Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing

Fantastic experience: It was a great experience! I definitely recommend going to Derek for a piercing especially if you are nervous about getting it done. You won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: Kendall did an awesome job! i’m very pleased with his work and customer service

Fantastic experience: Very much enjoyed having West Lee tatt me up. I was a walk in and wanted a small, quick tattoo of an ear of corn as I’m trying to collect a small tattoo from 50 states. He Had a great attitude and was funny. Would highly recommend West Lee :)

Fantastic experience: Went to Lucky Gal to get some piercings done for my daughters and Derek was the best. Totally professional and explained everything step by step so that way my girls knew what was going on for their first major piercing. I highly recommend Derek at Lucky Gal. Couldn't have been more satisfied.

Fantastic experience: Kendall Mckay was a great artist, made the tattooing experience great. Definitely will be coming back.

Fantastic experience: i love my eyebrow piercing it was super quick and an amazing price!

Fantastic experience: Tanner is a beast and super talented! I would recommend him to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Tanner is the absolute best. This is not my first tattoo from him. I give him a rough idea of what I want and let him do what he does best. Have not been disappointed. An entire sleeve on my right arm and a half sleeve on my left. Both cover-ups absolutely top notch would definitely recommend him

Fantastic experience: Very professional, courteous to what I wanted and great pricing. I look forward to getting more artwork done by West Lee for sure!

Fantastic experience: Clean friendly staff and amazing art work

Fantastic experience: I did a walk in both times I went in for a piercing, staff was super friendly and helpful

Fantastic experience: Brianna Brown has done several tattoos for me. She is so talented and makes my vision come to life. We always have good conversations as well. She doesn't make me feel bad for taking breaks as needed. Edited to add** got pierced by Macee. Great piercer and great results! I couldn't be happier with Lucky Gal.

Fantastic experience: seriously amazing staff and such an awesome and friendly vibe

Fantastic experience: i’ve gotten nearly all my piercings here and i’ve never had a single issue. Derek is a joy to be around and he makes the process simple and quick, and even fun.

Fantastic experience: I always have a great experience with you guys....friendly and funny plus you always give me exactly what I want

Fantastic experience: Lucky Gal is the best! Chris Pruisner does phenomenal work! I highly recommend getting work done from tattoos to piercings..These guys/gals Rock!!!

Fantastic experience: Tattoo artists and piercers are really professional but also very kind and helpful. I got my septum piercing here and I’ve gotten a tattoo here, would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Always get right in with Derek. He helps with any questions I may have.

Fantastic experience: I have gone to the Southside Lucky Gal several times for tattoos. Love the people, the environment and will always go back.

Fantastic experience: Derek was absolutely great during the piercing it was quick and painless.

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience! Was well taken care of with my piercing, Derek was great at communicating with me about the process and the aftercare. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: I recommend this shop 100%. Very clean and everyone was nice. If you’re looking for a fantastic, personable, talented tattoo artist West Lee is your guy! He is awesome! He worked me in as a walk-in and helped me with my decision on placement, etc. Very nice guy and has great stories about his journey as a tattoo artist.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly. Little wait time. Exceptionally clean. Pierce did a great job explaining what he was doing. Very professional.

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic experience. Loved the vibe of the studio will definitely be recommending to others.

Fantastic experience: Kendall is incredible! He saw the vision I had and created a beautiful piece that I’m so excited to wear forever! Everyone at this shop is kind, funny and genuinely great people! I can’t believe how beautiful my arm is and I would recommend lucky gal and Kendall to anyone! So thankful for him! Can’t wait to get more work from him in the very near future!

Fantastic experience: Always go to Henry and I always walk out happy! Never disappoints!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing communication, service, and support throughout the shop. loved it

Fantastic experience: I had Haylie and she did so good love my hand tattoo and how it turned out !!

Fantastic experience: Great experience! Did Mother & Daughter matching tattoos, we love them. Thanks Chris P.

Fantastic experience: great experience so happy I came here for my dermal, thank you Derek!

Fantastic experience: Second time coming here and they are very professional and I am very pleased with the results

Fantastic experience: Kendall took my idea for a design and knocked it of the park! Greatest tattoo experience of my life!

