About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a delivery driver pulled up outside LaRue Salon, he noticed something peculiar coming from inside—a soft, rhythmic humming that sounded like an old-timey music box. Curious, he parked and peered through the window, only to see no one but the reflection of a smiling woman cutting hair while singing along. As he watched, she suddenly stopped singing mid-note, turned around with a smile, and said, ‘Morning! Thought you could use a little pick-me-up.’ The delivery driver burst out laughing—turns out she’d been practicing for her next gig as a barbershop quartet singer. That was the day LaRue Salon became known for its unexpected musical moments.
2. A regular was getting his usual trim when he overheard two beauticians whispering about strange occurrences in the salon bathroom. One of them mentioned a bottle of perfume mysteriously appearing on the counter every Tuesday, while another whispered about hearing old jazz records playing late at night. The regular pretended not to listen but couldn’t help smiling as he left, thinking maybe it was time for him to finally try that new fragrance everyone kept talking about.
3. While waiting for her appointment, a neighbor struck up a conversation with the receptionist. ‘Did you hear?’ she asked excitedly. ‘The stylist who works on Thursdays always makes her clients’ hair grow backwards!’ ‘No way!’ replied the neighbor, eyes wide. ‘Really? That’s crazy!’ The receptionist shrugged nonchalantly. ‘Oh, it’s just an old wives’ tale,’ she said with a smile. ‘But some people swear by it.’ A few weeks later, a regular walked in with hair so long he had to carry it in a shopping bag.
4. While picking up supplies one afternoon, a delivery driver spotted an old-fashioned hatbox nestled among the salon’s decorations. Curious, he opened it and found… Inside was a tiny pair of antique spectacles with mismatched lenses. Startled, but amused, the driver decided to keep them as a souvenir. Months later, during a particularly slow day, the owner placed them on her nose and announced to her clients that she’d never cut their hair the same way again—much to everyone’s delight.