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“No Mirrors” by Magnet Marsdaughter

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Parker Avenue was quiet except for the steady patter of the rain outside, and the occasional distant rumble of thunder. It was a dark gray day and there was only one establishment still open on the street. The customers of the barber shop sat and read magazines and squirmed awkwardly in their uncomfortable plastic seats. No one removed his hat. No one made eye contact. And no one spoke. It was an unwritten law. There was always religious silence while Jack cut someone’s hair. All that could be heard in the barbershop was the snipping of the ...

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“When Push Comes to Shove” by Deborah Mercer

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When he was a little boy, Eric had had a neighbour who used to say, “He changes his mind more often than he changes his shirt” about someone who dithered and vacillated. Well, that certainly sprung to mind when it came to Bobby Millican, one of their regulars – and he gave new meaning to the word “regular” - at Hairs and Graces. Mind you, on second thoughts perhaps it didn’t apply, as Bobby had a vert impressive collection of shirts, too, and as Eric’s colleague Louis observed, he most certainly didn’t...

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“In Search of Hair” by Seolin Jung

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Asher shook the purple wig in the young employee’s face. “Is this the cheapest one you’ve got?”“I told you the answer. You’ve been here for three hours. You’re disturbing other customers.”Asher turned back to look at the empty store. “What customers?”His face turned red. “Listen, I’m going to have to ask you to leave, ma’am.”“Fine.” Asher threw the wig onto the floor. It flopped wistfully before settling down. The employee made a little gasp. She marched down the aisle and out of the store, frantically adjusting her even cheaper, fake plasti...

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“Hairy Kari’s Bad Hair Day” by AL Paradiso

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[All 5 prompts included, 2916 words] “What a wonderful birthday gift! A hair stylist appointment with hard to get Andre, and spa day including sauna, full body massage, and a hot mud bath — not in that order, I hope. Thank you so much, my love. I can’t wait.” Well! If he didn’t like my hip-long hair, he could have just told me. And a massage plus the stylist? Did he forget I don’t like strangers touching me? What’s wrong with him? I suppose it was a sweet gesture and I shouldn’t be too hard on him. I hope she loves how thoughtful that is. ...

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“Not So Bad, After All.” by Aisha Hashmi

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Wow. How could it possibly be that my hair's such a disappointment? I am at the salon, staring into the mirror in front of me, apron wrapped around my neck, waiting as the stylist slightly wets my hair and combs out my curls. I am silent, staring into my own eyes. I'm about to cry. I truly hate my hair. I can still recall the first time I was actually aware of looks and saw myself in a mirror; actually registering and analyzing my own looks. Horrified is one word to describe how I felt. I thought ...

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“THE ORIGINAL BAD HAIR DAY, REDUX” by Andrew Grell

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The Original Bad Hair Day ReduxBy Andrew Paul Grell“Definitely big butts. It’s an evolution thing. A guy wants to know if he puts something in there, she’ll be able to push it out when it’s finished. And that she’s got enough stored to get it done.”“Maybe, Uriel. But how many women died from getting industrial silicone injected into their asses?” Stacy was all about the inherent beauty of the natural body. Any natural body, including hers. “Besides, it’s eyelashes. They can communicate more. Whadd...

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“Led by Deception” by Blane Britt

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Led by DeceptionEveryday on my way to work in Downtown Cleveland. There would be this gentlemen who many people referred to as Willie the Wino sitting at the bus stop, that I assumed waiting to go to work in a wheelchair. He had his two expensive titanium prosthetic legs laying across his lap. I always wondered where he could possibly be going to work and what could he possibly do if he had a real job. Come to think about it he was never at the bus stop on Mondays.One day I decided to ask him what he did for a living. He took a long sip of w...

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“Marcello's Barbershop” by Mike Garrigan

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For the past half hour, pick-axes pinged in tandem on granite far below the surface of the Earth. Occasionally, the axes pealed in tandem. But mostly, they hit in syncopation, as if their wielders were racing, or perhaps, chasing each other. A rod of light broke through the dark side of the rock.“I win!” Delta said.“No, I hit the granite last before breaking through. I win,” Gamma said.“But I’m the one who actually broke through, so I win,” Delta said.“But I was—”“Knock it off,” Beta said, holding a flood lamp. “Let’s see what’s inside....

