My experience with Low and Behold was a great one. More importantly, I was extremely happy with the work I had done. I had an old tattoo done back in the day and wanted to resurrect it. Mike (who is a talented artist) explained to me why and how it would be more beneficial to cover over it rather than attempting to improve the old tatoo in a way that made total sense. He then provided options for what would look good while still covering the old one. I was a little nervous about a cover-up tattoo, fearing that the old one would still be seen, but I litterly couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Now, I can look down and be proud of what I see rather than the regret I previously felt when looking at my old tattoo. Plus, the guys were cool as hell to bullshit with while getting the work done. I'll be getting more work done there soon. read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - From the ashes of my old bad tatoo rises the Phoenix (Crow) Ha! (this is a cover-up tatoo). - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Robert is a wonderful tattoo artist! I am 62 years old and got my first and only tattoo back in December of 2024 in memory of my Mother who has since passed away. He did an absolutely amazing job! I was hesitant at first, but Robert has such a calming and confident persona about him that I became relaxed and couldn't wait to see the finished tattoo. It came out more beautiful than I had imagined and I can't take my eyes off of it! Thank you, Robert! read more

I got a tattoo from them in 2018. So maybe they fired the guy. But he pressed down super hard to the point that the lines of the tattoo bled into eachother. It looked like crap from the first day I got it. Also while he was doing that he was talking about right wing politics and especially how he has a random issue with queer people? Idk I had just moved here, and felt like it was weird for someone to put you in a vulnerable position and than talk shit about gay people. Felt like a threat or something. I'll post a picture of the tattoo if I can. read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - The roots of the tattoo. It looked just as bad in 2018, colors brighter. He stuck it in deep. - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I called late one afternoon to get my daughter in for a "west coast remembrance" tattoo & was beyond pleased when I was able to head in an hour or so later. The vibe in this shop was nothing but positive and laid back, but professional and clean! Highly recommend this shop as they made it easy on my anxious daughter getting only her second tattoo. Thanks guys read more

Mike is an awesome artist! I love my 2 Hungarian tattoos that he did for me. I highly recommend him. read more

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Robert was absolutely amazing! Got me in last minute after my usual artist cancelled. He was extremely professional, kind & had great attention to detail!!! Love my new ink & he even charged less than quoted. I'll Definitely be back! Highly recommended. Thanks again Robert read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - My newest ink commemorating my divorce! Thanks again Robert - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Went here initially to just be with my girlfriend for her first tattoo, which he drew up and completed perfectly. Now I've been back over 3 times on my own with Lexi and he's done over 4 different pieces on me. He's a great guy and you can tell he knows his stuff. He's helpful and is willing to listen to the concepts you want. His pricing is extremely fair as well. His experience shows, as he is proficient and versatile as a tattoo artist. I'll keep coming back for sure even though I live in Kent. He's done all my tattoos excluding my first one at this point. Would definitely recommend him! read more

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I'm not a tattoo expert or anything so don't take my post the wrong way.... I have had work at other tattoo parlours downtown Olympia and have always left with a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth when I left.... But not for this place! It was clean and whole staff was friendly funny and awesome! I came in knowing (almost) exactly what I wanted and had several ideas on a sheet of paper, and after being greeted by the lady up front, the owner Lexi came over right away and gave me a personal consultation on the tattoo I wanted and he fit me in within a couple weeks. When it was time for me to come in for my tattoo I was super nervous and he help me through that and gave me many breaks even though I didn't ask for them, and he stuck to his quoted price even though I'm pretty sure I took longer than he thought. I would recommend this tattoo parlor to anyone who want a clean awesome tattoo! read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - My "key to my heart" tattoo for my daughter - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

The tattoo shop: Very clean, comfortable, and appealing. They go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. Everyone in the shop was extremely friendly and professional. Anything that comes in contact with your skin is brand new, they were extremely careful with hygiene. Plus, they had some really good tunes playing during the tattoo session. My best friend was actually the one getting her first tattoo, her artist was Sam. Sam is a really cool dude and he made us laugh, we were very intrigued by all of his rad stories. He took the picture of the tattoo my friend wanted and recreated it a bit to make it her own (I thought that was really cool) He is very talented. In fact he is so talented that I insist on getting my first tattoo done by him as well. I trust in his artistic talent/abilities very much even after meeting him just once. Overall this was a great experience for my friend and I. We will definitely be returning for more tattoos in the future (yes we will request sam) Whoever owns this establishment really seems to know what their doing, they have hired a talented group of artist. I will definitely be referring this place to friends and family. read more

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Had my first tattoo by Lexi and he's great! I was very nervous about getting my first tattoo and he was very patient and knowledgeable, and helped me a lot with tattoo placement and advice. I'll definitely be back for my next tattoo after this one heals. It's a very clean and organized shop. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Lexi did an amazing job on my tattoos and I am very pleased with the outcome! The rufous hummingbird, peony, California poppy and salmonberry are beautiful. read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - Been following his art for years and am pleased to finally get them done. Thank you!!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Shop is extremely clean, professional and reasonable prices. I will recommend to all friends and family.

