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.

Someday, 30 years from now, a younger generation is going to look at all of our tattoos and say:"Wow. People were really...
06/17/2026

Someday, 30 years from now, a younger generation is going to look at all of our tattoos and say:

"Wow. People were really into THAT back then."

And honestly?

Good.

That means we had fun.

Chad has walk-in availability this week:
⚡ Thu 3-8pm
⚡ Fri 5-7pm
⚡ Sat 4-8pm
⚡ Sun 2-8pm

Matt has openings:
⚡ Thu 2-5pm
⚡ Fri 6:30-8pm
⚡ Sat 12-6pm

Matt is also back to piercing because apparently tattooing wasn't enough.

Saturday we will have walk in piercing availability.

Life's too short to worry about whether your tattoo will still be cool in 2056.

Future generations are going to make fun of us no matter what.

Might as well give them something interesting to talk about.

Adulting is overrated.Today you could: ✔️ Fold that laundry mountain✔️ Clean the house✔️ Answer those emails you’ve been...
06/13/2026

Adulting is overrated.

Today you could: ✔️ Fold that laundry mountain
✔️ Clean the house
✔️ Answer those emails you’ve been ignoring
✔️ Be a responsible grown-up

OR…

You could do something way more fun and get a new tattoo. 😏

Chad has walk-in availability today and a few openings tomorrow. Bring your idea, pick from some flash, or let Chad help you come up with something awesome.

Your chores will still be there when you get home. Unfortunately. 🖤🖋️

Rain, rain, go away… or don’t. Either way, get tattooed today. ☔🖤The weather may be gloomy, but Chad’s got availability ...
06/11/2026

Rain, rain, go away… or don’t. Either way, get tattooed today. ☔🖤

The weather may be gloomy, but Chad’s got availability tonight for walk-ins and a needle ready to turn your rainy-day blues into fresh new ink.

Need inspiration? Check out some of his recent work. Can’t decide what you want? Perfect. Chad’s $50 flash sheet is still available for those who prefer the highly sophisticated method of closing your eyes, pointing, and trusting your life choices. 😂

Skip the couch, ditch the doom scrolling, and come get something you’ll actually be excited to show off. Walk-ins welcome tonight! 🔥🖋️

🔥 Matt appreciation post because this dude has been absolutely crushing it. 🔥"Killing it" honestly feels like an underst...
06/11/2026

🔥 Matt appreciation post because this dude has been absolutely crushing it. 🔥

"Killing it" honestly feels like an understatement. Between the insane tattoos, crazy attention to detail, long days, and somehow still putting up with all of us… Matt continues to show why he's one of the best.

If you've sat in his chair, you already know the dedication, talent, and heart he puts into every piece. We’re damn lucky to have him on the team.

Drop some love for Matt in the comments (or better yet, book an appointment and let him work his magic). 🖤

🚨 Strange things are happening at Ink & Steel. 🚨We checked the schedule twice because we thought it was a mistake.Matt h...
06/04/2026

🚨 Strange things are happening at Ink & Steel. 🚨

We checked the schedule twice because we thought it was a mistake.

Matt has openings.

Not "maybe next month."
Not "call and get on a waitlist."
Actual openings.

🔥 MATT:
• Thursday (6/4): 5 PM – 8 PM
• Friday (6/5): Wide open
• Saturday (6/6): After 3 PM

Meanwhile, Chad came back from his time off and apparently everyone collectively decided they missed him. His books are nearly full the rest of this week & into next but shoot him a message anyway. He may still be able to work some scheduling wizardry.

⚡ Piercings are by appointment only. Slide into our inbox and we'll get you on the schedule.

This is one of those rare moments in time. Don't waste it.

Our social media may have been quiet, but the shop definitely hasn’t been.Matt’s been over here grinding nonstop and hol...
05/29/2026

Our social media may have been quiet, but the shop definitely hasn’t been.

Matt’s been over here grinding nonstop and holding things together while Chad went off to paint an insane mural in downtown Cedar Falls and then dared to take an actual vacation. Bold move.

Chad will be back June 3rd and working through messages to get everyone booked. Honestly, feel free to make that inbox overwhelming so he remembers we all suffered emotionally while he was relaxing. 😉

If you’ve been trying to get in with Matt, now’s the time. June is filling up FAST. He currently has an opening after 5pm on June 4th and is wide open June 5th. After that, it’s pretty random availability for the rest of the month.

Piercings are still appointment only, so message us to get your sparkle upgraded, refreshed, or impulsively added because self-control is overrated ✨

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday May 25th and Tuesday May 26th. We remember and honor the brave m...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed Monday May 25th and Tuesday May 26th.

We remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday with family and friends. We’ll see you Wednesday- and be on the lookout for tanning specials coming later this week!

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨Somebody check on Chad because somehow his books cracked open this weekend and we’re honestly con...
05/14/2026

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨

Somebody check on Chad because somehow his books cracked open this weekend and we’re honestly concerned. 👀

🖤 Chad’s openings:
• Thursday 5/14 - 5-8pm
• Friday 5/15 -4-8pm
• Saturday 5/16 - WIDE. THE. F. OPEN.
• Sunday 5/17 - also suspiciously available 😳

The rest of the month? Basically gone.
This weekend? Like the tattoo gods accidentally hit “undo.”

To make things even weirder, Chad’s also dropping a $50 flash sheet for anyone needing a little inspiration.⚡

So if you’ve been thinking:
“Maybe I should finally get stabbed professionally…”
THIS 👏 IS 👏 YOUR 👏 SIGN 👏

Get in. Get inked. Regret nothing except not booking sooner.

✨ Piercings by Bryleigh ✨
Available this weekend by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Message the page ahead of time to claim your spot because same-day appointments will NOT be available this weekend.

Plan ahead, poke responsibly, and come hang out with your favorite stabby people at Ink & Steel. 🖤

05/13/2026

Chad is open for walk-ins until 7pm tonight due to a no call no show. He is willing to wheel & deal so message or pop into the shop.

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

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