Technique
How to Use Kupa's Cordless Rechargeable E-File and Bluetooth Foot Pedal
NTNA season 5 winner Valerie Ducharme shows how to use Kupa's newest electric file, the MANIPro Passport Plus, the first e-file that can be paired with the new Kupa Smart Pedal, a Bluetooth wireless foot pedal.
Young Nails Announces Synergy Gel Precision Applicator
The hard gel dispensed directly from the bottle promises faster, easier application.
Almond Nail Tutorial Using Gel
The Nail Hub's Elizabeth Morris shows how to sculpt an almond nail using gel.
Milk Bath Acrylic Nail Art Tutorial
Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails shows how to create the popular milk bath nail design using real flowers.
How to Apply Gel Nails with Tips
Paola Ponce shows how to use soft gel to create a tip overlay.
New KUPA E-file Features Bluetooth Capability
KUPA’s long awaited keynote today revealed the MANIPro Passport Plus, the latest e-file from the brand. The machine was inspired by high-end luxury items such as designer perfume and a Montblanc pen. The new machine is digital, as opposed to analog.
Professional Manicure Tool Kit
LeChat's Professional Manicure Tool Kit creates a convenient package in an easy carrying case and is perfect for students starting out. The kit includes a cuticle pusher, C-curve pincher, acrylic nipper, color gel spatula, cuticle nipper, and nail form scissors.
My Other Life: Mary Chhea, Ortho-Bionomy Bodywork Practitioner
Denver-based nail tech and CND education ambassador Mary Chhea was hooked as soon as she was introduced to Ortho-Bionomy, a form of massage that provides pain relief and an improved range of motion.
Top Tips for Dips From Jess Alexander-Snyder
Kupa educator Jess Alexander-Snyder has these tips for working with dip powders.
How To Sculpt A Coffin Nail With Gel
Elizabeth Morris of The Nail Hub shows how to sculpt a coffin nail using gel.
How to Shape an Almond Nail
Paola Ponce explains how to shape the perfect almond-shaped nail.
4 Ways Gel Xtensions Can Make Your Life Easier
Sponsored by Xtens
Gel-Polish Remover Provides Healthier Alternative to Acetone
Simply Pure Cosmetics’ new Gel-Off Express is a healthier, faster alternative to acetone.
Argan Oil
The Entity Argan Oil uses unrefined oil to maintain the integrity of the Argan seed. The oil is cold pressed, which prevents the lipids and antioxidants from breaking down underheat, and is then triple filtered to maximize purity.
Green Tea Lemongrass Collection
Salt of the Earth's Spring and Summer 2019 collection utilizes green tea lemongrass to the four products: A mineral cream, mineral mud, creamy scrub, and mineral salt. The mineral cream helps rebuild collagen and repair damaged skin, with ingredients like anti-inflammatory grapeseed oil and vitamin E, and trace minerals. The mineral mud uses bentonite clay to remove toxins and bacteria from the skin. The creamy scrub includes a detoxifying salt, and sugar to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. T
Cuticle Nippers
The new Young Nails cuticle nippers are sharp and ergonomically designed, with double spring action and a slightly smaller build for more control.
Q&Lu Spa Essentials
Light Elegance has released its first all-natural spa line, Q&Lu Essentials. The collection features a lot of nutrient rich products, like the bamboo-inflused lotion and exfolidating scrub, sea-salt soak, and a tension-relieving spa oil. Q&Lu Spa Essentials are designed to be an all-in manicure and pedicure system.