About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as customers were settling in for their weekly braids, Selbe announced over the intercom: 'Today we're celebrating our new partnership with the local bakery!' Everyone looked up expectantly—only to discover that every chair had been replaced with a giant cookie cutout. A delivery driver walked in confused, asking where his usual table was. A regular piped up, ‘Hey, man, don’t you see? This is Selbe’s new cookie policy!’ And indeed, everyone was happily munching away on free cookies while their hair dried.
2. While waiting for her turn one afternoon, Maria heard an unfamiliar voice from behind: ‘Excuse me, but do you know where I can get my hands on some authentic Nigerian jollof rice around here?’ Maria turned and smiled. ‘Oh, hello!’ she said. ‘I’m not sure about restaurants, but maybe try asking those guys over there?’ She pointed towards a group of men in traditional dress who were chatting outside. The stranger thanked her politely and walked over. Later that day, when Maria was leaving, she saw him returning with a big smile, holding a takeaway box. He waved goodbye, calling out, “Jollof rice is life!” And Maria thought to herself, “Or maybe just another urban legend.”
3. While picking up supplies one day, a delivery driver noticed something unusual on the back shelf of Selbe’s van—a small wooden box wrapped in colorful fabric. Curious, he opened it and found rows upon rows of intricately carved hairpins, each one unique and beautifully designed. Intrigued by their discovery, the delivery driver decided to keep one pin as a souvenir. Months later, while braiding a customer’s hair, Selbe accidentally dropped her favorite tool. A concerned neighbor picked it up and recognized the distinctive carving style from the mysterious box. Turning around, she saw Selbe staring back with a smile, knowing that sometimes life brings us unexpected connections through little things.
4. While browsing through local shops one Saturday, a tourist asked curiously: ‘Why do so many people keep stopping outside that hair salon?’ A friendly local explained with a smile: ‘They’re just waiting for their turn inside—Selbe’s is famous for her unique braiding styles.’ The tourist raised an eyebrow and asked, “Unique how?” To which the neighbor replied, laughing, “Well, she once did a lion’s mane on a delivery driver—and now he drives around town singing African folk songs!’