electric files

Kupa's March-April Newsletter

Kupa presents a how-to demonstration of their March-April newsletter cover shot, featuring the Beautiful Nails 3D Acrylic Products Spring Fling Color Kit.

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Troubleshooter: Cleaning the Cuticle With An E-File

Vicki Peters shows how to clean and prep the natural nail bed using an e-file.

Get a [More Ergonomic] Grip

According to Young Nails’ Greg Salo, the most ergonomic way to do this is with an over-grip.

Troubleshooter: E-file Safety

Vicki Peters explains some e-file safety tips and how to apply a carbide barrel and safety bit properly across the nail.

Safety Bit

This patent-pending bald-on-top rounded bit may improve e-file safety.

Let's Hear It for the Lefties

Whether you’re a left-handed tech yourself, have one as a coworker, or simply want to see nails from a different perspective, you can benefit from learning about how south paw nail techs adapt their set-ups to stay in their right minds and in the right career path for them.

Kupa Awards $300 Shopping Spree to One Lucky Student a Month

Enter the Kupa Monthly Student Sweepstakes for your chance to win a $300 shopping spree at Kupainc.com.

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.

Bob Upshaw, KUPA Founder, Passes Away

Upshaw oversaw the expansive growth of a company that started with a small acrylic business and grew to the primary manufacturer of electric files for the professional nail industry.