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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Alabama

34 of the 430 tattoo shops we track in Alabama have custom design work. Full listings for every city are on the Alabama page.

34studios
22cities
430studios statewide

Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.

Foley 4

  1. The Empire Tattoo Company

    3800 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535-3759

    fri, 31 jul 2026 08:31

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Foley

  2. Black Sheep Custom Tattoos and Piercings

    103 W Berry Ave, Foley, AL 36535-3551

    hours 1021 n mckenzie foley al

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Foley

  3. Nostalgia Ink

    Foley, AL

    wed-mon 2:00

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Foley

  4. Alona Beauty Studio | European Permanent Makeup & Nail Art

    7857 State Highway 59, Foley, AL 36535-4637

    schedule running smoothly, i kindly ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you nee

    Custom design
    Call Website All Foley

Huntsville 3

  1. Art-I-Facts Tattoo Gallery

    4820 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816-1824

    open menu close menu booking artists josh bond que stone shykeim rashida

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Huntsville

  2. Cherno Ink Tattoo Studio

    7500 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35802-2200

    Thu-Sun 12pm-6:30pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Huntsville

  3. IvosTattoo

    7500 S Memorial Pkwy, Huntsville, AL 35802-2200

    Custom design
    Call Website All Huntsville

Birmingham 2

  1. Birmingham Tattoo Company

    4410 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222-2805

    Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun appointment only

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Birmingham

  2. Wantfull Things Tattoos

    1034 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205-2462

    Fri-Sun 12pm-6pm

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Birmingham

Daphne 2

  1. Red Tide Tattoo & Body Piercings

    28850 US Highway 98, Daphne, AL 36526-7250

    Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Daphne

  2. The Bell Rose Tattoo

    2007 US-98, Daphne, AL 36526-4251

    Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Daphne

Dothan 2

  1. Dragons Lair Tattoo

    936 W Carroll St, Dothan, AL 36301-4362

    Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Dothan

  2. Lit Tattoo Co.

    2261 S Oates St, Dothan, AL 36301-5063

    Tue-Sat 11am-7pm

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Dothan

Enterprise 2

  1. Prodigal Son Tattoo

    913 Rucker Blvd, Enterprise, AL 36330-1403

    Tue-Sat 2pm-10pm, Sun/Mon closed

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Enterprise

  2. Splash of Color

    3920 Rucker Blvd, Enterprise, AL 36330-8772

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Enterprise

Florence 2

  1. Stay Bold Custom Tattoos

    1213 N Wood Ave, Florence, AL 35630-3013

    open tue - sat: 12:00pm-8:00pm closed sun & mon stay bold custom tattoos is co

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Florence

  2. Lonesome Blue Electric Tattoo

    1905 Florence Blvd, Florence, AL 35630-2729

    open menu close menu book an appointment flash day the artist portfolio

    Custom designAppointment only
    Website All Florence

Mobile 2

  1. Boujie Tattoo & Body Piercing

    1218 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695-4022

    mon closed tue 12:00

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Mobile

  2. Fireheart Tattoo

    2501 Hammock Rd, Mobile, AL 36605-9508

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Mobile

Phenix City 2

  1. Antonio Tattoo

    3753 Highway 280 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867-2302

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Phenix City

  2. Tattoos by Ryan Gage Gonzalez

    1453 US Highway 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867

    Custom designAppointment only
    Website All Phenix City

Alabaster 1

  1. Living Water Art Studio

    612 6th Ave SW, Alabaster, AL 35007-9739

    Mon-Sat appointment only, Sun closed

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Alabaster

Andalusia 1

  1. Taproot Tattoo Studio

    212 Church St, Andalusia, AL 36420-3702

    Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Andalusia

Calera 1

  1. Tattoo Jungle

    4601 Highway 31, Calera, AL 35040-5102

    Tue-Sat 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun closed

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Calera

Crossville 1

  1. Inkt tattoo shop

    11113 Al-227 N, Crossville, AL 35962-4608

    Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

    Custom design
    Call Website All Crossville

Fairhope 1

  1. Man O' War Tattoo

    24208 US Highway 98, Fairhope, AL 36532-3466

    Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm

    Custom design
    Call Website All Fairhope

Fultondale 1

  1. Stay Gold Tattoo Studio

    1351 Decatur Hwy, Fultondale, AL 35068-1749

    hours: sunday: 01:00pm to 08:00pm monday: 01:00pm to 10:00pm tuesda

    Custom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Fultondale

Gadsden 1

  1. Inkaholicz Tattoos&Piercings

    507 W Meighan Blvd, Gadsden, AL 35901-3301

    schedule? yes, with proper notice

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Gadsden

Hazel Green 1

  1. Tattoobybubbles

    12819 US-231, Hazel Green, AL 35750-8629

    hours and location monday 12 pm - 7 pm tuesday 12 pm - 7 pm wednesday 12 p

    Custom design
    Call Website All Hazel Green

Madison 1

  1. Vaulted Ink

    107 Arlington Dr, Madison, AL 35758-1735

    mon by appointment tue 11:00

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Madison

Odenville 1

  1. Redemption Tattoos and Piercings

    14010 US Highway 411, Odenville, AL 35120-3052

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Odenville

Opelika 1

  1. Papacanink Art & Tattoos

    1102 2nd Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-4250

    Tue-Sat 1pm-9pm

    Custom design
    Call Website All Opelika

Troy 1

  1. Which Craft?

    828 S Three Notch St, Troy, AL 36081-2510

    Wed-Sat 12pm-8pm

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Troy

Wetumpka 1

  1. Dead Reckon Tattoo

    2412 US-231, Wetumpka, AL 36093-1209

    Custom design
    Call Website All Wetumpka
Bring reference images, not just a description. Real custom work usually goes through at least one revision round before the appointment, and most shops charge a separate design fee or deposit that's applied to the final tattoo cost — expect that upfront, not as a surprise at checkout.

Also in Alabama

Good to know

How much does a custom tattoo design cost?

Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.

How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?

Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout Alabama. You can browse 34 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.

Who accepts Apple Pay near me?

Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In Alabama, our directory includes 34 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.