7 Reasons Tattoo Gift Deposits Are the Perfect Holiday Gift in Colorado

Aimee Heckel
Dec 16, 2025
3 min read

Holiday gifting doesn’t have to mean more stuff. In fact, more people are actively trying to avoid giving things that will eventually break, clutter a home, or end up in a landfill or donated.

Tattoo and piercing gift deposits check a lot of boxes at once: They’re meaningful, zero-waste, personal, versatile, and memorable. Whether you’re planning ahead or shopping at the last minute, here are seven reasons why they’ve become one of the best holiday gifts you can give in Colorado.

1. They’re Zero-Waste (Without Feeling Minimalist)

A tattoo and piercing gift deposit creates no packaging, no shipping waste, and no long-term clutter. There’s nothing to store, organize, clean, or throw away later.

Instead, the gift turns into something intentional and permanent: a personal piece of art that actually gets used and appreciated. For anyone trying to gift more sustainably, this is as low-waste as it gets.

2. Experiences Are Proven to Be Better Gifts Than Things

This isn’t just a preference; it’s backed by research.

Studies from Cornell University, research published by the American Psychological Association, and research published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology show that people feel more lasting happiness from experiences than from physical objects. Experiences are remembered longer, talked about more, and become part of someone’s identity.

Recently, there’s also been a noticeable shift in consumer behavior: Demand for experiences is rising faster than demand for material goods. More people say they prefer to spend money on experiences over things. People are intentionally choosing memories over more items they’ll eventually have to manage or get rid of.

A tattoo or piercing is one of the few gifts that offers both: a meaningful experience and something that lasts a lifetime.

3. They’re Fully Custom (or Not — It’s Their Choice)

A tattoo gift deposit doesn’t force a decision on the recipient. It gives them options.

They can:

Design something completely custom
Choose from pre-drawn flash tattoo designs
Mark a meaningful milestone
Or just enjoy the experience itself
Get whatever piercing they want
Add upgraded jewelry to an existing piercing

Whether deeply sentimental or just for fun, the tattoo or piercing is always one-of-a-kind and chosen by the person getting it, which makes it far more personal than a pre-selected object that thousands of other people will also get over the holidays.

4. It’s an Experience and a Gift

A tattoo or piercing isn’t just the final result. It’s the consultation, the collaboration, the connection, the time spent creating something intentional.

That’s something we care deeply about at Solana Tattoo Company. We focus on making the entire process feel thoughtful and comfortable, not rushed or transactional.

For the recipient, the gift isn’t just what they walk out with; it’s the experience of getting there. Providing a great experience has always been a high priority for our shop.

5. They’re Perfect for Last-Minute Gifting

Tattoo gift deposits are also one of the easiest last-minute holiday gifts that still feel personal.

There’s no shipping delay, no sizing issues, and no scrambling to make something feel meaningful. The recipient’s name is kept on file, and you receive a printed gift deposit receipt you can give them.

It’s a genuine, thoughtful option, even when time is tight.

6. They Work for Any Budget

Gift deposits can be purchased in any amount and used with any artist, toward tattoos and/or piercings. That flexibility makes them accessible without feeling impersonal.

7. They Support Local Artists

A gift deposit also supports local artists and a locally owned Fort Collins tattoo shop, keeping holiday spending in the community rather than going toward mass-produced goods. When you support a local artist, you know exactly who the money is going to.