It was just this Valentines 2007 that we last received such a call. It was late in the afternoon. Amy answered the phone. I couldn’t hear what the caller was saying, but Amy’s face said it all…this one was serious.
His name was Bert. He just got home from a blind date…one that ended before it'd begun, actually. Bert met her at a local coffee shop. He dressed conservatively – turtle neck under sweater, both tucked neatly into slacks. His date wasn’t yet there when he arrived, so he ordered a small coffee, black, waited by the door and watched the pigeons. He saw her coming. She was exactly how his roommate described – a beautiful shade of blue with a large, red nose and long, yellow hair. He started to get nervous. Under his breath he whispered “keep it cool, Bert, keep it cool”. She walked in and immediately he introduced himself. His handshake was casual yet confident, if not a little moist. He looked directly into her eyes and said, “Hi, I’m Bert. It’s great to meet you”. She appeared startled and struggled to meet his gaze, visibly pained . Instead her eyes remained fixed on what he initially thought was his hair. She managed to stammer out a few words, “Yes…nice to meet you too. I…have to go…Yes! I... I have to the bathroom…be right back”. She disappeared into the back of the shop.In a very sad voice, Bert told Amy he waited for over two hours for her to appear from that bathroom...
On his way home, Bert walked past a newsstand. The latest issue of GQ caught his eye. One of the headlines read “What a Girl Doesn't Want - Top 10 Turn Offs”. He picked it up and flipped to the article. Turn off #1 – the unibrow.
Bert dialed our Hotty Hotline for help right away. In order to assess the severity of his case, we asked him to email us a photo. Once we got over the initial shock, we called the only person who could possibly help – Danielle George, Birmingham’s Brow Expert.
Danielle met with Bert immediately. The following is her summary of the appointment…
"When I fist saw Bert, I was shocked. How could anyone sport a unibrow in this day and age? I had dealt with this kind of thing before, but Bert was clearly, CLEARLY a very special case. Obviously we were going to carefully separate the unibrow and give him two distinct man -brows, but if he was going to get a second chance with that little blue hottie, I was going to have to work a miracle.""I told Bert to relax on the heated bed and enjoy the relaxing spa music while I worked my magic. I assessed the oblong shape of Bert's head and used his facial features to guide me as I applied the wax.
After a few quick pulls of the wax and some precise tweezing I knew we had the look Bert needed. I placed a cooling compress over the brow area to calm his skin. Then I handed Bert the mirror..."
"There in the mirror were two perfectly groomed brows. I think I saw Bert shed a tear of joy. He expressed his gratitude and then lept off the table and was out the door in a flash. My guess is he was going to get that second chance at love."
I feel like Fabio! - Bert
For over a decade, Danielle George has built a reputation for stellar waxing experiences. Using the highest quality product, she combines speed and efficiency with an artistic eye to give every client that perfect brow. With an education in Fine Art and 10 years experience as an esthetician, Danielle applies artistic principles while analyzing the structure and shape of the face. Her technical abilities allow her to provide waxing services in a fraction of the time and with minimal discomfort.Danielle George is available for appointments (Mon & Tues 10-5 and Thurs & Fri 10-6) at Fusion Spa at Soho Square in Homewood.