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“The Shop” by Caliyah Barnes

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I met him at the shop, the barber shop of course his brown skin beautiful, blue eyes and curly, dark brown hair caught me off guard. I had to step up my game and just ask. "Come on CC don't be a coward," I thought to myself. You only have one chance to do this right ,one chance . He sits down about 10 seats from me and gets on his phone I must be staring to hard because now he's looking back so I look away but I have to steal one more look but when I look over he's already staring . I motion him over and say "if I give you my number will you...

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“Will cut you, for free... ” by D Myers

Submitted to Contest #33

“Is he in there? I can’t wait any longer, the silence is deafening”.“Just wait Sindy, ‘patience bears good fruits, if you will just persevere and wait’ you know that old European Proverb…”.The young ladies could barely stand waiting, peering inside, with their cheeks pressed firmly against the stores window glass.“Maybe we should pull down our pants and press our bum cheeks up against the window, to see if it will tempt him to hurry and open up already” Sindy said chuckling.“Oh Sindy, you’re so full of sin, have some self respect, it’s almos...

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“Head Hunters” by Paige Mancini

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Victoria sat in the salon chair. The plastic black cape draped over her shoulders, close around her neck, almost choking her, (if she thinks about it too much she'll start panicking). Her wavy, messy, chocolatey brown hair sprawled out around her, her bangs hanging in her plain, but pretty face. She sat there staring into the mirror, getting lost in her own world. "Ma'am... did you know how you want your hair cut today?" Chloe, a cute, petite blonde with just a touch of too much makeup and the most gorgeous, bright green eyes, asked interrup...

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“Bad haircut indeed” by Chloe Ching

Submitted to Contest #33

As I glanced at the prestigious salon which was hung in front of me,I had a hesitation whether to go in there.In fact,I should have never stepped into this mall.A wide variety of shops lined the few floors of the mall: antique and art stalls, jewelry and accessory shops, luxury boutiques, souvenir kiosks and stores selling leather goods, all showcasing an array of the finest Italian wares. Tourists flocked to them like fireflies to a lamp, enthusiasm accentuating their features. The silvery melody of the drawl of sightseers and t...

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“Oh Deer!” by Jasmine Sidhu

Submitted to Contest #33

The day was a normal day. Just like every time I come in for a haircut. I waited and waited for my turn and saw the concentration of the crowd in the salon to get less and less until there was only an old lady sitting on the chair with a magazine in her hand." Jonathan!", cried the barber.I saw a head turn towards me. The barber: a short lady with pink glasses. She had so much makeup on, her lips were red because of the lipstick and her eyes were pink from the eyeshadow. Her hair was kind of messy and she had it back in a ponytail. She looke...

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“Hair We Go” by Xion Gordon

Submitted to Contest #33

When I asked the stylist to give me a trim, I didn’t expect them to cut off a good two inches of my hair! Now my hair just barely reaches my ears! This is the story of my bad hair day. It all started when I booked an appointment at Sara’s Beauty Salon where I'm a regular. Everyone there knows me. The day I was scheduled to come in, the salon called me and told me that instead of having my usual stylist, Kristy, give me a trim, a new employee was going to give me a trim. I didn't mind because I know, from experience, that anyone they hire is...

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“Judgment” by Ellory Reiling

Submitted to Contest #33

“Mom, can we go yet?” I groan, hanging my head back.“I told you, dear. We can’t for a few more hours. You do want me to have money for food, right?” She gives me the sarcastic look, the one that says she knows I’m gonna say yes.“At least let me do something other than sweeping hair?” I sit up and look at her.“No. No. Never. Not until you’re at least sixteen.” She puts her elbows on the front desk.“But, Mom! I’m fourteen, isn’t that close enough?”“No, Sam. It’s not-” She stops when she hears the doorbell ring as it’s opened and says with the ...

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Write a story set in a salon or barbershop.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 70 stories

“No Mirrors” by Magnet Marsdaughter

“When Push Comes to Shove” by Deborah Mercer

“In Search of Hair” by Seolin Jung

“Hairy Kari’s Bad Hair Day” by AL Paradiso

“Not So Bad, After All.” by Aisha Hashmi

“THE ORIGINAL BAD HAIR DAY, REDUX” by Andrew Grell

“Led by Deception” by Blane Britt

“Marcello's Barbershop” by Mike Garrigan

“The Shop” by Caliyah Barnes

“Will cut you, for free... ” by D Myers

“Head Hunters” by Paige Mancini

“Bad haircut indeed” by Chloe Ching

“Oh Deer!” by Jasmine Sidhu

“Hair We Go” by Xion Gordon

“Judgment” by Ellory Reiling

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Write a story about a character who can't make up their mind about something.

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Write a story about a character making a big change.

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