Public service announcement: Lexi is a male. I made the humiliating mistake of thinking otherwise. He is also the only artist in the shop-because, he owns it! Lexi crafted a detailed & decorated hot air balloon piece for me. He was so gentle & would check in with me to make sure I was feeling at ease. (Especially, after in confessed my previous bad tattoo experiences at another shop.) He was diligent & easy going. Always sparking great conversation about humanity & hilarity. Oh- and his art displayed decoratively in the shop is really rad. read more

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I was referred to Lexi & had a great experience. His vibe is super welcoming & just on point. He'll definitely listen to what you want & add input but overall if you want it your way he will produce. He doesn't play around with your time- he gets straight to work. I can't wait to go back for my bigger pieces- thank you once again- definitely worth the drive read more

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Comfortable experience here & very friendly staff. I came in as a walk in and had a really positive experience! Thanks again! read more

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I went to Lo and Behold to get my first (two) tattoos and I couldn't have made a better choice. I like to do my research before I do anything, so I had visited their website in advance and SO appreciated the fact that they had a video posted on the main page. It was really nice and comforting to see what the people were like, what the shop looked like, and to see samples of each artist's work. I had no idea what to expect from my first tattoo experience, but I felt a little more in-the-know after perusing their website. I walked in a few hours before close on a Thursday and Sam was the only one at the shop. I could tell right away, as soon as I saw his sweet green Schwinn, that it was going to be fun. He put me at ease right away and is super easy to get along with. He looked at my example of what I wanted and improved on it, adding his own touches. He talked me through the whole process and made sure I was comfortable. He even put on some rad music that helped me keep my mind off of the annoying sting on my arm. I really love his personality and enthusiasm for what he does and I couldn't imagine having a better artist for the tattoo I have. The whole process was over quicker and was less painful than I expected. The tattoo was even better than I had originally thought it would turn out and I was surprised at how easy it all was! I will absolutely be coming back, and will definitely recommend this shop to anyone who asks (and maybe even a few who don't). Thanks again, Sam! I could not be happier about the whole thing! read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - I'm in love with my new tattoo! By Sam. - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

Poor customer service. A few weeks after getting a tattoo at lo and behold someone pointed out to me it said "KKK" from the side. I went back and showed the artist, he said it was an accident and would fix the Ks, each in roses. He scheduled a touch up to fix it. A few lines were added and I was told he will only fix it for more money. If I wanted a new tattoo I would pay. For an artist to fix a tattoo should not cost more. I only wanted 2 roses in black and ended up with 3 roses and a racial slur. read more

I looked into getting tattoos at many shops in the local Olympia area and after reading the many great reviews and having my consultation with him, My wife and I both went to Lexi at Lo and Behold - he was super cool and easy to work with. Many many years of experience and very creative with his work! It was both of our first "real tattoos" and I had mine drawn up with what I wanted (Lexi matched it perfectly and did it better than I had drawn) and my wife had him draw hers (it came out beautiful and better than we expected). Highly recommended artist and the shop was super clean, they were all very professional, and everyone there has a great sense of humor. Thanks Lexi - we will definitely be back just like you predicted we would...;) read more

Laura was our artist, and I would recommend her HIGHLY. My dad and I wanted tattoos, we had a consultation with Laura where we brought in some ideas of what we wanted. She recommended some changes to my dad's design and improvements. We got our appointment a week later and just finished getting them today. My dad got a replacement for his 50 year old anchor and added on his dolphin medal from qualifying on submarines. Gorgeous colors and detail, it ended up so much better than I could have ever imagined. I got a small hook and fishing line, it had a great look and style that I wouldn't have been able to come up with. Very creative, and I loved the result. Laura was a great artist, incredibly nice and friendly, and made us feel very comfortable and safe. I would recommend her for small tattoos or larger tattoos, she's very talented. I'm already planning on my next tattoo with Laura. read more

