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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matt mullins
Jack is one of the best around des moines always professional with over 20 years experience I've been getting tattooed by jack for the last 20 years and never been disappointed would recommend to anyone
TakoLepahpah
Fantastic experience with Jimmy St .John, I sent him a fourth horseman inspired piece a buddy of mine had drawn and he expanded on it in the best ways, 10/10 would recommend, I look forward to getting more from him.
Jess Nguyen
I love each time I step into this shop! Tina at the front desk is super nice and Wes is awesome! He ALWAYS does the best on my tattoos each time. And while I’ve never had Jack work on a tattoo, he’s also a pretty cool dude!
Tyler Roberts
What an amazing experience at Skin Kitchen!! From the warm greeting at the front door by Melanie to the tour of the shop. Such a great crew, Jimmy St John is did an excellent job on my forearm! I would give these guys and gal more than 5 stars if I could! Also great to see the artists complimenting each other’s work. Thanks again, I’ll be back for sure.
Joe Hoium
After a ton of research and asking around, I decided to see Jack about doing a cover up tattoo. After setting up an appointment a couple months out, the day finally came to get the new ink. From start to finish, the entire process was nothing short of fantastic and my new ink better than I could have ever imagined! I would highly recommend him and personally believe he is one of the best in the metro! His lines are neat, lots of detail and you couldn't ask for a better guy to chat with!
Ronald Price
They did quality work on my tattoo. They were easy to deal with and had good attitudes about letting me do the tattoo the way I wanted it done. My tattoo was done by a guy I believe his name was Kade. I went in and got a quote before I decided to get it done. The only issue I had is that he required a cash deposit. I thought it was strange but I had the cash on hand so it wasn't a big deal. Just an issue if you don't have that kind of money on you at the time because he won't book your appointment without it. Either way it was a good decision and he had a great attitude even about the last minute adjustments I wanted made. The studio was clean and very sterile. I watched him unwrap everything and blot out new ink. All in all a good experience. My wife has also gotten one here and she plans on getting one more next spring. I will be back for more and will again make sure I have cash just in case.
Jason Humphries
I cannot recommend Jack from Skin Kitchen enough. He is simply the best in Des Moines! I had Jack tattoo an Abraham Lincoln portrait and it literally looks like the historical photograph that was used as the model. It’s the best Abraham Lincoln tattoo that I’ve ever seen online and I could not be more pleased than I am and also super excited that it’s on me! Thank you Captain Jack! My personal experience is that this is a well run business and are very friendly and professional. They take nothing for granted. Regardless of the style or type of tattoo, I’m confident of two things; Jack can do it perfectly and you’ll love it like I love mine from Jack. The rest of the crew are super friendly and also very professional. I’ve also seen their work and it too is excellent! Jack, thanks for making my Abraham Lincoln tattoo a reality and I look forward to finishing that portion of the sleeve along with the Teddy Roosevelt portion coming up after!
Jason
Gabby Killian
Went here for my first tattoo and had jimmy as my artist. It was a great atmosphere and I felt so welcomed there. Got a Japanese style dragon and could not be happier with how it came out, definitely coming back and recommend going here!!
730
I had the pleasure of speaking with Westley and asked advice on burn scar tattoos. He gave me all the info I needed and some recommendations about cover ups. When I get the cash I cant wait to go visit and get my first tattoo with him. Very down to earth guy and looking at his profile of tattoos on the website, I'm sure I won't be disappointed when I get my first one! Looking forward to it 🙂👍
Jessica Wayer
Josh Did such an awesome job on my tattoo! It was small and I didn't think it could be improved much, but he did so much more than I could have asked for. I'm in LOVE!!! It also only cost $60 which I thought was a great deal. He was also very professional and helped me make the final decision. He made me feel comfortable. His other work is phenomenal and very detailed.