Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Kailua, HI
5 of the 9 tattoo shops we list in Kailua have custom design work. 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.
Aloha Tattoo Company Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
318 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2766
Beach Park Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
602 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2841
🕒 Sun/Mon 12-8, Tue-Sat 10-9
Hawaii Tattoo Artist Joshua Flinn Custom designAppointment only
407 Uluniu St, Kailua, HI 96734-2519
Scarlet and gold tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
29 Oneawa St, Kailua, HI 96734-2502
🕒 Sun/Mon 12-8, Tue-Sat 10-9
The Collective Tattoo Custom design
407 Uluniu St, Kailua, HI 96734-2519
🕒 ~10am-~7pm
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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.