I love this place. Clean, professional, no nonsense, top notch service. Lexi did a fantastic job on my upper arm tattoo and was patient with me and easy to get along with. I've gotten other tattoos elsewhere but this place really impressed me and I felt like the quality of work was so much better than what I had experienced at my previous tattoo shop. My tattoo is vibrant and colorful and I like that Lexi put together the tattoo as he went and drew out pieces of design before my appointment - he's a great artist and knows what he's talking about with recent styles and aftercare. If you want the best experience, you will have to book out your tattoo a few weeks in advance, as this place gets REALLY popular, but it's worth it! Come here if you want quality work. read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - Upper arm piece by Lexi. - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

I got my first tattoo here and I loved the experience! The store was very clean and filled with beautiful art. They were playing really nice indie music and it calmed me down. I just got a simple piece of linework, but I saw the artwork and abilities of the artists, and i was really amazed! prices were very fair too. I definitely plan on returning here for future tattoos, and will certainly recommend it to friends. read more

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Dope!!! best place in all of Washington not just Olympia to get a tattoo.

Lexi is a great artist. He really listens to what you want. I went for a cover up and absolutely loved it. He's really personable and can keep a conversation. I'd definitely go back. read more

EXTREMELY SHODDY WORK- LOOK ELSEWHERE First of all, I seriously doubt that Lexi actually did all of the tattoos in "his" portfolio. The stellar work he put online was a main reason I chose his shop, but if you notice all of his pictures are against different backdrops and don't look like they were taken at the same location. Some of these reviewers must be his close friends. Also it's a pretty small city, so some people might not feel comfortable writing negative reviews. When I went in for the consult he was extremely friendly and seemed to understand my vision, but when it came time to get the tattoo his whole demeanor changed. The sketch he made was much larger than what I asked for, and he seemed unwilling to change it. When he finally did reduce the size, the new sketch that he made on the spot looked a little incomplete. I brought this up to him and he said he would freehand the details, and that I should trust him. Big mistake. I should have trusted my intuition instead. A friend recommended him, and with that plus the non-refundable deposit I felt pressured to go along with it. He did the tattoo in 45 minutes and charged me for an hour. It looked rushed. Lines that should have been parallel were uneven. The shading was poorly done and wasn't even inside the lines. On top of that he was extremely rude. When I met him he said he plays a musical instrument from India. Sounded like an interesting guy with cool hobbies. Later, when I came in for the tattoo, I was with my girlfriend. Since she's from India, I asked him again what kind of music he plays. He responded "why don't you ask your girlfriend." It came off as a little awkward and confrontational. Maybe he was jealous? I don't know, but it was unpleasant. Later, he asked if she had any tattoos and she responded that she has one on her ribs. He asked to see it, but she politely declined by saying that it's in a private spot. Then he asked her again after she had already refused. She had to say no twice. At one point he suggested that she take the needle and do a line of my tattoo. When I said I'd rather not do that he scoffed like I was turning down a dare or something. I now have to go through the process of getting the tattoo covered up. Every artist I've shown it to says it looks like the work of someone inexperienced. There's no way that the same guy that did my tattoo could've done all the work he shows online. This guy is not a skilled artist. He's also rude, dishonest, and unreliable. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. read more

Last summer when I was visiting my hometown Olympia, I wanted to get some work done. I went into Lo and Behold and talked to Sam. I showed him what I was looking to get and he seemed happy to help me. Sam was super professional and drew up exactly what I was looking for. I ended up getting three tattoos. Two mandala's on my lower arm and one geometric leaf. All of them are line work and look very clean and well done! Long story short, Sam is awesome, and I will definitely be getting more work done when I visit Olympia again. read more

Lo and Behold Tattoo - Geometric leaf done By Sam - Tattoo Near Me - Olympia, Washington

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Lexi is the best!!! He was so great about drawing what I wanted and the finished tattoo was amazing!!! I love that everyone in there was so relaxed!!! It was like hanging out with my brothers for a couple of hours. This is the only place to go!!! read more

Being that I am not from Washington it was hard For me to find an artist who I felt I could trust to do my tattoo. But, I am sure that I made the best decision. Lexi did my tattoo and initially I wasn't sure about what he had designed but I went with my gut and I LOVE IT!! It embodies everything that I wanted. So thanks Lexi for making me see things your way. What I do know is that I'll be getting more work done from Lo and behold before I leave Washington!!! read more

was very disappointed in the work that was done. the artist did not remember what we had talked about in our consult and convinced me to do what he wanted. I am new to the tattoo game and feel like i was pressured into a tattoo that i now am extremely unhappy with. I am disappointed in the artist for continueing even after i told him i was nervous about it. the tattoo seemed rushed and overpriced. Now I not only have a very large tattoo that i am literally crying over, i am now looking into very extensive and pricy removals for this very large piece. read more

