Safar

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular asked the hairdresser, ‘Why does your shop smell like an old library?’ Ever since then, customers started noticing something strange—every time they left Safar, their hair seemed to carry faint whiffs of ancient books. Finally, one day a delivery driver joked, ‘Does Mr. Safar secretly own a bookstore upstairs?’ The hairdresser just smiled and said, ‘Maybe he does—and maybe that’s why I never run out of combs!’

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Safar one afternoon and noticed something unusual in the back of his truck—a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he carried it inside without thinking much of it. As soon as he placed it on the counter, everyone started whispering: what could be hiding inside? The owner, a friendly old lady named Mrs. Khan, gently unwrapped the package. Inside was a tiny ceramic camel, painted with bright colors. She laughed and said, ‘Oh, that’s from our neighbor across the street—thanks for bringing it!’ The delivery driver scratched his head, embarrassed but relieved, and left with a smile. Ever since then, Safar became known not just for haircuts, but also for its weekly mystery packages.’

3. A customer exclaimed to her friend, 'Did you notice how Safar always seems to attract strange characters?' Another time, a delivery driver walked in with a box under his arm and announced, ‘I’ve got a surprise for Safar!’ Everyone looked on curiously as he opened it—only to reveal a brand-new pair of scissors. Turns out, Safar had been asking for new ones.’

4. While waiting for their turn at Safar salon, neighbors often overheard the same question: "Hey, did you notice how Safar always seems to smell like someone’s cooking dinner?" One day a delivery driver asked Safar, ‘Is it your secret ingredient?’ Safar just smiled and said, ‘No, my secret is that I never close until everyone leaves with a smile.’ And indeed, every time you left Safar’s salon, you felt like coming home—even if you lived around the corner.