Una draws inspiration from memories many of us share — of kūpuna homes where large honu shells once hung on the wall, a sign of a different time. Today, green sea turtles are protected, and that shift matters. This design isn’t about recreating the past, but remembering it with care — honoring what was, while choosing a future rooted in respect, protection, and responsibility. Classic tortoiseshell tones give Una its timeless feel: warm, layered, and quietly bold. A familiar pattern, reimagined for now.

I chose the name Iwi for this business because not only were these nails inspired by various iwi (shells, antlers[kiwi], coconut shells & more) but these nails also take on an iwi like quality when you cure them. Koʻu iwi, my bones, are both figuratively and literally at the core of who I am, as iwi are integral to many living things around us (even mea kanu, plants). The IWI Core Collection are our solids and plain colors. These ʻāina inspired colors will be restocked periodically, so you can count on these basics to be around!