Ink & Steel

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.

💖 Day After Valentine’s Specials! 💖Didn't get what you wanted for Valentine’s Day? Forget to get them anything at all?! ...
02/15/2026

💖 Day After Valentine’s Specials! 💖

Didn't get what you wanted for Valentine’s Day? Forget to get them anything at all?! We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re treating yourself or your mini-me, come see us for a deal that’s sweet and shiny.

✨ The Deal: Spend $65.00 on your piercing and walk away with a child-friendly Valentine’s Gift Basket! 🎁🍭

📍 The Details:
• Time: Special runs from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Exclusions: Special pricing/baskets do not apply to tongues, septums, or eyebrows.
• Walk-ins: Totally welcome!
• Appointments: Want to skip the wait? DM us to reserve your specific spot.

Looking for something later? Chad and Jeff have open booth time today!

• When: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• How: Walk-ins welcome or DM us right now to snag a slot with them!

Don't let those Valentine's vibes fade—come in share some love and leave with a new Piercing or Tattoo💎✨

✨ FRIDAY THE 13TH FLASH SALE UPDATE & HUGE THANK YOU! ✨💖Wow. Just… WOW! 💖We are absolutely blown away by the incredible ...
02/14/2026

✨ FRIDAY THE 13TH FLASH SALE UPDATE & HUGE THANK YOU! ✨

💖Wow. Just… WOW! 💖

We are absolutely blown away by the incredible turnout for our Friday the 13th Flash Sale. Your support means the world to us, and we are so grateful to see so many familiar (and new!) faces.

Because the response has been so overwhelming, we need to set some ground rules to make sure we can take care of everyone currently waiting:

🕒 3:00 PM LINE CUT-OFF: To ensure we can serve those already here, the cut-off to join the line is 3:00 PM sharp.

🕔 5:00 PM FIRM CLOSE: All $31 Flash Carryover pricing will officially end at 5:00 PM today.

‼️IF YOU HAVE JOINED THE LINE 3:00PM YOU WILL RECIEVE YOUR $31 FLASH‼️

Thank you all again for your amazing energy, your patience, and for choosing to spend your day with us. We appreciate every single one of you! 🫶

Happy Friday the 13th! 🖤💀A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us today! We are so grateful for...
02/14/2026

Happy Friday the 13th! 🖤💀

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us today! We are so grateful for your continued support. It was a blast catching up with our regulars and meeting so many fresh faces—you all made this day incredible.

🕒 Didn’t make it in today?

Don't worry, the party isn't over! We are running Overflow Hours tomorrow:

• Saturday, Feb 14th: Noon – 5:00 PM
• Overflow is for tattoos only
• Our callback system is still in place, so come by, get on the list, and we’ll text you when it’s your turn!

💘 Abbey’s Valentine’s Piercing Special
🖤Looking for something sparkly for Sweetest Day?

Abbey is running a special promotion tomorrow from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM!

• The Deal: Spend $120 on piercings and receive a complimentary Valentine’s Day basket!(while supplies last) 🎁
• The Details: Piercings can be split between multiple people (bring a friend!), but they must be paid for on the same ticket to qualify.

Whether you're finishing a Friday the 13th tattoo or getting a new piercing, we can't wait to see you tomorrow!

We love this community - nothing fires us up more than rolling up to the shop and seeing a line waiting on our artists. ...
02/13/2026

We love this community - nothing fires us up more than rolling up to the shop and seeing a line waiting on our artists. 🖤

We’ve got a solid rhythm going and the machines are humming - we’re pumping out the tatts, so don’t be shy… come on in.

Quick favor: if you haven’t been to the shop before, shoot us your name & number ahead of time so we can send over the consent forms and keep the line moving smooth and fast.

Edited to add the 13th flash sheet- we were going to make you come to the shop to see it but boss lady said share it so we are doing what we are told (today at least 😂).

Let’s make it a day. 🔥

FRIDAY THE 13TH – PLEASE READ 🔥Walk-ins only. No appointments. Hours 10am- done. If you’re new to the shop, message us ...
02/11/2026

FRIDAY THE 13TH – PLEASE READ 🔥
Walk-ins only. No appointments.
Hours 10am- done.

If you’re new to the shop, message us your full name and phone number ahead of time so we can get you in our system. This helps cut down wait times for everyone.

We will be running a call-back system, so you won’t have to physically stand in line (unless you want to) but there may be a waiting list, so come prepared. If you stop down and we can’t get you in, we’ll work with you on an option.

