BAD ASS NAILS FOR ALL
Just The Tips is Vanessa CC: a licensed Nail Technician based in Oakland, CA specializing in Vegan & Cruelty-Free products. My drive and passion for researching new nail trends and products led me to obtain my professional Manicurist license in early 2018!
I strive to give you the nails you always wished to get or saw online, but didn’t think you would ever be able to see on your own hands. I know it can be frustrating to go to a nail salon and not end up with what you had in mind (trust me, I’ve been there many times!). I encourage you to bring in nail pictures that you found online or elsewhere for inspiration. You have a cute dress with a super cool pattern? A painting you love? Some vintage jewelry that inspires you? Show it to me and let's have fun creating something totally unique!
As an animal lover and vegan, it's very important to me to offer vegan and cruelty-free options to my clients while still using high-end products. Please visit the “Vegan/Cruelty-Free” page for more information.
See you soon!
Client Satisfaction
Nail Art Services
Extensions
Gel X Apres Nails Extensions
Apres Nail GelX is a new revolutionary soft gel extensions system that can easily soak off a couple of days later or last up to 4-5 weeks. Minimal to no filling required meaning little to no dust! The gel is odorless and soaks off just like "regular" gel polish! My personal favorite for extension needs. Less bulky than your average acrylic set.
Add-ons
15 minutes Art
This includes simple line work, dots, single charms, stamping, simple stickers, foil or 2 accent fingers.
30 minutes art
This includes intricate line work, chrome, marble, inks, chrome isolation, marble, multiple stickers and charms.
45 minutes art
Airbrush, 10 different designs on all fingers, 3D blobs.
1-hour art
Very intricate custom art, please contact me before booking this option.
IBX treatment
IBX is a penetrating, toughening agent that fuses your nails' top layers to improve nail plate integrity under any gel polish or on bare natural nails. Perfect for nails that have white spots, hat are thin, weak, or splitting. The suggested follow-up every 2 weeks.
Repairs
Anything from fixing a chipped gel mani, cracked nail or adding length with an Après Nail extension. If you have long natural nails and break one, we can make them look even with a soft gel extension. All repairs start at $10+
Removals
Complete removal of your previous gel manicure or extensions. This will include a basic manicure of your natural nails including a cuticle trim & buffing. Finished with a home made cuticle oil treatment.
No removal of hard gel from other nail artists. NO ACRYLIC OR DIP REMOVAL, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Manicure
STRUCTURED GEL MANICURE
To ensure a long-lasting manicure, your cuticles will be pushed back and this will be followed by a dry Russian Manicure (E-file). A high-end Japanese/Korean structured gel base will be applied followed by gel polish. We will finish the service with a home made cuticle oil.
HARD GEL MANICURE
Currently not accepting new clients for this service.
HARD GEL FILL:
Book this if you previously booked a hard gel manicure with me. This includes removing the previous color, then I will fill the growth with new hard gel & rebalance, reshape the nail.
Find me
Just The Tips works out of the private nail art studio Strange Love BY APPOINTMENT ONLY located in Oakland, California.
Strange Love
11 Croxton Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94611
Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 12-7
Customer Reviews
See what our clients say about their nail art experiences with us.
Vanessa always does a beautiful job with my nails, and her art is stunning. I get compliments on my nails from day one to the day of my next appointment a month later! I’m a die hard fan.
Nicole C
Oakland, CA
Vanessa is the best! She always strives for excellence and is so talented. Plus I’ve never had my nails last so long!
Onika C.
Oakland