Iris Piercing Studios & Jewelry Gallery

Denver, United States

4.6

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20 reviews

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+1 720-382-2639
Website:
www.irispiercing.com
Address:
216 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO, 80203
Southwest, Capitol Hill
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
470 ftLincoln St & E 13th Ave
760 ftLincoln St & E 14th Ave
900 ftBroadway & 13th Ave
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Today

Today 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Denver) 15:38 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Iris Body Piercing offers you a modern and safe experience without compromise. We provide only the highest quality body jewelry and clean technique along with friendly care and excellent service. We pride ourselves in giving the best experience in a comfortable and stylish environment. We are friendly, we respect your privacy, and we work well together so you will enjoy your time at Iris.

At Iris Body Piercing you can find an extensive selection of jewelry imported from all over the world. Made from only the highest quality materials, we carry titanium, stainless steel, niobium, gold, silver, platinum, stone, glass, bone, wood, plus much more.

Above all else, we practice a professional, safe and clean piercing environment. All our equipment used during your piercing or jewelry change is 100% disposable. This means that once something is used, it is thrown away, and never used again. We are a participant in the Sterilizer Monitoring Program administered by Northbay /​BioScience, LLC.

History

Established in 2005.

IRIS — Piercing Studio + Jewelry Gallery was established in 2005 in Salt Lake City, UT. Since then it has grown to three locations, Denver, CO being the second and Boulder, CO being the third opening in 2014. From the beginning we have always taken pride in providing the very best in every aspect of what we do. Constantly building upon our unique interior and jewelry selection, this studio excels in all aspects of the piercing experience.

Meet the Business Owner

Jesse D.

Business Owner

I received my piercing education starting at the Fakir Intensives in San Francisco in 2000. From there I went on to apprentice and study at other piercing courses. As well as staying up to date with the newest practices by my attendance by the Association of Professional Piercers. I was always taught in piercing to only provide the best in quality and service. That ran very true to me in how I like to conduct my own life and has transpired into the ethos of IRIS. Through the years I have done my best creating a unique and welcoming experience at IRIS. I hope you decide to stop by and say hello.

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20 reviews of Iris Piercing Studios & Jewelry Gallery

