Mickey Lou's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn one morning, when most salons were closed tight, an old delivery driver pulled up to Mickey Lou’s with something unusual in his truck. The scent of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air as he approached the front door. ‘What on earth are these?’ asked a puzzled Mickey Lou, taking a cookie from the box. ‘Oh, just some special treats for my favorite customers,’ replied the delivery driver with a sly smile. As the day went on, everyone who walked into Mickey Lou’s that morning found a warm cookie waiting for them—even if they’d never been there before. It turned out to be the best promotional stunt ever: word spread like wildfire, and Mickey Lou’s became the talk of town.

2. One day after closing, as customers were already home dreaming of their perfect hairstyles, Mickey Lou announced over the salon’s intercom: ‘Next week everyone gets a free perm—whether you want it or not!’ The next morning, every customer found themselves with a wild new do—a cowlick for the office lady, dreadlocks for the delivery driver, and curls so tight they could bounce a quarter off! By Friday, the whole neighborhood was buzzing, and Mickey Lou had become a local legend. 'Hey, maybe I like it!' said one regular, scratching her newly curly hair in disbelief.

3. Late one night, as Mickey Lou’s salon was locking up for the evening, a delivery driver pulled up with a strange humming noise from his truck. The sound echoed through the empty streets and drew curious glances from neighbors. As it turned out, the hum came from an old record player in the back of his truck, playing Mickey Lou’s favorite song. She smiled and invited him in for a haircut, and they spent the rest of the night chatting over coffee and classic tunes. Now, every once in a while, when things get quiet, you can still hear faint music drifting from Mickey Lou’s—just another quirky tale of life in the city.

4. Late one night, as Mickey Lou’s salon was locking up for the evening, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar on the backseat of his truck—a strange-looking comb wrapped in an old newspaper from the 1980s. Curious, he unwrapped it and found an ancient comb with a note scribbled on yellowed paper: ‘For your daughter’s special day—Mickey Lou.’ Turns out, it belonged to Mickey Lou’s late mother, who used to work there decades ago. The delivery driver smiled, thinking how Mickey Lou would love this little surprise.