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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Lexington, KY

11 of the 48 tattoo shops we list in Lexington 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.

  1. The Parlor

    2160 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2202

    Daily 11-7

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
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  2. To The Grave Tattoo Co.

    2160 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2218

    Daily 11-7

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website Directions

  3. the parlor

    4013 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503

    Daily 11-7

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website Directions

  4. To The Grave Tattoo Co

    4013 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-4403

    Daily 11-7

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website Directions

  5. Dream Chaser Tattoos - The Trinity

    159 E Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 40517-1249

    Tue-Fri 12-8, Sat 11-6

    PiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website Directions

  6. Shelby Inks

    355 Longview Plz, Lexington, KY 40503-1816

    Custom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
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  7. Tattoo Charlie's of Lexington

    470 E New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40505-2600

    PiercingCustom design
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  8. Poisoned Pen Tattoo Co.

    153 Patchen Dr, Lexington, KY 40517-4415

    Custom designCover-ups
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  9. Black Label Tattoo Studio

    355 Longview Plz, Lexington, KY 40503-1816

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
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  10. Tiger's Eye Studio

    359 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507-1203

    Mon-Sun 11-7

    Custom design
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  11. Next Dimension Tattoo

    3101 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40509-1525

    Custom design
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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.

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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.