Iron Lotus / Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Tattoo

My friends and I went in for the $30 tattoo specials, our artist was Kristin. This was my very first tattoo and she was very helpful with talking me through ware to put it and how to care for it. She took her time doing each of our tattoos, at no point did I feel she was trying to rush them. She was very nice and patient and kept her station very clean.
We will definitely be going back and recommending to others.

I received a call from Jeremiah at Iron Lotus Tattoo in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I was talked to like I was a child after explaining that I was unhappy with the service that I received because he cancelled our appointment 40 minutes before it was supposed to happen (after I waited forever it for 3 months) then said he can’t get me in until 9 months after originally scheduling the appointment.I was cut off continuously after trying to reply to his rebuttals. He continued to berate me and tell me that they have the discretion to not refund deposits at any time (even though I didn’t cancel the appointment and after the way I was treated don’t even want to step foot here again). He then continued to make fun of me for not wanting to get the tattoo after he told me he did not feel good. Why would I want to sit through five hours of tattooing with a person who just told me they don’t feel good?

I then told him that I would be leaving a negative review on all social media and review platforms, told him I would be telling every single one of my friends to go to neon dragon or platinum rose, and told him I would never be setting foot in his establishment again. His response was, and I quote, “well that’s not how you’re going to get your deposit back.”

I said “You weren’t going to give it
to me anyway so I guess enjoy the free $100.”

I highly recommend that every single person in Iowa that wants a tattoo to go to Neon Dragon or Platinum Rose or anywhere that is NOT Iron Lotus.

They did a good job. On my tattoo

Great experience! Cat was amazing and did fantastic work. She was very particular and made sure I was happy with how everything looked before I left. I can't wait to pick out my next tattoo!

Great staff and the quality of work is amazing. I've never had a tattoo before but have been considering getting one and they walked me through the process start to finish and what to expect. There wasnt any pressure to make an appointment which was super appreciated. When I commit to a design will for sure be going back!!

2nd tattoo Ive gotten done with them. Both times great experience and wonderful service. The entire crew is great.

If you need a piercing or a tattoo, go here. Not only will you meet friendly staff, but also get honest opinions and adjustments for either your piercings and tattoos. The art is very well done, best I've seen around Iowa for such a honest price!

I just got my septum peirced a couple days ago, and a wonderfully kind woman helped me out. It was my first piercing, and she made sure that I knew what was going on and when. Jokes were even exchanged! You usually don't get many employees that will keep a conversation with you.

This is why I keep on coming back here. Friendly environment, they're safe during COVID, and last but not least, they actually care about your well being and if you like what they've given you.

Two tattoos and one piercing, and many more to come!

Thanks for being my therapy Iron Lotus!! ❤

I’m extremely disappointed 😫 I got a finger tattoo and it turned out pretty good originally (I thought) when leaving I was told you get a free touch up within a year. Well, I needed that no more than a month later because it had sleet faded quite a bit and that was not a good feeling. So, I scheduled my touch up just to go in and have it come out looking completely different. Originally it was pretty and dainty. Now the thin lines are thick and there are several little trails in the leaves now missing. I hate it now!

Kristin was awesome! Definitely coming back!

Gish is awesome, will definitely be back for my next piercing(s). Super thorough explanations with everything. I got a lollipop afterwards too!