Frequently Asked Questions

Our artists specialize in traditional, black and white, color, watercolor, and realism tattoos. With over 20 years of combined experience, we can bring virtually any design vision to life at our Independence, IA shop.

We offer professional piercings including ear cartilage, nostril, septum, navel, and various other placements. Our piercer Bryleigh uses sterile single-use needles and implant-grade jewelry for safe, precise results.

We have Level 3 tanning with two bed types—standup Sundazzler beds for even, pressure-point-free tanning and lay down Pacifica beds with facial tanners and cooling fans. Both are sanitized after every session.

Our retail selection includes essential oils, incense, gemstones, crystals, jewelry, sage bundles, candles, and tarot cards. Each product is curated for quality and energetic integrity to support your spiritual practice.

We provide eyebrow microblading, ombre brows, permanent eyeliner, lip liner, and lip blush. These treatments last up to five years and eliminate daily makeup application while looking natural in Iowa's variable climate.

Ink & Steel is open seven days a week from noon to 8 PM. This consistent schedule makes it easy to book appointments or stop by our Independence location when it fits your routine.

Call us at (319) 332-1706 to schedule your consultation or appointment. We'll discuss your design ideas, placement preferences, and connect you with the artist whose style best matches your vision.

We serve Independence, Waterloo, Oelwein, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. Our central Independence location makes quality tattoos, piercings, tanning, and metaphysical products accessible throughout Eastern Iowa.

Yes, our board-certified nurse practitioner Roxanne provides microneedling for skin texture improvement, Dysport injections for wrinkles, and PDO thread lifts for non-surgical facial rejuvenation with natural-looking results.

First-timers receive a consultation to discuss design, placement, and sizing. Your artist will create or adapt artwork to your specifications, explain the process, and provide detailed aftercare instructions for optimal healing.