One thing about me is depending on the day, I am cartoonishly anxious. Lucky artist Amanda Boik got me on one of my bad days. I was indecisive, insecure, antsy, and overthinking everything. Fun! Despite my best efforts to drive her insane, she was the picture of professionalism throughout our session. She worked with me to ensure I was happy with the piece and it's placement, and answered all of my questions (including the half-dozen times I asked if I was moving too much). After going back to the drawing board twice to make adjustments to the design, Amanda did a beautiful job on my White Rabbit tattoo. Her line work is STUNNING! I will also say that she had a very light touch, and the experience was about as painless as it could be for an hour of needles being jabbed into my skin. Pricing was fair, and the booking process was easy. The shop was clean, and had a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. I'd come back for more work in the future, and would recommend Dead Drift to anyone who asks. read more

Josh did an amazing job translating my fish/mountain concept into art! He's very calm, professional and good at it ha he does! I highly recommend the shop and Josh. Good vibe inside and high quality work. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - My amazing tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

I got tattooed by Lizz at dead drift tattoo about a month ago, pretty soon after everything opened back up after Covid. I would like to leave a review about Lizz, the shop itself, and the other artists at the shop. Lizz (tattoosbylizz on ig) was really easy to book an appointment with, go to her instagram and follow the steps. She took my tattoo dreams and made them a reality! Her art is incredible and her talent is insane. I have another appointment in a couple weeks to continue work on my forearm sleeve. Seriously, give her a follow on Instagram and see for yourself. After my tattoo appointment with Lizz my husband shot her an email and set up an appointment. She worked on some existing work that he had and made an incredible addition to get his arm looking more like a half sleeve. Not only is she crazy talented but Lizz is a super genuine and a kind soul, she made the 3 1/2 hours comfortable and relaxing. Dead Drift was clean and an open concept (super spacious.) Everything you could want in the shop. As far as Covid protocol, I had to wear a mask and so did the artists but I really don't mind at all. It's truly for our safety/the artists safety. I felt really comfortable/safe the entire time. Although I've only been tattooed by Lizz I have followed most of the other artists at Dead Drift and the amount of talent this shop has is insane and cover a wide range of genres. Look no further for a new shop. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Stencil - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Tim was awesome! Walked in at 1215, left at 115 with a dope new tattoo. I was in Denver for a short getaway trip and an hour before I had to head to the airport I decided, "what the heck-let's get a tattoo." Tim was friendly and was quick to start sketching and then tatting. I love my new tattoo! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Personal cat outlined tattoo on ankle - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Tagged along to watch a tattoo which is not the ideal way to spend a day but the guys here make it fun. The flash on the walls is all se were to check out and if the shop isn't busy they will put on whatever you feel like watching. Really clean shop with atm in case you forget mola. Got some sweet recommendations for stores to check out while waiting and out for a quick stroll. The person getting tattooed got a rad custom piece which had awesome detail and vibrant color. Hopefully next time I am the under the gun but this time just rad convo and watching some sweet art. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Tat time - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

The little brother and I have been talking about sibling tattoos for quite some time. My sixth, his first. After perusing Yelp a number of times and looking for a shop with great reviews and decent prices, we walked into Dead Drift Tattoo. This was the first of a couple we wanted to check out, but as soon as we walked in, Dan and Keith greeted us and were friendly, knowledgeable, and super chill to talk to about our idea. We both immediately decided this was the place for us and about an hour and a half and a good breakfast later, we were sitting in their chairs. Absolutely love how both pieces turned out. Keith did mine and he was professional and a bit of a perfectionist which is much appreciated when it comes to someone drawing a permanent picture on your body. This is a cash only shop, but prices are very reasonable and they offered free touch-ups anytime. It's been about a decade since I got my last one, and I kind of (on purpose) forgot how addicting they are. I am already thinking about my next piece and the brother has 100% fallen down the rabbit hole into this wonderful tattoo wonderland and the great job Dan did on his helped guide him there. Will definitely be coming back here for my next one. read more

