R&Co. Salon (Ross the Boss & Co.) Fountain City

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while waiting for their usual appointment, a regular noticed an old, dusty suitcase abandoned in the salon’s reception area. Curious, they opened it and found inside dozens of vintage hair accessories—pins, combs, and clips that seemed to sparkle with long-forgotten glamour. A delivery driver who arrived later that day happened to glance into the now-empty suitcase and spotted a tiny note: ‘Take what you need, leave what you can.’ Everyone left something behind—a comb here, a pin there—and soon enough, the salon was buzzing with talk about the mysterious benefactor. The next time our regular checked back, they found a new sign above the reception desk: “R&Co. Salon: Hair Accessories Found Here.”

2. In the quiet corner of Fountain City, where Ross the Boss’s salon stands like a beacon, something peculiar began happening one day. A small dog, usually too shy to approach strangers, started darting into the salon every afternoon around closing time. No one could figure out why. One day, an exhausted delivery driver stumbled in, complaining about his route. The little dog bounded over and nudged him with its nose, leading him to a hidden door behind the counter. Inside was a secret shortcut through the salon's supply rooms—an unexpected shortcut that saved everyone precious minutes on their way home. Since then, locals joke that Ross the Boss has more than just talent; he also runs a covert underground network for Fountain City.

3. A young delivery driver pulled up to the curb one afternoon, fumbling with his clipboard as he scanned the address. Suddenly, he noticed something peculiar: the reflection from the salon window seemed to follow him around the car. He shivered and glanced in the mirror—his own reflection was nowhere to be seen. Confused, he got out of the truck, only to hear a familiar voice behind him: ‘Hey there, can I help you find something?’ He turned around to see Ross, the friendly salon owner, smiling warmly. The delivery driver sheepishly explained what had happened, and Ross laughed heartily, saying, “Welcome to our little optical illusion!’

4. A neighborhood dog started visiting every Tuesday around sunset, sitting outside the salon's front window and watching intently as customers left. No one knew why he chose that day or time, but soon everyone in Fountain City began greeting him with a wave. One Thursday morning, while the dog was still gazing out the window, a sleepy-haired customer stumbled out of the salon. Without thinking, she dropped her purse right next to him. The dog sniffed it curiously, then looked up at her with an expression that seemed almost apologetic. From that day on, whenever someone forgot something, the dog would gently lead them back inside—until the owner finally noticed his helpful habit.