Tattoo Blog

David Roque – Artist Spotlight Mantra Tattoo
Our next artist spotlight will be on David Roque. A talented powerhouse of a tattooer. He’s our most recent addition to the Mantra family and we’re pumped to have him

Mike Alan – Artist Spotlight Mantra Tattoo
Mike’s interest in art is something that’s been present as far back as he can remember. Beginning with playing around crayons, spending countless hours scribbling on placemats and napkins in
Mantra Tattoo Best tattoo Shop in the Denver Metro Area
Hey y’all! We just wanted you to know we’re still out here, chomping at the bit to get back to work. We miss our clients and the people of the

Tattoo Therapy
We’re all stressed these days! We are all having a collective experience surrounding dealing with surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus experience. From voluntary to State imposed quarantines, the financial stresses of

Boost Your Immune System with Tattoos
In today’s day and age, we are all concerned about our health and well being. Staying healthy both mentally and physically are paramount for anyone. Would you believe that your

Tyler McCall – Artist Spotlight Mantra Tattoo
For our next artist spotlight, we would like to highlight the work of one of our latest additions, Tyler McCall. Tyler has been tattooing for 2.5 years but brings an

Jason Drager – Artist Spotlight Mantra Tattoo
We’d like to continue our artist spotlight by taking a deep dive into tattoos created by Jason Drager. Jason is a talented, versatile artist that specializes in Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese

Mantra Tattoo Gift Certificates
Winter has officially arrived and the Holidays are right around the corner. Mantra Tattoo & Body Piercing has just what every man, woman and child wants…gift certificates! You can use

How To Take Care Of Your New Tattoo
● Remove your bandage in about an hour. Do not re-bandage your tattoo! ● Wash your hands thoroughly then begin to wash your tattoo with antibacterial soap and water,

Piercings at Mantra Tattoo By Cory Clinton
Today we want to spotlight our piercer extraordinaire, Cory Clinton! Cory has been a part of the Mantra family since 2017 and we recently sat down with him to pick

Neo-Japanese Dragon & Hannya Mask Sleeve Time Lapse Video Pt. 1 Jason Drager @ Mantra Tattoo
Take a look at Part 1 of this Dragon and a Hannya Mask Tattoo tattoo done by Jason Drager here at Mantra tattoo in Lakewood, Colorado. This session took almost

Mermaid Tattoos
Mermaid tattoos are some of the most classic material to draw from and still some of the most popular tattoos that we get requested to do today and for good

Mantra Tattoo w/ Stay Local Tattoo First Friday Art Show
Let’s kick into Summer on the good foot! We’re excited to announce that Mantra Tattoo and Stay Local Tattoo will be hosting a First Friday Art Show at The Salty


How To Care For Your New Piercing
The piercing industry is bigger and better than ever. We’ve come a long way with our knowledge about piercing techniques, jewelry construction and aftercare techniques. Maybe you’re new to piercings

Spring Break and Summer Tattoos
Spring time is here and Summer is fast approaching. Finally, the days are getting long again and people are coming out of hibernation. It’s true that there’s no better time

Denver Colorado Hometown Tattoos
It doesn’t matter if you’re a native, new resident or just a visitor, there’s no doubt that the majesty of Colorado can be inspiring. From the beauty of nature in

Rose Tattoo Meanings and Styles
Roses are red, roses can be blue, some prefer yellow roses. Maybe black roses are for you? There are few images as popular in tattooing as the classic rose. Historically,

The Myth of the Phoenix and its Popularity in Tattooing
There are some subjects that have become classic images in tattooing. One of those iconic images is the phoenix. Today we’ll take a look at its origins, its appearance and

Sacred Geometry and Dot Work Tattoos
As you may have noticed, some of the most popular tattoos today are in the styles of sacred geometric designs accented with dot work. You might be curious as to

Adorn Your Nose with the Right Jewelry
Styles of Jewelry for Your Nose Piercing When you decide to get a nose piercing in Colorado, there are many jewelry types that can complement your new piercing. From nose

