Pink Elephant Tattoo Studio

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	707 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
Phone:	+1 515-635-0045
Site:	pinkelephanttattoo.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM

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Reviews 10

Jeff Moines

WORST customer experience of my life. The front desk people were very nice, place was clean and fun looking, but getting them to start work and return phone calls seems impossible. I brought in two designs to be drawn up by Nick, but he was with a client so I left the designs with the front desk. I was told I would get an email with the designs and we could go from there. I loved that idea as some places make you go in to the shop before you can see their work. So I waited a week and called to see how long it might be before I see the first draft. Again he was busy, so the front desk said he would email me midweek the next week. I didnt received anything so I stopped in to the shop. Only the front desk people were there since it was a week day around 3 or 4. I was told by the same guy I had been talking to (front desk guy - super nice), that Nick would get on this right away and that he was sorry they hadnt reached out yet. I was told I would get a call or email next week. Again nothing came, so the following week called again - same story...something will be coming via email this week. I called today (a Friday) hoping to catch Nick, who I still havent spoken to. When I called I got a fax machine beep after several rings, so I checked the number again on Google to make sure it was correct and tried again. The guy who answered was a jerk. I know he was busy, and apparently not happy that he had to answer the phone, but regardless, I was looking to spend a lot of money on two custom tattoos....so for a business, customers are everything... I started to explain that I had stopped in nearly a month ago, called again, stopped in again, and called one last time, but despite all of this, I still havent gotten any sort of rough draft, or even a response. He cut me off and said: "Okay, well if youd stop, Ill get Nick for you and you can talk to him". As I started to say OK, he finished by saying "instead of telling me this whole "Fu**ing" story"... I said you know what, dont bother... Ill take my business somewhere else. He said good bye dude and hung up. So you be the judge, but weeks and weeks of patiently waiting, then basically being told to "F Off" is a bad way to run a shop. Keep in mind, I didnt ever speak to Nick...he was referred to me by someone else. His work looks amazing, so I was HOPING to have him draw mine, but needless to say Im not going to give my money to them. Pros - front desk people are incredibly nice and helpful -Shop is fun and clean Cons - Dont follow up on calls apparently -HORRIBLE phone manners

Dale Buck

I was interested in getting my first tattoo at the insistence of my Grandchildren. I didnt get that Tattoo because of the caring attitude of the employee at Pink Elephant. He explained that at my age and with the medications that I take, the tattooing process could tear my skin. It was a simple tattoo that I wanted but he was kind, and careful to point out the dangers and recommended that I not get the ink. He said Pink Elephant wouldnt do it AND I really appreciate the honesty and concern he showed. Having heard from the expert I will be getting a temporary tattoo for my 50th anniversary. I would recommend this location to anyone not in my age group LOL. Thanks again!!

Cara Murphy

Ive gotten 2 tattos and by navel peirced here and Ive always left with a smile. My tattoos have come out awesome and the artist, Jessie, did an amazing job at bringing the picture in my head into beautiful artwork. They are also well priced and take a lot of care into making sure you understand after care correctly. Not only this but when I made the mistake of getting an industrial peircing at a different shop and it ended up getting infected and having a host of other problems they helped me to change my jewelry, clean my infection and help me with after care without any extra charge than the cost of the new jewelery. I will never go to another shop for peircing or tattoo!

Nicolle Hook

I had a wonderful experience at Pink Elephant today! The piercer (Emily) was so professional and helpful- she didnt try to pressure me AT ALL to buy the more expensive jewelry, but she DID take the time to explain the pros and cons of each one. She was patient and kind and was so gracious despite how nervous and chatty I was! Although I live over two hours away, I returned here after having a great experience four years ago. The expectations held up and I am so glad we came here! Highly recommend.

Jordan Rude

I got my 1st tattoo at Pink Elephant. I walked in and asked if I could talk to someone about designing a tattoo. I talked to BJ and he asked what I wanted. I had some pictures and talked out a design with him. BJ took the pictures and what I said and said come back in a couple of days. I went back a week later and BJ had a outline of the tattoo done. The outline looked great!! made an appointment to get the tattoo. The tattoo turned out great and it looked better then I could ever imagined!!!

Alyssa Miller

I just went in last night to get a piece on my arm done. About a month ago I went to Pink Elephant and picked out BJ Shorter via his portfolio work and made an appointment. I am beyond impressed at the piece he designed for me and the quality of his work. I could tell he wanted it to be absolutely perfect and made it a good experience. I will come back here for future work and refer all of my friends here as well. Now to wait for it to heal so I can really enjoy it!

Steve Nuzum

Have had Aaron do all of my tattoos including the sleeve we are part way through. Everyone has been great. Shop talk is always upbeat and everyone has great stories to tell, music is varied, and the atmosphere just couldnt be better for a tattoo/piercing place. Extremely clean, great at explaining care and whats going on, and they know what they are doing. Even hearing other artistes work with their clients its clear they are top notch. Highly recommended.

Jessica Haney

Two friends and I decided last min we all wanted to go get a tattoo, they fit us right in with Nick. He was really nice, prompt, and did great work. No complaints at all. Did all 3 tattoos in less than 2.5 hours and that includes drawing up the 3 diff tattoos as well. Will be going back to add onto my piece and my husband wants one done now as well.

Megan Gethmann

Ive had the best tattoo experiences at pink elephant! First, nick was great when dealing with me, as I was getting my first tattoo on my foot. He was very calm and helpful, which is all I could ask for. My second tattoo was a walk in, and it was drawn up and put on me in 10 minutes time. Everything has turned out beautiful! I love it here!

Don Julio

Got a tattoo by a guy named Robbie. Very well done exceeded my expectations and worked with me on my design. He was very open about the design and showed that he wanted it to be 100% perfect. Great atmosphere everyone is always smiling or laughing. Good prices too I highly recommend this place!