Appleby

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Appleby’s Hairdresser one morning, a regular noticed something odd on the bathroom mirror: every time he looked up, it said ‘You look great today!’ in big, friendly letters. No matter how many times he wiped it off, the message always reappeared after an hour or so. One day, a delivery driver stopped by for his usual coffee and wondered if the message had anything to do with the new shipment of shampoos they’d received last week. As he left, he glanced back at the mirror—only to see it say, 'Your beard looks fantastic today!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that maybe the magic words were just a quirky reflection of Appleby’s sense of humor.

2. In the dim light of an early-morning Appleby's Hairdresser, a delivery driver fumbled with his keys, trying to unlock the door. Suddenly, he heard a soft voice whispering from behind him. ‘Who’s there?’ the driver asked nervously. A quiet laugh followed: ‘Just your friendly neighborhood stylist, checking if you’re awake enough for today’s big appointment.’ The next morning, everyone in town knew that Appleby’s had the best haircuts—and the friendliest ghost.}

3. In the quiet hours before dawn, a delivery driver fumbled with boxes outside Appleby’s Hairdresser. Suddenly, a strange humming sound echoed through the streets, drawing curious neighbors’ attention. Curious neighbors peered out their windows, thinking it was some kind of magical morning ritual. Turned out, just an old radio in one of the boxes had woken up early. The delivery driver sheepishly smiled and switched it off, while everyone went back to sleep—except for one neighbor who decided to get a haircut later that day.

4. At Appleby’s Hairdresser one day, a customer complained about the same old magazine covers on the waiting room table. ‘I’ve seen every single one,’ she grumbled. Little did she know, someone had started subtly changing them overnight. Finally, an older gentleman walked in with his dog. The receptionist smiled and said, 'Your dog looks familiar!' He replied, 'Oh yes, he’s our newest decorator.' Turns out, the pictures were being replaced by a clever poodle named Max.