Nyoka, known to most as “Nyke” began cosmetology school at Visible Changes University in February 1997 after graduating high school with an academic diploma in 1996. She took her State Board exam on January 22, 1998 and successfully completed it.
After working as an employee in various salons she decided to become self-employed and in June of 2000 became the sole proprietor of “Divine Cre8ions” where personalized hair care and makeup is a priority. Nyoka’s work has been featured in several magazines including the national hair magazine “Black Hair Care”. In 2005, she became a makeup artist for the well-known cosmetic line “M.A.C. Cosmetics”. Since then she has done makeup for many projects which include a movie, fashion shows, fundraiser events, magazines, and more. In 2006 she added Airbrush Makeup to her resume in which she received certification servicing clients such as Gospel Recording Artist, Gary Mayes & Nu Era, Rapper – Mike Jones, Model – Lyric, and countless other clients in the music and fashion industry.
In 2008, Nyoka decided to make the biggest move of her life from Texas to Maryland where she is currently rebuilding her hair and makeup empire from the ground up.
CREDITS/PUBLICATIONS/AWARDS
2003 Stylish Stylist Award Top Ladies of Distinction
PUBLICATIONS
Black Haircare – December 2003
Evolution Magazine – Vol 3
Texas Stylin Stylist – Vol 1
Jones Magazine
ONYX Magazine – December 2006
Miss Lyric (The ICON) 2007 Calendar – 2006
Against the Grain Magazine Cover – 2008
EVENTS
Models & Music Fashion Show 5/2006
Tantrum Fashion Show 6/2006
F.A.C.A Fashion Show 8/2006
Divine Intervention Breast Cancer Fashion Show 9/2006
The FINALE Fashion Show 11/2006
Gary Mayes & Nu Era Album Cover – 2007
Tiki Glam Fashion Show 8/2007
P.U.S.H HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion Show 12/2007
Size Sexy Fashion & Hair Extravaganza 2/2008
P.U.S.H HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion Show 12/2009
TELEVISION/MOVIES
Gary Mayes & Nu Era Live Dvd Recording 6/2006
”American Dream” – Mike Jones Movie – 2006/2007
Gary Mayes & Nu Era TBN Recording (Atlanta) ~ 5/2007
After working as an employee in various salons she decided to become self-employed and in June of 2000 became the sole proprietor of “Divine Cre8ions” where personalized hair care and makeup is a priority. Nyoka’s work has been featured in several magazines including the national hair magazine “Black Hair Care”. In 2005, she became a makeup artist for the well-known cosmetic line “M.A.C. Cosmetics”. Since then she has done makeup for many projects which include a movie, fashion shows, fundraiser events, magazines, and more. In 2006 she added Airbrush Makeup to her resume in which she received certification servicing clients such as Gospel Recording Artist, Gary Mayes & Nu Era, Rapper – Mike Jones, Model – Lyric, and countless other clients in the music and fashion industry.
In 2008, Nyoka decided to make the biggest move of her life from Texas to Maryland where she is currently rebuilding her hair and makeup empire from the ground up.
CREDITS/PUBLICATIONS/AWARDS
2003 Stylish Stylist Award Top Ladies of Distinction
PUBLICATIONS
Black Haircare – December 2003
Evolution Magazine – Vol 3
Texas Stylin Stylist – Vol 1
Jones Magazine
ONYX Magazine – December 2006
Miss Lyric (The ICON) 2007 Calendar – 2006
Against the Grain Magazine Cover – 2008
EVENTS
Models & Music Fashion Show 5/2006
Tantrum Fashion Show 6/2006
F.A.C.A Fashion Show 8/2006
Divine Intervention Breast Cancer Fashion Show 9/2006
The FINALE Fashion Show 11/2006
Gary Mayes & Nu Era Album Cover – 2007
Tiki Glam Fashion Show 8/2007
P.U.S.H HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion Show 12/2007
Size Sexy Fashion & Hair Extravaganza 2/2008
P.U.S.H HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion Show 12/2009
TELEVISION/MOVIES
Gary Mayes & Nu Era Live Dvd Recording 6/2006
”American Dream” – Mike Jones Movie – 2006/2007
Gary Mayes & Nu Era TBN Recording (Atlanta) ~ 5/2007