Polished is the latest nail salon to open its doors in Bermuda, with two locations in the heart of Hamilton.The emphasis is on high quality express service and manicures at Polished Nail Bar inside the Gibbons Company department store on Reid and Church Streets.A more relaxing, spa-like service is offered at Polished Boutique on Reid Street, which has taken the space formerly occupied by Magic Moments.Asked about entering a market that could be getting somewhat saturated in Bermuda, a company spokesperson said: “Yes there are a lot of salons, spas etc, but it’s a law of physics, every vacuum yearns to be filled. Our product is an amalgamation of sensibilities that seeks to address a very specific need, in a very unique way, our technicians are very passionate about creating the most beautiful nails for our guests and above all making the service experience a very magical one.”Manicures start at $40 at Polished Nail Bar and long-lasting gel nail manicures are $60.At Polished Boutique manicures start at $40, and a luxury pedicure including a foot massage costs $100. Eyebrow shaping is $25 and waxing services start at $20 up to $50 to $80 for Brazilian waxing.Polished said they also recognised customers wanted convenience and accessibility.“Our positioning in Gibbons Company, what can be considered the largest department store in Hamilton and by extension Bermuda, provides great synergies for both companies and a very easy way for people to get a quick nail service during their lunch break or while out shopping, without breaking their stride,” the spokesperson said..“Nail bars are a trending concept in many cosmopolitan cities and have been staple in many high end department stores in London for well over the last decade.“You get the service done quickly, the quality is of a very high standard and at a very reasonable price.”One of Polished’s nail technicians previously worked at Selfridges and Harrods of London.Another technician, the company says, was voted Best Nail Tech in Scotland 2011 and was an instructor for Young Nails.“This level of expertise offers our company great opportunities to facilitate the development of young Bermudians who are interested in working in the industry,” the spokesperson added.Senior nail technician Louise Richardson said Polished offers a “menu of scrumptious manicures and pedicures aimed at delivering a unique experience for both local residents or tourists all packaged with a very London vibe”.Polished is the exclusive distributor in Bermuda of trendy nail lacquer line “Butter London”, she noted.She said Polished Nail Bar offers customers “an express manicure during your lunch break” or “a quick gel infill during your late night shopping excursion”.And Polished Boutique offers a range of treatments, including manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyelash extensions and other beauty treatments, she said.Polished is operated by Glen Wilks, of Kafu hair salon and the Aesthetic Skin Klinic.For more information e-mail info@polishedbermuda.com.* Discounts on services are available during October by printing a coupon available on the website emoo.bm