Just The Tips — Local services in Oakland

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...

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...

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...