Salon Fanatic Tour Day 1: Cotati, Calif.
NailZ & Co. in Cotati, Calif., is staffed by six techs and offers art, pedicures, and gel-polish.
NailZ & Co. in Cotati, Calif., is staffed by six techs and offers art, pedicures, and gel-polish.
Applications came in from around the globe as the only online nail art competition for professionals asked to see the best that the industry had to offer. Many answered the call, but only 24 semi-finalists could be chosen.

Richard Hurter, president and CEO of Kupa Inc., has announced the acquisition of Nailebrity. Elaine Watson will be retained as executive vice president.

Ann Chang, educator for Kupa Inc. and host of The Nail Tips Show, demonstrates how to remove soak-off gel-polish using an electric nail file (the KUPA Mani Pro Passport E-File) and a 3-in-1 medium bit (a tapered bit with a small barrel, large barrel, and rounded like a safety bit, all in one). She also uses a medium sanding band to finish filing off the product.

YouTube star and nail artist demonstrates how to use Kupa Inc.'s new ArtFinity TripTych Acrylic powders.

Kupa's featured guest artist of the month Elaine Watson demonstrates how she performs a safe and gentle e-file manicure using Kupa's MANIPro Passport.

Premiere Orlando took place at the Orange County Convention Center June 4-5.
I am so excited to be with my nail family again in Orlando and plan to wallow in the passion for our industry that surrounds everyone.

Kupa Inc.'s Ann Chang shows how to properly apply nail forms for the various nail shapes — almond nail, ballerina nail, square nail, and stiletto nail shapes.
My e-file education got off to a great start at the Kupa Certification class.

The Best Lil' Nail Show Texas took place April 1-3 in Houston. Attendees also had the chance to compete in Nailympia USA, a nail competition held at the show between March 31 to April 3.
Here’s my report on the competitions and classes at the Best Lil Nail Show Texas.
This week I finished all of my required services. On Monday, one of the cosmetology students asked me to do her nails after she saw my nail page. I gave her a full set and she loved it.
Here’s a recap of all of the amazing things that will be going on in Houston this weekend.

Kupa's featured guest artist of the month Martha Chavez demonstrates her techniques and tips in Spanish with a Mardi Gras-themed nail design. Using the ArtFinity 3D Nail System along with traditional monomers she shows simple, easy ways to sculpt 3D acrylic powders.

Whether e-file use is part of your school’s curriculum or not, it’s a good idea to be able to provide information about this invaluable tool to your students.

KUPA GelFinity Gel Top Coat is a no-wipe finish, soak-off gel-polish.