Top Spots To Get Piercings In Denver

The Daily Meal Staff|Oct. 28, 2014 7:00 am EST

earring (credit: Darren McCollester/Newsmakers)

While body piercings and face piercings were once frowned upon by mainstream society, these days, they're as common as color-treated hair. A piercing can help you express your personality, give you access to a wider range of accessories and complement a feature that you're proud of. From dainty nose studs to other body piercings, there are many ways to rock body jewelry. If you're looking to add a new piercing to the collection, or if you are a piercing novice, check out these shops and find your latest accessory.

Iris Body Piercing
216 E. 13th Ave.
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 382-2639
www.irisbodypiercingdenver.com

Take your piercing game to the next level at Iris Body Piercing. This shop specializes solely in body piercing, and brings a high-end jewelry experience. With pieces that are unique and gorgeous, Iris Body Piercing is the perfect place to get a new piercing or find some new jewelry. The shop and all of its equipment are sterilized, and the piercers make every customer feel comfortable. If you're looking for a clean and laid-back environment in which to get your piercing, or are in the market for some cool new jewelry, give this shop a try.

Bound By Design
1332 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 832-8282
www.boundbydesign.com

With a polite and helpful staff, Bound By Design will make your piercing experience comfortable and informative. These artists have seen it all, and they won't shy away from less conventional requests like dermal piercings. Since they are so knowledgeable, you are more likely to get a cleaner result, and they can counsel you on after care while you're there. Bound By Design has a good selection of jewelry and convenient hours. The piercers take walk-in clients and appointments, so if you have a spur-of-the-moment urge to get something pierced, stop by and see if they are available.

Certified Customs
120 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 366-6925
www.certifiedcustoms.net

With a wide range of piercing services at affordable prices, Certified Customs is the perfect place to add a new piercing. The shop uses stainless surgical steel jewelry and sterilized equipment, so you can be sure that it is safe and hygienic. Staff members are professional and courteous, and will help put you at ease. They are experts on techniques, trends and after care and can answer any questions you may have. If you're a newbie to piercings, you may experience some anxiety, and the piercers at Certified Customs will help make the experience more pleasant.

Phantom 8
3969 S. Broadway
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-0660
www.phantom8.com

With two regular piercers, Phantom 8 is a great place for consistently good piercings. The two each have more than a decade of experience, so they know how to pierce with a gentle hand. Through the years, they have seen many trends and are able to complete most requests, including dermal piercings. If you have questions or need some help making up your mind, this is a great shop. The piercers at Phantom 8 will talk you through each step of the process, and help to ease the tension of waiting for the needle. Clean and sterile, this Englewood shop is easily accessible and offers a relaxed environment in which to get your piercing.

Tribal Rites Tattoo & Piercing
7735 W. 92nd Ave.
Westminster, CO 80021
(303) 421-5700
www.tribalrites.com

Tribal Rites Tattoo and Piercing has a wide range of body jewelry from which to choose. If you have gages in your ears, and want unique styles, you'll find them here. The shop also carries more ornate styles of body jewelry beyond basic studs and rings. From gold jewelry to organic Indonesian jewelry, this shop is a great place to go if you like to stand out. The employees are professional and friendly, and they can help you pick the right piece for you. If there's a specific piece that you want, employees can also help you track it down if it's not in stock.

Alaina Brandenburger is a freelance writer living in Denver. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.