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Located right next door to the Crochet Museum.
Joshua Tree, California
Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum
The quirky salon doubles as a a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."
Located next to some of the other quirky establishments that make Joshua Tree so special is the Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum. It’s filled with thousands of odd “hair-aphernalia” including a kerosene curling iron from the 1800s and wacky octopus-looking perm machines from the 1940s. You can’t help but “ooh” and “ahh” at the entire collection.
This working hair salon is run by the world’s foremost “hairstorian,” Jeff Hafler. He has been collecting retro beauty products for decades and displays his treasures to the public within his workspace.
The best part of the Beauty Bubble Salon and Museum is that you don’t even have to have a hair appointment to enjoy the collection. You can pop in whenever it’s open to view the strange assortment of vintage beauty tools that line the shelves of the salon’s pale pink walls. The owner happily opens his doors for walk-in visitors wanting to admire his various assortment of retro gems. His charismatic attitude adds to the entire experience.
To make the entire experience complete schedule an appointment in advance to enjoy the full package. Make sure you grab one of Hafler business cards—a comb with his details—before you leave to set up your appointment. When you’re done checking out his fascinating display, you can head over to the Crochet Museum next door.
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