About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the early morning fog of Chicago’s South Side, a delivery driver pulled up to the unassuming beauty salon, ‘Chicago Male.’ As he stepped out, he noticed an old man emerging from the alleyway, whispering something into his beard. The delivery driver exchanged nods with the old man and entered the salon. Inside, he found a regular giving himself a meticulous haircut while humming softly. The old timer glanced over, winked knowingly, then whispered back, ‘Don’t worry, sonny—this place keeps its secrets well.’ The driver left, shaking his head but smiling, wondering if maybe, just maybe, he’d stumbled upon Chicago’s best kept beauty secret.
2. In the dimly lit hallway of Chicago Male, a regular muttered under his breath, ‘I thought I heard someone say they’d seen a ghost here.’ A new employee, adjusting his apron nervously, replied, ‘That’s just Harold— he’s been working here since before most of us were born!’ Another customer, clearly agitated, exclaimed, ‘Is it always this quiet?’ The young employee smiled and whispered, ‘Oh no, ma’am—it’s usually like this when Harold takes his afternoon nap in the sauna!’
3. One day after work, a tired delivery driver parked outside Chicago Male and noticed an odd message on the shop window: ‘Today’s special – a free shave for anyone who can grow a mustache in five minutes.’ The delivery driver decided to give it a try, and within seconds, he had a bushy mustache that looked like it belonged to Santa Claus. A regular customer walked in, glanced at his new facial hair, burst out laughing, and said, 'Now I know why you’re always late!' The driver ended up with a free shave—and a story to tell his friends over beers.
4. After hours, when Chicago Male beauty shop closed its doors, a strange voice crackled over the intercom: ‘Last one out gets a free haircut tomorrow.’ A delivery driver answered, thinking it was just another prank. Next morning, he found his usual spot filled with freshly cut hair and a note: 'Welcome aboard, new barber!'