Kupa's Broken Bit Repair
Kupa's Robert Arthur shows you how to easily remove a broken bit from your UG-12 handpiece.
On Your Marks, Get Set, E-File!
Like finely-tuned sports cars, e-files are racing into the next generation of nail techs who are ready to buff, sand, and backfill like the best of them. Here’s a roundup of the top electric files on the market to get you up to speed.
Safety Bit
Kupa’s Safety Bit has a tapered barrel with a rounded tip for safety at the cuticle area.
Kupa Upower G3
Kupa's Upower G3 is a portable and cordless e-file with a stainless steel handpiece weighing 5.9 oz with up to 20,000 RPM and two hours of continuous battery life.
Kupa Backfill Demo
A demonstration of an acrylic backfill using a variety of Kupa bits.
E-File Certification Workshops Are in the Works
Started by Vicki Peters, and currently directed by Simmy Bredal-Bell, the E-File Certification Program gives advanced training and instruction on how to properly use the e-file in almost every salon service you might encounter.
Kupa Mani-Pro
A brief overview of Kupa's Mani-Pro Electric File.
Kupa UP200V
A brief overview of Kupa's UP200V Electric File with built-in foot control.
French Fill Bit
Ronia Hutchinson of Salon Oasis in Boca Raton, Fla., explains how she does these clean-cut backfill lines, using a little otherworldly help from a “UFO” bit.
Kupa Video #022 Cuticle Area
A visual description of how to correctly use a barrel bit in the cuticle area
Kupa Video #021 Contouring
This video shows you how to contour and shape an enhancement.
Kupa Video #020 Bit Angles
A quick demonstration of how to properly angle a barrel bit.
Kupa Video #009 Pedicure Bit
A quick description on how to properly use a Kupa Diamond Pedicure Bit.
The Monster
Atwood Industries has a new bit called “The Monster”.
Erica’s Nail Vacuum System
The new NV210 Nail Vacuum System from Erica’s Advanced Technical Abrasives is made to vacuum up gel and skin particles.
13 Helpful Tips for E-file Users
There are so many things you can do with your e-file, from getting nails to the perfect length and shape to backfill trenching and even a little callus filing. Nail techs share their most common e-file maneuvers.
Upower Acrylic Case
Kupa’s Upower Acrylic Case protects your equipment with this custom made acrylic case that fits perfectly over your UPower 200.