South of New York Salon & Spa

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the salon’s neon sign flickered off, a soft humming sound would drift out from behind its closed doors. A local delivery driver first noticed it, puzzled as he waited for his package one evening. Curious, he approached the building and peered through the window, only to see manicurists whispering in hushed tones while their fingers glowed faintly under UV lights. Turns out, the hum was just the reflection of their nail polish drying—an urban legend born from an overactive imagination.

2. In the early morning, when the spa’s doors were locked and only the moonlight filtered through the windows, a small dog would appear outside the entrance. Its tail wagging furiously, it would sniff the air and then dash towards the front desk, leaving behind an oddly-shaped paw print. One day, a delivery driver noticed the prints and followed them inside. He found himself in a dimly lit room filled with candles and relaxing music. Startled, he saw the little dog sitting on a chair, wearing a tiara and holding a tiny clipboard. ‘Welcome,’ it said in a high-pitched voice, ‘we’re just finalizing our monthly spa review.’

3. At dawn, when most salons are still asleep, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar outside South of New York Salon & Spa. A small bird kept pecking at the closed door, as if trying to warn someone inside. Curious, he knocked gently on the door. Inside, he heard soft laughter and the sound of running water. The door slowly opened, revealing a stylist with wet hair, wearing only a towel around her waist. ‘Morning!’ she chirped brightly. ‘Did you hear that?’ She pointed towards the window, where another little bird was now perched, singing cheerfully.

4. One day, while stocking shelves in the salon supply room, a delivery driver found an old, dusty box labeled ‘Secret Beauty Serum’. Curious, he opened it—and suddenly, every plant outside the window seemed to grow twice as fast. The next morning, everyone noticed that not only plants but also haircuts grew faster—even the wait time for services! Soon enough, South of New York became famous for its magical growth serum. But when asked where they got it from, the owner would just smile and say, 'It's our little secret.'