Kristine Gumera — The Woman Behind the Studio
tipsbytine began the way many great businesses do — with a personal frustration and a conviction that there had to be a better way. Kristine Gumera, then a 25-year-old entrepreneur based in Taguig, found herself dissatisfied with the rushed, high-volume nail services available in Metro Manila. She believed that nail care deserved to be elevated: precise, hygienic, and health-forward.
After investing in formal Russian manicure training — an advanced European technique focused on meticulous cuticle care and long-lasting results — Kristine began offering appointments from her home studio in Taguig. Her clients found her work through TikTok and Instagram, and demand grew quickly. The calendar filled before she even had a storefront.
By 2023, she had transitioned to a full-service studio in Uptown BGC — one of Manila's most prestigious addresses — and built a team of skilled nail professionals who share her commitment to craft. Featured in BusinessMirror as a "Build-a-Beauty Founder," Kristine is also a certified educator at @russianmanicure.world, helping shape the next wave of Filipino nail professionals.
Today, tipsbytine Nail Studio maintains a consistently fully booked calendar and has become the sophisticated alternative to the traditional high-volume salon model for Manila's discerning beauty enthusiasts.