Ahyoka Nail Studio

Luxury nails are never rushed.

A true Russian manicure takes time because precision matters — from meticulous cuticle work, to proper structure, to creating results that grow out beautifully for weeks.

The difference is in the details.

I wrote a full article explaining why luxury Russian manicures take longer, what actually happens during the service, and why technique matters more than speed.

Read the full educational guide on my website. ✨

Gel nails aren’t automatically better than acrylic nails 👀

But there’s a reason I personally choose to work exclusively with gel systems.

A lot of people don’t realize that different nail products work differently for different people — lifestyle, nail chemistry, flexibility, and even oily nail beds can all play a role in retention and durability.

For me, gel aligns best with the kind of natural-looking, structured, luxury nails I love creating 🤍

I also choose to work with clean gel products because long term health matters to me — not just for my clients, but for myself as the artist behind the desk. Acrylic dust particles can be much harsher on the lungs over time, and creating a healthier working environment is become important to me.

Nails aren’t one-size-fits-all. Customization will always matter more to me than trends ✨
Products used to create these sets from: .es & & ✨ Always grateful to work with brands that help me bring my nail visions to life.

Nails for Editorial | photographed by
Editorial nails are very different from salon nails — sometimes the goal is for the nails to quietly support the full visual story rather than steal attention.
Producer — Ana Catarina Rodrigues & Beatriz

🎬On set with
💅🏽 Editorial black gel manicure created using ✨Always special using a Canadian brand I genuinely trust on both private clients and production sets.
Grateful to for bringing them to Spain 🇨🇦🇪🇸

Why didn’t I post your nails? 👀

Short answer: it’s not about you — it’s about the moment.

Not every set makes it to my feed, and here’s why:

Sometimes the lighting just isn’t it (especially in winter when I rely on natural light).

Sometimes we’ve just finished and there’s oil, movement, or tiny details that don’t photograph as beautifully as they look in real life.

Sometimes we added extra nail art to make sure you left obsessed — and that meant no time for photos.
Sometimes you’re in a rush… or I am.

I care deeply about what I show in my portfolio — it has to match the standard I hold myself to💅🏽

So if you don’t see your nails here, please don’t take it personally 🤍

Just know that if you left happy, that always comes first.

https://madebyahyoka.com/the-nail-journal-blog/healthy-nails-first-cuticle-nipping-amp-gel-removal-explained

Cuticle Nippers & Gel Removals Explained | Nail Health Guide — MADE BY AHYOKA Mallorca Luxury Nail Services Should cuticles be nipped? Is soaking off gel bad for your nails? A professional nail artist with 10+ years experience explains Russian manicure techniques, safe gel removal, and nail health best practices.

Nails for Zara Editorial | photographed by

Producer — Ana Catarina Rodrigues & Beatriz

🎬On set with

https://madebyahyoka.com/the-nail-journal-blog/living-abroad-home-country

Living Abroad: Do You Ever Truly Leave Your Home Country Behind? | Expat Life in Mallorca — MADE BY AHYOKA Mallorca Luxury Nail Services What happens to your ties back home when you move abroad? A Canadian living in Palma de Mallorca reflects on expat life, staying connected to home, and building a life overseas.

Winter Nail Edit Part 3/3 | Just a few of the lovely women I’ve had the honour of creating for this season. When I’m not working on a production set, I’m working on my private clients 🎬💅🏽
It seems as though we’re back on creating long captions but I don’t care tbh. I’d rather you look at my creations than read a bunch of letters & let’s be honest, who’s reading everyone’s super long captions anyway. Far & few between my peeps. K bye.

https://madebyahyoka.com/the-nail-journal-blog/why-medications-can-change-your-nails-a-nail-technicians-perspective

How Medications Can Affect Your Nails | Nail Health Guide — MADE BY AHYOKA Mallorca Luxury Nail Services Medications can influence nail strength, growth, and product retention. Learn how common drugs affect nails and what nail technicians see in practice.

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