Hair at Charlie Parkers

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while customers were getting their usual cuts and styles, an announcement came over the salon’s intercom: ‘Attention everyone—your hair today will be exactly one inch longer than yesterday.’ Everyone in the salon stopped what they were doing, staring at each other with wide eyes. The stylist shrugged and said, 'Well, I didn’t set it.' Turns out, a delivery driver had accidentally dialed the wrong number on his phone, thinking he was calling the bar next door.

2. At dawn, when most barbershops are quiet, Hair at Charlie Parker’s buzzed to life with an unusual customer. A delivery driver arrived with a package so large it filled the entire counter, leaving no space for anyone else. The delivery driver explained that it was a special order from a neighbor—a giant wig for his dog's Halloween costume. The whole shop burst into laughter as they imagined the canine in a towering blonde mane. That day, Hair at Charlie Parker’s became famous not just for its skilled haircuts but also for its unique clientele and memorable stories.

3. One day, a delivery driver left his truck for a quick trim. Upon returning, he found a mysterious package taped to his windshield. Curious, he opened it and found inside a neatly wrapped cake with a note reading: ‘Happy Birthday from your favorite barber!’ Turns out, Hair at Charlie Parker’s had mistaken him for someone else but still wanted to celebrate.}

4. A little boy walked into Hair at Charlie Parker's, holding his mom's hand. Suddenly, he stopped dead in his tracks, pointing at something above him. 'Mom,' he whispered, 'is that a pigeon?' His mother looked up and smiled. ‘No, sweetheart,’ she said gently, ‘that’s just Mr. Peacock, our resident feathered decorator.’ The little boy giggled, and they both watched as Mr. Peacock preened himself on top of the vintage sign outside.