Let me start by saying, this was the first ever tattoo shop I ever walked into about 2 years ago. I didn't have any tattoos at the time and wasn't sure how it all worked. The staff at dark child did everything they possibly could to make me few comfortable and at home. From the idea of what I wanted, to my first ink. I now have a full sleeve that was done by the one and only Aja. She worked with me from the very start and made sure we were both on the same page throughout the entire process. I love my arm and wouldn't change a thing. She is by far the best there is. Aside from all the work I had done, I also took away much more than just tattoos, friendship. The folks who run this place are always kind and welcoming. And willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. I always feel welcome when walking into their shop, feels like home. One thing I want to mention is being from out of state, I went home and my buddy saw the work I had done and had to have some himself. So a 3hr drive later, Aja was working her magic on him as well. Hence why I would not hesitate one bit to recommend this shop to ANYONE wanting to get a tattoo or per-icing. Will not go to another shop. Take a look at their work. It speaks for itself. Read Less

First, I need to apologize to DCT for not writing a review earlier.  I HAVE been going there for years, referring people for years & it takes this ignorant post for me to post a review.  So, to everyone at Dark Child - I apologize for skipping a critical step in the process - not writing a review at the time of service.Now, for a reply to this comment.  This woman has not been coming for years, I saw her about a year ago, maybe a little over a year, but certainly not for years.  Note to self when attempting to take someone out on social media (which I don't advise) #1:  make sure you can back it up with solid documentation #2 please use this amazing tool called the spell checker before hitting submit & lastly, if you do not have documentation, do a bit of research on the words libel & slander.I came to DCT by way of accompanying a friend who was getting, of all things, a touch up, by none other than Aja.  Before this, I had one tattoo done many years ago & was perfectly happy with just that one.  I went along for the ride (about 2 hours from the Bronx) & thought that would be it.  The entire crew there, Aja, Ari, Caryn, Vel & the rest of the non-staff crew were warm, welcoming & they all had this zany humor that I clicked with right off the bat.  The cover up was done on my friend & to this day, I cannot see what her original tatt was.  The shop is super clean & they are serious about their instruments.  Since then, I have been back for a touch up on mine & gotten several other pieces done, all by Aja & have a plan for a larger piece later this year.I was in the shop on a few occasions when Samantha came in.  Never once was she anything but ecstatic about the work Aja had done - NEVER.  She bragged (& rightfully so, about her pieces) that she was being chosen to represent Aja's work from Dark Child, to which I believe Aja won 2nd best female Tattoo Artist in Colorado - look it up for yourself.I remember one night, she was trying to talk Aja into a cover up she wanted & Aja patiently trying to explain that it was not a good idea & why.  I had just finished up & was on my way out, but it sounded to me in that brief conversation, that she realized that Aja made sense in what she was saying - Welp, I guess not.  At the end of the day, if you go to a specialist, an expert in their field & put forth an idea & this person tells you it's not a good idea & why, they may know what they're talking about.  This is something you are putting on your body for life.  Artistic input for your dream idea is everything, but if the idea is flawed, listen to your artist - they do this for a living.Reading the screen shots, however, makes me quite sad for her & I genuinely pray she gets some help. Read Less