Just The Tips

Vanessa is the best! She always strives for excellence and is so talented. Plus I’ve never had my nails last so long!

Vanessa is an amazing nail artist. Whatever you need, whether it is stamping or custom design she can do it. Her space is also really amazing, good tunes and vibes in the studio. I've been coming to see her for months now and she always delivers better than expected. Her work is very high quality, my gels and manicures last for weeks even with the tough abuse I put my fingers and hands through daily.

I have been seeing Vanessa for ten months, and as long as she'll have me I'll never see anyone else. Six months ago, when I moved from Oakland to SF, I still didn't stop traveling to OAK to see her. Everything I've asked her for, from "classy funeral" to "goth" to "lisa frank" to "david bowie" she's delivered.
I'm hard on my nails too. I wash dishes, I type *a lot*, I take (at least) daily baths in shea butter, I travel and I never wear gloves, but none the less, my nails stay looking dope. The couple of times I've had problems, Vanessa coached me through an at home repair and worked on ways she could improve for next time given my unique lifestyle.
This last part might sound trite, but I'm really grateful that I started seeing Vanessa. When I look down at my nails and the beautiful custom artwork on them, I feel joy and I need that in my life.

Vanessa is an amazing artist and I always leave smiling. She is professional and the compliments I receive are endless.

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.

I've followed Vanessa on Instagram for a couple months and finally decided to treat myself to a new set of Aprés Gel-X nails with 30min of art. The studio where she takes appointments is cosy and tidy. Vanessa is friendly and our conversation felt natural. Her work is super clean and beautifully done. I will definitely be back. :)

Vanessa never misses, nails ALWAYS last 3+ weeks (sometimes up to 5) - bonus: she keeps the snacks on deck and the vibes elite

Vanessa is an incredible nail artist. I always make an appointment with her for special occasions—events, holidays, vacations—and her work never disappoints! I always get a million compliments on my manicure after I’ve had an appointment with her.

This was one of the easiest nail appointments I’ve ever had! Vanessa was kind enough to show almost all of the gel x shape and size options, and then even helped me pick a color that would fit in the color scheme of a friends wedding. The time passed by so quickly, and I love the set I’ve been rocking since!

Vanessa does awesome manicures! I’ve been seeing her regularly for gel manicures with customized nail art. She has such careful attention to detail with her art and in how skillfully and carefully the manicure is applied. I’ve made it four weeks without any chipping. She’s the best!

I love Vanessa. Love my nails and they last forever. So grateful to be back!
Tons of colors and stamps she’s also super good at hand painting. Have so much fun trying new looks.

Vanessa is incredible! She takes the upmost care when doing any service to you nails. Her art is very fun, and she almost instantly gets a feel for people's style. I could not be happier with my nails after leaving Just The Tips!

Vanessa is a skilled nail artist with the rare quality of having patience and taking her time to do it right. She took care in perfecting her nail art as she worked. She slowly and carefully made sure she wasn't damaging my real nails during gel removal. Her attention to detail shows! You get what you pay for: a beautiful set of custom nail art, done to perfection.

Vanessa is a gem. I always leave with my nails looking fresh. The last time I was here I got the soft gel (apres) nails and I got so many compliments on them!! This time I got them removed and got a gel mani which turned out beautifully. Vanessa is personable and talented and I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Vanessa by far gives the greatest, most creative manicures. I can get my nails done knowing that my values are being met, because she offers vegan polish. I can't wait for my next appointment.

I love coming to see Vanessa each month. Great conversation, professional, and top notch work each and every visit. I highly recommend you follow her IG because that’s the only way you will be able book this awesome Bay Area nail magician.

Vanessa has REVOLUTIONIZED my nail game. Forreal. My nails are healthy and happy and sexy af. I love the conversations we have while we hold hands. Cannot recommend her enough 💜

I’ve been a regular for about 6 months and love the way Vanessa is always eager to try a version of whatever screenshot I bring in from IG. She’s personable, a great artist, and has a clear love for what she does. Plus ALL her supplies are vegan and cruelty-free. You can’t beat that! She’s a bit pricier than a “regular” nail shop, and doesn’t take walk-ins, like others do. BUT- and I can’t stress this enough- you get what you pay for! The zen that is not walking into the pungent smell of acrylic/acetone/etc, plus only having 1-2 ppl in the shop instead of 5-10 people at once is priceless. Annnnd- her work is so pretty/immaculate that I often just stare at my nails wistfully- and I get compliments from other people ALL THE TIME.

Vanessa is so kind, sweet, and cool. I'm very excited about going to a true Oakland artist! My nails are so cuuuuttteee. And I can tell that more cute nails are to come!

Vanessa is the best! Amazing nail artist and my nails have never looked better since I’ve started going to her!