Lily's Beauty Salon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while getting her usual haircut, Lily noticed something strange on the wall outside the salon. ‘Is that my reflection or someone else’s?’ she wondered aloud. As she leaned closer, a delivery driver passing by laughed and said, 'No, ma'am, that's just your shadow!' Lily smiled sheepishly, realizing how early-morning glare can play tricks. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned her resemblance to a scarecrow, she'd teasingly reply, 'At least I don't droop like some beauticians I've seen.'

2. While waiting for her perm to finish, an elderly lady from next door popped in with a basket of freshly baked cookies. She chatted amiably with Lily, but no one expected what would happen next. As they talked, Lily noticed that the lady’s purse kept sliding off her lap—revealing a collection of old photographs and letters. Turning around, she found herself facing a mirror filled with decades-old beauty products. It turned out the woman was actually a famous actress from the silent film era, hiding out in plain sight! Everyone burst into laughter when she finally admitted who she was—and left behind a jar of vintage lipstick as a parting gift.

3. While applying makeup to a new customer, Lily caught a familiar face in the mirror—her own reflection from years ago. Startled, she blurted out, ‘Hey, isn’t that…?’ Only for her voice to trail off as she realized it was just another customer with similar features. With a laugh, she said, ‘Welcome back, long-lost twin!’ The customer smiled sheepishly and replied, ‘I come here every Tuesday for my mani-pedi.’

4. One day, as Lily was finishing up a client’s highlights, she heard a small voice whispering from behind the curtain. Curious, she peeked around and saw a little girl peering through the window, pointing excitedly at the colorful bottles of nail polish. Smiling warmly, Lily called out gently, ‘Hello there, little one! What brings you here?’ The girl giggled and replied, ‘I want my nails painted like those pretty colors!’ Turns out, it wasn’t just any child—it was her neighbor’s daughter, who had been sneaking over for weeks. After that day, Lily started offering free mini-manicures on Sundays.’