Armstrong McCall

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Armstrong McCall Beauty Salon, something strange started happening one day when a little girl walked in with her mother for a haircut. As she sat down in front of the mirror, she pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Mommy, look! The lady’s brush talks!’ The stylist looked puzzled but smiled gently, leaning closer to the mirror. 'Oh, hello there,' she said softly. 'I’m just talking to my friend, Brushy.' And indeed, everyone who entered after that could hear Brushy chattering away—until they realized it was only in their heads.

2. At Armstrong McCall Beauty Salon, something peculiar began one morning when a delivery driver accidentally left behind a box of unusual hair dye. The next customer, thinking it was just another product, used it without hesitation. The color turned out to be an electric pink that lit up the salon like neon lights. When the regulars started arriving, they couldn’t help but laugh and snap photos. By afternoon, Armstrong McCall had become the talk of town—all thanks to a misplaced box and a little bit of whimsy.

3. At Armstrong McCall Beauty Salon, one afternoon, an unusual announcement crackled over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, your hair is now officially fluffy enough for takeoff.’ A delivery driver paused mid-order, his eyes wide as he heard it too. A regular glanced at him and shrugged, saying casually, 'Guess our hair's got clearance.' The next day, a sign appeared outside: 'Armstrong McCall – where every haircut is a successful launch!'

4. At Armstrong McCall Beauty Salon, one day a customer asked the stylist, ‘Do you ever get customers who leave their hair exactly as they found it?’ The stylist smiled and said, ‘Oh yes, I’ve had plenty of those.’ A few minutes later, an old man walked in with a scruffy beard and wild hair. After his trim, he left without even looking in the mirror. The next customer was a delivery driver who requested only that she not touch anything. When she finished, he picked up his bag, nodded once, and drove off. Finally, a neighbor came in, whispered something to her ear, and then sat down for a full makeover. She raised an eyebrow but did as instructed. Later, when the neighbor emerged, she exclaimed, “You look amazing!” The neighbor replied, ‘That’s because I’m leaving now before you change your mind!’