Fantastic experience: Best tattoo shop in Des Moines.

Fantastic experience: I have came here for every single one of my piercings :) septum, lateral, Medusa, both side of my nose, and belly button. All have been done well and in a timely manner getting to me. Can't recommend this location any more :)) Derek is so sweet and professional!!

Fantastic experience: This was my first tattoo and I had a wonderful experience at Lucky Gal. There were able to get me in right away as a walk in (it was a smaller tattoo). I was very nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but Tanner did a great job explaining things to me and made me feel comfortable. Thank you, I love my tattoo! I would definitely recommend Tanner at Lucky Gal.

Fantastic experience: Ty did an amazing job with my ear piercings, and answered my questions and concerns. Couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Fantastic experience: Had 2 tattoos done by Henry this evening. Great experience, fun guy. He has also done nice pieces for 2 of my sons and my husband. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Haylie was wonderful to work with!! She was very patient and flexible throughout the design process and created the perfect piece to memorialize my furry friend. She’s an angel and so talented!! Four tattoos done with various Lucky Gal artists now, and I’m sure I’ll be back.

Fantastic experience: Derek Mills did my earlobe piercing and did an amazing job. I hate needles and was very nervous, but he walked me through everything and worked at my pace. The place seemed very clean and he was professional. I definitely recommend for any piercings.

Fantastic experience: Henry was fantastic. Made our mother- daughter tattoo experience today a one in a million day. ❤️ Our tattoos are awesome and conversation was awesome. Totally worth every penny. Would recommend Henry again for another tattoo for anyone. We will be back for sure.

Fantastic experience: Kendall McKay does amazing work! Real life wildlife(an Eastern wild turkey) is outstanding!!!

Fantastic experience: i feel pretty swag derek is awesome, 2nd piercing he’s done on me! super nice, funny and quick!

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and clean business. Derek Mills always does a great job on his piercings!! Always a 5 star from me!!!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful service great artists fantastic environment outstanding creativity and skills

Fantastic experience: Dermal removal with Derrick was smooth, and almost painless was expecting lots of pain but was very tolerable; before I knew It piercing was removed, and the hole I was expecting was just the tiniest slit. Very professional.

Fantastic experience: Derek did an awesome job at making me feel comfortable and explained everything prior to even taking out any tools. The punch outs I got from him really look awesome!!

Fantastic experience: Best in town. Good vibes from all the artists, clean shop, and reasonable prices. Shoutout to Henry!

Fantastic experience: i’ve gotten four piercings here and i love every single one!! healed super well and very quality jewelry. great piercer and super helpful. definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Steve was awesome! Great color and shading work

Fantastic experience: Very clean and Derek is nice and funny

Fantastic experience: Great work and honest input

Fantastic experience: Always an amazing experience with Chris! Lucky Gal is such a laid back yet fun environment. I’m always eager to go back! The only tattoo shop I will go to

Fantastic experience: Kendall was efficient and personable. Carried out my vision for my first tattoo to perfection.

Fantastic experience: Tanner got us in fast and did amazing!

Fantastic experience: Tanner had a wonderful drawing that fit my ideas.

Fantastic experience: Henry was awesome! I'm very impressed and will definitely be back.

Fantastic experience: Steve was awesome as always! Professional, asked what I wanted, and fun! 10/10 recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Derek was really nice and did a fantastic job!! Would definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Henry gave me exactly what i wanted. I definetley enjoyed my time there and im going back for all of my future work. 5 stars without a doubt.

Fantastic experience: Derek gauged my ears for the first time and he was polite and patient! I will definitely be back!

Fantastic experience: Steve always allows me to leave in a good mood with dope art on my body. Very friendly and nice to talk with.

Fantastic experience: Wes did an amazing job on my first hand and will definitely be going back for my other one to be done by him as well. Amazing job I love it!!!!

Fantastic experience: The piercing was super quick and easy, the process was done in less than 5 minutes. Derek was so funny and cracking up jokes, I also loved his little piercing room, it was so cool with all of the decor he had. Along with all of the other people’s stations they all had decor, I loved the vibe of the place!

