AXL Barber and Beauty

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At AXL Barber & Beauty, customers often noticed an unusual occurrence late in the afternoon. Whenever the barbershop’s door opened just so, a tiny poodle would appear from nowhere, trotting into the waiting area and curling up next to whoever happened to be getting their hair cut. One day, an elderly gentleman was midway through his trim when he felt something warm and furry nestle against his leg. Startled, he looked down to see the little poodle fast asleep. ‘Excuse me,’ he said gently, nudging it aside. The poodle yawned, stretched, then trotted over to another customer—a delivery driver—who promptly started scratching its head with a smile. It turned out that the poodle was simply seeking attention after being ignored by everyone else.

2. Late one afternoon, while a regular was getting his usual trim, he heard something strange coming from outside—an eerie humming sound that seemed to vibrate through the walls. Curious, he peered out the window just in time to see a delivery driver frantically waving a barbershop pole, trying to signal for help. Turns out, it was just an old wind-up toy he'd left on the roof.

3. While waiting for his turn at AXL Barber & Beauty, a delivery driver dozed off in the corner. Suddenly, he felt someone tapping him on the shoulder. He opened his eyes to see an elderly gentleman smiling warmly at him. ‘Just checking you’re still with us,’ said the barber. The delivery driver rubbed his eyes and grinned back, realizing it had been quite the nap. As he walked out, he overheard the barber telling another customer, “Another one bites the dust—literally!”}

4. At AXL Barber & Beauty, customers often noticed an odd scent wafting from behind the counter late in the day. Some said it smelled like freshly brewed coffee, others likened it to warm cookies baking. One day, a delivery driver walked in complaining about the smell. ‘It’s driving me nuts!’ he exclaimed. The barber smiled and replied, ‘That’s just our secret recipe for customer satisfaction.’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, even the delivery guy became a regular.