NTNA S. 6 Challenge 8: Koopa Troopa Nail Art (Carly)

For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Carly Snyr’s entry. See all five entries here.

UV Phoria

Kupa’s UV Phoria is a fast UV hard curing gel sealant that provides the highest non-cleanse shine.

NTNA S.7 Challenge 9: Mermaid Nail Art (Kadee)

For the ninth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by KUPA, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by one of KUPA's MANIPro Passports. This is Kadee Brown's entry. See all four entries here.

What Bits to Start With

Choosing new bits can be such a confusing and overwhelming decision when first starting out because we have so many choices.

Christmas Acrylic Nail Art Design

Yire Castillo, Kupa' s Master Educator, creates a Christmas nail art design featuring the company's Divinity and Artfinity Nail Products.

What to Consider Before You Buy an E-File

With all the discussion of e-files, it seemed like a good idea to unearth this blog post on how to choose an e-file.

Great Starter Products for Newbie Nail Techs

As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.

NTNA S.7 Challenge 9: Frog Prince Nail Art (Kelsey)

For the ninth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by KUPA, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by one of KUPA's MANIPro Passports. This is Kelsey Waldo's entry. See all four entries here.

Furnishings Scavenger Hunt

Due to the need for discretion during the early planning stages, Vicki requested that we wait on posting her first few weeks of blog posts until now. Vicki wrote this one on March 2. Don't worry;