Several months ago James had given me a tattoo and after he was done he said he'd like to do a likeness of my professional cosplay character giving him creative privilege which is Blade the Daywalker. I told him when I'm ready I'll let him know as I'm not good with pain. Fast forward I notified him that I was ready. He said he'd create something. Admittedly I was nervous especially around the face. As we discussed the face makes it. To my wonderment I was pleasantly surprised. Being that I'm more of the expert on Blade we made minor adjustments and it came out beautifully. We changed some nuances so my art ink was run of the mill Blade. The shop was very clean and decorated like a total tattoo shop. James vibe was there from the beginning when my niece and I went to him the first time. read more

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If I could I would give 0 stars!!!!! I spoke to someone who refused to give me their name. Refused to give me any information as to piercings. I have been in the neighborhood for three years. DO NOT COME HERE! read more

I had a great experience getting my first piercings here. The staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. This is a very inclusive space and you can feel it the moment you walk in! read more

I usually like coming to places where they have a good piercer and that's the only reason I come here. The ladies at the front is a different story, especially the one dressed in mostly black. The attitude is atrocious. And there were a few times where I came as a walk in and they let a walk in who came in later on before me even when I had an appointment and then they lied to my face about it. So maybe they could learn to be fair and honest about that. Also didn't care to hear and was grossed out hearing them discussing their genital piercings. Otherwise Patrick is great. read more

Great service from start to finish. Ophelia at the front desk was super knowledgeable, a great listener, and has the sweetest personality. Our piercer, Maya, talked my 10 year old daughter through the whole process and her demeanor, professionalism, and patience quickly put my daughter at ease and boosted her confidence. The shop is super clean and very well laid out. I highly recommended, a Colfax gem. read more

Wow -- these folks are amazing! I stopped in last weekend because my old shop (where I originally got my piercings) closed, and one of the threaded ball ends on my ear had come off. I'd been struggling to get it back on for days with no luck. The person at the front desk was super kind and helpful, got me in right away as a walk-in, and Patrick had it fixed in like 10 seconds. Everyone was so chill and welcoming. My husband and sister have both said great things about Bound by Design -- now I totally get why. So glad I stopped in, and I'll definitely be back! read more

I decided to go to bound by design because a friend recommended one of their artists , I booked my appointment almost a month before hand and emailed the artist a few times about designs and ideas and sent photos. Also messaged her on Instagram. Two days before my appointment she finally got back to me and asked me to come in for a consultation to go over everything. I found this to be irresponsible and it did not make me feel comfortable having her work on my body. Overall, besides a portfolio, the only way to gauge that person's attentiveness is through communication and she did not communicate well at all. I felt disappointed and unfortunately that's a representation of the whole studio read more

I've been thinking about getting a simple nose piercing so decided to bite the bullet and do it for my 62nd birthday. Went in on a Sunday about midday without an appointment. The shop is bright and clean and welcoming and when I turned to head to the counter I was greeted by Ophelia. I had to wait while she waited on a group that came in before me, so I got the opportunity to browse some of the jewelry in the case. After that group left, Ophelia had to help a woman that had just gotten a nose piercing. It was a bit complicated because the woman had questions and wasn't comfortable with her piercing. I got to see Ophelia in action! She listened, answered questions, tried explaining what they could and couldn't do (the woman wanted a gauge of jewelry they don't offer) and was over all very patient with the customer. Next it was my turn. She showed me options (I just wanted something simple and sparkly) and helped me decide on the size I wanted. My piercer was Michaela and she was super sweet and professional. My piercing is well placed and I was told how to take care of it while it heals. Should I decide I want more piercings (not very likely! LOL) I'd have no hesitation coming back to see her. Ophelia - you are a gem! Such a bouncy personality and so open and friendly! If you're there when I come in to get the back changed on my jewelry, let me know if you want my number, I'd love to take you to my breakfast spot it you're ever on my side of town. read more

Went to get my lips pierced. Specifically a Medusa and vertical labret piercing. My piercer, Patrick, did a phenomenal job! It has been days since I got the piercings and I have little to no pain. He took his time lining up the markings on my lips to make sure the piercings would be even, and told me exactly what he would be doing, and how he would be doing it. There wasn't a moment where I didn't know what I was in for. No surprises, and nothing unexpected. Afterwards, he was very detailed and informative in the aftercare. 10/10 for this place and for Patrick. Would recommend and would go again! read more

