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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Jackson, MS

6 of the 25 tattoo shops we list in Jackson 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. Studio 22 Elite

    500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS 39216-4501

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
  2. Studio 22 Elite Piercings and Tattoos

    1900 Highway 80 W, Jackson, MS 39204-2343

    Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
  3. Profane Tattoo Studio

    6351 I 55 N, Jackson, MS 39213-7843

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
  4. Electric Dagger Tattoo

    2906 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216-4223

    Tue-Sat 1-9pm

    Custom designAppointment only
  5. Tattoos & Piercings By Aaron

    1900 Highway 80 W, Jackson, MS 39204-2343

    PiercingCustom design
  6. Elite Piercings & Tattoos By Aaron

    1900 Highway 80 W, Jackson, MS 39204-2343

    PiercingCustom design
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.