🖤 THE TATTOOS – $31
We have 12 flash sheets (A–L) available for viewing now. Because it wouldn’t be Friday the 13th without a little chaos… we’ll be releasing a 13th surprise flash sheet exclusively the morning of the event.

Important Rules:
• No size changes - all designs are set.
• We can remove small details, but we cannot add anything to the designs.
• Placement is strictly limited to arms, legs, chest, and shoulders.
• No heads, hands, fingers, necks, or faces.
• Final placement approval is always at artist discretion.
• Shading and color are artist’s choice to keep the line moving.
• One tattoo per person unless authorized by staff. Want another? Hop back in line.
• One person in the booth at a time.
• You must be 18+ with a valid government-issued I.D. -no exceptions.

Pro Tip: Have your choice ready when you reach the front.
Say it like this: “I would like design 13 from flash sheet A.”

💎 THE PIERCINGS – $31
Available: Lobes, Nostril, Tragus, and Cartilage.
Starting at 10AM until done — or until we run out of jewelry.

All rules are subject to change at any time per Ink & Steel staff.

Get freaky with us this Friday. Unlucky never looked so good.

OPEN CHAIR WITH Jeffrey Bain ! 💉We have some walk-in space opening up with Jeff! Whether it’s that piece you’ve been dre...
02/09/2026

OPEN CHAIR WITH Jeffrey Bain ! 💉

We have some walk-in space opening up with Jeff! Whether it’s that piece you’ve been dreaming of or a spur-of-the-moment spark, come through and get some ink.

Jeff’s Availability:
• Today: 12 PM – 8 PM
• Tomorrow: 12 PM – 8 PM

First come, first served!

🔥 AND DON’T FORGET... Our Friday the 13th Event is just around the corner! We’re kicking things off at 10 AM this Friday. You don’t want to miss the flash sheets we’ve prepped for this one.

See you at the shop! 🤘

02/06/2026

📱💦 RIP Matt’s phone 💦📱

Matt's phone decided it needed a swim… and now it’s living its best life at the bottom of the digital ocean 🌊😅 All contacts, messages, and info are officially gone.

👉 If you’ve been trying to get ahold of Matt or need to reach him, please message the shop directly so we can get you taken care of.

✨ Good news though- we’ve got weekend openings for fresh ink and piercings, so now’s a perfect time to snag a spot.

👀 And keep those eyes peeled… our Friday the 13th event is coming at you soon. You won’t want to miss this one.

Chad has openings TODAY 🖤Tattoos & consultations are available.Chad thrives on original artistry drawing his own designs...
02/04/2026

Chad has openings TODAY 🖤

Tattoos & consultations are available.

Chad thrives on original artistry drawing his own designs and turning ideas into one-of-a-kind ink. If you’re struggling to piece together what you want, or you already have a concept ready to go, he’s your guy.

Pop in today or reach out via Messenger to connect with Chad and get something started.

💉Walk-ins Welcome!Looking for some fresh ink? You’re in luck! Jeff has cleared his schedule and is ready to turn your id...
02/02/2026

💉Walk-ins Welcome!
Looking for some fresh ink? You’re in luck!

Jeff has cleared his schedule and is ready to turn your ideas into reality. Whether it’s a small keepsake or that piece you’ve been dreaming about for months, come grab a chair.

🕒 Availability:
Today (Monday): 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tomorrow (Tuesday): 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

No appointment? No problem. It’s first-come, first-served, so don't wait until the late shift to roll through!

✨ 12-2 FLASH SALE with Abbey ✨Looking to upgrade your look? For a limited time, grab a deal on your favorite piercings!⏰...
02/01/2026

✨ 12-2 FLASH SALE with Abbey ✨

Looking to upgrade your look? For a limited time, grab a deal on your favorite piercings!

⏰️The Deal: 15% OFF When you purchase TWO of the following:
●Lobes
●Tragus
●Helix
●Orbital
●Rook

✨️Pricing & Details
Jewelry: Sale price includes basic jewelry.

✨️Upgrades: Want a little extra sparkle? Upgrades are available for just $10.00.

🖤Exclusions: This special excludes tongues and septums. All other piercings are available at our standard regular price.

WALK IN AVAILABILITY FOR TATTOOS WITH
Chad Dozeinear & Jeffrey Bain
12PM-8PM

DM and lets get you on the schedule or stop in!

Address

323 1st Street East
Independence, IA
50644

Opening Hours

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

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