Bound By Design - Medusa piercing in top lip, and vertical labret in bottom lip. - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I got a dermal piercing done here and it was quick the chick who did it was great she did it super quick and it healed great

I went to get nipple piercings. Candace was amazing! Personable, educational, patient and when it came time to hurt me, she was quick and precise. 100% would recommend her. The place is clean, the staff were friendly and on point. Obviously not attaching pics, but trust me, they look good! read more

I cannot rave about Tiffany Rose enough. She pierced both my nipples. She is so insightful knows her shit yet made me feel a comfortable. Quick and painless and all around probably the greatest experience I've had getting a piercing especially in a personal spot like that. DO NOT HESITATE to request her she is phenomenal and she's got the best eyebrows in the GAME! read more

I went to Bound by Design in 2021 for a fine line tattoo, below is the tattoo 2 years healed and doing great! I saw Adam Lunt and he was very nice. It was my first tattoo and he was super chill about me being a little finicky about placement and size. I love my little guy! I've also had several piercings; second and tertiary lobes, and nostrils. Patrick has switched out my jewelry several times and he has fairy fingers - I can't feel a THING! He's so gentle and so kind. Very clean shop, great jewelry selection. read more

Bound By Design - tattoo 2 years healed - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Candace did an amazing lip repiercing for me. Both her and the receptionist did a wonderful job explaining everything. The receptionist took her time in helping me pick out new jewelry. I've never bought professional jewelry and I have many piercing, but the amount of beautiful pieces was insane. Candace did such a careful job explaining everything and making sure everything was right. She was so thorough with the aftercare. read more

Got a vertical labret as a walk-in. They were incredibly nice, the price was quite low, and it was an incredibly comfortable place! They also provided excellent information before the piercing (as well as a very thorough aftercare email). read more

Me and some friends got pierced by Candace and she was amazing. They all turned out great, she explained everything and made us all feel very comfortable. The shop vibes were great and I trust Candace with my life! read more

Went in for a walk in nose piercing and had an amazing experience with Candace! She was super nice and funny and got the job done quick. I paid 82 dollars for a nostril piecing and saline + tip. I was in and out quick and the after care instructions were very clear. read more

Bound By Design - new piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My experience was great! The piercer was fantastic and even the person that greeted us was very knowledgeable. The energy was great and the vibe was I came to get my nose hole reopened and got a second one while I was at it and I have to say.. The selection of jewelry is top notch andddd THEY HAVE GOLD PIERCING JEWELRY! read more

I've never been to a shop that's made me feel so comfortable and informed. Every question I had was answered with so much care and attention to detail. I got my septum pierced by Blake and my two friends also got nose piercings by Candace and all the women that helped us were great! Definitely will be back for more piercings and jewelry. Piercing was $37 and the gold sprayed ring was $35- amazing prices! read more

Bound By Design - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Candace is such a great piercer. She made the whole experience so easy and calming. I was so nervous at first, but her knowledge and personality made the experience a breeze. read more

I got a septum piercing done by Maya and it was a really great experience. I scheduled an appointment but they also allow walk-ins. Maya talked me through every part of the process with great detail. She presented my options for jewelry and made it so I wasn't anxious when it came time to pierce. She offer all the advice on aftercare and I left feel very happy with my new septum piercing. I cannot recommend Maya enough and everyone else I encountered for the appointment. read more

Received a tattoo here and thought this was a great shop. I have been in a few times for a consultation, tattoo and a touch up and have had a pleasant experience each time. The shop is incredibly CLEAN and the staff is so welcoming. read more

Love the piercers ! But the front desk girl with long hair that's always helped me ,keep in mind I've been here over 10 times and each time she seems annoyed to do her job and like I'm inconveniencing her with questions she just isn't very welcoming also I thought it was something I did but I've seen her interact with other customers and she's the same also have seen multiple reviews saying the same thing. I love coming to this place I just hate talking to the front desk cuz I don't feel welcomed and more like an inconvenience. read more

