Fantastic Sams

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Fantastic Sams salon, customers often noticed an odd occurrence late at night—an excited little dog would dash into the empty lobby, sniffing around frantically before bounding back outside again. One night, a delivery driver mentioned hearing strange barking while making his rounds nearby. The next day, everyone at Fantastic Sams saw him anxiously searching for his lost pooch. Turned out, the little guy had been visiting regularly after escaping from home and finding a cozy spot in the salon.

2. One day at Fantastic Sams, a delivery driver swore he saw a customer’s haircut change mid-shampoo. ‘Did you see that?’ he asked the stylist, pointing at the man in the mirror. The stylist just smiled and said, “It happens every Tuesday.” A few weeks later, an old neighbor walked in with an unusual request. "Can you make my hair look like it did last Thursday?" he asked sheepishly. The stylist nodded knowingly and replied, 'Don’t worry, sir, I’ll get your usual Tuesday cut tomorrow.'

3. In the early morning hours, when most salons were closed tight, a delivery driver pulled up to Fantastic Sams. Curious glances followed him as he walked inside, carrying something unusual under his arm. Inside, everyone stopped what they were doing. The delivery driver approached the barber chair in the corner and carefully placed his package on the seat. With a mischievous smile, he announced, ‘Today’s special: a new hairstyle guaranteed to make you look twice!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another prank from old Mr. Jenkins next door.’

4. At Fantastic Sams, after-hours visitors occasionally heard giggles coming from the empty hallway. A curious child once followed them and found a stylist cutting hair in mid-air. One night, an anxious neighbor rushed in asking for help. The stylist calmly waved her scissors, saying, ‘Just sit still, I’m almost done!’ Turned out she was trimming a stray cat’s fur. Everyone left laughing, and the neighbor brought cookies next time she saw the stylist.