About Hot Spot Tattoo & Piercings

Hot Spot Tattoo & Body Piercing offers a comprehensive experience for customers seeking tattoos and piercings. The studio provides a vast collection of designs or can collaborate with clients on custom creations. The staff, including the owner, is known for their professionalism, friendliness, and expertise. Clients praise the owner's skill and patience, particularly when working with infants for ear piercings. He educates clients on proper placement, hygiene, and aftercare. The studio's atmosphere is comfortable, making clients feel at ease, even for intricate facial tattoos. While some customers have expressed a desire for a wider selection of implant grade titanium jewelry, overall, Hot Spot Tattoo & Body Piercing receives positive reviews for its quality service and welcoming environment. Customers describe the studio as extremely clean and sanitary, with the staff being kind, nice, and easy to talk to. The owner has been praised for his ability to work with clients who have special requirements, such as accommodating a client undergoing radiation treatments. The overall experience at Hot Spot Tattoo & Body Piercing is described as amazing, with customers expressing a desire to return for more piercings.

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  • Jun 2026

    My friend and I decided to go get ear piercings done by Jerry and he did an amazing job! I got my conch pierced (photo taken an hour after) and it was so quick and smooth I was very surprised! Compared to most other studios in Iowa City they are inexpensive, the jewelry is much cheaper than any other place I’ve been to. Will definitely be going back to get my other ear done!

  • May 2026

    I had Jerry do my first tattoo and it came out looking exactly like the reference image I wanted. He did a really good job. He was also very nice and we had good conversations throughout, and I will definitely be going to hotspot again when I’m ready for new tattoos.

  • Mar 2026

    Super friendly and accommodating—he was even able to fit me in the same day since I had a small design and already knew the placement. The service was great from start to finish. He really took his time printing multiple stencils to make sure I loved the size and placement, which I appreciated so much. Overall, it was a very comfortable experience, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his work and his clients. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get a tattoo!

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 10AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 6PM
Thursday: 10AM - 6PM
Friday: 10AM - 8PM
Saturday: 10AM - 8PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

in-store shopping by appointment only wheelchair accessible accepts credit cards street parking, private lot parking free wi-fi bike parking

Location

119 1/2 E Washington St, Iowa City

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