Banter - Des Moines - Merle Hay Mall, Kiosk 1

open today until 4:00 P.M.


3800 Merle Hay Rd., K1
Des Moines, IA 50310-1305

(515) 278-9604
Store hours

Store Hours

WEDNESDAY
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
THURSDAY
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
FRIDAY
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUNDAY
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MONDAY
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
TUESDAY
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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open today until 4:00 P.M.

Services


EAR PIERCING

Get your ear lobes or cartilage pierced with a hand-pressurized, FDA approved medical device for a quick, gentle experience. A good option for ages 2 months and up.

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first piercing experience

GET PIERCED BY A PRO

With over 50 years of piercing experience, Banter has heard all the piercing questions—and we have answers. Learn more about what to expect for your first piercing including how old you have to be to get pierced, how to choose your jewelry and more.

YOUR PIERCING EXPERIENCE

Personalized Consultation

Our piercing professionals will consult with you to help determine the best placement method and jewelry for your new piercing.

Sterile Equipment

We use sterile equipment every time following all legal and industry standards.

Sanitary Environment

Our strict safety and precautionary standards during and after the piercing procedure ensure a sanitary environment and a comfortable piercing experience.

Cleaning Instructions

We provide detailed care and cleaning instructions, which are crucial to enjoying your new body piercing.

Attentive Aftercare

Have a question or concern? Check in with us any time for a complimentary follow-up visit. Our piercing professionals are here for you.

Age Restrictions

Minors age 13+, when accompanied by their legal guardian, or adults 18+ are eligible for needle piercings at the piercing professional’s discretion.

Personalized Consultation

Our piercing professionals will consult with you to help determine the best placement method and jewelry for your new piercing.

Sterile Equipment

We use sterile equipment every time following all legal and industry standards.

Sanitary Environment

Our strict safety and precautionary standards during and after the piercing procedure ensure a sanitary environment and a comfortable piercing experience.

Cleaning Instructions

We provide detailed care and cleaning instructions, which are crucial to enjoying your new body piercing.

Attentive Aftercare

Have a question or concern? Check in with us any time for a complimentary follow-up visit. Our piercing professionals are here for you.

Age Restrictions

Minors age 13+, when accompanied by their legal guardian, or adults 18+ are eligible for needle piercings at the piercing professional’s discretion.

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About Banter Des Moines

This Banter™ kiosk offers free ear piercings with purchase of piercing jewelry every day. Book your appointment online, by calling in, or just come on in-- we love walk-ins! With over 60 years of expertise, we're OGs in the world of ear piercing. Our Piercing Pros will help you find the perfect piercing placement and jewelry to complement your style this autumn.

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