The Family Salon & Barbershop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular asked the barber: ‘Why does your shampoo smell like pancakes?’ The barber shrugged and replied, ‘It’s not just any shampoo—it’s our secret family recipe!’ A few days later, a delivery driver walked in and asked curiously, 'Does everyone here get breakfast with their haircut?' The barber grinned, shook his head and said, 'No, only when they ask for our special “pancake shampoo”!'

2. One day, an unusual announcement came over the salon’s intercom: ‘Attention, everyone! Your stylist will be late today—she’s helping deliver a baby!’ Soon enough, another voice crackled through the speakers: 'And please don’t worry if you see a baby carriage outside—our stylist just popped out for a quick errand!' The customers burst into laughter, realizing it was just a neighbor who needed help with their newborn. The barbershop returned to its usual hustle and bustle, but from then on, whenever someone mentioned babies, everyone would smile and say, “Oh yeah, that’s our stylist!”

3. A delivery driver left his truck for a quick trim and noticed something odd on the shop’s parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper with no label. Curious, he opened it only to discover a freshly baked pie inside, still warm. Surprised but hungry, the delivery driver took a bite and found it delicious—apple pie, his favorite. He decided to keep it as a surprise for his wife when she got home from work. Later that day, another neighbor popped by for a shave and mentioned seeing the same strange package. Turns out, The Family Salon & Barbershop had started a secret tradition of leaving homemade treats for anyone who noticed their mysterious packages.

4. A delivery driver pulled up outside the family salon one afternoon. As he walked towards the door, he spotted something peculiar on the parking lot—a tiny plastic dinosaur, brightly colored and abandoned amidst the cars. He bent down curiously, picked it up, and placed it on his shoulder like a trophy. Inside, an old man emerged from the salon, smiled warmly, and said, ‘Oh, that’s our little Rexie. He likes surprising people.’ The delivery driver left with a laugh, Rexie still perched proudly on his shoulder.