Want to Get a Nose Piercing this Summer?
Four Main Types of Nose Piercings You can spruce up your summer game by getting a new piercing at Mantra Tattoo & Piercing in Colorado. A nose piercing is one

Preparing Your Body and Mind for a Tattoo Session
How to Survive A Long Tattoo Session? Getting a new, big tattoo is very exciting and definitely something to look forward to, but if you have never sat for longer

Tattoo and Piercing Aftercare Don’ts
What to Avoid After Getting a Tattoo or Piercing? Getting a new tattoo or a new piercing is an investment and an important decision. After getting body art done to

Dreamcatcher Tattoos in Colorado
What Do Dreamcatcher Tattoos Mean? Basically, these amazing symbols represent safety and protection, perfect for those who want protection from bad dreams and negative forces, allowing good forces to reach them.

Achieve a Catchy Smile with Teeth Piercings
What You Need to Know About Dental Piercings As the term says, a dental or tooth piercing is placed on one or more dental pieces. These piercings add decoration to

Preparing for a New Piercing
What to do Before Going to the Piercing Shop? We always talk about what you need to do after getting a piercing and tons of information is available on the

How to Sleep with a Recently Made Tattoo?
Tips for Protecting Your New Tattoo While Sleeping The most critical period for a tattoo to begin the healing process is within the first five days. During this time, your

Bring Out Your Masculine Appeal with a Chest Tattoo
Four Tips for Getting Your Chest Tattooed Chest tattoos are very popular these days among men as they bring out the masculine appeal. Plus, it is a good excuse to

How to Take Care of Healing a Single-Point Piercing?
What is a Single-Point Piercing? Also known as dermal piercing, this eye-catching body embellishment is embedded in the dermal layer with an anchor to keep it in place, without an

How to Bring Life to an Old Tattoo?
Tips to Update an Old Tattoo It is inevitable, with time your tattoo will fade and look less appealing than the first wonderful years. Worry, not! This is normal, as

All You Need to Know About Eyebrow Piercings
Give an Edgy Touch to Your Personality with an Eyebrow Piercing The first and most important thing when getting an eyebrow piercing is visiting a professional in the field. Do-It-Yourself

Piercing Care Tips for Athletes
How to Take Care of Your Piercing If You Are A Sportsperson With summer sports season approaching, many people are thinking about getting a body piercing. However, you should know

Want to Get Some Text Tattoos?
Tips to Get a Text Tattoo Right When you get a new tattoo, the last thing you want is to give a wrong message. A misspelled word or poor translations

New Tattoos and Tanning
How Long After Getting a Tattoo Can You Tan? If you have a new tattoo, it is crucial to stay away from sun exposure until it is healed completely. The

Want to Get an Ear Stretching in Colorado?
Things You Need to Know Before Stretching Your Ear Lobes Ear stretching or ear gauging refers to the process of stretching the pierced hole in your lobe to the desired

Tattoo Blowout or Is It Still Healing?
Understanding a Tattoo Blowout Sometimes, at the beginning of the healing of your tattoo, you will see a bluish edge around your new body art, this is not necessarily a

What are the Safe Metals for New Body Piercings?
Best Metals to Avoid Body Piercing Allergies Choosing the right metal can be determinant in the experience you have with a body piercing. Some types of metals are safe for

Want to Get a Bird Tattoo in Colorado?
The Amazing Meanings of Bird Tattoos In general, a bird tattoo symbolizes freedom and a sense of being uninhibited, nobility, spiritual guidance and protection, motherhood and family, beauty and elegance,

Change Your Look in Spring with a Body Piercing
Body Jewelry & Piercings for Spring Warm days are here! With one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, many people bust out of all their winter clothes, put

Is a Mandala Tattoo for You?
Things to Consider Before Getting a Mandala Tattoo The mandala is a spiritual symbol found mainly in Buddhism and Hinduism. It means circle in Sanskrit. The design is loaded with

Get a Floral Tattoo This Coming Spring
Give Your Body Art a Whole New Meaning with Flowers Spring is around the corner, and many people look forward to doing spring-cleaning, or start planning for the perfect summer

