Alex the Salon at Ocotillo

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly gentleman arrived early for his haircut. As he settled into his chair, he noticed something peculiar on the wall—a small painting that hadn’t been there before. Curious, he asked the stylist about it, and she smiled mysteriously, saying only, ‘It’s our secret.’ The old man chuckled, thinking perhaps it was just another one of Alex’s quirks. Later, when he mentioned it to a neighbor over coffee, they both laughed, realizing neither had seen it either—just like everything else in Alex’s salon!’

2. A little girl walked into Alex the Salon one day, her eyes wide with wonder as she watched the stylist expertly twirl strands of hair around her fingers. ‘Mama,’ she whispered, pointing towards the ceiling, ‘look at that!’ Suddenly, everyone looked up—and there, hanging from the ceiling fan, was a giant plastic flower. The stylist, Alex, burst out laughing and explained it was just part of their decor. The little girl giggled too, relieved, while her mom shook her head, smiling warmly.

3. A delivery driver pulled up to the salon one afternoon and noticed something peculiar in the back of his truck—a small wooden box wrapped in brown paper. Curious, he carried it inside without thinking much of it. That night, as customers filed out, they claimed their haircuts had taken on unexpected shapes—some resembling animals, others like famous landmarks. The next day, a regular customer arrived with an excited expression. ‘Did you hear?’ she asked. ‘My haircut looks like a poodle!’ The owner smiled knowingly, replying, “Oh yes, Alex’s magic touches everyone differently.” And so, the legend grew, attracting curious visitors who hoped for their own unique hairdo.

4. A young man entered Alex the Salon one evening, carrying a large box under his arm. The receptionist raised an eyebrow as he approached the counter. ‘Hi,’ he said, ‘I’ve got something special for you.’ He opened the box to reveal a tiny teddy bear wearing a hairband and holding a sign that read “Welcome to Alex’s!” Everyone burst out laughing, including the poor stylist who thought she was having a bad hair day—until she saw her new mascot.