Care in Every Detail: Inside the Practice of Fort Collins Female Piercer Lexy Acevedo

Before she ever stepped behind the needle at a professional piercing studio in Fort Collins, Lexy Acevedo was a teenager studying her reflection in the mirror and experimenting with jewelry. She was captivated by how something small — a hoop, a stud, a stretch — could subtly reshape the way a person carried themselves.

“My fascination with body modification started from a young age. I always loved experimenting with different jewelry and hair styles,” she says.

Soon, curiosity turned hands on. 

“By the age of 14, I started performing piercings on myself, and began stretching my lobe piercings,” she says. But experience has reshaped her perspective. “Though I do not recommend piercing yourself at home, I fell in love with doing it.” 

Today, that early experimentation is exactly why she is so meticulous about safety. Piercing at home lacks sterile equipment, training on blood-borne pathogens, and proper anatomical knowledge. Now trained at one of the most elite and highly rated studios in the state, Lexy approaches every procedure with care. The standards she works under at Solana — from sterilization protocols to high-quality jewelry — are the opposite of improvised. The teenager who once experimented is now the professional who double-checks everything.

That early spark never left. It just had to wait for the right time — and the right place.

Waiting for the Best Piercing Studio

Lexy spent more than six years in the service industry before stepping fully into professional piercing. Hospitality taught her how to read body language, how to soften anxious energy, and how to make someone feel steady before they even know they need it. As a Fort Collins piercing artist, those instincts now shape every appointment.

After moving from Missouri to Colorado, Lexy continued getting pierced around town, quietly observing. She knew she wanted an apprenticeship. She just hadn’t found the environment that felt right.

“I never asked for an apprenticeship at any shop I went to, not because I didn’t want one, but because I hadn’t entered a shop that didn’t make me a little nervous yet,” she says.

Then she walked into Solana Tattoo Company.

The lobby at Solana Tattoo Company

“I found Solana and was immediately impressed by the experience,” she says. “It was like nothing I’d ever seen before.”

It wasn’t just the atmosphere (although that was unique, too). It was the education and precision. Lead piercer Adam’s depth of knowledge, especially around advanced piercings she was personally interested in, stood out. Eventually, after recognizing her enthusiasm, he offered her an apprenticeship.

That moment marked the shift from fascination to profession.

Lexy doing a nose piercing

Today, Lexy has been extensively trained by the very piercer who she admired so much; is certified in blood-borne pathogen handling; and continues to study piercing history, anatomy, and evolving techniques. As a female piercer working in body piercing Fort Collins, she understands that comfort is not a luxury in this environment. For many clients, it is essential.

The Energy in the Room

Spend time watching Lexy work and there is a noticeable steadiness in the room. She moves deliberately, explains each step, and checks in often.

“A lot of clients come in nervous, whether it sets in the moment they enter the shop or not until they sit in the chair,” she says.

She treats that nervousness as normal, not inconvenient. Her tone is always calm and conversational, and the shop’s energy accentuates that.

“I love that Solana has a laid-back and welcoming vibe that helps people feel comfortable and cared for,” she says.

Lexy is aware of the expectations some people carry into a tattoo environment for the first time.

“Clients are never made to feel ashamed for asking for what they want,” she says.

Consultations unfold as dialogue. Placement is discussed carefully. Jewelry is selected with intention. Aftercare instructions are detailed and clear.

“I pride myself in my ability to create a safe and welcoming experience and gently walk my clients through each step of the process, from selecting jewelry to aftercare,” she says.

At the center of her work is something deeper than aesthetics.

“My goal with every session is to help the client feel the way that they want to feel,” she says.

Sometimes that feeling is confidence. Sometimes it’s boldness or softness.

“For a lot of people, getting a new piercing can be a way to regain a sense of control when life feels hectic, and I find a lot of power and beauty in that,” she says.

That perspective guides her approach as a Fort Collins piercing specialist, whether she is performing someone’s very first ear piercing or designing a detailed ear curation. 

Jewelry, Identity, and Choice

Ear piercings by Lexy

Jewelry, in Lexy’s hands, becomes a language.

“I love that we offer a wide range of jewelry styles, something for everyone,” she says.

Some clients gravitate toward gold tones. Others prefer understated pieces that blend into their everyday look. Working inside a respected piercing studio that Fort Collins community members rely on allows her to offer high-quality materials across a range of styles and budgets without compromising safety. 

For Lexy, the right piece is the one that aligns with how someone wants to show up in the world.

A Female Piercer in Fort Collins with Heart

Lexy doing a piercing

At its core, Lexy’s work is about the moment after the procedure, when the mirror turns and a client’s shoulders settle into a new kind of certainty. Lexy aims to combine her technical training with emotional awareness, reshaping what people expect a piercing studio experience to feel like.

If you are considering an appointment, whether for a first ear piercing or a thoughtfully planned nose piercing, Lexy approaches each session with patience, knowledge, and care.