Thorn-Side Tattoo & Piercing, Sioux City IA

Called many hours ahead of time and was told the piercings I wanted would definitely be do able and even confirmed it via Facebook message so i drive almost 2 hours, and then have to sit and wait another hour for the piercer to even show up at the shop. Just to get told hes not actually comfortable doing the piercings he agreed to do over the phone and in messages. Waste of time. Very unprofessional.

I walked in and was greeted like a long lost friend. Like my ideas mattered because that shows humility and helps knock off the awkward moment of walking to a new place. That out of place feeling. Here you don’t have to worry about that. It’s a family it’s a commitment. This is art in the making.

Tattoos and piercings. The fact that walk ins are highly welcomed was good for me! Ha

I was able to get a walk-in piercing with only a short wait, the piercer, Doug, was friendly and professional, and my new rook came out perfect!

Doug did an amazing job and got me and my friends in right away! They are very clean and friendly.

My girlfriend and I drove an hour and a half (and will certainly continue to do so) to the closest place offering same day walk-ins. She was assigned to an artist named Moose. Moose is an outstanding artist who’s dominating the challenge of learning a new media. He made quick and clean work of her tattoos. While I was admiring his wall o’art, I was rather intrigued with an original doodle he had done years prior. We discussed wether or not he’d like to tattoo it. So we set up an appointment. He’s done an excellent job so far and we’re all excited to see the finished product. I know it will be great because Moose takes the time he needs to provide crisp, clean, quality tattoos. Which leads me to the man running the show, Doug. If you need an example of what a leader looks like, go observe Thorn Side Tattoo & Piercing on a Saturday and Sunday as I have. Packed with walk-ins waiting in line, people on a waiting list to be called back, having 2 artist on deck plus Doug himself. While trying to run a fruitful business with that much demand Doug is presented with hundreds of problems and reasons to act out of character like you may have experienced in many other tattoo shops. Doug is a full time professional business owner and he always seems to act accordingly. He makes quick decisions on the fly that always carry the best intentions for his customers, his business and his employees/partners! I have found my new tattoo shop. I’ll be relocating soon and even then, I will drive 4 hours to Thorn Side Tattoo & Piercing because to me there is no better quality than quality itself.

P.s. I hear Jon is a rather wonderful person/artist himself, I simply haven’t had the pleasure of building a relationship with him yet!

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Came in for a walk in and was able to be helped right away. Moose did my tattoos and he was super amazing to sit with! Hands down best experience. He is upfront and real and is very detailed in making it sharp and exactly what you want. Great atmosphere to be in and everyone is very professional when around.

Always such an amazing and fun experience when I go in. Doug is an incredible person and artist! Cannot recommend this place enough!

Doug took really good care of me, he's very professional and super nice. Would highly recommend him.

Kenton, Doug and John were awesome. Friendly, and welcoming guys. They listened to my ideas and worked with me to make an awesome tattoo. Never made me feel like I was inconveniencing them when I had something to contribute, and took the time and effort to make this my best tattoo experience. Definitely will be back.

My mom and I both got piercings done here (eyebrow and nose stud) could not have had better service, highly recommend their so nice.

I absolutely love my tattoo from you guys, three of my friends and I came in to get big tattoos to commemorate our internship and the customer service was amazing!

Doug and Kenton were great! Awesome work. Professional, great price. Clean shop. A piercing and a tattoo in one night!

Charged $220 for basic line work, HAD TO HAVE IT REDONE, because after one week it fell out. Go somewhere else