Once a month I park my automobile on the busied streets of overland Park where three hour limits are in place.
Two doors north of the clock tower where the time chimes noon I find the salon of Ashley Nelson Studios. I bide my time waiting getting coffee next door, pastries northwards, and gimmick gifts across the street. Finally my appointment time arrives and I enter.
The studio, this Oasis of peace upon the hectic hells of Earth, welcomes you with turquoise and blue. The beautiful floors, the plush chairs, the achingly perfect sunlight pouring inside, filling my heart and my eyes. Before I am overwhelmed in gratefulness of my existence I'm welcomed by the amazing and caring staff.
I'm there to have my hair done by Anna Claire the artist genius of hair color. I'm a dude with job restrictions on hair so I skip the color and take the cut. I enjoy conversation with this kind soul and the hair stylist to her right named Lotus. Afterwards I could have nails done by Phon, makeup by Ashley Nelson (the celebrity herself), massage, and so much more by the remaining members of this heavenly Haven.
The restroom is a quiet study of enlightenment itself with plush chair to sit upon. The ceramic throne well lit and quality, absorbent paper towel to dry my delicate hands!! But be wary as the signs tell you that you are in a quiet zone. The massage rooms are resting and all conversation can be heard. I silence my phone and will my bodily fluids to quietly depart.
This place is not a studio or salon but truly a fabled land of joy upon the world and tucked inside downtown Overland Park.