OUR STORY
It was never just about nails. It was about creating the experience we couldn’t find.
Our story begins with our founder, Meghan, a lifelong nail enthusiast who has been in the salon chair since the age of 13. Growing up on the West Side of Chicago, her go-to spot was a Black-owned nail salon, The Bottom. It was always booked, always busy, and always worth the wait. Hours would pass before her name was called, but she stayed, watching, learning, and falling in love with the culture, the creativity, and the energy of the space.
As Meghan evolved, so did her lifestyle. After graduating from an HBCU on the East Coast and building a career in property management, her expectations began to shift. Convenience became necessary, leading her to fast-casual walk-in salons. When she wanted more detailed designs, she turned to private nail techs.
But neither option fully delivered.
So, she decided to build it.
A space where elevated beauty meets real opportunity.
A place where overlooked talent is developed, supported, and positioned for long-term success.
In 2023, Tips 312 officially opened its doors and quickly became a standout in Chicago’s beauty scene. Since then, the brand has been recognized as a Chicago Bulls Spotlight Business in 2025, selected for the Chicago Sky Cohort in 2025, and featured in The Tribe, Windy City Weekend, and NBC 5 Chicago.
Tips 202 is set to open in Washington, D.C. in October 2026.
And this is only the beginning.
Choosing the Tips brand means more than booking a service. It means stepping into a community that values innovation, creativity, and excellence in nail care. It means supporting a vision that is redefining what a nail salon can be for both clients and the next generation of nail artists.
I NEED MY NAILS DONE REAL BAD!