Great vibe and great people working there. Best piercing and tattoo spot in town. Mary is so sweet !read more

i got tattooed by reyjon and i hugely regret it, i definitely would not recommend coming here. i…read morehave 14 tattoos by 11 different artists and he is the only that has ever blown out a tattoo. i hate looking at my arm now and will never be able to get this tattoo by someone else without being reminded of this. i'm hoping to cover it asap. when i texted him about it, he apologized and said he would cover it, but i would not trust him again. my friends have all gone to gold mine tattoo and this never happened to them, i recommend going there.

Walked in and got my daith in like 10 minutes no hassle. The piercer Ricky gave me a full…read morewalkthrough of everything to expect and a ton of instructions for aftercare. Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for, I think I spent a little over $70 but it was done right and I've had no issues. The shop is super clean and just makes you feel taken care of, would refer friends here:)

Extremely disappointing customer service. My experience with Ashley was frustrating, not because…read morethe quality of the work was necessarily the issue, but because I felt my vision as a paying customer was not being heard or respected. I paid $200 for approximately an hour in the chair. I had no problem paying for quality work, and money was never the issue. My concern was that I wanted my script tattoo to have a more artistic, finished appearance rather than look like it had been drawn with an extremely thin pin. I was simply asking about adding some subtle shading around the script to achieve the look I had envisioned. This tattoo is going on my skin for life. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect an artist to listen to a client's preferences and have a respectful conversation about what's possible. I tried to communicate my vision respectfully, but I felt dismissed rather than heard. What made this experience even more disappointing was Ashley's response when I attempted to resolve the situation directly. After explaining my concerns and hoping we could find a reasonable solution, her response was simply, "Do as you please." Honestly, that response was incredibly disappointing. I wasn't looking for an argument, trying to get out of paying, or disrespecting her craft. I was trying to communicate what I wanted and see if we could work together to improve the final appearance of my tattoo. There is a difference between an artist having a professional opinion and making a customer feel as though their input doesn't matter. Communication, professionalism, and customer service are just as important as artistic ability, especially when you're doing something permanent to someone's body. I made an effort to address my concerns privately before writing this review. Unfortunately, Ashley's response left me feeling that my concerns were not worth addressing. My advice to anyone considering getting tattooed here: make sure your expectations are clearly discussed and that you feel comfortable expressing your vision before committing. A tattoo is permanent, and every customer deserves to feel heard and respected. I am extremely disappointed with how this situation was handled. The issue wasn't the price. It was the lack of communication, the unwillingness I perceived to work with my vision, and the dismissive response when I tried to find a resolution. Based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Ashley's approach to customer service.

Smiley did a nose piercing and he was very knowledgeable and kind. Took his time to explain the…read moreprocess and how to best clean the piercing. Highly recommend

Came in today for a helix piercing, it was painless and everyone was nice. It has been a long time…read moresince I've pierced my ears so I was thankful for the piercer's instructions. Great price as well!

All in all an amazing experience. Worked directly with the artist to schedule some work and he was…read moresuper flexible given his crazy busy schedule which was very appreciated! The location is great but it does get a ton of random walk in piercing traffic which was surprising but nbd. The art was astounding and the shops vibe was chill. Lots of talented artists and definitely worth checking out.

My girlfriend and I drove to this tattoo shop in Downtown Merced to get her belly button pierced on…read morea Saturday because it's my go-to piercing shop in the Merced area. When we got there, we were informed that the piercing lady wouldn't be in until 1:30 pm. We went out for a walk and came back around that time, only to have to wait another 30 minutes to 1 hour for the piercing lady to come in. We didn't really mind too much at the time. When we finally went in, the Lady was really inviting and nice, however, it was noticeable that she was feeling rushed. She marked my girlfriend and all looked good. She also reassured my girlfriend that there would be no issues with it and it as all okay. About a month later, we went to get my eyebrow pierced and then also asked about the general redness around my girlfriend's healing belly piercing. Looking at it, suddenly the piercing lady suggested that my girlfriend didn't get it pierced with her and she strongly DENIED ever seeing her, making my girlfriend feel insecure and uncomfortable. (We told her we saw her about 3 weeks to a month ago.) The lady was notably rushed again when we came the second time. Overall, good vibes and knowledge about piercings but professionalism and kindness was lacking. My girlfriend and I left the shop that day upset and in anger. We understand that she may not remember every person, but denying that one modified a person's body is just rude and uncalled for. UPDATE (6/20/26): As of lately; Shop owner has denied ever performing our piercing, I would not trust this business at all.

