Review of Skin Kitchen Tattoo
Skin Kitchen Tattoo: A popular tattoo and piercing shop located at 3800 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. The shop offers a range of tattoo and piercing services, and has a team of experienced artists who are skilled in creating unique designs.
The shop has received mixed reviews from customers. While some have praised the quality of work and the friendly staff, others have had negative experiences. One customer complained about the long wait time and the artist's lack of focus during the tattooing process. Another customer was uncomfortable with the receptionist and left without getting a piercing.
Despite the negative reviews, many customers have had positive experiences at Skin Kitchen Tattoo. One customer praised the artist for being understanding and creating a design that was emotionally healing. Another customer appreciated the professionalism and thoroughness of the artist, and the great environment of the shop.
It is important to note that the shop only accepts cash for non-color tattoos, and some customers have been disappointed by this policy. Additionally, the shop's hours are not listed, so it is unclear when they are open for business.
In conclusion, Skin Kitchen Tattoo is a popular tattoo and piercing shop with a team of experienced artists. While some customers have had negative experiences, many have had positive experiences and praised the quality of work and the friendly staff. It is recommended that customers call ahead to confirm the shop's hours and payment policies before visiting.
From the business
"Skin Kitchen Tattoo is a Studio offering only the finest Body Art by award-winning artist and Body Piercing by DaVo from the Axiom Body Piercing Studio. SKT was founded in 1996 and has featured many nationally recognized and award-winning artist. By far one of the largest studios in the Central Iowa area, we have not only gained a reputation for our size but the standards of quality the studio has always been known for."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Lourdes V
My Uncle and I went to skin kitchen to get memorial tattoos for my cousin/his daughter who passed unexpectedly young. Brent did our tattoos and Id like to say this was the most emotionally healing and best experience ive had with a tattoo artist. Brent was kind, understanding, funny, and extremely talented. I have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris and he did a great job working around it. Our tattoos look amazing and were well done. He even let my mom and grandma sit in to be with us and watch. Towards the end of our tattoos a rainbow appeared out the window and I felt like that was a sign from her that she loved our tattoos and was with us. Id like to also say that the lovely woman in the office was exceptionally kind and funny and made our appointment booking and check in easy. Thank you Brent!
DJ PowerPlay Entertainment
Brent was the artist for my first tattoo. I used Skin Kitchen for their reputation of having great tattoo artists and they did not disappoint. I sent a design of what I wanted on my left arm and asked him to put a creative spin on it. He was very accommodating in making a few modifications from his original drawing. He knocked it out of the park. Could not be happier with how it turned out. He was very professional and we had great conversations during the appointment. I highly recommend Brent and this shop. Thanks for the great work!
Joseph Bodkin
Wanted to wait till after the tattoo was healed before I wrote a review. I absolutely love the design the artist created. He was very thorough, very professional, and it was a great environment. Highly recommend
Keira Duncan
I had the displeasure of being tattooed by Jimmy and I wouldn’t not go back. I was told my tattoo would take 2 hours max, and was closer to 4 hours. It would probably not have taken so long if he could focus on what he’s doing instead of talking and screwing around with the tv. He’s very full of himself, couldn’t shut up about the bands he’s done coke with and the stripclubs he worked. He tattooed a small chrysanthemum and was going on about how he was doing a “peony” and saw so many of them in Japan. It was hard not to laugh. Guy definitely comes off as a compulsive liar and by the end of my session I was ready to get out of there. But if you like getting mediocre tattoos by dirty old men, this is the place for you!
Stephen Hill
Jimmy does outstanding work. Gets a lot done with every minute you're in the chair which is nice when you're paying by the hour. I already booked multiple follow-up sessions to get more work done at the Kitchen. Thanks guys!
Brittany Gray
First, I wish I could give more than 5 stars because it is well deserved!!
Secondly, I have gotten 6 out of my 8 tattoos from Skin Kitchen and I will never go anywhere else! Josh has done most of my tattoos and they are awesome! He is an AMAZING artist! One of the best I have ever seen!! I would like to point out that my line work to my half sleeve is PHENOMENAL. I am so impressed with how well it turned out and we aren't even done yet! I will always encourage anyone to go to Skin kitchen. Josh is so talented and amazing to work with, as well as Kade! Skin Kitchen has such a welcoming environmemt and the artists listen to your ideas and give constructive feedback and they will go out of their way to make their customer's happy with their tattoos! Truly an amazing experience every time I walk through the doors. I would recommend that anyone who is looking to get a tattoo, to please come here! You will not be disappointed!!
Ryan Kramer
All the Artist are great and the environment is the best, best shop in Des Moines hands down you will not leave here with a bad tattoo!!
David Simmons
I was really impressed with Jack and his personality. He does amazing tattoo work and helped me with a cover up. I will definitely come back.
Matthew Ceaser (Matt)
Kade is an amazing tattoo artist! Had an infinity sign drawn by my brother tattooed on my leg for my mom. Would recommend Kade and Skin Kitchen, very friendly people.
Rachel Swanson
Best tattoo experience I’ve had so far, the staff is wonderful! Jimmy does incredible work, the detail is scary good, I don’t foresee myself going anywhere else in the future.