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 Less

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 Less

Got my first tattoo from here. Only reason it's not five stars is i didn't feel like they made much of an effort to connect with me as a customer. But, I love that tattoo, i've gotten 7 more since then, and they're very careful with how they practice their art. Read Less

Lexi does what Lexi thinks is good not the client and what they want. Lexi bashes the military and police when the military is probably one of the reasons he has business. He has a mind of his own and NO filter on his mouth. Go elsewhere if you want to enjoy what YOU want on your body. Read Less

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 Less

While Lo and Behold Tattoo is a really cool shop with clean stations and interesting and beautiful decor, the highlight of my visit was getting art done by Stephanie Nuzzolilo. She's incredibly talented, worked with what I wanted while giving her professional opinion, worked fast and gently. She is truly a star in the northern Washington area. Can't wait to come back up to the area and get more art from Stephanie!Read Less

I was recently tattooed by Stephanie and it was a great experience. She has excellent artistic judgement, and is very friendly and made me feel comfortable during an experience I initially thought I would be incredibly nervous for. The work that she did on me is exactly what I envisioned, I was right to trust that she would do an excellent job. I would go to her again in a heartbeat. (She's moving to CoffinBirth Tattoo nearby, so I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to leave a review on Lo and Behold, or her new shop. Anyways, the shop itself of Lo and Behold is very clean, profession, and has a good vibe to it) Read Less

Yesterday was my first time at the shop. Stephanie did my tattoo and it was one of The best experiences I've ever had at a new place. She did a wonderful job, my tattoo turned out beautifully! I love the shop it was clean and I will definitely be going back for more. Read Less

I am so excited to have met Stephanie!! She is very patient and has so much talent!! I am head over heels in love with my Aries Angel!! I cannot WAIT to go back. I also liked that Lexi was friendly and the shop was clean. My experience was rad. Read Less

Very clean shop. I had a tattoo done by Stephanie and she did an amazing job. Very, very reasonable for pricing. You do need a consult with your tattoo artist and $80 down to save your tattoo date, but it does go towards your tattoo. Read Less

Stephanie was Magnificent!!! Such an Amazing artist. She was very professional & down to earth. Made me feel totally comfortable and calmed my nerves. I Love my new art and will be going back to her for all my future work! The studio itself was also very clean and has a wonderful, fun atmosphere. The owner was working on someone next to me and his work was also terrific! I was referred by a friend and now I will be the one doing the referring. I LOVE STEPHANIE....but I don't think you could go wrong with any of the artists there. Read Less

So happy with my new tattoo James did mine he took the picture I gave him and made it so much better, he was great very nice already planning on him doing some more tattoos for me. The shop is great too very clean and everyone there seems nice. Can't wait for my next one Read Less

I've been tattooed by both Lexi (shop owner) and Stephanie. They are by far the most complemented tattoos on my body! The shop is very clean, the artists are respectful, and they give great expert advice. You get what you pay for and this shop gives you QUALITY tattoos. Read Less

I cannot recommend Stephanie Nuzzolilo at Lo and Behold highly enough. She was able to revamp a tattoo that another local tattoo "artist" (who has a cult following) had done but it had already begun to muddle and blur after less than a year. Not only did she fix it,  it looks 100 times better than the original and I am so incredibly happy with it! She's also done my sleeve and her work is spot on. She's got an eye for detail, she's quick, and incredibly light handed. I've been tattooed by several local PNW artists and she's my favorite. She's continually striving to get better at what she does and isn't comfortable with the status quo. I adore her and her work and can't wait to see what else she has in store for me! Read Less

After the initial shock of my newly inked arm, I am beginning to enjoy the work. Although it is not what I had envisioned the art is meaningful. I think that I will continue to visit this shop and make my expectations very clear. Read Less

Stephanie has done both of my tattoos so far, and she will definitely be doing many more. She works with many different art styles, and can always take my ideas and create beautiful works of art with them that match both my style and personality. Her work translates to skin beautifully; she always has crisp lines, vibrant colours, and seamless shading. She works very quickly (given there is appropriate customer cooperation), and was able to fully complete my neo-traditional s...houlder-to-elbow piece with lines, detail, and colour, in about three/three and a half hours. Her work station is always at the highest standard of cleanliness and sterility, as is the shop she works in. Stephanie is friendly and professional, and always makes sure that I am comfortable throughout the process. She is amazing, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. See More Read Less

Scheduled a consultation with Bismarck. We talked a bit, and I guess it was a slow night because he told me to come back in an hour and he'd do my tattoo for me. He took his time with the design I wanted and even took the time to 'test fit' it on my arm. He admitted he drew it too big and asked if I could wait for him to make it a little smaller so it fit with my arm and my existing work. I was pleased that he was looking at the overall effect of his work on me, and not just pushing me through to make a buck. I left the coloring up to him, and he did not disappoint. He was super clean, opening fresh needles and changing his gloves often. If I wasn't moving away I'd definitely be seeing Bismark some more. Awesome clean, professional shop. Read Less

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 Less

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 Less

I'm greatfull to have Lexi as my artist ! He does excellent work & always watches out for my best interest . I've never had any problems with his work & I usually heal in seven days without any problems . His artistic ability is the best ! The people who work there are friendly & the shop is clean . This is the only place I go to, I've had five tattoos done there . Check it out , you'll be glad you did ! Read Less

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. 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 sketch 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 showed 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 Less

EXTREMELY SHODDY WORK- LOOK ELSEWHEREFirst 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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

I only have half of my sleeve done on my left arm and I am thoroughly impressed with it and I couldn't have asked for a better tattoo. I had the inspiration from what Lexi tattooed on my boyfriend and after seeing that, I definitely had to go to him myself. I can't wait to get mine finished this coming month. Read Less

Just look at their work and the vibrant, unusual color pallet and you will know they are true artists. Getting a tattoo is often a journey and an experience. The team at lo and behold add to that experience. It will have you thinking of your NEXT one and how soon you can save up the scratch and be back in the chair. Walk Gently. Read Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

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 Less

I had some tattoo work done by Sam Mikolon at Lo and Behold. Sam is a great artist was really receptive to my ideas but not pushy with his suggestions. In the end I felt like the things he had to add capitalized on my ideas and I walked out with a better tattoo than I went in for. Sam was also a really personable guy, fun guy to spend all that time with. I thought that shop was well set up and of course clean, a cool place to spend some time. I totally forgot to write a review but was reminded because I got so many compliments on the work Sam did for me. Read Less

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 Less

This shop opened in the summer of 2013, and it's easily the best tattoo shop in town... that you probably haven't gone to.Located near the corner of Harrison Ave & Black Lake Blvd., the shop itself is SPOTLESSLY clean with a great open layout. The walls are covered with interesting artwork ranging from the beautiful to the macabre; many of the pieces are original works by the tattoo artists from the shop.The receptionist is an absolute doll. If this is your first tattoo, or you're nervous or uncomfortable, no one will intimidate you or make you feel like you don't belong in this shop. I've had multiple sessions with Lexi, and he always exceeds my expectations. I typically give him some half-baked, semi-terrible idea, and he can always take it and turn it into a beautiful design. I've had both color and black & gray work done by him now and am equally happy with both.Not only is Lexi a great tattoo artist, but he's easy to talk to, has a good sense of humor, and will make you feel comfortable. He's also pretty fast (while maintaining a high standard of quality in his work, of course), which is nice because...tattoos hurt! If you're new in town, not quite happy with your current tattoo artist, or looking to find *your* artist (for your first tattoo, or the first of many), do give Lo and Behold a try! Read Less

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 Less