1st Candace is the ish. She has a super amazing personality. Second the piercing I got was a septum piercing and was way less painful than I hyped it up to be. I have many piercings so not sure why I hyped myself up but all went well and the piercing is straight and perfect. The vibe and decor are awesome and you can tell they take pride in where they work. I will definitely be back! read more

Bound By Design - Slay septum piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

After moving to Denver I was so nervous to find a new piercing shop, and I'm so glad I found this one first. All of the staff here are sooo knowledgeable and kind, and every single piercing I've got here has been so professional and has healed so quickly and easily. Compared to "cheap" shops where they'll charge you pretty much nothing but give you no say in your placement, be a dick to you, and have a high risk for infection, I would choose this place every single time. You get what you pay for here and the staff are so smart. I wouldn't go anywhere else in Denver! read more

As an anniversary gift, my hubby paid for the septum piercing I'd been teetering back and forth on. It was a smooth process from online scheduling, checking in, filling out paperwork, and meeting my piercing specialist. Maya was detailed about the process and how easy it was going to be. She casually mentioned that it was one of her favorite piercings to do, and how she'd easily done it at least a million times. If I were a nervous Nancy she'd have easily washed away my worries. 5/5 A very nice shop, with cool people :) Request Maya she's great. read more

Bound By Design - Septum piercing healing up nicely - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I love that they have online bios for all their artists. After researching a few highly-recommended piercing shops, I brought my 7 year old here to Candice to get her ears pierced. The young woman at the front desk was welcoming and helpful. The studio was beautiful, spacious, and very clean. They had an impressive selection of available starter earrings for only $20, and a good number of additional options at varied prices. My daughter picked out a stunning pair of purple synthetic opal earrings (they also had blue and pink) which were one of the baseline $20 options. A note to any parents who bring their child in: a physical, original, full-size, certified birth certificate is required for all minors. This was my first time going to a piercing studio and I did not realize this; initially we went in with a picture of my daughter's birth certificate and were told (very nicely) that it was insufficient as per the Colorado Department of Public Health state law. At first I was somewhat frustrated that the website only said, "The child's birth certificate is required", and did not specify that it had to be a physical, original, full-size, certified birth certificate. In retrospect I understand why this is the case and I should have assumed that it would be, but adding a few more words to the website would have saved us some driving time and not tied up an appointment slot for Candice. They very kindly did not charge us a missed appointment fee. Luckily Candice had an open appointment later that evening, so 2.5 hours later we were back with my daughter's original birth certificate and it was go time. Candice was wonderful. She is fun, friendly, approachable, and professional all at once. She talked directly to my daughter about how the process would go, treating her with kindness, dignity, and respect. Candice let her know that we would only move forward if and when she was ready, because it's her body and she is in control. Candice had my daughter (and me) check and approve the markings before the procedure, and she let us know that she was willing to remark as many times as we wanted until we felt the positions were perfect. Throughout the process Candice had us chuckling and relaxed, and the piercing went very smoothly. There really is no substitute for an awesome personality and 18 years of experience. My 10 year old wants a cartilage piercing someday, and should that ever come to pass, we will 100% be right back here with Candice. Couldn't have been more pleased. read more

I have been coming here for years for my piercing and jewlery needs and have had a great experience every time. Clean shop, experienced professionals and incredible selection of jewlery. I have also recently brought my three year old daughter to get her ears pierced and they made the process smooth. Many shops won't even take young kids, forcing parents to go to the mall - so great to have this as an option for those who prefer needles vs guns. Most recently we have been helped by Candace and Kinley. They are amazing - kind, quick and know their stuff. The drive isn't convenient for me, but I refuse to go anywhere else! read more

I loveeeeee bound by design. I have 16 piercings and about 5 of them have been done here. Candice and Blake are my favorite piercers. They know what they're doing and have never disappointed me. I have only had one bad experience where my tongue was pierced incorrectly. That piercing was not done by anyone I recognized. Cannot say enough good things about bound by design, they make me feel so welcome and comfortable which are things you really want to feel when getting any sort of body modification. My mom loves them too, and she hates piercings and tattoos. lol! read more