How to Know When Your Tattoo Needs a Touch-Up
Keeping Your Tattoo Design in Great Condition Tattoos are permanent pieces of art on your skin. Just like a painting in an art gallery, it needs proper care for it

The Best Tips to Shorten Your Tattoo’s Healing Time
Tattoo Healing Tricks The healing time of your tattoo varies according to your body’s particularities, the size of the tattoo, among other factors. Usually, it takes from two to three

The Artists Tool: Tattoo Machines
The Difference Between Coil and Rotary Tattoo Machines When it comes to decorating your body with colors, tattooists have two options: Coil Machine and Rotary Machine. The difference between these

Never Make Price The Deciding Factor for Getting a Tattoo
Important Things to Consider for Your Tattoo If you are seriously considering getting a tattoo, then put the price aside. If the money is your primary concern, then you’re not

The Best Piercing Artists and Body Jewelry in Denver
The Best Shop In Denver That Has it All Under One Roof A piercing is a cool and quick body modification you can get in Denver without planning too much,

Tattoo Trends: Pet Portraiture
A Creative Way to Honor Your Pet A new trend is growing among people who want to immortalize their pets on their skin. This type of tattoo is a preferred choice to

Get to Know the Tattoo-Friendly Foods and Drinks to Promote Healthy Healing
Foods That Are Good for Tattoo Aftercare The things that you eat have a consequence on you physically, and your skin is no exception. Today, we will share with you

Why Get Pierced at Mantra Tattoo Today
Piercing is one of the forms of individual expression that has persisted throughout thousands of years of human history. A piercing allows you to add a custom piece to your

Want to Get a Lip Piercing in Denver?
Consider Getting Bite Lip Piercings There are seven different types of bite lip piercings. These sets of piercings take their names from the impression they produce: a resemblance of an animal’s “bite.”

Get a Lettering Tattoo the Right Way
Tips for Achieving a Cool Lettering Tattoo If you are interested in getting lettering for your next tattoo you will need to consider first several factors. The font can change the whole

How to Care for Your Body Piercings in Winter
Taking Care of Your New Piercing For those of us that live in Colorado, colder weather means dry skin, and it can be especially cruel to piercings. Worry not. Here
How Much Do You Know About Tattoos?
Interesting Facts About Tattoos Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. They have been present from the ancient Greeks and Romans to Africans, Native Americans, and Polynesians. In our

Need to Upgrade a Failed or Faded Tattoo?
Turn That Old Tattoo Into Something You Like You have a tattoo made years ago, and now it is not the piece of art it was back then. The ink

All You Need to Know About Piercings During Pregnancy
Do You Have to Give Up on Your Belly Piercing During Pregnancy? The straight answer is no. If your belly piercing is healed and healthy, there is no need to

Why You Should Get a Tattoo in Winter
Benefits of Getting a Tattoo During the Cold Months While any season of the year is an excellent occasion for getting a tattoo in Colorado, sometimes are slightly better than others.

Things to Consider Before Getting an Arm or Leg Sleeve
A Serious Commitment Tattoo A sleeve is just that, a tattoo that covers most of your arm. It reaches from the shoulder down to the wrist. Along with that, it

What Makes a Tattoo Hurt More than Others?
Tattoo Pain Level Factors When getting a tattoo, the sterilized needles push the ink through two layers of skin, the dermis, and the epidermis, entering your skin several thousand times a

4 Tips to Prepare for Getting a Tattoo
What to Do Before Getting a New Tattoo? Getting a tattoo is going to involve some level of pain, there’s no way around that. However, you can try to breathe

Things to Avoid While You Are Being Tattooed
Tattoo Etiquette If you are preparing for your first tattoo, it is important to know what are the major no’s and don’ts in a tattoo shop. The following are some

Spice Up Your Ear Game with a Daith Piercing
What is a Daith Piercing? Daith piercings are adorned with small, looped earrings, but you can also get studs. The procedure itself may be painful, but the result is a

