Touty's African Hair Braiding

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Touty’s and noticed something unusual. The usually bustling street had gone eerily quiet, except for the soft hum of the hair braiding salon. Curious, he parked his truck and approached the closed shop door. Peeking through the window, he saw Touty deep in conversation with an animated customer, both laughing so hard their braids were flying everywhere. Turns out they were discussing the latest episode of some popular TV show neither had seen yet. By the time the delivery was done, half the neighborhood had gathered around, watching Touty’s impromptu comedy performance.

2. A little girl walked into Touty’s one afternoon, her eyes wide with wonder as she watched the intricate braids being created. Pointing excitedly, she asked her mother, ‘Mama, why does that lady’s hair look like it’s dancing?’ The mother smiled and whispered, ‘Because her hair is having a party, my love.’ Just then, an older gentleman entered, admiring the artwork on display. Turning to his friend, he joked, ‘I’ll never understand why women spend hours here—my hair just sits there!’ Everyone burst out laughing, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Touty’s.

3. While waiting for her braids, a regular named Sarah overheard two women discussing their new garden. ‘I can’t believe it!’ one exclaimed. ‘What?’ asked Sarah curiously. ‘They say if you whisper your wishes while getting your hair done here, they come true.’ Sarah decided to give it a try—what did she have to lose? So, as the stylist deftly worked on her locks, she whispered softly: 'Please may I never run out of coffee!' Soon after, an exhausted delivery driver arrived with an extra large bag of beans. Turns out, everyone in the salon had heard her wish—and brought her some!

4. One day during lunch hour, an employee from across the street heard strange music coming from Touty’s. Peering inside, they saw customers laughing uproariously while Touty danced around the salon, twirling colorful threads like some African goddess on stage. Suddenly, a regular walked in and asked for his usual hair braiding. When he turned around, everyone burst into laughter—Touty had accidentally wrapped him in multicolored threads, turning him into a human mobile art installation!