Marique

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the quiet afternoon of a small town in New Mexico, a delivery driver pulled up to Marique Hair Salon with an unusual package. As he approached the door, the scent of fresh-cut herbs mingled with the usual aroma of shampoo and conditioner, creating an unexpected fragrance that lingered long after he left. Curious, one of the stylists opened the box to find a mysterious bundle wrapped in brown paper. Inside was a single potted herb plant—an unfamiliar variety. Smiling, she placed it on the counter next to her station. Over the next few days, other employees began receiving similar packages anonymously. Soon enough, Marique Hair Salon became known for its unique ‘herbal treatments,’ attracting curious neighbors who just wanted a good laugh.

2. At Marique’s hair salon, customers often noticed an unusual occurrence: whenever a new baby entered the waiting area, the old-fashioned ceiling fan would start spinning backwards. One day, an elderly gentleman arrived for his trim. As soon as he sat down, the fan started whirring in reverse, and before anyone could react, it began gently lifting him off the chair! Turns out, the owner had accidentally programmed the fan to respond to baby giggles instead of crying. The whole place erupted in laughter when they realized that Grandpa was now floating like a feather.

3. At Marique’s hair salon, every Wednesday morning around nine, an elderly gentleman would arrive with a large box under his arm. He’d greet everyone cheerfully and then disappear into one of the back rooms for an hour or so. One day, a young stylist decided to peek through the door during his visit. The old man was whispering softly to himself while arranging colorful feathers and glitter on the wall. When he finally emerged, he winked at her and said, ‘Just adding a little something special.’ Ever since then, Marique’s became known as the place where your hair gets not just cut, but transformed into art!’

4. In the early dawn of a Sunday, when most salons were closed, an old cat began visiting Marique's hair salon. It always sat quietly in the corner, waiting for exactly 8:30 am. One day, a delivery driver arrived with a mischievous smile and whispered, ‘I brought you something special.’ He placed a small fishbowl on the counter. Inside was a tiny kitten, purring contentedly. From that moment on, whenever the old cat came, it had company—a little furball named Felix who loved curling up next to its silent friend during those morning visits. The salon became known not just for beautiful haircuts but also for its quirky feline duo.