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Melissa Malikot Manuel

@melchonattack

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Tattoo Artist 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Humble Beginnings Tattoo
San Jose, California
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Mission complete. Dome piece for my pare @jeffquintano . Absolutely grateful to have shared this experience with you, and I can’t tell you enough, but it was such a privilege to do this tattoo for you. It’s never easy tattooing another tattoo artist, at least for me, I always get nervous. So thank you for not only choosing and trusting me, but also for your strength and endurance throughout the process.
📸: @kay.shootz @jgabrielart taken in Humble Beginnings Tattoo by @melchonattack

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Humbled and Honored. Im beyond grateful to be able to do a piece like this, not only on a good friend but also on someone who I admire. 5 years ago I asked Jordan if he would let me tattoo his chest. I told him to think about it and said if he didn’t want to, he can just tell me no. But if he decides to commit, Its going to be big and bold. He thought about it, said “yes, lets do it!” And just to make sure, I made him sit with the idea for a few months.
I didn’t know how much I was going to fall in love with this piece. I didn’t realize it was going to be one of my favorite tattoos. If there ever is a perfect scenario where things just effortlessly fall into place, this would be it. Everything felt reciprocated. The trust, the representation, and the time and patience it took for everything to be completed. This piece re-ignited my passion for tattooing.
I’ve been tattooing for 12 years and when It comes to tribal tattoos, I’ve witness multiple waves in this community. I remember when tribal tattoos were barely worn or seen. They had to be explained to those who never seen the style before - Share the culture, educate about meanings and explain how not one piece can be duplicated. Of course, then it became popular and with that came a lot of opinions on who should be wearing what and how it should be done, and who should tattoo it. I almost wanted to stop tattooing tribal.
I always wondered where this lifestyle would lead me and worried if I would even land on the spectrum of creditable tattoo artists. Am I diluting the culture? Or am I helping it grow? All I know is that I do my best to be as conscious as I can. Thank you to my teacher @orlycukui and extended teachers (@soulsignaturetattoohawaii @soulsignaturetattoo @_tobytorres_ and all the OG HB artists before me), who helped lay the groundwork for me. Gave me the knowledge and understanding of how we should carry ourselves in this industry.
#filipina #tribaltattoo #filipinotattoo by @melchonattack

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4 years ago

📣Tat Sibling Fit Check!! No cleanup crew necessary, we polish up just fine 🙂‍↕️
…A wedding hates to see us coming.

Also, Special Appearance from ShakaBoy

🎶: @thezeddywill
#bowbowbow by @melchonattack

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19 hours ago

“TO THE NIGHTS WE WON’T REMEMBER, WITH THE ONES WE’LL NEVER FORGET.” 🍻🍻Cheers to being rich where it matters most. Blessed to be surrounded with the best!! #CrewLove

Call GROUPON, cuz we come as a package deal 🙃 by @melchonattack

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18 days ago

Take this however it resonates with you. by @melchonattack

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21 days ago

🌴 TAHITI TOUGH 🌴
The best side quest of 2026
#ThankYouJackDanielson by @melchonattack

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24 days ago

Thank you, Tahiti. You always know how to fill my cup. This was a last-minute trip to visit our favorite Tahitian uncle, and I’m glad we got to make it happen. Māuruuru roa, @tattoosbymanureva and @_rava_ , for opening your home to us. You gave us your time, your energy and so much love. Im deeply grateful for everything you did for us this trip. Although I’m starting to think its because you knew CJ and I wouldn’t survive on our own with our French. And honestly…OUI 🥲

Until next time! But next time, you two come to the Bay so we can “go to the front!” A Toi!!!

TAHITI TOUGH 🙂‍↕️🙃 by @melchonattack

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24 days ago

No laws for tattooing the paws, thank you @rod_knee_1200 for the endless love and support!! by @melchonattack

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a month ago

Leg piece complete ✅ taken in San Jose, California by @melchonattack

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2 months ago

First Tattoo done in 1 session 🙂‍↕️
#NoNumbingCreamTeam by @melchonattack

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2 months ago

Newest piece that she gets to take back with her to New York. Thank you, Arela by @melchonattack

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3 months ago

Get your back done. Please and Thank you. by @melchonattack

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3 months ago