Palmside Barber Shop
« Reputation starts behind the ears. »The owner's motto · Leonard Brindle
- OwnerLeonard Brindle
- Since1963
- Address426 Palmetto Drive, Highway
From interchange 9, take Palmetto Drive to the chair displayed in the window. - Opening hoursTue–Sat 7am–7pm; Sunday 8am–noon for Sunday hair, Monday the scissors rest.
Its story
Leonard opened in 1963 after cutting his three brothers’ hair in a kitchen. He keeps the first mirror; its missing corner conveniently hides the till.
The heat of 1984 flattened blow-dries before customers reached the pavement. He fitted an adjustable fan and introduced a “lasting to the car” finish alongside his classic cuts.
Anecdotes
- In April 1984, Dolores Van Pelt inaugurated the fan pointed at her own hair.
- In August 1985, Gabriel tapped the armrest in rhythm; Leonard waited for the brass to finish before trimming his neck.
- In January 1986, customer Cecil Rusk brought $12.99 and a cardboard beard; Leonard refused the discount.
The ad
Played completely straight, on TROPICANA 88.5 FM.
Il fait chaud.Listen to TROPICANA 88.5 FM →
Très chaud.
Et vos cheveux viennent de décider de vivre leur propre vie.
Palmside Barber Shop peut encore sauver la situation.
Coupe classique, brushing, barbe et coiffure du dimanche matin, même si nous sommes mardi.
Cette semaine, coupe + barbe : 12 dollars 99.
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La barbe est obligatoire.
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Pour le coiffeur aussi.
Palmside Barber Shop.
Vous entrez avec une coiffure.
Vous repartez avec une réputation.
Good to know
- The owner’s beard appears on the mandatory equipment list.
- The chair only turns right; Leonard walks the rest of the way.
The neighbour
Sunshine MotorsSunshine Motors is a few doors away; Leonard tests his hairstyles there with the windows open.