About Us
Welcome to Cracked Polish, where creativity meets self-expression, and every nail becomes a canvas of artistry and joy.
For as long as I can remember, the dream of owning something uniquely mine has fueled my journey. It was during the world's shutdown that my fascination with nail polish truly bloomed. In those moments of isolation, a simple bottle of color became my refuge. A therapeutic escape and a creative haven.
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, and designed to inspire.
Join us in celebrating the artistry of nails, the beauty of self-care, and the joy that a tiny bottle of polish can bring. Cracked Polish is not just a brand; it's a reflection of the beautiful community we've become a community that welcomes everyone to experience the enchanting world of indie nail polish.
Here's to vibrant colors, creative expressions, and the shared love for all things nails. Welcome to Cracked Polish, where your journey to vibrant, joyful nails begins!
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.
We all chip in and help each other with packing, boxing, labeling, capping, stickering and up-stocking. We are a small but mighty team! Cracked wouldn’t be what it is today without our team. It was hard having a small business and doing it alone, so I am very thankful for the team we have now.
Thank you for trusting us to make your nails pretty.
~ Monique