I saw the artist Lexi just last night for a forearm sleeve I've been wanting. I went to him for a consult a week prior, it was a great interaction and he was all ears. When I went in for the actual tattoo apt and saw what he came up with, I was just amazed. He truly listened and came up with exactly what I had in mind. Actually, much better than I had expected. Once he got down to business and the tattoo was coming to life, I was blown away by the level of detail and creativity that was unfolding on my arm. I could not be happier with what I got. He worked in a timely manner. He was an outgoing nice guy, and incredibly patient. I was a bit of a pansy while getting the tattoo. It was incredibly painful. I wish I had 4 thumbs, because I would give him and the shop 4 thumbs up. read more

My daughter and I got tattoos done by Sam...he did an awesome job with us first timers. The shop was very clean and everyone was super friendly. Sam made sure we were happy with the design and offered suggests about placement and size. It was way more fun than I expected! read more

I had been wanting to get my daughters hand prints on my calf. Walked in an chatted with Lexi for a few minutes and an hour later I had what I wanted. Great price and even better work. Relaxing atmosphere. All the guys are cool. Definitely will be back to see Lexi and the guys at Lo and Behold for my next one read more

I was introduced to Lexi, the owner of Lo & Behold, through a roommate of mine who had had a touch-up done by Lexi on a half sleeve of his. After finding his work online and seeing his vast artistic styles, I called up the shop to make an appointment for a consult with him. They were able to get me into see him the next day, so I printed out six references of roses and henna style tattoos that I had in mind, though they had absolutely nothing to do with each other. Lexi was able to take my random references and throw them together into a design more beautiful than I ever could have dreamed up on my own, and he did it in less than 24 hours. He had originally quoted me $300 for a tattoo over the size of my hand on my right thigh the day of the consult, but when I came into see his design it was much bigger than I had anticipated. He offered to do the larger design (which would have gone from about my knee to the very top of my hip) for $400, which was unfortunately out of my price range, so he scaled it down a bit for me so that I could pay his original quote. He had quoted me $300 because he said he thought he would be able to get it done in two hours, though we ended up having about a three hour session (with a short cigarette break for me at the halfway point, which I GREATLY appreciated). Even though he took about a full extra hour to work on my tattoo, he still decided to charge me the original quote of $300, which I thought was really kind and very classy, even though he put in much more work than I think either of us anticipated. It's safe to say, I have found my new tattoo artist in Olympia! I don't think I'll be going anywhere else anytime soon, his work is fabulous, his detail is incredible, his color work is outstanding, and his personality and calm attitude really made it a wonderful experience for me. I have an appointment to get a tattoo done by a different artist in B&W filled in with color, and I can't wait to see what Lexi does for me next! read more

I got my first tattoo here! Simple line work, and it looks great! Sam was wonderful, very helpful--answered all my questions. The shop was very clean, and everyone was welcoming. He gave me advice on what to look for in a good tattoo parlor. Definitely going back for my second tattoo! read more

Walked in this afternoon and was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness of the shop and the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Lexi was kind enough to do a small memorial tattoo for my brother who passed away. Amazing line work and precise attention to detail. He was wonderful and I cannot wait to return to have him do a larger piece for me. Great experience!! So happy with my tattoo!!!! Thank you!!! read more

Lexi is one of the best tattooist I have encountered. I have had some dirt work done in the past and he has corrected almost all mistakes and have made them look amazing, not to mention the original pieces he had done for me. He's super patient considering what a baby I can be about them which embarrass my husband greatly. He's bit expensive but they all way say "you get what you pay for" and he's worth every dime. He has done almost every tattoo of my husbands and he's gets stopped everywhere we go and is asked who does his work.!!!!! I'll never go anywhere else. read more

I want to start off by saying that this shop is extremely clean and organized. My wife got a tattoo from Laura and it came out awesome! Laura has a wonderful personality. She's easy to talk to and we had a lot of laughs. I would recommend her to anyone in the Olympia area. I'm actually trying to book an appointment with her now. read more

Got a tattoo from Biz last night, wonderful work-I love the tattoo. Clean facility and very reasonable price too. Will definitely be back for more! read more