Miami, NY, and LA Ink: Where are They Now?

Catch up with Megan Massacre, Kat Von D, and Ami James

Author:
Devon Preston
Publish date:
Aug 8, 2019

Catch up with Megan Massacre, Kat Von D, and Ami James

Before Ink Master and How Far is Tattoo Far took over our TV screens, tattoo television belonged to the holy trinity: Miami Ink, LA Ink, and NY Ink. And today, it's been at least six years since any of these programs first hit the air. So we're taking a brief walk down memory lane and checking out where your favorite TV tattooers wound up years after their stints on the silver screen. Take a look at an updated where are they now special and let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section.

Ami James- Miami Ink, NY Ink

Following starring in both Miami and NY Ink, Ami James went on to co-found the website Tattoodo and today owns five tattoo shops around the world.

Chris Nunez- Miami Ink

Following his time on Miami Ink, Nunez went on to own Handcrafted Tattoo and Art Gallery in Fort Lauderdale and has appeared as a judge on Ink Master for the past 12 seasons.

Chris Garver-Miami Ink, NY Ink

Today, Chris Garver is a Japanese expert at Five Points Tattoo in New York City.

Darren Brass- Miami Ink

While Miami Ink ended over ten years ago, Brass continues to tattoo at Love Hate tattoos in Miami Beach.

Luke Wessman- Miami Ink

After television, Wessman went on to establish The Summer Town Inn, a private studio in Los Angeles.

Tim Hendricks-Miami Ink, NY Ink

Tim Hendricks currently works in Fullerton, California and created both Salt Water tattoo company and Toddler Tattoos.

Yoji Harada-Miami Ink, NY Ink

After NY Ink, Harada worked in the Netherlands until passing away on March 27th, 2019.

Kat Von D-Miami Ink, LA Ink

While Kat Von D continues to tattoo here and there, she's now known as the founder and CEO of Kat Von D Beauty and in November of 2018, gave birth to her first child with musician Prayers.

Corey Miller- LA Ink

Miller currently works in Upland, California at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor.

Hannah Aitchison- LA Ink

Aitchson currently works at Curiosity Shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kim Saigh- LA Ink

Saigh currently works at Memoir Tattoo in Los Angeles, California.

Nikko Hurtado- LA Ink

Appearing as a guest artist in Kat Von D's shop, Hurtado is a leader in the color realism genre and has inked big name celebrities such as The Rock. Today he tattoos at Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, California.