Understanding the Healing Process of Your New Tattoo
The Tattoo Healing Stages Right after the tattoo artist finishes your tattoo, the healing begins. In this post, you will find the basic healing process of your new tattoo and

Get a One of a Kind Piece of Art on Your Body This Fall
Tattoo Styles from Mantra Tattoo Artists From sacred geometric designs to a perfect portrait of your pet, if you are researching and looking for a tattoo artist in Denver, then

5 Cool Tattoo Styles You Need to Check Out
Are You Looking for Unique Body Art? Once you decide that you want to get a tattoo, there are several things to consider. Besides the design, size, and part of

Want a Dermal Piercing in Denver?
The Piercing that Sits Beneath the Skin A dermal piercing is a type of body piercing placed on flat surfaces of the body. It is composed of two elements; a base

Vote Mantra Tattoo “Best Tattoo Shop” in Denver’s A-list!
Mantra Tattoo is currently involved in the Denver A-List contest for “Best Tattoo Shop in Denver 2017” Show everyone why Mantra Tattoo is your favorite shop for tattoos & piercings and

Kitties & Titties Mantra Tattoo Art Show at the Crow Bar
The time has come for another epic 1st Friday art show put on by your favorite tattoo shop & artists here at Mantra Tattoo. We will be hosting a night

Honor Your Pet by Getting a Pet Portrait Done at Mantra Tattoo!
What better way to honor your pet that you love and cherish than to get a pet portrait tattoo here at Mantra Tattoo? We have several artists here at the

Mantra Tattoo 10 Year Anniversary Halloween Party!
Friends! Another year has gone by and the time has come for us to celebrate another year here at Mantra Tattoo. We will be throwing a huge party, come help

New Maya Jewelry in at Mantra Tattoo!
New Maya Jewelry has just arrived here at Mantra Tattoo! Here at the shop we have an entire display dedicated to only Maya Jewelry. They offer some beautiful and extravagant pieces. From dangley

Industrial Piercings at Mantra Tattoo
Mantra is Colorado’s best tattoo & piercing studio. Our piercers are here every day of the week to help with all of your piercing needs. With over 10 years in

Come See The Best Selection of Fine Body Jewelry in Colorado!
Here at Mantra Tattoo we pride ourselves on running one of the most upstanding piercing studios boasting Colorado’s biggest selection of fine jewelry. We carry nothing but the best jewelry from

Ben Gun Badass Bear Tattoo Time Lapse Part 1 Mantra Tattoo
Take a look at this Badass Bear Tattoo in Time Lapse done by Ben Gun at Mantra Tattoo, in Lakewood CO. Ben Gun is enjoys doing large, intricate pieces with a

Guest Spot! Peter Barrios & Eddie from Vegas! Nov 22nd – 27th
Here at Mantra Tattoo we often have guest artists from all over the world. Tomorrow we will welcome two of our close friends and fellow artists Peter Barrios and Eddie

Get Your Conch Pierced at Mantra Tattoo
Here at Mantra Tattoo we have our own private piercing studio right inside our shop. We also offer a huge selection of jewelry from the finest companies in the industry.

Evolve Body Jewelry at Mantra Tattoo
Here at Mantra Tattoo we offer a wide selection of high quality plugs, earrings, and hanging jewelry from Evolve body jewelry. Our professional piercers offer piercing services including punches and

Body Gems Gold Jewelry Available here at Mantra Tattoo
Here at Mantra Tattoo we offer a wide selection of fine jewelry from only the best jewelry companies in the industry including real, top quality gold. We carry many different

TOMORROW! LIVE EASY CHARITY MOTORCYCLE EVENT!
LIVE EASY RUN 2016 Come join the Mantra Crew and take part in this years third annual LIVE EASY RUN. A Charity ride to benefit Homes for Troops and The

Meet Zane Jolley, Guest Artist
The Man for Neotraditional & Color Realism tattoos Zane Jolley is a guest artist currently tattooing here at Mantra Tattoo with us from 8/12 – 8/19. Zane is from Kingston, New

