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Studio Hours:
12-7 M-Th
11-8 Fri-Sat
11-7 Sun

Tribal Rites: The Premier Tattoo Shop & Piercing Studio in Boulder, CO

Since 1994 • 1309 College Ave • On The Hill near CU Boulder
303-449-4611
Scroll down to to find links to all our tattooists and piercers.

Meet Our Boulder Tattoo Artists & Piercers

Our Tattoo Artists

Andrew Hewitt

Tattoo Artist
Styles:
New School, Neo-Traditional, Illustrative, Stipple shade
Excels at:
Crisp linework & bright colors
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Reed Durham

Tattoo Artist
Styles:
Traditional, fine line, color, black & grey
Strengths:
Versatility, flexibility, patience, kindness, dedicated execution
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Skye James

Tattoo Apprentice
Styles:
Traditional, Illustrative Blackwork, Fine-line
Excels at:
Small Custom Designs
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Our Professional Piercers

Mehelani Bowman

Piercer
A homegrown talent at Tribal Rites, Mo handles every procedure with a bright smile and a positive outlook on life.
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Robert Chambers

Piercer
A professional body piercer with nearly fifteen years of experience. When he isn't in the studio, you can find him geeking out over philosophy books or spending time with his dogs.
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Cracker McWeirdo

Piercer
I'm weird yo, and I do weird pokey shit.
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Custom Tattoos • Professional Piercing • Premium Jewelry on The Hill

Custom Tattoos in Boulder

Our Boulder team specializes in New School, Realism, Traditional, and Fine Line. Walk-ins are welcome on The Hill, and appointments are always available for larger custom pieces.

Tattoo Inquiry Form →

Professional Body Piercing

  • Tongue Piercing

Led by piercer Mehelani Bowman with thousands of piercings performed. Safe, sterile, and experienced with every placement — dermals, stretching, and custom work for CU students and locals.

Book Piercing →

Premium Body Jewelry Showroom

Largest selection in the Rockies — titanium, 14k gold, organics (horn, bone, wood). Try before you buy in our clean, welcoming Boulder showroom.

Shop Jewelry →

Why Boulder, Colorado Chooses Tribal Rites

Tailored Tattoo & Piercing Aftercare for Colorado Climates

Located right on The Hill at 1309 College Ave, we’ve been Boulder’s trusted tattoo and piercing studio since 1994. Whether you’re a CU student getting your first piece, a local marking a life milestone, or visiting from Denver or Longmont, our experienced team delivers comfort, creativity, and cleanliness every time.


Colorado’s dry climate and high altitude can slow healing, so every client receives personalized aftercare instructions tailored to Boulder’s weather — plus free follow-up visits if needed. Our private piercing room, top-tier sterilization, and walk-in friendly policy make us the easiest choice on The Hill for tattoos and piercings.


We’re proud to serve the CU community with our Tribe Loyalty Program which rewards our customers with discounts on piercings, jewelry, tattoos, and merchandise, and we love helping locals celebrate everything from graduation to retirement with meaningful custom work.

Real Reviews from Boulder Locals

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For CU Students As Well!

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