Sola Salons

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a regular was getting his usual cut, an announcement crackled over the salon’s speakers: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your stylist today is none other than the famous hairstylist from Paris!’ The whole place erupted in laughter—until they realized it wasn’t just another joke. As it turned out, the French maestro had mistakenly been flown in for a weeklong workshop on advanced styling techniques. For the rest of that day, everyone walked around with their hair styled like elaborate poodles or feathered ’80s icons, much to their embarrassment when they left the salon. But the experience became legendary among locals who would proudly recount how they’d once had a Parisian haircut.

2. A regular was chatting amiably with the stylist when suddenly, out of nowhere, a tiny bird swooped into the salon and perched on top of the mirror. The stylist calmly picked up her brush and gently shooed it away, sending the little fellow flying towards an open window. 'Oh no!' she exclaimed, but everyone just laughed. The regular, who happened to be a delivery driver that day, quickly opened the door and waved the bird outside. As soon as it was gone, they all burst into laughter, realizing how absurdly funny the whole scene had been.

3. While waiting for her haircut one afternoon, a little girl noticed something peculiar on the wall behind the stylist’s chair—a series of old photographs that seemed to change positions whenever she blinked. Finally, when the girl asked the stylist about it, he smiled and said, ‘That’s just our resident ghost adjusting his favourite spot.’ The little girl giggled, realizing that maybe some things in life are best left unexplained—and definitely not worth mentioning during future haircuts!’

4. While waiting for her haircut one day, a young woman noticed that every fifth customer received a free bottle of water labeled ‘Lucky Customer.’ She wondered if she’d be lucky too. Finally, it was her turn. The stylist smiled and said, 'Congratulations, you're our lucky customer!' To her surprise, instead of a bottle of water, she got a coupon for half-off next visit—along with a wink from the stylist. Moral of the story: sometimes luck means getting a little extra treat.