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About Us
Painting my nails transcended the ordinary; it became a ritual of self-care, a small yet powerful act that brought immense joy. The colors on my nails were not just pigments; they were expressions of resilience and the pursuit of happiness during the darkest days.
What truly elevated this experience was the incredible community of nail artists and enthusiasts that I found. Their warmth, creativity, and kindness became a guiding light. I felt an instant connection, a sense of belonging, and I knew I wanted to contribute to this vibrant world.
A couple of years later, Cracked Polish is born, a brand that encapsulates the spirit of inclusivity, creativity, and the joy of self-expression. Our nail polish is more than just a product; it's a celebration of individuality, a nod to the therapeutic power of beauty, and an invitation to join a community that embraces uniqueness.
As soon as we came up with the name Cracked Polish it just stuck and it felt right. Cracked Polish captures the essence of breaking barriers and forging your own path. The name reflects the belief that imperfections create unique beauty.
At Cracked Polish, we believe that every stroke of color on your nails tells a story an intimate narrative of your style, personality, and journey. Our indie nail polishes are crafted with care, mixed with love by hand in Tacoma, WA and designed to inspire.
Meet The Team
Monique
Founder. Color formulator, product developer, concept creator, social media manager. In charge of affiliates and marketing team. She likes granny walks, sweet treats and fashion. Born and Raised in the PNW.
Bryce
Founder. Likes being behind the scenes. Focused on delivering excellent customer service and managing the operations side of the business. He also develops and maintains the website. Bryce likes working out and unwinding playing video games. WA native.
Lori
Monique’s right hand wing women. Assists with social media management, manages our calendar and keeps our launches on track and captures behind the scenes activities. Lori was responsible for developing our new Cracked employees and generally making sure we run smoothly. She was the very first member of our team. She loves to cosplay and is obsessed with all things makeup, skincare and nails. Her favorite types of food are Thai, Seafood, and Italian. Originally she is from NH and loves the outdoors.
Akiyo
Ensures all of our polish is properly mixed, blended, poured and packaged. A little bit about her: she is from Nagasaki, Japan, a very peaceful and beautiful city by the ocean. She loves hanging out with her family and has two amazing boys, Tatsuya, and Sora. She loves to hike and bike ride with them. Akiyo's favorite food is Vietnamese and her favorite snack is Umaibo (a Japanese stick snack).
Whitney
The polish mixing master. She is very meticulous and her eye for detail made for the perfect polish mixologist. She helps manage inventory for ingredients and supplies as well. Whitney loves to snowboard and skateboard, play video games, watch anime and read manga, go on adventures and eat good food. She loves Britney Spears (clearly haha)! She is originally from NH and loves the outdoors.
Dar
With an extensive ops background, Dar helps with packing, customer service, inventory, and ensuring the shops operations run smoothly. She has lived in WA her whole life and loves camping. She has three frenchies she's obsessed with! She loves reading (mystery the most). Darlyne just celebrated 16 years with her hubby which is so stinkin' cute!
Gucci
Our shop dog Gucci (aka Gucci Poo) brings so much joy to our little space. He accompanies us on our breaks, demands pets during downtime and basically all of the rest of the time too, loves doing tricks (but only for a treat) and prefers to nap most of the day when he's not barking at delivery drivers. He can't pick a favorite shade but he does loves stealing and destroying our swatch sticks.
Katie
Katie grew up in WA OR & AK and has lived in WA for the last 38 years so from the PNW loves her Red Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog) enjoys lifting weights and all things fitness , hiking and traveling. Background is many years of customer service. She loves spending time with my family, husband and 2 daughters. Katie is our front of line for customer service responses and helps with polish production
Dani
Dani is a Manila-born creative who likes to dress up and is always ready for an outfit pic! When she isn't busy finding unique thrift treasures and planning her ‘fits, you can find her escaping to the great outdoors. Her perfect day includes a cozy camping trip, a great cup of coffee, and showering love on her absolute furbaby, Mickey! Dani is apart of the daily operations and will be learning how to mix polish soon.
Lexie
Currently studying my pre- requisites to become a pediatric nurse. I enjoy trying new restaurants, spending time with my loved ones, hiking, buying trinkets, and reading books. I’ve lived in many places but Washington is too beautiful to not be one of my favorites. Lexie is apart of the day to day operations.
Melinda
Melinda spent 12 years in the beauty industry before making the leap into aviation. A Washington native and Downtown Tacoma resident, she’s now Seattle-based flight crew and a student pilot. When she’s not in the air or traveling, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, being a dog mom to Soju the golden retriever, and lending a helping hand to her friends at Cracked Polish.
Maria
Maria is Cracked’s Wholesale Account Manager, bringing a background in sales and brand development from her career in the wine industry. Already a Cracked Cronie and lover of indie polish, she’s thrilled to have joined the Cracked team. Originally from Los Angeles, she came for the music (hello, Nirvana and Pearl Jam!) and stayed for the trees. Her favorite activities are Dance Church, travel, and dining out. Mother of Cats to Obi-Wan and Vader, she’s also the person you want on your team for film and TV trivia.