Beyond Color: The Story of Pregel & emena

In the world of nails, artistry is more than polish on a surface—it’s the dialogue between a professional’s hands and their client’s individuality. For over a decade, PREANFA has been at the heart of Japan’s nail industry, shaping trends, cultivating trust, and empowering nail professionals across Asia. At the center of this movement are two brands that represent the dual spirit of the craft: Pregel and emena.

PREGEL: Precision, Purity, and Performance

Born from Japan’s relentless pursuit of excellence, Pregel is not just another gel polish—it’s the gold standard for professionals who demand more. Every jar of Pregel is crafted with carefully selected ingredients, ensuring uncompromising quality that nail artists can feel in every application.

Pregel is celebrated for three things:

• Transparency – delivering crystal clarity that enhances nail artistry.

• Longevity – a formula engineered to endure, offering long-lasting wear that clients can rely on.

• Vibrancy – colors that are bold, rich, and true to the artist’s intent.

More than just color, Pregel is meticulously designed to ensure superior workability, functionality, and value—a tool that adapts to the nail professional’s creativity, rather than limiting it.

emena: Beyond Words, Into Emotion

Where Pregel represents precision, emena embodies play. emena is an art-driven brand created to capture the emotions, subtleties, and nuances that nail artists bring to life. It dares to go beyond what colors alone can say—inviting professionals to tell stories through texture, finish, and feeling.

emena is for the nail artist who sees nails not only as a canvas, but as a living, breathing extension of personality. Bold, experimental, and expressive, it exists to inspire creativity without borders.

The PREANFA Legacy

At the core of both brands is PREANFA, guided by the visionary leadership of Takeshi, lead product designer and producer. PREANFA has been the epicenter of Japanese nail trends for more than a decade, not by chasing fashion but by setting the standard.

Trusted by business owners, salon leaders, and nail professionals throughout Japan and the Asian market, PREANFA has earned its reputation through engagement, innovation, and consistency. It is this foundation of trust that makes Pregel and emena not just products—but movements within the nail industry.

A Premier Sponsor at Chicago Nail Bash

This year, we are thrilled to announce PREANFA America as one of our premier sponsors for the 5th Annual Chicago Nail Bash. Their presence represents not only a global connection between Japan and the U.S., but also the growing recognition of Chicago’s nail community as a hub for artistry and innovation.

And the excitement doesn’t stop there—this year, we’ll have the incredible opportunity to meet Takeshi in person. The creative force behind so much of PREANFA’s vision will be joining us, and we cannot wait to welcome him to Chicago.

The Future of Nail Artistry

Together, Pregel and emena represent two sides of the same coin: the technical mastery that underpins every great service, and the emotional artistry that transforms nails into personal expression. Professionals choose these brands because they deliver more than results—they deliver possibility.

With PREANFA continuing to lead at the forefront of innovation, the future of nail artistry is not just about what’s trending. It’s about what’s timeless, what’s emotional, and what’s possible when passion meets product.