This is the tattoo shop you want to go to. The shop is in a great location, the environment is welcoming, & the shop itself is insanely clean. This was my first tattoo & I knew I'd found the right place. Tim was the artist who took care of me & my friend; we'd snagged time for walk-in appointments the day before & Tim was super friendly, accommodating, & very quick to respond to us. Overall, we had a phenomenal experience & I absolutely could not be happier with how it went & how my tattoo turned out. Huge thanks again to Tim & the whole staff :-) read more

I had been emailing back and forth with an artist at another shop, and because he couldn't fit me in his schedule in the time frame I was looking at, he recommended me to the great people at Dead Drift. And I'm so glad he did!! I went by on a Saturday, because I was already out and about, and Sara ended up getting me in right then and there. I explained the idea for my first ever tattoo, a specific mountain range, and she drew it up. We worked on it a little together, then it was show time. The mountains are above and beyond what I ever thought they could be, and Sara made the experience comfortable and casual! Not to mention, you can't beat the price for the quality. I will recommend her (and the studio in general) to all of my new Denver friends! read more

It's taken a bit of time to post this, but Dead Drift is my favorite tattoo shop yet! As a Denver local, I will be returning no question, and I would wait the time again to get another piece done by AJ! I'm also planning to walk in sometime soon for additional minis as the mood arises, since everyone in the shop was warm and welcoming. I have a number of smaller tattoos and realized it was time for my first "bigger" piece. Though smaller than many big pieces for others, it's big for me! AJ was amazing - his line work is unreal! We communicated back-and-forth via email during the wait until my appointment, which was well worth it. I'm beyond happy with my piece, and it healed quickly, looking just as fantastic as it looked fresh out of the shop. The shop is clean, everyone is friendly and professional, and I wouldn't hesitate to go back and visit any of the artists. It's always nice to feel welcome as a woman coming in solo for a tattoo; I've definitely been to places that were intimidating, and that's never a fun experience, as tattoos are for everyone and anyone who's into them. AJ is the man! Keep up the killer work! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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I got a tattoo from Dan yesterday and he seriously killed it. He helped a lot to figure out what I really wanted and the idea he came up with was amazing. He's an amazing artist and does incredible realism tattoos with great prices on top of all that. 10/10 great atmosphere, great artist, great price. read more

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Go see Anna! She's very gentle and amazing with color and lines!

Awesome! Got in the day I needed. Great price for what I was asking. Nothing too hard. Just some script of a logo. Dan hooked it up! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

I've been to AJ twice at DD, and both times was blown away by how clean and welcoming the space is. AJ is fantastic at his job in ALL styles, and curates a wonderful group of artists at the shop. 10/10 would get tattooed here again--and I am! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Both large pieces done by AJ--not lettering - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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I have only been tattooed by Lizz, but every time it is a wonderful experience. I have been tattooed by various artists from multiple states, and Lizz is as professional, kind and talented as it comes. She is very creative and takes my ideas and turns them into super cool pieces. She has also been finishing my sleeve (that some other artists have done) and has been very open about it- not all artists act this way when it comes to finishing something a different artist started. I am grateful to have found her and look forward to getting more work done by her! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - She finished my forearm tattoo here- fresh color. - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

I came to visit Denver about 2 years ago with a friend & we decided to get tattoos while there. Our Airbnb host recommended we go to her artist, Chad. When I checked out his Instagram i was impressed, not only was he a great tattoo artist but his art was so cool! I'd love to come back & get one of his drawings tattooed. He was available for both my friend & I that morning on a walk in. Super nice & into our idea of what we wanted, he gave us an awesome deal & a great tatt! Thanks chad! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Dope stippling - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Love this place. Shop is clean and professional and everyone I have encountered there is very nice and friendly. Some tattoo shop have a "too cool for school" vibe, but definitely not Deaddrift. The artists are super talented. Dan is my man, have gotten 3 tattoos from him and every one is amazing! Go check out the shop and see for yourself. read more

Very respectful and welcoming atmosphere. My fiance and I made a decision to get matching-ish ink and they were very accommodating to us as walk in clients. Johnny Bearhands did an incredible job! read more

I've been tattooed her twice and both experiences were awesome. I recently saw AJ who made sure that I was comfortable for the three or so hours I was there. COVID rules are definitely being met. The shop is very clean and I was very far away from the one other client that was being tattooed during my appointment. I've sent countless friends here and they've all been very happy with how their experience went. I highly recommend! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Keith was wonderful. His fine line work reproduced my Mom's handwriting so beautifully.

