryleigh:
This Saturday she’s running a special from 12PM – 5PM 🔥
• $31 lip & helix piercings
• Any piercing requiring two needles: $62 total (taxes & fees included)
Perfect time to switch up your look 👀

🔥 Tattoo Availability Update 🔥

The boys’ chairs are full this weekend-thank you for keeping us busy 🙌. Keep an eye out for next week's tattoo availability.

03/18/2026

🔥 Ink & Steel Availability Update 🔥

Looking to get in soon? Here’s what we’ve got open:

🖊 Chad’s Availability:
• Thursday, March 19th | 6PM – 8PM
• Friday, March 20th | 12PM – 2PM
• Saturday, March 21st | 🚫 Now booked!!!
Spots are limited—don’t wait to grab one!

🖤 Matt:
Currently fully booked (no surprise there🤩). He’s working through messages and will get back to everyone ASAP. Thanks for your patience-he’s been a busy man!

✨ Piercing with Bryleigh:
Ready for a new look?
• By appointment only right now
• Availability: Wednesday–Friday, 6:30PM & later

💥🌟Keep an eye out for upcoming weekend piercing specials & extended hours 👀

📩 Message us to book or get scheduled!

03/16/2026

Chad's creations.

Message or stop in the shop to get on his books!

Address

323 1st Street East
Independence, IA
50644

Opening Hours

Tuesday	2pm - 8pm
Wednesday	2pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 8pm
Saturday	12pm - 8pm
Sunday	12pm - 8pm

Website

http://www.thefirstindependencetattooshop.com/

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