BEDAZZLED!

I rely on a team of experienced professionals to
maintain my "naturally" youthful good looks!

As the outer bands of Hurricane Sandy barreled down today on my  oceanside Florida town of Satellite Beach, I found myself faced with a man-size dilemma. I've got two personal appearances scheduled for this weekend and in just a few days I will be traveling out of the country for a week-long missions trip to Nicaragua with a crew from East Coast Christian Center. But when I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror  I  was horrified to discover that I had inches of unsightly gray roots and my nails were a disaster. Clearly, I was in no condition to be seen anywhere in public — not even by the natives in Popoyo, Nicaragua. Yikes!

 

Time was limited and this situation required immediate attention. I just so happen to keep the number  for  the greatest  salon, Studio Medusa, programed into my trusty flip-phone and I made a distress call in short order. Fortunately, I've racked up so many "frequent flyer miles" at Studio Medusa that they always take my call. In fact, there is talk of them designating a personal VIP parking space for me.  Within seconds, I was on the books for a 10AM  appointment — cut, color,  nails — the works. However, there was still an issue of the hurricane to factor into this equation. We were experiencing a torrential downpour with wind gusts of 40 mph.  So what's a guy to do? Well, I grabbed my umbrella, threw on my Hannah Montana galoshes and set out to brave the elements like a man. After all, the gals at the salon were waiting for me!

 

My nail tech, Melody, was thrilled to see me as she had just received an exciting new line of nail products and I typically serve as an eager and willing guinea pig. As always, we were both bedazzled by the results.

 

However, my stylist, Barbara, faced a less fabulous challenge. Despite my ever-vanishing hairline, more and more jet black goop is required to combat my escalating gray factor. But Barb is the best in the biz and in the end, I walked out of her salon looking fifteen years younger. Mission accomplished!

 

Thanks to my nail tech, Melody, I'll be the envy of Popoyo!

 

In the spirit of full disclosure, I must confess that I don't really own Hannah Montana galoshes. (Insert sad face HERE) But a guy can dream, right?

 

-Chris

 

STUDIO MEDUSA

700 S. Patrick Drive
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
(321)777-3351

 

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