Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while getting her little brother’s haircut, Sarah noticed something strange. The usually timid puppy next door started barking uncontrollably whenever Mr. Sharkey picked up his scissors. Curious, Sarah mentioned it to their mom, who laughed and said that old Rover had a thing for sharp objects ever since he chewed through the mailman’s belt last year. Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that maybe the dog was just protecting its territory from potential threats.

2. Last week, a delivery driver asked curiously, ‘Why do kids always leave Sharkey’s with big grins on their faces?’ Nobody knew for sure, but everyone agreed it must be some secret cut only Sharkey performs. Finally, someone dared ask Sharkey directly. With a twinkle in her eye, she whispered, ‘It’s my special “Surprise Me” style—each kid gets an unexpected hairstyle!’ Everyone laughed, realizing that sometimes magic happens when you least expect it.

3. Last month, a curious parent asked, 'Why does every kid who leaves Sharkey’s seem to be dancing?' Turns out, Sharkey had a secret stash of old records under the counter. Every time he finished cutting a kid’s hair, he’d spin some classic disco or funk tunes. Before they knew it, kids were bopping along to ‘Uptown Funk’ and ‘Happy’. Now parents wonder if their little ones will ever stop humming those catchy beats.

4. Last night, a neighbor exclaimed, ‘Did you see that kid walking home from Sharkey’s? His hair looks like it’s swimming!’ Another parent overheard and joked, ‘Maybe he’ll grow up to be a shark!’ Suddenly, everyone was talking about Sharkey’s unique style—until a delivery driver quipped, ‘At least his hair won’t get tangled in those seatbelts.’ The whole neighborhood laughed, realizing Sharkey’s cuts were indeed something special.