Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing of Des Moines

Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing of Des Moines is a Tattoo Shop in Des Moines, IA. The studio provides custom tattoos, body piercings, laser tattoo removal, laser hair removal, and paramedical tattoos. With decades of combined experience among its artists and piercers, the team serves clients throughout Des Moines and the surrounding metro area, operating four locations in Southside Des Moines, Ankeny, Clive and Waukee. The shop holds a 4.80 rating from customers and is repeatedly recognized as the best tattoo and piercing provider in the city.

The business began when owner‑tattooist Chris Pruisner left a corporate career in 2008, apprenticed in tattooing, and opened the first Southside studio two years later. Since then he has expanded to three additional sites and built a family of artists known for a clean, professional environment. Lucky Gal has been honored by Cityview as the Best of Des Moines, Tattoo Studio for nine consecutive years, reflecting strong community trust. In addition to studio work, the shop offers on‑site tattoo services for private and special events, providing licensed artists, custom flash designs, and full compliance with state and city regulations.

Located at 3104 SW 9th St, the studio sits on Southwest 9th Street a short walk from Park Avenue School (about 0.1 mile) and near Lincoln High School (0.4 mile). It is also within a half‑mile of Hutchens Stadium and close to the Grays Lake and Watrous Heights neighborhoods, making it easily reachable for local residents.

With its award‑winning reputation, multiple convenient locations, and extensive experience, Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing stands as a leading tattoo shop for the Des Moines community.