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Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Kenny is a total pro. I’d recommend him to anyone. the piercing was almost painless. The receiving tube was a little unconformable. but he was like a doctor. Totally clinical. Big fan. I’d do it 10x over. :)
Place rating: 5
Littleton, CO
Thanks to Luke from Iris at the Denver/​Boulder area for piercing my nose, helix and Tragus for me! They look awesome. He is efficient and quick to get the job done and very knowledgable! I will be getting some more piercings later on from him:)
Place rating: 5
Aurora, CO
I’m so glad that I found this place The whole staff was super friendly and I felt welcomed when I walked into the door. I recently had some gauges from another place which my ear lobe closed and Kenny helped me re pierced them for me. Kenny was very honest and recommended me what’s the best for me. I got 4 gauges, 1 Helix and 1 Conch today, which I highly recommend anybody to get their work done by Kenny he got my ears done quick and painless. Thank you Kenny!!!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Luke pierced my conch today and was wonderful. Super nice guy. I wanted the piercing lower on my ear, he placed a dot where I wanted it as well as one where he would normally put the piercing. Explained why, based on what I wanted for future looks, just all around informative and knowledgable. I also bought a hoop which he placed for me in a previously pierced area. The front desk staff were friendly — I’ll definitely go back. I will admit for one piercing and a gold hoop, I paid $ 160, which shocked me and seems super expensive, but for the great service and ease of knowing I’m with professionals in a clean shop, it’s absolutely worth it.
Place rating: 5
Arvada, CO
Went in for a nostril piercing and my experience was so wonderful from the moment I walked in. The store and jewelry are stunning and the staff (while very busy) were VERY friendly and professional and explained the process very clearly. When I asked for pricing on different jewelry options, it was given to me and I was even educated on the differences between different pieces. My piercer, Luke, was FABULOUS. Totally meant for this job. I was nervous and he totally put me at ease by joking with me and my friend, explaining what to expect and assuring me I was in experienced hands. His placement was PERFECT and the process was relatively painless. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Place rating: 2
Denver, CO
As everyone has said, really nice and clean piercing shop. I had high hopes for my overall experience, but sadly it didn’t match up. I’m a fairly novice piercer. I have 2 holes in my ears and that’s it, until the nose piercing that I got done here. Aside from there being no prices listed on any of the jewelry (what I wanted cost $ 180! Yikes), there was a very uncomfortable lack of information. I was told when a little strip changed colors, my stuff was sterilized. I was never shown the strip. I was also never told any information on follow-​up care, beyond being pointed to a bottle and told to use only that. Price of that bottle? No idea. Price of my jewelry? No idea. Time until I could change studs? No idea. What to expect as normal healing? No idea.
Maybe if you’re an experienced piercer, this would all be old hat to you. However, after waiting more than an hour for my piercing, being given no receipt to check prices on what cost what, and being told nothing for follow up care, I am really disappointed. I’m not a regular at any piercing shop, but you can bet I’ll never be a regular here.
Place rating: 5
Denton, TX
These guys are great! I went in last night to get my lip pierced and it was just as easy breezy as it gets. The store itself is beautiful with a great selection of interesting jewelry to scope out while you wait. Steve and… I think his name was Jonathan… were both super cool, laid back, and professional. The piercing itself took only a minute and Steve explained all of the sterilization and the whole process throughout. It’s a little pricier than some places but you’re paying for quality and an overall awesome experience. Totally worth every penny!
Place rating: 5
Littleton, CO
My sister and I visited Iris Piercing Studios two weeks ago. When we walked in the doors it resembles a jewelry store. The location is extremely clean with beautiful floors, display cases and iPads mounted to the wall (for consent and appt completion). Steve Briggs was our piercer. Super mellow and professional. Explained everything from jewelry selection, to the autoclave, to follow up care. I had a double conch piercing (which went effortlessly). My sister originally wanted her nose re-​pierced but when Steve examined the area we found she didn’t actually need a re-​piercing. He was able to simply insert the new L hook she chose (which he customized the fit for her). You may pay a little more for a piercing or the jewelry you choose, but you’re also paying for a clean and professional experience.
Place rating: 3
Denver, CO
I have been here a few times for jewelry and I got my septum pierced here. I can’t remember the guys name who did my septum but it was painless and quick which is why I came back to this place to get my other nostril pierced. I have had my left nostril pierced two times before and it was crooked from a friend. So I decided to get it professionally done, after telling my story to the piercer, Kenny. He was understanding that I wanted it to match up with the piercing in my right nostril. But he pierced it to high and so he took it out and apologized. He said he would re-​pierce it again to get it better lined up, after agreeing I let him pierce it again. what is four holes in one nose right… –_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​-​. This has never happened before. Normally they are on point but this guy was new. He kept doubting whether or not it was straight. So I said lets ask the lady up front who said it looked still a little off. By this point I was over it and I was used to the good service I had experienced before. He waived the piercing fee and only charged me for the nose stud. It has been two weeks and it is still not healed I have been taking care of it like I am supposed to there is still a tiny bump but I am going to keep it in and see what it looks like at the end of this week.
In conclusion, I will not be going back.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Great place to get pierced. They are very knowledgeable and extremely professional. I would definitely go back and get anything else pierced here. You will not be disappointed. I had Kenny piercing my nose and he talked me through the whole thing and really made me feel comfortable.
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
Went in to get the Neometal studs on my irritated double forward helix replaced. Had a quick consult and the piercer was able to get things switched without much of a hassle. Gave me some advice on how to care for my irritated piercing. Was an extremely friendly shop — I definitely recommend it. There were about six or seven people ahead of me (late afternoon on a Thursday), but the wait wasn’t too long.