Highly recommend Jess! She was patient and kind with our daughter during her first piercing…read more(septum). She took the time to explain everything step-by-step. She even paused to help our daughter calm down and relax.

They offer great services and I luvvv their vibezzz. I got pierced by Jesse and she really cares…read moreabt her clients and superrrrr sweeetttt. Also Rafael is very sweet and talented I highly recommend Rafael for tattoos and Jesse for piercings.

Got a portrait done by Alonso, excellent work and a nice environment. Definitely recommend this shopread more

The artist's there are super nice I got a few tattoos from there.They did amazing on my tattoo.I…read moregot my first tattoo there.I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to get a tattoo.

Our artist was great!! Took us as walk ins with no long wait. Our tats turned out amazing!read more

To start, I went to get my rook pierced at the end of September. There is only one lady that…read morepierces there. She was fine, no problem with what she did but she did give me an after care for tattoos, not piercings. However, when I came back to get it checked because I noticed something wrong, was the problem. I first contacted her by phone number. I sent her a picture of my piercing, clearly showing that my ear was rejecting it. She tried blaming me saying that it was obvious I had taken out the jewelry too early and that is what caused the problem. I had in fact not taken it out at all and cleaned it every day. I am experienced in cleaning piercings because I have 10 others. When I came in person for her to take it out, she then tried to blame me again saying that I should have came in earlier and taken better care of it. Mind you, it was not infected whatsoever. After, when she tried taking the piercing out using tools it slipped and she wasn't successful. She then started YANKING on my piercing MULTIPLE times and pulled it STRAIGHT THROUGH MY SKIN!! It hurt SO BAD! I quite literally started crying! She proceeded to say, " Oh look, it just came right out." And " At least you don't need stitches." I did not come there to get my earring ripped out of my ear. If you want or are thinking about getting a piercing here, I would NOT recommend in case something goes wrong!!

I was really excited to work with Cody on a large sleeve cover-up after paying $1500 up front…read more Because it was such a big project, it was split into multiple short appointments, which I understood at the time. Unfortunately, that made it increasingly difficult to actually get the work completed. As time went on, it became harder and harder to schedule appointments. There were multiple last-minute cancellations on his end, communication became inconsistent, until eventually he ghosted me, and I was left with an unfinished sleeve. What made the experience even more frustrating was seeing frequent social media posts advertising available appointments while I was struggling just to get scheduled to finish a project I'd already invested in. The sleeve itself was also left with uneven darkness throughout, making it look incomplete rather than progressing toward a finished piece. I understand that schedules change and emergencies happen, but communication and follow-through are important--especially when someone has already paid a significant amount up front. I left this experience feeling disappointed and feeling like my project was no longer a priority. I hope this feedback encourages better communication and project management for future clients, particularly those committing to large, prepaid pieces

I gave this review a lot of thought before posting it because I generally prefer to handle issues…read moreprivately. Unfortunately, after multiple attempts to resolve things directly, I feel other potential clients should be aware of my experience with Living Lighthouse Tattoo and specifically with the owner of the shop. I have many tattoos, grew up around tattooing, and have worked in tattoo shop environments before, so I understand the difference between normal tattoo healing/touch-ups and genuinely rushed or poorly executed work. At first, I gave the artist smaller projects to build trust, and the early work was acceptable enough for me to continue. However, over time the quality became increasingly inconsistent. The linework on later pieces was shaky in several areas, the black packing was uneven, and some placement decisions felt rushed. My finger tattoos especially appeared hurried and did not heal or settle well. When I brought up concerns after healing and requested touch-ups/finishing work, the response felt dismissive and defensive rather than professional or solution-oriented. The larger issue for me was the overall professionalism of the experience. During appointments, the owner frequently took extended breaks, often leaving me waiting in the chair for long periods while he left the shop. Breaks happened very often throughout sessions. He also regularly rolled marijuana inside the business and smoked outside around the shop during many of those breaks. While that may not bother some people personally, it contributed to an environment that did not feel focused or professional to me, especially considering the prices being charged. Most disappointing of all, work I had already paid for was never fully completed, and communication eventually stopped altogether despite multiple respectful attempts on my end to resolve the issue privately. I understand people have personal lives, families, stress, and responsibilities, and I truly wish him and his family well. But as a paying client, I can only speak honestly about my own experience. Based on the quality of the work, the professionalism, the communication, and the lack of follow-through, I would not personally recommend this shop.