Septum Piercings at Mantra Tattoo
Septum piercings are one of many piercings that we offer here at Mantra Tattoo. They are one of the only piercings on your body that can be concealed by flipping

Mike O’Farrel Owl & Skull Chest Piece in Time Lapse Part 1
Take a look at part 1 of this awesome Owl and Skull Chest piece Tattoo in Time-Lapse done by Michael O’Farrel here at Mantra tattoo in Lakewood, Colorado. This session lasted

Daith Ear Piercings at Mantra Tattoo
Daith piercings have become more and more popular as of late and we offer them right here in our piercing studio at Mantra Tattoo! The Daith is located right at the

Get Your Next Nose Piercing at Mantra Tattoo
Nostril piercings are some of the most popular piercings people get for good reason. Its one of the first things people see when they look at you and that gives

Dermal Implant Piercings at Mantra Tattoo
At Mantra Tattoo we offer Dermal Implant single point piercings performed by seasoned piercing professionals. Among the many piercing that we perform here, Dermals are some of the most unique.

Rose Tattoos at Mantra Tattoo
Theres a reason why throughout the years of tattoos roses have remained one of the most sought after tattoo around. Roses are very unique, in real life and in art.

LIVE EASY RUN 2016 Motorcycle Charity Benefit Ride
Live Easy Run 2016 Come join the Mantra Crew and take part in this years third annual LIVE EASY RUN. A Charity ride to benefit Homes for Troops and The
Ben Gun – Cobra Skull Tattoo – Time Lapse Part 1
Take a look at this awesome Cobra Skull Tattoo in Time Lapse done by Ben Gun at Mantra Tattoo, in Lakewood CO. Ben Gun is enjoys doing large, intricate pieces with

Beautiful Lower Breast Tattoos for Women at Mantra Tattoo
If you’re interested in this style of tattoo, Mantra Tattoo can help you create a beautiful lower breast tattoo design that you’ll want to show off all summer long. This type of

Mantra Tattoo Annual Las Vegas Summer Classic
We will be celebrating client appreciate as we welcome everyone to join us for one of our annual trips to Las Vegas this summer. We will be there for the June

New Navel Jewelry in at Mantra Tattoo!
Looking to get new jewelry for your navel or a fresh new piercing to show off that stomach for summer time! Come down to Mantra Tattoo. We have a full

Neometal Jewelry Available for Piercings at Mantra Tattoo!
Neometal has been setting the standard for high quality jewelry since 1997. They offer a fantastic selection of threadless jewelry with Swarovski CZs, rare stone and synthetic gems. All of

Maya Fine Jewelry at Mantra Tattoo
Mantra Tattoo offers a large selection of Maya Jewelry. Here at the shop we have an entire display dedicated to only Maya Jewelry. They offer some beautiful and extravagant pieces.

Titanium Jewelry Available at Mantra Tattoo
Here at Mantra Tattoo we make sure to provide only the best and highest quality jewelry made up of implant grade titanium metal. To be sure that our clients have

The Best Place for Your Next Tattoo, Mantra Tattoo
Mantra Tattoo is the place you should be considering if you’re thinking of getting your next tattoo. Whether its your first or your last, our shop is dedicated to provided

Come Get Your Navel Pierced at Mantra Tattoo!
Suns out Navels out! Summer is here, its time to show off that stomach you worked so hard to get. Why not come down to Mantra Tattoo and get a

Summer Time Custom Tattoos at Mantra Tattoo
Its heating up! The weather is looking more and more like summer every day! Its the perfect time to come into Mantra tattoo to get your next tattoo before summertime

Fine Jewelry & Professional Piercings at Mantra Tattoo
Spring is almost over! Its the perfect time to add some stylish piercings to your body to build your new look for summer! At Mantra Tattoo we offer a wide

Perks of getting pierced
When looking to get a change in your body and look, a piercing can be an excellent option. Humans have been getting pierced for over 4,000 years, in ancient civilizations

Tips to take care of your new tattoo
One of the most important steps of getting a tattoo is its aftercare. It is essential you pay attention to your tattoo artist’s recommendations and follow some simple rules of