Welcome to Tips Toes and Tea

We are a nail artist collaborative dedicated to creating a healthy nailcare experience through high-quality products, advanced air purification systems, and sterilized tools. Read more about our approach under the 'Health & Safety' banner at the bottom of the page.


Please join us for a *complimentary Basic or Structured Manicure; you'll walk away with an understanding of the products and services used on your nails, tips for keeping your nails healthy, and a fun manicure that will last 4+ weeks. We think you'll be so pleased with the experience that you'll book with us time and time again.


*Through Dec 31, 2026

Hand-painted gel nail art with citrus and blue floral designs
Jen Book
Tips Toes and Tea — A Nail Artist Collaborative
Llube Book

Services

We are a gels-only salon that offers the Russian Manicure and Pedicure, also known as the European or Dry Manicure and Pedicure. We move through the cuticle care process slowly and gently, answering all your concerns and questions. Although we prefer the results of the Russian Manicure and Pedicure, it is not required for excellent surface preparation and adhesion. We will work together to create an enjoyable experience for you.


Manicures:

Natural Nail, Nail Repairs, Basic (basecoat, polish & topcoat), Structured (soft/soak-off builder gel, polish & topcoat), Fiber Gel, Hard Gel, Acrygel (polygel), and Gel-X.


Pedicures:

Basic Russian/Dry Pedicure - Just the TOES :-), Basic Russian/Dry Pedicure + Gel Polish, Russian/Dry with heel & callus care, Russian/Dry with heel & callus care + Gel Polish

Natural Nail, Basic (basecoat, polish & topcoat).


Llube performing her Russian/Dry Pedicure with heel & callus care + Gel Polish

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Specialized Foot/Nail Care

Jennifer Batchelder is a Certified Master Pedicurist through the North American School of Podology. She will assist LLube, our pedicurist, with the following services.

  • Elderly Foot/Nail Care
  • Diabetic Foot/Nail Care
  • Damaged Nail Care
  • Thick Toe Nail Debridement
  • Toenail Reconstruction using NanoFlex by Fusion
  • Toenail Banding / Bracing - correcting painful, curved, or ingrown toenails non-surgically by lifting the nail edges and training them to grow straight

Policies

Guarantee

All work is guaranteed for 10 days. If you experience lifting, chipping, loss of enhancement, or weeping of chrome, we want to know immediately! We will fix it free of charge. However, please keep in mind that your nail enhancements are not tools; proper maintenance and care are imperative to getting an average of 4 weeks from each manicure.

Cancellations

  • If an appointment is canceled within 24 hours, a 50% cancellation fee will be applied if the spot can't be filled.
  • In the case of a no-show, a 50% fee for the booked service will be charged.
  • If you are more than 20 minutes late for your appointment, you may need to reschedule. A 25% fee for the booked service will be charged.


We understand that things happen, and we will be flexible. We absolutely hate to charge fees like these. It makes us cry, too. Please do everything you can to be respectful of your stylist's time - this is her livelihood. These policies are in place to protect us from being taken advantage of. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.

Health And Safety

Health & Safety are our number one priorities! Our salons are equipped with several advanced air purification systems; we strive to remove all breathable dust and vapors from our working environment. Furthermore, our instruments are sterilized in an autoclave between clients.


Air Purification

Medify Air Units - with True HEPA H13 Filter for 1,793 ft² coverage in 1hr for Smoke, Wildfires, Odors, Pollen, Pets | Removal to 0.1 Microns.

Read more about it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LGDYV3C?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_6&th=1

Wall-Mounted Aerovex - removes dust, fine particles, pollen, and vapors.

  • UV light deactivates airborne viruses and bacteria.
  • Sensors detect fine dust and particulates in the air and adjust airflow requirements based on current pollution levels, achieving 99.99% or higher efficiency.

Read more about it here: https://aerovexsystems.com/product/aerovex-systems-wall-mounted-air-purifier/


Sterilization

MicroStop Dry Heat Sterilizer - we sterilize all instruments between clients. While North Carolina only requires salons to sanitize their tools, a step that kills up to 99% of germs, we took it to the next level. Proper sanitization and sterilization practices remove and kill 100% of germs, organisms, and spores. Furthermore, our sterilizer is independently tested monthly by Woodhouse Laboratories.

Read more about our sterilizer here: https://foxnailsusa.com/products/microstop-dry-heat-sterilizer-protect?variant=41886757453956


Masks

Masks are provided for each client's use while nail enhancements are reduced and filed.


If you have any additional safety or health concerns or needs, please get in touch with your stylist, and we will go above and beyond to meet them.