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

Talia absolutely transformed my eyebrows and lips! My eyebrows used to be light and sparse, and now…read morethey really pop and are a central feature on my face! My lips have a wonderful lasting color on them, and look fuller as well! Talia keeps a very professional and clean environment and provides care instructions, plenty of numbing cream and a take-home care kit! Getting your face poked can be a bit intimidating at first, but she made the process as smooth and comfortable as possible. I also got two tattoos on my arm from Reyjon with a black and white stippled shading style! They are gorgeous and I get tons of compliments on them. He incorporated ashes from my deceased love ones for one of the tattoos, which made the tattoo all the more special! Overall, both Reyjon and Talia run a very professional and clean shop, and have are wonderfully talented! I would recommend them both for when you're looking to get some fresh ink!

Nate has done a lot of my tattoos over the years and I keep going back for a reason. Every single…read moreone has come out super clean and exactly how I wanted (usually better). Super talented artist, great attention to detail, easy to work with, and has a super light hand. You can tell he actually cares about his craft and his clients. Definitely recommend him to anyone looking for quality work.

I liked the friendly & upbeat atmosphere. The tattoo that I just got turned out pretty nice 5 stars.read more

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!

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.

Been here a few times with friends and family, always good customer service and have always had…read morequality services. Hoping to get more tats and piercings soon. Def recommend Mayor as a tattoo artist. He has beautiful shading and will work with your budget depending on the idea you have. Other than tats he's done my ear piercings and my boyfriends as well. My bf has had a conch done by him as well. Hoping to be guinea pig for Mayor when he starts practicing on nose piercings

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.

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.

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!!

John Mark is the best barber/tattoo artist ive ever known .. Hes a consumate professional and a…read moreabsolute perfectionist.. I like that he spends the extra time to make it perfect.. That alone makes it worth whatever the cost

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.

Cody did a fantastic job on my tattoo rework !!! Highly recommended!!! Epic attitude and good priceread more