Booking with Mel

  • BOOKING

    Tattoos by Mel

  • Hello! Thanks for showing interest in my work.

    This is a form to help make booking easier & faster by collecting most of the info I need so we don’t have to wait for each other to respond!

  • NOW BOOKING FOR

    JUNE-JULY 2026 & beyond. I may have sooner availability for smaller projects. Feel free to inquire. Please allow up to 2-3 days for me to respond. Thank you for the support!

  • BEFORE YOU BEGIN

    In this form I ask for 3 reference photos that will help me get a better understanding of what you’re looking to get. These don’t have to be exactly what you want. They are used for inspiration so I can get a better feel of your style. You can absolutely include more if you’d like! I also ask for a straight on photo of the area to be tattooed in a relaxed, natural position. I recommend setting a timer. Please don’t twist or flex.

  • Deposits

    A non-refundable $150 deposit is required for each session you book & is due at the time of booking after I accept & discuss your project with you. Please DO NOT inquire if you are not ready to pay your deposit. Deposits can be paid through Venmo or Cash App. This payment secures your appointment(s) & a depending on the complexity of the design, a percentage of this deposit may go toward design time (Design time will not exceed 50% of the deposit). The remaining balance will go toward your session. Once your deposit is received, I will be able to start working on your design.

  • Instagram: @mel.f.doom

    This is my only active social media account that I will ever use for contacting you. There have been known accounts that have impersonated me. Please read the following information:
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  • What colors did you want your tattoo to be?*
  • Is this a cover up?*
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  • Is this your first tattoo?

  • AVAILABILITY

    I’m based in San Diego, CA. I work Tuesday-Saturday excluding major holidays. This schedule is flexible depending on the circumstances.

  • Please choose a time frame you planning to get your tattoo done/started.

    *Please note that availability during your selected time frame may be limited 

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  • Which days during the week are you available?*

  • CANCELLATION POLICY

    72 hours minimum notice is required when cancelling your appointment or your deposit for your session will be forfeited. More than 2 reschedules will forfeit your deposit. NO CALL NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.

  • LATE POLICY

    Please contact me as soon as possible if you are going to be late. I normally don’t start charging until we actually start tattooing, but if you arrive more than 15 minutes late without notice I will start charging from the time you were scheduled to come in. 30 min late will forfeit your deposit and your session will be subject cancellation. A new deposit must be paid to reschedule your session. Please arrive early to find parking if necessary.

  • PREP

    Please do not consume alcohol 48 hours prior to your appointment. Please eat and hydrate before your appointment. Our shop can get cold. I recommend bringing a sweater or a blanket if you think you’ll need it. If you are sick, please reschedule your appointment. Thank you
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