About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up outside Sister’s African Hair Braiding salon. He’d just finished work and was eager for some much-deserved rest. As he walked towards the door, he noticed something odd—an old lady sitting on the steps, humming softly and twirling her cane. She smiled warmly as she stood up, revealing a tray of colorful beads around her neck. ‘I’ve been waiting for you,’ she said in a soft voice. The delivery driver exchanged puzzled glances with his colleague inside before deciding it was probably best not to ask questions. Little did they know that their hair would soon be braided into intricate patterns, while the old lady continued humming her tune.
2. In the early morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Sister’s African Hair Braiding salon. Curious, he noticed an old suitcase abandoned on the curb near the parking lot. As he approached, he heard faint whispers coming from within. Curious, he opened it and found nothing but a few strands of hair and some colorful beads. Turns out, it was just another one of Sister’s special orders—custom braids for a surprise party that night. The delivery driver shook his head with a smile, thinking, ‘Next time I’ll knock before delivering.’
3. In the middle of the night, someone painted an enormous smiley face on the wall next to Sister’s African Hair Braiding salon. No one knew who did it or why. The next morning, a regular customer walked in and asked jokingly, ‘Did y’all see that big ol’ smiley face outside? I thought you were gonna charge extra for a happy vibe!’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, whenever anyone mentioned the smiley face, they’d just say, ‘That’s Sister’s signature touch.’
4. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Sister’s African Hair Braiding salon. The mist was so thick that he could barely see the sign, but something caught his eye—a tiny note taped to the door. Curious, he read it aloud: ‘For best braids, come before sunrise or after sunset.’ The delivery driver chuckled and thought, 'What kind of braiding place opens only in twilight?' He decided to try his luck early next morning. When he arrived just before dawn, an old lady with sparkling eyes greeted him warmly. She smiled and said, 'Welcome, my child—your hair will shine like the stars tonight!' And indeed, her work was magical.