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Inside the ‘quirky but classy’ West Yorkshire salon offering a sanctuary for nail & beauty clients

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 April 2025

Experienced beauty pro & educator, Narelle Wharton, shares the story of her Castleford salon, Narelle Beauty… The first Covid lockdown hit soon after Narelle Wharton had discovered an ideal space for her salon business. Having struggled with the heat and lack of space when working from her conservatory previously, it…

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E-file bits: Understanding types of bits, their uses & how to keep them clean

By Callie Iley | 1 December 2023

E-file bits come in a range of materials and grits, with a variety of different uses. Some types of E-file bits include: Diamond bits – not for use on the natural nail. Used for exfoliating or polishing skin and pushing back the proximal nail fold. Carbide & ceramic bits –…

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Sweet Squared launches KUPA E-files & UK KUPA service centre

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 February 2023

Nail and beauty distributor & training provider for the UK and Ireland, Sweet Squared, has added US E-file brand, KUPA, to its portfolio. Available via Sweet Squared’s website is the KUPA MANIPro Passport E-File, along with KUPA E-file bits and compatible handpieces. The MANIPro Passport E-File is a powerful, portable…

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Kupa updates MANIPro e-file to feature greater power

By Chloe Randall | 21 December 2020

Kupa has unveiled its latest e-file, the MANIPro Original 2.0. The MANIPro Original 2.0 offers greater power and performance than its predecessor alongside a variable speed indicator, and digital touch operating direction. Additionally, the lock and unlock function on the handpiece means less vibration than the previous model. The 2.0…

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