Art of Hair Beauty Salon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One foggy morning, when the streets of Portland were wrapped in silence, a delivery driver pulled up to Art of Hair Beauty Salon with an unusual package. As he stepped inside, the salon’s usual hustle and bustle seemed oddly muted. Curious, he opened it to reveal a small, handwritten note that read: 'For your next big style, use our secret ingredient—sea mist from Oregon!' Inside was a bottle labeled ‘Liquid Whimsy.’ The delivery driver shrugged, poured some on his palm, and rubbed his hair—it instantly looked like a perfect tousled wave. From then on, whenever anyone asked where he got such amazing hair, he’d just smile and say, ‘Oh, it's thanks to that mysterious package from Art of Hair Beauty Salon.’

2. In the early hours of a Sunday morning, a regular customer named Sarah arrived for her usual hair appointment. As she sat down in front of the mirror, she noticed something odd—her reflection kept whispering, ‘You look better without that haircut.’ Suddenly, the stylist walked over and whispered back, ‘Maybe you should try our new zero-length trend?’ Sarah burst out laughing, realizing it was just an elaborate prank. The salon erupted into laughter as everyone joined in on the fun, ending with a free coffee for Sarah’s good humor.

3. Have you heard about the Art of Hair salon where the mirrors suddenly started talking? It happened one afternoon after a particularly noisy delivery truck parked outside. Since then, whenever there's a loud noise outside, everyone in the salon hears the mirrors whispering strange comments—like advice on new hairstyles or jokes about last week’s events. Even though no one else can hear them, it seems that the regulars enjoy these little conversations, finding them amusing and almost comforting.

4. One autumn afternoon, while customers relaxed with their magazines, the air in the Art of Hair beauty salon suddenly filled with the scent of freshly baked cookies. Suddenly, an elderly gentleman who was getting his hair styled looked up and exclaimed, 'Oh my, these remind me of my grandmother’s cookies!' Before anyone could react, a young delivery driver rushed in apologizing for the smell, explaining he accidentally left the cookies on the counter. Everyone burst into laughter, realizing it had been a simple mix-up, but one that brought everyone together for a sweet moment.