The word tattoo is said to has two major derivations- from the polynesian word ‘ta’ which means striking something and the tahitian word ‘tatau’ which means ‘to mark something’.

The history of tattoo began over 5000 years ago and is as diverse as the people who wear them.

Tattoos are created by inserting colored materials beneath the skins surface. the first tattoos probably were created by accident. someone had a small wound, and rubbed it with a hand that was dirty with soot and ashes from the fire. once the wound had healed, they saw that a mark stayed permanently.

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4th of July Military Appreciation Day

$150.00 = THREE HOURS

Everyday the Artists of Pikes Peak Tattoo make sure to take care of the men & women serving in our Armed Forces by providing them with high quality tattoos and piercings at very reasonable prices, but to prove that we mean it...

The crew at Pikes Peak Tattoo #2 (902 N. Circle) has put their mouth where their money is, and will be offering to all military personnel and their families the opportunity to come in on July 4th from 8AM – 6PM and either get tattooed or book an *appointment for a three hour session with any artist at our #2 shop for 50% off with Military ID. Not wanting to be left out of the fun that day, Pikes Peak Tattoo’s Master Piercer, Mike Christensen, has put together something special for the day as well; ALL PIERCINGS - $10.00 - JEWELRY INCLUDED!

*Appointment Bookings Require a $25.00 Deposit*