5 Point Studios

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	1800 NW 86th St, Clive, IA 50325, USA
Phone:	+1 515-270-6902
Site:	5pointbody.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–6PM

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Reviews 10

Brian Triplett

You get what you pay for. I got an amazing tattoo at a great price. Craig charges on the low end of the range for his level. This was my first tattoo, after a lot of research I picked 5 Points & Craig for his style. I had an 8-hour session getting a half sleeve. The entire experience was better than I expected. The place is clean and well kept. Everyone was laid back, professional, and genuine. From Dylan at the front to the other staff and tattoo artists. Its been a month and the tattoo is amazing. I go in tomorrow for my 2nd tattoo with Craig and we have the 3rd one planned. Updated 4/28: I just had my 3rd tattoo today along with finishing the 2nd tattoo. I now have a full half sleeve on my right arm...roses on the inner and wolf & moon on the outer. Both tattoos are absolutely amazing! I had the same experience each time with Craig. He knows what hes doing and it shows. I uploaded the wolf & moon picture. Ill add the picture of the roses after they heal. The inner arm is more sensitive and was too puffy for a good picture.

Travis James

I would do zero stars if I could. Absolute worst tattoo shop in the Des Moines area. Myself as well as mostly everyone I have talked to has had absolutely terrible experiences here: experiences of being completely ripped off, told to heal their tattoos improperly, having shotty work done, or treated like theyre inferior to the workers. Their work is grossly overpriced, and they have no respect for the individuals that walk into their shop. If you want a personable tattoo experience, stay away because you will be treated like just another number. Be incredibly wary of what they put on your skin, as it has no guarantee of being an original piece and may very well be stolen blatantly from the internet while they claim to have drawn it (oddly specific because its my first person experience). Relationships with your tattoo artist should he personable and built on trust. There is no trust here, your money is so much better off at one of the many reasonable, respectable tattoo shops in the area (See Yankee Doodle, Skin Kitchen, etc).

Adam Godfrey

I think every artist there does great work, but they all have different styles. I have noticed that when talking to potential customers they will refer those customers on to other artists there that they believe would match the style of tattoo wanted, which I would welcome with open arms a customer. Charlie is my go to guy. I have an entire sleeve from him and Im planning my other sleeve. Working in healthcare, I am constantly aware of the clenliess of shops and things that are unsterile/unclean and I can say this is the cleanest shop I have been to. Charlie is my tattoo guy and for piercing I found give full confidence in Leo and Janessa. I recommend everyone to come here. I read lots of these reviews complaining about price, but you get what you pay for. They have an amazing stock of jewelry on hand and can order anything else and it arrives quickly. The other peoples in the reviews dissing Charlie are off base or possibly crappy customers.

oatbagg Ma

yeah i was happy when i walked out but the next morning (after washing mildly with anti-bacterial soap and air drying for 10 minutes i applied saran wrap and went to sleep. Next day i removed wrap and repeated. A LOT of black ink came off in the plain water rinse. I mentioned it on their FB page & posted a photo and the rude response was "it looks like its healing fine, so whats the grip and the 4* review". Hey-youre the tat guy. Black shouldnt wash off the 2nd day. I have 8 tattoos. Only one from 5 Point. And during the tattooing they were very disrespectful of women and the whole idea of women tattoo artists. Its a bunch of burnt out Pinterest-searching artist wannabes. My guy was there for 2 weeks. Wish i had known that. Condescending and overpriced.

Applegate Benjamin

I walked in and felt like 5 point was a good decision. I had sent all the correct information a month in advance for my tattoo. I came in to get my tattoo done and Charlie made me feel like a burden and an annoyance from the minute I had sat down. He had an entire month to analyze and create the stencil of my tattoo and the cross was completely wrong. He showed nothing but disrespect towards myself and my family who had come with me that day. The others that worked at 5 point seemed respectful and passionate about their work but in my opinion Charlie is NOT RECOMMENDED nor recognized as a quality representative of 5 point studios and their customer service.

Karli Killian

I got a tattoo here and it was just a touch up from a tattoo I got a few years ago and the guy totally ruined it. I had what you call a "blow out" with your tattoo where the ink spreads under your skin and I learned it is from the artist not putting the needle in straight. Also bought over $200 of earrings from them and got them professionally put in my ears. I got the quote "you wont be able to take these out on your own, so you will have to come back if you want them changed" 3 months later the balls on the end of two earrings fell off without me even touching them.

Breona Carroll

Every time I go to 5 Point they are phenomenal! All the staff are helpful and friendly, even if you arent their for that particular persons services. Janessa helped me pick out new jewelry the first time I was there. Then the owner helped me and my cousin pick out some more, really kind woman, and Leo pierced us both. Ive gotten the same piercing done multiple times and Leo is by far the fastest and most gentle piercer I have ever had. I wish I could have given him a waaaay bigger tip. Will definitely go back again.

Michelle ALEXANDER

I cant speak for the tattoo portion. But I had my nose pierced here in June 2016. The guy was absolutely amazing! But when I returned to have my nose ring removed in December the girl working was awful. She refused to remove the back off of my nose ring unless I bought a new nose ring from them. I drove 2 hours to have it pierced here and another 2 hours to have it changed. All I wanted was the backing removed. She treated me with such disrespect as if I was ignorant. Isnt it a customer service business?

Elizabeth Grace

Best piercing and aftercare Ive ever received. Leo Ziebol is amazing!! I went in to get a complicated ear piercing fixed, and he told me that it was too poorly done at the wrong angles to keep and never should have been done cause it didnt fit my ear. He also fixed my nose piercing, and then I went back to get my tongue and VCH done. The two he did for me were the only ones Ive had that healed quickly and never have had any complications with <3

Amy Walsh

I have been to 5 point several times and love it!!! Leo pierced my septum and Janessa gave me a daith piercing tonight. Both of them are amazing!! Very personable and explain the procedure and aftercare. They are a bit expensive but honestly worth every penny. They also have some of the most high quality, beautiful jewelry. Also very impressed with their professionalism. I almost feel like Im going to a doctors office when I get a piercing :)