Hi, I’m Ash

Your friend who does really good nails

NailsByAsh is a one-chair nail studio in Albuquerque. No conveyor belt, no being passed between three techs, no pretending to be something fancier than it is. Just trending designs, solid structure, and a couple of hours that feel like hanging out.

How this started

Nails were the thing I couldn’t stop doing. What started as figuring out my own sets turned into friends asking, then their friends asking, and eventually into a full book of clients who’ve been sitting in my chair for years. Some of the people I see now were there for the very first sets I ever did, and they still come back, which is honestly the best review I could ask for.

The name says it, but so does everything else about how I work: this is my table. I pick the products, I do the prep, I paint every line. If your set turns out amazing, that’s on me. If something lifts in week one, that’s on me too, and I want you to tell me.

What I’m known for

Two things, mostly. First, structure. I build a real apex, which is the unglamorous part nobody posts about but it’s the reason your nails make it to week three without a break. Second, the art. Chrome, cat eye, French with a twist, tiny hand-painted details, whatever you saved on your camera roll at 1am. Bring it. I get genuinely excited when someone shows up with a new color or a design I haven’t tried.

What an appointment is actually like

You get the whole slot. I only take one client at a time, so nobody is waiting on me in the next chair and I’m not rushing your cuticle work to catch up. We talk, or we don’t, if you’d rather sit quietly with a podcast. Both are completely fine and neither one is weird.

I’ll always tell you honestly what I think will work. If you ask for a length that’s going to fight your job, or a service that isn’t the right fit for your natural nails, I’ll say so and offer something better. You’re paying for my opinion as much as my hands.

The vibe

Playful, relatable, zero pretension. The vibe, the story and the connection matter as much as the set itself. Walk in for nails, stay for the experience.

In their words

What clients say

★★★★★

“Ashley has been doing my nails for about 2 years. Not only does she do great work, she’s also a great person. Meticulous, artistic, and a steady hand.”
Rachel, Gel Manicure

★★★★★

“Ashley is the best! My nails come out perfect every time. She is also very sweet and accommodating. 10/10 recommend.”
Victoria, Structured Gel Fill

Come sit in the chair

Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales. Wherever you’re driving from, there’s a slot with your name on it.