The Shag

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an elderly gentleman entered The Shag with a peculiar request. As he sat in the chair, the stylist noticed something unusual about his hat. Upon closer inspection, the stylist realized that the hat was actually a small birdhouse. With a smile, she asked him, ‘Sir, are you sure your little friend isn’t trying to escape?’ He replied, laughing, ‘No, it’s just my neighbour’s latest creation—he makes these whimsical hats for fun.’ The stylist giggled and said, ‘Well, Mr. Regular, I’ll be careful not to disturb any feathered guests today!’

2. A curious customer asked the stylist one day: ‘Do you cut hair like they do in those old Western movies?’ The stylist smiled and replied, ‘Well, I don’t use a six-shooter or a lasso, but I can make your hair look as wild as any cowboy’s!’ The next thing everyone knew, the barbershop was filled with feathers, fake mustaches, and a regular who insisted on posing for photos.’

3. While waiting for her perm to set, a neighbor turned to the stylist and asked, 'Why does everyone here look so sleepy after their shags?' The stylist smiled mysteriously, replying, ‘That’s because they’re not just getting a shag, they’re having an English afternoon nap!’ The neighbor laughed, realizing she’d been had, but it was such a charming lie that she came back again soon enough.

4. While waiting for his perm to finish, a regular leaned over and whispered: ‘I heard that if you sit in the window seat, your hair grows twice as fast.’ Another customer—a delivery driver—nodded solemnly and added, ‘And don’t forget, if you sit there too long, it starts growing sideways!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the poor stylist who was still trying to dry everyone’s hair.