I followed AJ from the last shop he worked at to his new place. He's an amazing artist and I always trust him to take care of me (and my family and friends). He's down to earth and super easy to talk to. The environment of his shop is awesome, too. The best thing about AJ is that he's incredibly talented (and modest about it at that) and understands when there's something that's beyond his range of abilities or knowledge. He doesn't pretend to be anything he's not. Check out his style, have a conversation with him. You'll learn quickly that he's the type of guy you can trust. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - AJ in action. - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Absolutely blown away by the guys at Dead Drift! Dan took my scribbles and drew up this beautiful piece of art that is far more powerful than I expected. Despite a small hiccup (outside of his control) Dan maintained his professionalism and incredibly positive attitude! The shop is clean, the the artists are great, and I'm beyond pleased! 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Shop owner AJ allows artists to drink and smoke weed on the job. Also there was arguing going on between artists while there which was totally awkward and unprofessional. Do not recommend for overall experience. read more

Came in as a walk-in on my visit to Denver, with no initial plans of getting a tattoo, and left with a beautiful memory of my grandmother. Dan produced a replica of my grandmother's signature and I couldn't be more pleased with the line-work. It healed so perfectly and I'm always getting compliments on it. He was quick, but didn't rush the process, and he worked with the placement, sizing, and everything else that comes with it. It's refined and gorgeous and I don't think I could have gotten better care and attention to detail anywhere else - especially as a walk-in. I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon this place. Next time I'm back in Denver I will plan to come back here with a new tattoo in mind! Much love to everyone that works here. read more

The artists in this shop are amazing! Jonny took my oni mask idea to a level that exceeded all of my expectations! My wife came along and got a lotus tattoo from Daniel that also turned out great. We both are constantly getting compliments on the quality of the work. I can't recommend this shop enough. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Oni mask tattoo done by Jonny - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Anna Figallo did my first ever tattoo. She was so gentle and patient and kind. She answered all my questions, collaborated with me every step of the way, and gave me plenty of time to breathe and adjust to the new experience. She created a warm and easygoing fun environment that helped me relax even while being tattooed on a painful spot - top of the foot! I was a walk-in and she was the one who greeted me, and when I told her what I was thinking about, she studied the design and then said, "yes, I can do that for you now if you like." she was very professional but also kept things casual and comfy. Also, i'd read in other reviews of the shop that their pricing was more affordable than other places and also that the shop had generally a less snobby atmosphere. Both were spot on. I'd tried to research by walking in to other shops and the people at other places looked at me like "are you lost? What are you doing here?" Anna acted as if I were her next customer, and so I was! She quoted me an extremely reasonable price way under what I'd budgeted, so I made up the difference with a huge tip. Anna's a great artist for clean linework and for an inaugural tattoo. read more

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On a hunt to find a tattoo shop and on the way to this other shop, me and some girlfriends ran into Dead Drift Tattoo and let me say-it was an amazing experience. Everyone was so friendly and willing to get us girls in. I am so happy we found this place! Highly recommend at an amazing price for high quality read more

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My girlfriend and I are in Denver for spring break and we wanted to get tattoos while we were in town, so we looked up the best shops around and i'm so glad we chose this one! We walked in and Chad greeted us as he was the one taking walk ins, and he was super friendly and kind. We both got tattoos and Chad was so cool, definitely would go back to him if I ever end up back in denver. Plus his work is clean asf. :) read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - mountain tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Sara Lewis was an awesome and talented artist. She was patient with me for my very first tattoo! She is calm and accommodating. I felt very comfortable and educated on the process. The studio is clean and eclectic. I'd recommend them and will be returning for a second one soon. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Sara's fancy work :) - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