I really gotta hand it to Patrick, our piercing artist, and Nails, our consultant! They were the real MVPs when my friend and I came here for the first time on a spontaneous, anxious, and eager Thursday evening. We came in at around 8:30pm before the store closed at 9pm, and there was a wait -- maybe 5 people or so in line ahead of us. It was really cool that we were still guaranteed to be seen long as we were in the door by 9pm. So in the meantime, we asked Nails all the questions we had about cartilage + lobe piercings, and hovered over the collection of studs for a hot minute. She was super patient with us even though we were clearly newbs and it was quite late on a school/work night. Thank you, Nails! When it was time to get our piercings, I was so relieved to know that my piercing artist was so chill, informative, and reassuring. He told us exactly what he was going to be doing, what we'd be experiencing, and how long it was going to take. He even marked up the potential piercing areas and gave us options for where we wanted the holes to be. He made us feel calm and comfortable, like we could really trust him. What I liked best was that he'd tell us how and when to breathe -- inhale right before the puncture, and exhale that exact millisecond of the pain. It took a lot of the anxiety away, and in the end, I felt so accomplished. He also walked us through how to heal and care for our piercings in a very thorough manner. I was just so impressed by the entire experience and, needless to say, very happy with our results. Thank you, Patrick! read more

Bound By Design - Cartilage + second lobe piercing by Patrick - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

absolutely insane customer service. They make you feel comfortable and welcome, I was in and out for an eyebrow piercing in a solid 15 minutes. Super reasonable pricing, sanitary, and adorable shop. I'll definitely be back :-) read more

Bound By Design - eyebrow piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I just wanted to add an update since I've had this piercing since some time. Unfortunately, I have been sick some time so the constant wiping and blowing and movement has irritated it but otherwise the jewelry still looks brand brand new and the piercing itself is even and perfect. read more

Bound By Design - Septum piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've had two piercings done by Maya and two of my friends have gotten piercings from her and she is awesome! The shop is clean, the staff is friendly and Maya knows her stuff. She's personable and friendly and made me feel so comfortable each time I've come in. Would highly recommend!! read more

The experience my sisters and I just had here was unreal. Candace couldn't be better at what she does! We got nose piercings and couldn't be happier. The beautiful brunette behind the desk was fantastic as well: she got us in right away as walks ins, and we were blessed to have Candace! Amazing amazing amazing. Will be back ‍ read more

Bound By Design - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Candace is truly an artist. Had my ears pierced again after trauma 2 years ago. She listened to my aesthetic concerns and marked several areas. Barely felt needle, even in cartilage. Have had no drainage or issues. Quality jewelry and amazing technique. Thank you. read more

I get it, you're on Colfax so your front desk person has to be edgy and a total asshole. Totally get it. However remaining an asshole for the entire conversation is a choice and it's unprofessional. I have friends who own shops from Denver to San Diego and even newbies coming in for their first infinity symbol/birds/initials/love tattoo aren't overtly treated as bad as I was (mind you, that's no basis for bad treatment either). Perhaps she was having a bad day or perhaps this is who she is; regardless it's no excuse for horrible behavior. Do better. read more

The employees were super nice and chill, I felt very comfortable with them! It was also a pretty quick appointment and they walked me through all the steps while doing my piercing. I'll definitely be going back! read more

My parents and I came here to commemorate our trip to Denver, and their guest artist Eric was awesome! He was reasonably priced, and super friendly. Highly recommend this place. read more

Bound By Design - Tattoo Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Knowledgeable and direct -- they solved a conch piercing problem for me that another studio created; Candice gave solid wisdom and direction (which I almost didn't heed) that panned out exactly as she said it would and she saved my dang ear which was rejecting a hoop because it wanted a post; She humbled me graciously -- they know their stuff. Go here instead of wherever else you had in mind, it'll make all the difference and maybe even save you a medical emergency Thanks BBD folks!! read more

Candance was amazing! I went in to get my helix pierced and she definitely calmed me down. I was supee nervous about the pain but barely felt anything! The feeling was more like if you wanted to put a needle through leather......i was shocked. Would definitely recommend Bound by Design! Give Candace a shouta read more