Tips and Toes

It is always a pleasure coming here. Lisa is amazing! They are so clean. Lisa remembers me and my sisters. And I love getting my own kit.

Lisa is a very personable nail tech, she makes you feel comfortable and welcome. The salon is the cleanest I have ever seen. Lisa gives you her undivided attention and her pedicures are exceptional.

I took my daughter (3 years 11 months old) for her first manicure & pedicure. We were fortunate to be greeted by the owner Lisa. She was great. Lisa’s salon is clean, professional and comfortable. She really gave a personal touch to the experience. Lisa is interested each individual as a person developing real relationships. The way business should be. Quality over quantity. We appreciate the professionalism and joy she gave my daughter.

Lisa did such an amazing job! She was super nice and very inviting. She is definitely my new go to nail lady and I am for sure coming back to do my toes.

I don’t usually get a full set but I decided to try it and was told about this place from someone. The service could have been better. I felt that she could have been more friendly and talkative instead of awkwardly sitting in silence. At first the nails were cut uneven and I had to tell her to fix it. The polish is uneven and after I left someone else noticed it as well. She didn’t compare the length of nails on each hand to make sure they were all even. Overall very unhappy with this experience and disappointed I spent the money to get them done. I just got them done today and I want to take it off.

Hands down the best pedicure and best service in a nail salon I have ever gotten! Lisa goes above and beyond to make you feel at home. I wish I would have found this place sooner. Great atmosphere, extremely clean, beyond comfortable, and excellent service along with an amazing pedicure. I will definitely be returning and bringing friends with me!

It’s a bit of love and «hate» with Tips and Toes.
I love their SERVICE and ATMOSPHERE. Hands down, they provide the BEST services. Right when you walk in the door, Lisa (the owner) cheerfully greets you and offers a bottle of water and magazines. It is not your typical Vietnamese nail salons where technicians are rude and talk smack about you in Vietnamese!
They take time painting your nails and toes so you can have them polished exactly the way you want them to be (i.e. steeper smile line, thick/​thin french tips, etc etc). You also get your own set of nail filers and foot scrubber which is a major plus!
I am sure you have read all the fantastic reviews about this place.
So before I bore you with the stuff you already know, I want to point out some facts I observed and want you be aware of before going to this place.
PLEASE NOTE that:
— There are NOT MANY COLORS to choose from. They do offer gel (UV) nails but their collection is not as extensive as other nail salons. Last time I went, they had about 40 different colors to choose from. (Some places I have been to had more than 100). If that’s a problem, you can always bring your own colors.
— SMALL: Although I prefer more intimate setting of tips and toes, sometimes it is hard to book an appointment with them due to their” limited” space and staffing. If you want a spa day with more than one friends, they might not be able to accommodate
—? ACRYLICS: If you want acrylic nails, make sure to call ahead before because there is only one technician who does acrylic nails.
— CASH or CHECK only!
All in all, I love their customer service like how everyone raves about! I would give this place 4.5 stars because of the price (a bit pricey but their spectacular service makes up for it) and lack of color choices.

Talks too much.

Very nice accommodating staff. Clean shop with great prices. Massages chairs while you’re getting your pedicure was an added bonus. Spring for the $ 31 pedi. The paraffin is amazing. This is my new place!
The do have limited polish colors so if you are choosy, bring your own.

5+
This is a hidden gem. I am in area till June and this is «my place».
Amazing pedicure and gel manicure with Cathy.
Pedicure wonderful massage, I got the upgraded pedicure with scrub, mask and paraffin WELL worth little extra :)
Attention to detail great, Cathy took her time.
This a great small very clean space. Lisa and Cathy both so friendly.
Thank you again and great meeting the both of you and the very friendly client next to me getting pedicure.

Best pedi in town! Super cute & clean salon. Come in & see Lisa & get pampered. Just don’t take my spot ;)

I arrived in Stockton yesterday to visit my mother in law. Once there, I decided that she and I needed a mani/​pedi. I opened up Unilocal and started calling nail salons. Tips and Toes had an opening and I am so glad they did. CLEAN salon, great quality work, great service that makes you feel pampered. I will definitely be back. Tip: get the deluxe/​special pedicure.

My favorite spot for a mani or pedi! The staff is so sweet and attentive, you will leave feeling pampered! It’s a small spot so it’s a good idea to make an appointment prior to arrival.

Hands down the best nail place ever. It’s very small but it’s so that they can really give attention to their clients and focus on cleanliness. This is very important to me… I can’t stand it when nail places are unsanitary and/​or have workers that just gossip in front of you with their co-​workers, especially if they’re paying more attention to their conversation than my manicure/​pedicure (which I’m paying for!) and end up doing a lazy, junk job.
Lisa is super funny and friendly. If if you’ve just met her, she’ll introduce you to everyone in the store (both customers and workers). Talking to her is like talking to a close friend. Her husband answers the phone and works the register. They are a great team when it comes to their business.
As for the nails, I got a tiger stripe design because I was just about to graduate from UoP. The worker (a different woman) smeared the black lines a few times and had to redo them but I didn’t really mind. I was that impressed by the way the store was run.
I noticed that as soon as they finished with a customer, they scrubbed down the pedicure station… like REALLY. AND they give you the tools they used on your feet (scrubber, etc.) to take home. So clean!
Also, a big plus: I accidentally overpaid $ 5 but Lisa called my phone and left a message saying that I could pick it up or that she could mail it to me (as I ‘m from Hawai‘i and went home after graduation). I haven’t gotten around to calling her back (as I was really busy after graduation trying to get all kinds of plans settled) but I really appreciate that she was willing to go out of her way to mail that $ 5 all the way to me.
I should also mention that I called for an appointment kind of at the last minute but the husband was great at making it work. Even though they were booked, he called the next day’s customers to confirm their appointments. One woman ended up cancelling and he booked me right away. It was very quick, convenient, and thoughtful.
I’m actually kind of glad that I gave the extra $ 5; their pricing is so reasonable for the quality of service you receive.

