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.

Luis has been my barber for over a year where he consistently would leave me with a nice clean high…read morefade. No complaints! The times I would get into the shop early, I have seen him do a variety of different cuts where the customers always seemed happy. I've noticed he had his regular customers, including myself, which is always a great sign for a barber. You will not regret going to Luis as he is highly skilled. Guaranteed.

Found Luis some time back and liked his bio sharing his history in the business. Turns out it was…read morethe right move and he's been my Barber since! Great intuition with the different growth patterns of hair on my head and great shaping of my beard. Congrats on opening the new business and thank you for being my barber!

Tyler, is the MAN! Thank you for always being so responsive, professional, and just a down right…read moreawesome guy. I've had 2 tattoos done by him, and each time he explains the process, his station is always clean, and well, his work is the best. Thanks for making a newbie to the tattoo world feel comfortable. Can't wait to get my next one!

Highly recommend any of the artists at Main Street. My husband and I have been getting tattooed…read morehere for the last few years and have had great experiences. Always a great vibe.

Dr. Dano Listens to your pain and tries to help remedy it. Always feel better after visits.read more

I went in to seek medical treatment after a car accident . The doctor consulted with me in the…read morelobby. He asked if I had retained an attorney for the accident. I shared that I was not planning on retaining an attorney. The doctor mentioned the name of an attorney at least 3 times as well as the name of her law firm and how much her percentage is. I again let him know that I had no plans on using an attorney. I let him know I had private insurance to cover my medical care . The doctor stated he could not treat me because of billing complications due to being involved in a car accident . Not once did the doctor ask about my pain, injuries , or suffering . I felt it was unethical for him to push an attorney . Financial compensation should never be more important than the patient.

Go to her for all your beauty needs!! Vanessa will leave you feeling so beautiful and confident!…read moreShe's also super nice and easy to talk to, so don't feel shy. She's very welcoming and will make sure to leave you feeling satisfied after every service! Lips, lashes, hair removal, and so much more! She really does it all! Glammed by Vanessa is the best one stop shop for all your beauty needs in town!

Eric is very professional, punctual and respectful. His background and experience as an athlete…read moreassist in his incredible intuitive physiology and inner workings of the human body. This has allowed him to find areas in my body that needed extra attention that I was not aware of. He knew just the right amount of pressure to apply to release the knots and stresses caused by injuries and life on my body. Every time I walk out of The Art of Massage I leave feeling looser, limber, lighter and with my spirit renewed. Merced is extremely lucky to have him.

I made a great decision to go see Eric Almanza for my fibromyalgia-type pains. Unfortunately my…read moredoctors weren't paying attention to the issues I was describing, but going to The Art of Massage ended up changing my life because the therapist could actually feel the areas that were tight, needed to be worked on, or were tender (before me even saying so). The massage therapist at The Art of Massage has expert hands and knowledge, and also communicated back to me so that I could in turn also communicate the issues to my doctors. This gave me the confidence to describe the pain areas to my doctors and narrow down my diagnosis! Even though my treatment plan is long-term and I still have a ways to go, my recent flare-up has subsided; I no longer feel the suffocating discomfort I was feeling, particularly in the neck and shoulder areas, which is a huge improvement. I recommend The Art of Massage because not only will the massage therapist listen to your needs and problems, but they will also make you feel optimistic and hopeful, and gave you other health-conscious recommendations for a holistic approach to treatment. This has definitely opened new doors for me because I can focus on the next stages of my health, and I'm certain it can have the same benefits for you/other persons, so don't hesitate to give it a try. -Diana

Mikayla is the BEST! I've gotten 3 spray tans from her. The only reason I got one back in May was…read morefor my sons wedding, but Im hooked! She is so fun and makes you feel comfortable! If you're thinking about getting a spray tan..DO IT! I get the sweat resistant one and it looks and feels amazing with NO weird smell!

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.