Park West Salon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the early morning fog of Chicago’s North Side, a delivery driver pulled up to Park West Salon with something unusual in his truck. The salon staff exchanged curious glances as he unloaded not just supplies but an old upright piano. As it turned out, the piano belonged to a regular customer who had ordered a special vintage piece for her home. When she arrived, she burst into tears of joy, saying it was exactly what she'd been dreaming of. The whole salon joined in a spontaneous round of applause, and that day became legendary—an unexpected musical surprise that brought everyone together.

2. In the dimly lit Park West Salon, a regular asked curiously, ‘Why does my hair always look like it’s been styled by a windstorm?’ With a twinkle in his eye, the stylist replied, ‘Because every time you leave here, Mr. Windstorm delivers your hair his personal touch!’ The regular laughed and shook his head, realizing that maybe, just maybe, his hair had found its very own weather pattern.

3. At dusk in Park West Salon, a small dog entered through an open door. The stylist looked up, startled, as the little creature padded towards the mirror, its eyes fixed on something unseen. The stylist squinted, trying to see what the dog was staring at. Turns out it was just a strand of her own hair caught on the reflection. With a giggle, she reached down and gently scooped up the tiny intruder. ‘You’re here every day,’ she smiled at the little pooch. ‘Don’t you know this is a salon?’

4. In the dimly lit Park West Salon, a customer exclaimed, 'Who keeps leaving these tiny notes on our mirrors?' The stylist shrugged and smiled, ‘Maybe it’s our secret admirer.’ The next day, more notes appeared—this time with funny drawings and compliments. Soon enough, the salon became known for its mysterious note-writer, turning an ordinary hairdressing experience into a charming mystery.