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.

I had a great experience at Main Street Tattoo and Body Piercing in Merced. I walked in without an…read moreappointment and was greeted right away. Showed them what i was interested in he went and talked to an artist named "Rafael." He drew up a design and it was really good. He took a little bit to make sure his work station was clean and safe. Right before he started the tattoo, he asked if I had any injuries so he could accommodate me so I would be comfortable through out the tattoo. Offered me a water. Rafael is very detailed and made sure that everything was done and didn't miss anything. He has a light touch. Rafael is very professional and I felt very comfortable. Other artists would go by and say Hi and stop and talk. I will be going back to Main Street Tattoo and Body Piercing in Merced from now on. Ask for "Rafael." I know I will be.

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.

I received a navel piercing here about a year ago. It was marked while I was lying down, and I…read morenoticed immediately that it appeared crooked. Over the next three months, I experienced persistent pain and developed an irritation bump. I ultimately had to remove it, which left a visible scar. When I returned to discuss the issue, the piercer denied having done the piercing, despite my appointment being only a month prior. That response was very upsetting and made the situation feel even worse. I've since had other piercings done elsewhere that healed without issue, which leads me to believe the original placement may not have been correct. I'm sharing this so others can ensure their piercings are properly assessed and that their concerns are acknowledged.

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.

Robert is an amazing tattooer. He puts his heart and soul into his work!! When you go see him give…read morehim an idea and he will make you a design that is truly amazing and you will be honored to show off. He has tattooed me and my wife and we love his work. We live in San Diego and will only go to Merced to get tattooed by him only.

Excellent artist, remember a tattoo is permanent so choose an expert who has the ability to create…read morean awesome piece of work!

I've had my piercings in my ear for about a week and a half (I got three ear piercings) and the…read moreballs for ALL of them have fallen off. One completely fell out and when I went back to get it replaced she charged me $5 even though I take very good care of these piercings and it's a jewelry issue. My friend also got a piercing and her ball has fallen off three times. Do not come here unless you want your jewelry to fall out and if you want to pay $5 for a new one every week.

Honestly my friend and I gave this place a try and the people were sweet but both of our piercings…read moregot infected and the jewelry kept falling out. we would go in to get new jewelry and they started charging us for their faults. i wouldn't recommend this place to someone wanting to get a piercing but i would recommend Main Street Tattoo and Body Piercing Merced.

Absolutely outstanding! I had my brows done very badly several years ago (out of state) so trying…read morethis again was slightly terrifying. My experience with Ellie was like night and day. She is so precise and thoughtful, and takes great consideration of your coloring and face shape. I'm very fair-skinned and middle-aged. She gave me beautiful brows that are age-appropriate and the perfect color. You literally will not feel a thing. The best part is that she is just a lovely, kind person!

Elizabeth was very professional and made me feel very comfortable with my choice! She explained the…read moreprocess very thoroughly and always explained every step along the way, making me feel less nervous about everything. My eyebrows came out amazing! Elizabeth provided after care instructions and products so it made the healing process very easy. I recommend Elizabeth to my mom and aunt and they absolutely love the way their eyebrows came out! If you have any questions before, during, or after your appointment, she is always ready to answer!

Annie is my miracle worker! She is so kind, professional, and friendly. I truly consider her a…read morefriend! She is the only one my boyfriend trusts to do his brows and this in itself is an incredible feat! I have gotten her brow tint, henna brows, lash lift and tint, brow lamination, and her tattoos! All of which have been amazing and I leave her office with a new confidence She is a gem and you will become obsessed!

Annie gave me my first tattoo. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. Annie talked to me…read morethe whole time and kept my mind distracted. The whole process was about 30mins since my tattoo was pretty small. The pain was very minimal and the outcome was just what I wanted! Annie did amazing! I would definitely recommend her for your small tattoos!