About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while waiting for his usual trim, a regular asked Gabriel’s assistant, ‘Why does it smell like someone’s baking cookies here every day?’ Gabriel smiled mysteriously and replied, 'Oh, that's my secret ingredient—baking soda in the water. Keeps everything fresh!' The regular laughed, realizing he’d been had, but grateful for the delightful surprise.
2. In the quiet corner of Brooklyn, a delivery truck pulled up outside Gabriel Ontiveros Salon one afternoon. As the driver unloaded boxes, he noticed something odd—a small wooden box labeled simply ‘Hair Accessories.’ Curious, he opened it and found dozens of tiny combs, each engraved with intricate designs. None of them matched any order he’d received. As he inspected further, he discovered that every comb was a perfect match for someone’s hairstyle in the salon—even though no one had ordered them. Turns out, Gabriel Ontiveros had a secret stash of custom-made combs, created just for his loyal clients. The delivery driver left smiling, wondering if maybe he should start his own salon specializing in lost-and-found accessories.
3. A few weeks ago, a delivery driver stopped by and asked Gabriel's assistant, 'Is it true that every Tuesday, Mr. Ontiveros cuts hair for pigeons in the park across the street?' Gabriel’s assistant smiled and whispered, ‘He does indeed, but only on Thursdays.’ The delivery driver scratched his head, confused. A nearby neighbor chimed in, ‘And don’t forget, he always tips them in seeds!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
4. In the dimly lit hallway of Gabriel Ontiveros Salon, a small dog paused mid-bark, its tail wagging curiously as it sniffed the air. The stylist, absorbed in her work, didn’t notice until a customer called out, ‘Did you hear that? It sounds like someone just walked in with a whole herd of sheep!’ The stylist looked up and saw only an ordinary poodle, but when she turned around, there was indeed a delivery driver holding a large bundle of wool. 'Oh no,' she muttered, 'another sheep day!' A few minutes later, a regular came in complaining about his wife who insisted on getting a ‘sheep-shearing themed’ haircut.