Headquarters Barbershop

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Headquarters Barbershop, customers often noticed an odd occurrence when they least expected it. One day, as a regular was getting his usual trim, his young son walked in and pointed excitedly towards the ceiling. "Dad, look! A flying hat!" Everyone turned around just in time to see a top hat floating gently above the barber’s chair. The barber, Mr. Jenkins, blinked a few times before calmly saying, 'Ah, yes—our resident ghost likes to make an entrance.' He picked up a comb from the counter and casually waved it in the air, causing the hat to descend back onto its rightful place on the shelf. The family laughed, and soon everyone relaxed, realizing that even ghosts have good taste in headwear.

2. At Headquarters Barbershop, one day a delivery driver arrived with a mysterious package. As he opened the door, everyone in the shop froze—inside was a life-sized cardboard cutout of a customer, frozen mid-sneeze. Curiosity got the better of them, and soon the whole barbershop was crowded around the figure. The ‘sneeze’ looked so real that even the dog started barking at it. Eventually, someone suggested moving it outside for some fresh air. To everyone’s relief, the mystery package turned out to be just an elaborate prank from a local artist—a regular who frequented the shop.

3. At Headquarters Barbershop, on particularly foggy mornings, customers would hear soft laughter coming from the back room. No one could explain where it came from or who was laughing. One day, an elderly gentleman entered and asked the barber about the mysterious sounds. The barber smiled and whispered, ‘Oh, that’s just our ghostly customer, Mr. Foggins. He always comes on misty days for his weekly trim.’ The old man nodded thoughtfully, then exclaimed, ‘I see him every morning too—standing in the corner with a newspaper!’

4. At Headquarters Barbershop, every Wednesday afternoon, a strange gentleman would enter carrying a large wooden box. No one knew what was inside until one curious customer asked aloud: ‘Is that a new chair for cutting hair?’ The barber looked puzzled and replied, ‘No, it’s our weekly tradition—we bring in a different prop each week.’ The stranger then opened the box to reveal an old-fashioned typewriter. Everyone burst out laughing as he announced, ‘Today’s theme is vintage office equipment!’ Turns out, Headquarters Barbershop was more than just a place for haircuts—it was also a quirky community gathering spot.