Fantastic experience: It was a wonderful experience

Fantastic experience: Derek Mills the piercing artist is fabulous he talks you through it and is so nice I plan on going back for more piercings I so recommend him the prices are great as well

Fantastic experience: Abriana and the other male piercer whose name I couldn’t remember were awesome! I got lightheaded after the piercing and they took care of me and noticed very quickly. Had a fan going on me, glucose tabs, got me water, and put a cold towel on my forehead all without me asking!

Fantastic experience: Haylie absolutely killed it. She even touched up some of my prior tattoos to make sure everything come together nicely

Fantastic experience: Always Amazing! So helpful and accommodating! Everything turned out great. We Always come here and I’ll continue to come back here even from Alabama!

Fantastic experience: Wes is always a delight to work with and after years of being his client, I wouldn't recommend anyone else honestly.

Fantastic experience: Steven was awesome, fun to talk to and had great ideas. Helped me figure out what I wanted and executed it flawlessly. I’ll be looking forward to getting more work done by him. Could not have asked for a better experience!

Fantastic experience: The pricier was nice & made the process easy for my little sister with her first piercing . Definitely recommend coming here for piercing

Fantastic experience: Derrek has done almost all of my piercings, the shop is clean & he's very quick and professional.

Fantastic experience: I went into Lucky Gal 10 minutes before they closed on a random Monday because I needed help with one of my piercings and didn’t know what else to do. Although the piercer had already left for the night, the rest of the staff worked together to help me fix my problem and went above and beyond to help me when they definitely didn’t need to. Thank you so much!!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I each had a tattoo done by Henry they both perfectly match the designs we provided. Henry the artist captured every detail I wanted. The lines are clear, It just looks amazing! Place is very clean, and the atmosphere was stress free. thanks for the great experience !!

Fantastic experience: Went here to get my lobes and an industrial piercing done by Derek, overall great experience for my first time, only been a few days so far but havent had any complications since then, would highly recommend them!

Fantastic experience: Kendall did my newest piece. He had a steady and gentle touch. The tattoo was great and he was fun to work with. And as an added bonus Derek was able to quickly change out my eyebrow piercing while I waited. I was impressed with everyone there.

Fantastic experience: DEREK AND ABRIANA is two the most amazing piercers at lucky gal And their very very helpful when needed 100000000/10 no pain and quick thank you guysss

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place to get a tattoo. Kendall tattooed me and my daughters tattoos. We told him what we wanted and he got it to a T. Took his time and was very pleasant to talk to during the tattoo.

Fantastic experience: My son was on the nervous side. His body piercer was very laid back and didn't make him feel more anxious just allowed everything to flow seamlessly. Kudos to Derek Mills thank you

Fantastic experience: I was tattooed by Haylie Gay. I had been looking for someone who does portraits. I messaged her and she responded promptly. I told her what I wanted and delivered. She was easy to talk to and the tattoo was literally painless. I will be going to her from here on out for all my tattoo needs and so should you.

Fantastic experience: A little over a month ago I began the process of starting to design my arm sleeve tattoo. Kendall is a rockstar at what he does and brings your ideas to life for what you want. I couldn’t be more pleased at the results. If your looking for a great tattoo artist, check out the location on 9th street in Southwest Des Moines and be sure to book with Kendall!

Fantastic experience: Henry does amazing work, he's done a couple of my tattoos. I won't be going anywhere else. All the artists have a great sense of humor. They take the time to make sure the client is comfortable, and the placement of the tattoo is where you want it (or where it goes best with your bodys natural curves). You won't be disappointed by going here to get your tattoo done. The environment is very clean and sterile as well.

Fantastic experience: Excellent service! Abrianna pierced me (belly piercing) and she made it quick and painless! She’s amazing for first timers that are skeptical about piercings you won’t be disappointed I 100% recommend:)!!

Fantastic experience: Took our daughter in to get her septum pierced today. Charlie did it for her and he was absolutely perfect! She's completely obsessed with it and says thank you very much!! Thank you Charlie for giving her a great first experience

Fantastic experience: My cousin and I walked in just to see if we could get small matching tattoos quickly on a random girls day. These tattoos were very simple and probably didn’t feed their artistic minds much, if at all. Still, Henry and Bre provided a great experience for us, and great tattoos! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Bri did my hand tattoo and I couldn’t have asked for it to turn out any better!! Very professional, amazing conversationalist, all around an 10/10 artist and person. Thank you so much!!!!

