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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.

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.

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 ✨

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!

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.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Ink & Steel 🖤

To the bio moms, step moms, bonus moms, grandmas, and all the women making a difference in a child’s life every single day- today we celebrate you.

And if you’re still looking for the perfect gift, we’ve got you covered 😉
Gift cards available for:
✨ That new ink she’s been wanting
✨ A sparkle piercing
✨ Or a relaxing tanning package in one of our beds

Stop in and treat the moms in your life (or yourself… because you deserve it too).

05/09/2026

✨ PIERCING WEEKEND IS HERE ✨

Bryleigh is in the shop running specials all weekend long 💖

Saturday until 7pm
Sunday 12pm-3pm

💎 3 piercings for $75
(can be split between 3 people — same check required)

Bring your bestie, sister, cousin, mom, aunt… or the friend that never needs convincing 😏

🌸 Mother’s Day Special 🌸
Sunday May 10th all moms get PAY YOUR AGE piercings
Must be 18+ for Mother’s Day special.

Deals exclude septum, tongue, ni**le & industrial piercings.

Message the page or Bryleigh directly to get on the books before spots fill up ✨

🖤 Chad tattoo openings:
Today: 2-4pm & 6-8pm

05/07/2026

🚨 This weekend’s lineup is looking REAL good 🚨

Chad’s got time to make your tattoo plans happen:
🖤 Friday May 8th: 12-4pm
🖤 Sunday May 10th: 2-8pm

Meanwhile Bryleigh is bringing the sparkle ✨
Saturday 1-7pm.
Sunday 12-7pm

💎 PIERCING SPECIAL 💎
3 piercings for $75
(can be split between 3 people — just has to be on the same check)

Grab your sister, cousin, bestie, aunt, mom, or your favorite bad influence and come get glam together 💖

🌸 Mother’s Day Special 🌸
Sunday May 10th all moms get PAY YOUR AGE piercings! 18+ only!

Both deals exclude septum, tongue, ni**le & industrial piercings.

Please message the page or contact Bryleigh directly to get booked. We’re trying to keep the boys focused on putting needles in skin… not answering the phone 😅

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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