Place rating: 5
Arvada, CO
What an amazing place. I had gone with a friend to get new jewelry and was so impressed with the place, the staff selection that I knew I had to get my piercing here.
I had my done there and what a great experience. No pain, great instructions on after care. They healed fast and had no issues.
Place rating: 5
Arvada, CO
Came in to get a a shorter barbell and ball pretties. Steve took care of me. He takes care of their people and I love this shop. I definitely will be recommending to everyone to come get poked here. Well be back for more very soon!
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
My wife got her nose pierced here. The staff was top notch and everything was well done. The piercing healed very quickly.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
Irisi piercing is more than a piercing shop they are an art gallery, Beautiful, high end, quality jewelry and stones thats worth the $$.
You can get out of there on the cheap end of a 25 $ piercing and 20 $ for simple jewelry (septum piercing). Spending the money on something nice is definitely worth it!
If you care about your health and safety I wouldn’t look any further than this place. Don’t put junky metal in your body! You are taken care of here physically and mentally, meaning they are nice knowledgable t as f*ck! This place will get busy on a a weekend pm, I guess thats the time most people like to get crazy and get pierced. I’d reccommend going on a week day or pm. I have been to many shops and have had upward from home piercings to Iris and this place is at the top of my list.
Tips them lots!
Beautiful amazing Stones and jewelry
Nice/​intelligent/​knowledgeable staff
Can be expensive but worth it
Go during the week
Place rating: 1
Boulder, CO
It’s been a few years since my negative experience, but I decided to write a review to put my story out there. When I was 18, I wanted to get my septum pierced. I did a lot of research because it was my first piercing and made sure I was going to the place with the best reviews, and I was willing to pay for it to be done right.
I decided on Iris in Denver, and when I went in, I felt completely out of place. None of the piercers or employees made me feel welcome or at ease about the process, what jewelry to pick, or what the piercing was going to be like.
The first part of the piercing went fine (the needle going through), but when the piercer was putting the jewelry through, it got stuck. All in all, the piercing was two excruciating minutes of the jewelry being shoved through one side of my nose. OUCH.
After months, the piercing was just as painful as when I had first gotten it pierced. I went to a local piercer closer to my house, and found out that the piercing had been done through the cartilage in my nose, rather than the «sweet spot» where the septum is supposed to be pierced. After a few months of healing, I got it re-​pierced at a shop in Boulder with much less pain and a much better healing process.
Moral of the story for me: sometimes going to a more expensive shop doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to have a better experience. Because of all the fantastic reviews from others, I have no doubt that this is a good shop; just not for me, and I must just have bad luck.
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
My husband and me popped in to scope out the vibe here as my birthday is coming up and we were planning to pierce my tongue. The place we usually get pierced (since moving to CO) is not my favorite. My husband likes the vibe there a lot but I just don’t.
Anyway, upon entering the shop we were pleasantly surprised. It had a very welcoming, fun atmosphere, plus it was clean as Hell.
Well, my husband seemed to like the place so much that he wanted me to get my piercing right then and there and not wait until my birthday. So we did!
This shop is more expensive than others, but you get what you pay for. I never go for «cheap» when it comes to having metal implanted in my body, but that’s just me. Cost comes for a reason. These people have experience, quality equipment, and knowledge. Well worth it in my opinion.
My piercer was Luke and he was so funny. Me and my husband were laughing at his jokes. I had a couple questions because I had my tongue done before and THAT piercer had botched it. I wanted to be sure it was user error and not my anatomy. Luke said user error. So, I excitedly signed all the waivers/​documents/​etc. Yay!
The piercing itself went great. Luke didn’t use a clamp which was a lot more comfortable than my first experience. The piercing itself was done in about ten seconds and was only vaguely pinchy. We got my jewellry in and my pretty 12g tongue labret was looking pretty awesome.
My only teeny tiny minor complaint? Explain the aftercare and ask if the piercee has questions BEFORE you put a needle through their tongue. But, that’s just a nit-​pick.
I will definitely come back here for future piercings. Top notch all the way around. =^^=
Place rating: 5
Tucson, AZ
My friend and I had a great experience here!
Excellent customer service. I believe Kate was the one who greeted us and helped us select our studs, answered our questions, and assisted in explaining the process. Luke pierced my cartilage and my friend’s second piercings on each lobe. Luke was awesome – also walking us through the process, going through all the sterilization and technique, as well as easing any anxiety we had by keeping it all light. I unfortunately don’t remember any other names… but we had great interactions with all the staff we encountered.
The interior is light, modern, very clean – super impressed since some of the adjacent buildings on Colfax aren’t quite «clean.»
The selection of earrings are also fantastic. I plan on returning to even just look at and possibly buy more options! If I need another piercing or know someone who does, this is the place I am recommending!
Place rating: 5
Golden, CO
This is not your average, dingy, hole in the wall piercing parlor. The environment is professional, clean, and welcoming. It felt more like a boutique. Every step of the process is explained clearly so customers know what’s going on and can see everything is safe and clean.
Maybe somewhere else would be cheaper, but you can’t put a price on trust and peace of mind.
Update: I went back 3 months later and they checked my piercing for free. They cleaned it and made sure it was healing up well.
Would recommend to anyone I know.
Place rating: 5
Evergreen, CO
I started a new job which requires me to take out all my visible piercings (no retainers allowed… also no rings or necklaces nothing). So I had to have them remove my spiral and my orbital. In the place where the orbital was I went with two beautiful studs by Industrial Strength. (Wonderful internally threaded jewelry).
Zoey helped me at the counter and Jesse took my piercings and did the jewelry change for me. Wait time was 20 minutes (For my jewelry to be run through the autoclave cycle). Price was $ 96.00 for the two bars, two flat backs and two jewel fronts.
I am heartbroken about my old jewelry being gone, but these pieces are beautiful and hopefully they work well for me (being able to take them in and out everyday).