I came and Kieth was my artist. He did a tattoo for me and 2 of my friends. Kieth had a fantastic vibe and a better eye. He took what I wanted and made it a hundred times better. The atmosphere of this place is fun and light and everyone seems to really respect each other. If you're looking for a tattoo artist Dead Drift is the place! read more

I'm kicking myself for not remembering his name but I was tattooed this absolute masterpiece last Tuesday on the 20th of November. Be careful looking at it directly in all of it's glory but do note the perfect circle. Honestly they got me and my friend in right away and the whole shop was super friendly and welcoming. It was the best place I could have gotten this tattoo with my friend and I know it means a lot to both of us. I caught a flight right after this and I'm genuinely a little disappointed Reno and Denver are so far apart or else I'd definitely go here for my future tattoos (and that's even without the mastered technique of staring until the tattoo shows up) thank you guys again!! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

I stumbled upon this place while waiting for my greyhound bus, because I wanted to get a tattoo to remember my trip by. Sarah was so awesome, and did this design she had already drawn up. She even "tweaked" it a little to make it more of what I wanted. Aside from being beautiful, it is probably one of (if not the most) well-done tattoos I have ever gotten. This was one of the cleanest, most professional shops I've been in. Very clean lines and beautiful dot-work. Amazing tattoo experience overall, and will definitely be back when I am in Denver again! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Right after getting it done. - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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Awesome shop. My fiancee and i both went for walk ins and were super impressed. The shop has such a cool and calm vibe. Both Dan and Jonny are the coolest dudes and have some of the cleanest line work I have ever seen. Was blown away by the work they both did for us. Pricing was super fair too. I've been to a lot of shit shops so I'm super happy that I found a great one I can always trust to go back to. read more

My husband and I are in town on our honeymoon and walked in hoping to commemorate our time here with some ink. Dan and Justin took our idea and ran with it! We love that our tattoos match, and completely fit together and yet are unique pieces on their own. Highly recommend checking out this place if you need some ink! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

i've been to dead drift tattoo twice now and was super satisfied with the service I received. The studio is very clean and has parking right up front. I personally recommend seeing Dan, I've known him for a few years and he has done three of my tattoos and I am in love with all three of them. He really takes his time coming up with the perfect design and has great suggestions to make it just right. However all the other artists are amazing as well based on what I have seen when I was there. I will be going back shortly and recommend it to all my friends and anyone's looking for a legitimate and respected tattoo studio in Denver. read more

Owner was a fantastic, skilled tattoo artist. Clean shop. Good people. We very much appreciated the shops friendly approach and lack of macho tattoo bullshit. Go, Dead Drift! read more

AJ McGuire has been tattooing me for over 5 years now and I am so happy that he finally has his own location! He's a stellar artist and he is amazing at what he does. I highly recommend checking him out!! You won't be sorry. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Custom geometric tattoo that AJ McGuire did for me. - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

Everything about this place is quality. All 3 of my tattoos from AJ look great. He is a great artist with a light hand. My ink heals quickly and looks great. The shop has a chill environment with killer artists. I will keep coming back! read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - Some dope cactus & aliens - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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While visiting Denver my friend and I decided to get tattoos to top off out great trip. They got us right in, our tattoos look great, and this has to be the cleanest tattoo salon I ever seen. The entire staff was great. I would highly recommend this place! Thanks guys!!! read more

Aj is a versatile artist with a long history of beautiful tattoos. He's done multiple pieces on me, and I couldn't be happier with them.

I posted a couple of pictures of mine and my husbands tattoos we got from Aj. He does fantastic work and would recommend him to all my friends and family. ..and have. The environment of his shop is welcoming and comfortable. Keep up the awesome work Aj. read more

Dead Drift Tattoo - This is Aj tattooing bicycle links and cogs on my forearm - Tattoo Near Me - Lakewood, Colorado

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