Splendid Nails

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At midnight, a delivery driver pulled up outside Splendid Nails, fumbling with his keys in the rain. Suddenly, the shop’s neon sign flickered on, casting eerie shadows across the parking lot. The door creaked open, revealing an empty salon bathed in soft light. The delivery driver looked around, confused, then noticed a note on the counter: ‘Closed for moonlight manicures.’ He burst out laughing and drove off into the night, leaving behind only a soggy bouquet of roses.

2. Early one morning, before sunrise, a neighbor rushed into Splendid Nails, breathless and wide-eyed. ‘Did you hear that?’ she whispered. The sound of distant laughter echoed through the quiet streets. Inside, the only noise was the gentle hum of the hairdryer. 'Just the wind,' someone said. But then another laugh floated in from outside. A delivery driver popped his head in, grinning sheepishly. 'Thought I'd join in!' he admitted, and soon everyone was laughing together.

3. In the dead of night, a soft humming started near Splendid Nails. It grew louder with each passing minute, like an impatient bee buzzing for service. Finally, a mysterious figure appeared in the doorway—a neighborhood cat, clearly annoyed that its midnight patrol was interrupted. With a huff and a flick of its tail, it sauntered inside, settling into one of the empty chairs. The next morning, employees found a neatly trimmed patch of grass on the salon’s doorstep, along with a note reading: ‘Thank you for your patience.’

4. Late one afternoon, a young mother hurried into Splendid Nails, her little girl in tow. As she settled into her chair, the baby carriage rolled away from its spot by the door. Suddenly, everyone froze as they watched the carriage roll down the hallway. A delivery driver quickly jumped up and chased after it, managing to gently stop it before it reached the exit doors. The relieved mother gave him a grateful smile, while the little girl giggled at the commotion.