Anamated Nails, previously known as Acapolish, was unknowingly created 12 years ago during a time of grief when I lost my mother, Ana Maria, to cancer. My fondest memories of my mom are of her painting her nails a bright red.

Painting nails and creating nail art is a way to keep her memory and most importantly, her legacy, alive. During this time of grief, I revisited my love for anime and could draw parallels from these heartfelt stories to my actual life - something I feel a lot of us do which is why we come to love anime/cartoons. It’s not just about the stories. It’s about the life lessons. How they relate to different aspects of our own lives and tap into those emotions/experiences. That is why One Piece is a significant inspiration for my brand - the storylines, values, and themes it portrays resonate with me.

And so, Anamated Nails was created - inspired by my mother’s name and love for anime. This space will be filled with art that connects to an experience. It tells a story. A story that is uniquely yours, empowers you to feel confident and step into your main character moment.

I started doing nails in 2013, the year my mom passed away, and haven’t looked back since. What started as a hobby, and coping mechanism, has now transformed into this small business.

The community that I wish to create with my business is one where everyone feels heard, seen, valued, supported, and where we can express kindness and empathy towards one another regardless of our backgrounds - Just like Luffy and his crew do when they go on their adventures!

I am so excited to create press-on nail sets that make you feel confident, beautiful and empowered to take on the day!

❤︎ Thank you for your trust in me and my work ❤︎

With love & gratitude,
Diana
Anamated Nails