Meet Jan and Rich Johannsen
The inventors of Grip & Tip™

A Passion for Pretty Nails
Jan Johannsen loves pretty fingernails. At least twice a week she refreshes her nail designs to coordinate with outfits or to simply keep her hands looking beautiful. Jan’s appreciation for nail art came naturally. She began perfecting the craft of manicure as a child, practicing on her self, friends, and family. Over the years, visits to professional nail salons inspired her to refine the skill; she now prefers her own nail art to any other.

Winning the Struggle with Nail Polish Bottles
One evening while freshening her nails, Jan found herself in a familiar struggle. Tilting the nail polish bottle upside down, she tried and tried to get the brush-ful of polish needed to apply solid, streak-free nail color. Frustration turned into determination and the idea of Grip & Tip was born.

The New Star of Salon Supplies …
With the help and support of technical engineer and husband Rich Johannsen, Jan designed and constructed bottle holders until she met her own high standards for perfection. She deemed their new invention complete when she was able to angle the nail polish bottle for optimum use of the nail polish, and have both hands free for nail designs.

… and Art Supplies and Craft Supplies too!
Jan and Rich realized quickly that Grip & Tip belonged with salon supplies, but that it also belonged with art supplies and craft supplies as well. It grips and tips glitter bottles, white out, model paint, and glue with the same efficiency Jan enjoys while doing her nails. The Johannsens make their home in northern California and are pleased to bring an affordable tool and convenience to artists of all types and skill levels.