Looking to get some ink? Want a new piercing? These five Ames tattoo shops are ready to give your body something you will want to show off.

Heroic Ink

Heroic Ink boasts the title of “Best in Story County” and says it can take on any tattoo style. The studio is a “no flash” ink shop, so plan to bring your own ideas or designs for what you want and expect to leave with an original, custom-made design from the artists.

The piercers at Heroic Ink are trained using modern techniques and use the highest quality materials available.

The shop has a minimum of $60 and ranges from $100-120 per hour.

Appointments are preferred for tattoos, but walk-ins are welcome for piercings. Prepare to book an appointment anywhere from a couple weeks to a month-and-a-half before arrival.

Heroic Ink is located at 409 Douglas Ave. You can contact the shop at 515-233-0033 or at www.heroictattoo.com. The shop is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Jaded Angel Tattoo and Piercing

Jaded Angel Tattoo and Piercing specializes in “custom tattoos and perfect piercings.”

All Jaded Angel artists and piercers are trained in first aid, blood-borne pathogens and are state-licensed and inspected, according to the shop’s website. They use the safety needle cartridge system, and parts are disposed of after each customer.

Jaded Angel Tattoo and Piercing is located at 127 Welch Ave. You can contact the shop at 515-268-1607 or at www.jadedangel.net. The shop is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

The Asylum

The Asylum’s tattoo artists offer portraits, black-and-white work and blacklight tattoos. Its artists will redo or enhance old tattoos and custom designs. Its piercers give surface, dermal and exotic piercings and are willing to order anything not in stock.

The shop minimum is $60 and pricing per hour varies. Sleeve work is $100 per hour. Walk-ins are welcome for both tattoos and piercings.

The Asylum is located at 111 Welch Ave. You can reach the shop at 515-268-9000 or on its Facebook page. The shop is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Lasting Impressions Tattoo and Body Piercing

Lasting Impressions Tattoo and Body Piercing offers flash tattoos or will custom design art for your skin.

The shop minimum is $50, and pricing is usually $100 per hour. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome for tattoos and piercings.

Lasting Impressions is located at 2524 Lincoln Way. The shop can be reached at 515-296-4642 or at www.permanentcollectiontattoo.com. The shop is open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Inkblot Studio

Inkblot Studio is a tattoo shop that is known for larger pieces. The shop recently welcomed another artist.

Tattoos are usually performed in sessions at $100 per hour. For a one-shot piece, pricing is $120 per hour. Customers have a consultation before making an appointment.

Inkblot Studio is located at 225 Main St. The studio can be reached at 650-669-4573. Hours are 1-9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.