Kemah N. Duopu, Owner and Founder

 

Meet The Owner of Harmon Polish, Kemah Duopu. 

Planting the Seed
From an early age, Kemah Duopu understood the power of beauty as self-expression. On her 16th birthday, she walked into a nail salon for the first time, her heart filled with excitement. Up until then, she had admired the manicures of her classmates—the tiny works of art that made a statement before they even spoke. That day, as her mother sat beside her, the rhythmic strokes of polish and the warmth of a hand massage felt like more than just a beauty ritual—it was a moment of transformation. When she walked out with her freshly painted nails, she didn’t just feel polished—she felt powerful.

Nails & New Beginnings
Manicured nails soon became a lifeline—a reminder that even in the hardest times, a simple act of self-care could restore a sense of control. In 2016, craving growth and new opportunities, Kemah left her hometown of Minneapolis, MN, and moved to Los Angeles, CA. The journey was filled with challenges, and in 2018, she was laid off from her job, hitting what felt like rock bottom.

But Kemah refused to give up.

"If I could still get my nails done, things weren’t that bad," she reminded herself. That small act of self-care became a ritual—a silent promise that no matter how hard things got, she would always show up for herself.

As 2019 began, Kemah made a dramatic shift. She walked into Target, bought the biggest whiteboard she could find, and filled it with her goals, dreams, and affirmations. That board became her daily roadmap—the first thing she saw every morning and the last thing she saw at night.

And with faith, resilience, and polished nails, her life began to shift. She secured a new job, earned three investment licenses, and moved to Houston, TX, with her son. Through it all, two things remained constant: goal setting and the power of beauty to uplift the spirit. That’s when the vision for Harmon Polish was born—a brand that would merge self-care with self-belief.

A Testimony to Triumph
Harmon Polish is more than just a nail polish brand—it’s a movement. It was created for women in transition, for entrepreneurs and dreamers, for those who refuse to give up on themselves. Every polish shade is named after an affirmation, a daily reminder to fight for your dreams, push past obstacles, and step into your power.

When you wear Harmon Polish, you’re not just adding color to your nails—you’re wearing your confidence, your resilience, and your story.

A Dedication to Legacy
Harmon Polish is dedicated to the memory of Patricia Harmon, a woman who embodied success, strength, and sophistication. She came to America from Liberia with nothing, yet built a life for herself and her family through determination and grace. As a nurse, she was selfless. As a sister, she was supportive. As a friend, she was the voice of reason. And as Kemah’s aunt, she was her inspiration.

"I hope any woman that wears Harmon Polish is inspired to chase her dreams and shoot for the stars. Every woman has that fire in her to do great things in this world—I just want every woman to see it in herself."

✨ Polish your peace. Wear your power. Live your affirmation. ✨