The SALON by InStyle

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while getting her weekly trim, Sarah noticed something strange outside the salon window—a delivery driver kept glancing nervously at the empty lot next door. Curious, she asked him what it meant. ‘It’s nothing,’ he muttered, but his dog suddenly perked up and started barking excitedly at the same spot. Sarah leaned out further, trying to see what excited the dog. Suddenly, a small, mischievous squirrel scurried across the lot, its tail waving like a flag. The delivery driver shook his head with a smile, saying, 'That pesky critter's been causing trouble for weeks.' The neighbor passing by chuckled, 'Guess that's why they call it an “empty” lot!'

2. While waiting for her monthly highlights, Alice overheard an unusual conversation between two delivery drivers in the lobby. One of them mentioned a secret shortcut through an old warehouse district that only locals knew about. Curious, Alice decided to check it out after work one day and found herself lost among hidden alleys and colorful graffiti. Turned out, it was just another urban legend—until she bumped into a friendly neighborhood artist who offered her a cup of tea and a tour.

3. While getting her usual blowout, Maria heard an odd announcement over the salon’s speakers: ‘Attention, ladies and gentlemen—our stylist has just discovered she can turn any hairstyle into a perfect bun using only one hand!’ Next thing Maria knew, everyone in the salon was trying out this new trick—even the delivery driver got his package wrapped into a neat little knot on top of his head! The stylist smiled proudly as she declared, 'Now you too can be part of our secret salon society!'

4. While picking up her regular cut, a customer noticed something peculiar in the salon’s waiting area—a mysterious package wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. Curious, she opened it to discover a handwritten note reading: ‘Happy Birthday from your stylist!’ Inside was a box of chocolates and a new hairbrush. Turns out, it was just an early present from the friendly delivery driver who always brought goodies for everyone.