U-M campus gets its first walkable nail salon with Polished

Identifying a problem and creating a solution is the core of entrepreneurship, and that's exactly what Bloomfield Hills resident and University of Michigan mom Connie Howard did with her new campus-area nail salon, Polished.  With two daughters at UM, Howard heard a common complaint from her girls and their friends: there were no nail salons within walking distance of campus. Though not a nail technician herself, the former makeup artist and employee of a plastic surgeon knew enough about the beauty business to take the leap.  "It really sets us apart from everyone because we are the only nail salon near campus," says Howard. "We try to keep the student prices so they're affordable, and we have really good nail techs." Polished opened in early February after three months of renovation to the 850 square foot space. Those renovations include something else Howard says helps hers stand out from other area salons. A state of the art ventilation system prevents the business from smelling like salon fumes.  Howard currently employs six nail technicians at her S. University location, and offers both manicure and pedicure services.  Source: Connie Howard, Polished Writer, Natalie Burg