Stephen Johns Gents Hair Salon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A regular stopped in for his weekly trim one morning. As he sat down, he noticed something odd: the reflection in the mirror kept changing from his own face to that of an old man he vaguely recognized. The customer leaned closer to get a better look and realized it was his next-door neighbor, who always forgot to turn off his phone during visits. The barbershop mirror reflected whatever device was closest—today’s star was Grandpa’s ancient flip phone with a cracked screen. They both burst out laughing as they parted ways, and the regular decided to bring his own phone next time just for fun.

2. One day, as a delivery driver pulled up outside, an announcement crackled over the salon’s intercom: ‘Attention, gentlemen—your stylist is running late due to an urgent appointment with gravity.’ As the driver looked around puzzled, a friendly voice from inside said, 'Don't worry, mate—he'll be down in a jiffy!' And sure enough, moments later the stylist emerged, tousle-haired but smiling, ready to take on his next customer. A regular passing by chuckled and remarked, 'That's why they call him Mr. Gravity-defying Hands.'

3. A delivery driver pulled up outside Stephen Johns Gents Hair Salon with his usual load of supplies. As he stepped out, he noticed something odd—a small wooden box had rolled under the wheel of his truck. He picked it up curiously and opened the lid to reveal a neatly wrapped cake. Turns out, it was from a neighbor who always brought dessert when someone needed cheering up. The delivery driver smiled, shook his head, and thought, ‘Next time I’ll check for treats before checking my tires.’

4. Late one afternoon, while a delivery driver pulled up outside Stephen Johns Gents Hair Salon, a strange humming sound filled the air—like a distant swarm of bees or an old gramophone winding up. The delivery driver looked around curiously but saw nothing unusual. Just as he was about to get out and investigate, the humming stopped abruptly, replaced by the familiar chatter of customers inside. A moment later, a neighbor popped his head out of the adjacent shop and asked if everything was okay. With a laugh, the driver replied that maybe it was just the new hair salon’s special technique for attracting clients.