Fantastic experience: Shout out to Ryan Hammel ,did another great tattoo on me. Makes # 7 that boy does quality work

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing experience! I highly recommend for any piercing. Very knowledgeable and professional!

Negative experience: Usually have great service here but showed up at 6:50pm on a Saturday during their normal hours. They locked the doors with three people in there? I knocked, they looked up and ignored me. Just wanted to pick up a nose ring because mine fell out.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't be anymore grateful for what Henry does for me. He's honest...if it's out of his realm he will tell you and refer you to someone that is. His work is absolutely stunning and he will always be my guy for all of my work. I have great conversations with him and look forward to my chair time with him. The shop is clean and filled with very friendly people. I'm always greeted with a big smile. Thanks for what all you guys do. You treat and do wonderful work!

Fantastic experience: They were quick, affordable, and amazing customer service in regards to piercings. I will definitely go back soon

Fantastic experience: I came from Nebraska for the ISF and randomly decided to get my nostril pierced while I was there. Holy moly! Derek was so incredibly kind, professional, and thorough. He walked me through the entire process, let me know what to expect, and was patient in answering all my questions. He was funny but not overbearing, knowing how to ease doubts. Because of this, I felt completely comfortable and knew I was in capable hands. He was quick...like super quick. My nose was a "gusher" in that it started bleeding right after he poked a hole in my nose...kind of like a bloody nose but only in one nostril. (Please note it has NOTHING to do with the piercing or Derek's ability...it's just my anatomy.) He and his coworker were prompt in helping stop the bleeding and cleaning my skin, all while assuring me that it happens and I was in no danger. I started to feel light headed because of the blood (not that it was a lot, it's just how it is with me) and they took care of me, making sure I was comfortable and feeling ok. They checked with me several times. It was extremely professional. I know all noses heal differently, but I don't have any swelling, bruising, or leaking and I know the quality and precision of the piercing has a lot to do with it! Thanks, Derek, for making my experience fun and enjoyable! Next year when I'm here for the fair, I'll stop by and get the other nostril done! I appreciate you! (The picture was taken about 10 minutes after it was pierced. It looks so good!)

Fantastic experience: Chris did my tattoo yesterday. I had a rough idea and he ran with it with a very creative rendition of my vision. Friendly, professional, quality work, etc. I may or may not get another tattoo but if I do I will definitely go back to them.

Fantastic experience: Amazing- artists make you feel comfortable- definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Galen did a FABULOUS job with some small fine line tattoos! We were walk ins and he was very flexible and patient when it came to sizing and location! Atmosphere was also very relaxing and clean. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I go to Lucky Gal South for most of my tattoos & piercings. Most of my piercings have been done by Derek, & some have been done by Abriana. I have gotten tattoos from multiple artists at this location (Kendall, Ryan, etc.). Lucky Gal is my Go-To shop for tattoos & piercings!! Walk Ins are almost always easy & straight forwards, the customer service is great, there's usually a good variety of purchasable body jewelry, with fairly good price points. THE ONLY THING i wish was different, is that they only carry ear tunnels/plugs up to 1" (Mine are at 1 ⅛" or 28mm).

Fantastic experience: I’ve gotten 2 piercings from this place so far and let me tell u, it’s so quick and easy! I love the piercers they do such a great job! This will def be my place.

Fantastic experience: The Southside location was very helpful and amazing to work with! They were so friendly and I can't recommend them enough! 10 out of 10!

Fantastic experience: Tattoo artist Brianna brown AMAZING! This shop is one relaxed and one GREAT atmosphere you can ask for if your a first timer of getting ink and if u have many ART a want more then hit this spot up first for more! Derik is also one of the funniest guys there! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I’m from California an wish they had this shop out there!

Fantastic experience: Abriana did my piercing a few weeks ago. She is super nice and knowledgeable. When my nose piercing fell out the other piercer Derek was nice enough to assist me with getting it back in at no charge. I greatly appreciate this shop and highly recommend them!