I LOVE LISA!!!
I’d asked a very good friend of mine once where she went to get her pedicure and she referred me to Tips & Toes. I don’t care for nail salons much since it’s more of an unsanitary assembly line experience for me. But I decided to check it out for myself and was glad I did. It’s a small yet warm, friendly and CLEAN environment. Lisa is the owner — very friendly and professional. ALL customers receive their own nail kit — NO reused instruments here. They’re given to them to keep afterward and bring back to your next visit if you wish. Not all places do that and they should. I don’t feel rushed to get serviced and leave (assembly line), either. Lisa remembers your name and also makes it a point to introduce everyone — as she says «There’s no strangers here.» With a smile of course!
Lisa does a great job on my feet; they don’t need much maintenance but upkeep is essential. There are 2 nail technicians there also. I don’t have artificial nails so Kim is my manicurist (she does natural nails only) and I like her as well.
I’m glad my friend referred me; I’ve become a regular since my first visit in June. It’s a treat for me when I’m there and I thank Lisa and her husband for promoting a great environment and great service.

The best pedicure in Stockton!
I’ve been going here a few years now and am just now getting around to write a review about this place, because, it’s one of those places that you kind of want to keep to yourself because of how awesome it is. They recently did a remodel, which made the cute nail salon a swanky nail salon. Lisa is the owner, along with her husband and I just love them! Lisa remembers your name, tells you jokes and is a great character! If she doesn’t have you laughing then you have no soul.
The thing that really got me about this place is how clean it is. I have had some run ins with not-​so-​clean salons in Stockton and came to this place on the recommendation of another clean freak and have never gone to another place since. Everything is spotless, the pedi chairs are sanitized and scrubbed in every nook and cranny after every pedi. You get a new kit that they send you home with, and everything is clean, it just is. You can tell when you walk in that sanitation and cleanliness is important to them and strictly adhered to.
I usually go with my mom for mom-​daughter time, and we always enjoy ourselves because of the interaction with the ladies there. Lisa introduces everybody to each other and sooner or later you are talking about celebrity hot topics, or tv shows or the latest news.
The Special Pedicure is well worth the extra few dollars. The paraffin wax treatment that they dip your feet into is my favorite. Makes my feet feel so soft!
Make an appointment!
Bring cash or check, no cc’s.
Enjoy the best pedicure in Stockton!

I want to update you Unilocalers. I instantly fell in love with Kim’s work when I found this salon here on Unilocal back in 2009. This is a small town and an amazing manicurist/​waxer is so hard to find. Kim is the ONLY manicurist/​waxer I will ever let touch me because she pays such an attention to detail (never slopping on the nail polish all thick– you know what I’m talkin’ about!!!), she gives the BEST massages, and LEAVES ME ALONE to have a relaxing spa experience and if I feel like chatting, engage in a fun/​light conversation.
If you have been LOOKING FOR KIM as of May, she has since moved to Elegant Nails right down the street on the same side at the beginning of the Miracle Mile. It’s literally across the street from Starbucks.
Their number is (209) 469‑4636. Now you’ll have a perfect 10 ;)

I got a pedicure here a month ago and it was fantastic. The atmosphere, and perfection in terms of customer and salon service was fantastic (5 stars). I’m giving this salon 4 stars because of the price. I mean, it’s not cut-​throat expensive or anything, but $ 28 for a pedicure is slightly on the pricey side. Granted, you get brand new buffing/​filing tools, but I’ve gotten the same pedicure for $ 20 – 25 at some other salons. Other than that, Lisa is phenomenal and is a PERFECTIONIST :)

This is seriously the best place you could go! The service is friendly and personal. You feel pampered, not ignored.
They use only OPI and China Glaze. The even have the shattered ones. They use warm towels instead of making you walk and wash your hands. Also, you get a kit of the tools used on you to take home. It’s honestly impressive.
My mom and I got mani/​pedis for $ 33/​each. Plus we upgraded to a «special» pedicure for $ 5. SO WORTH IT! You get a salt scrub, tingling Eucalyptus mask, and hot wax wrap. And of course, the great massage.
And of course, their massage chairs are no joke. My favorite part, actually.

What truly sets this place apart from other nail spas is the customer service!
I have to say that this place is super tiny! There are only 3 manicure tables and 3 pedicure spa chairs. And only 3 nail technicians, Lisa, Kim, & Chewie. So if you do decide to come in, be sure to book an appointment in advance (they also take walk-​ins).
The first time I came in, I was automatically greeted at the door. They also offer complimentary water bottles, which is really nice. I came in for an acrylic Glitter Set. Chewie worked on me, and I believe she is the only one that does acrylic at the shop. She did a great job and there were no lifting at all! I had no problem nor did I felt guilty asking her to re-​shape or re-​file some nails. She was really easy going about it and seemed more than willing to do it!
$ 30/​glitter set
$ 5/​top gel
No Shellac nail polishes
No 3D nail art