Saleem A-One Hair Dresser

Saleem A-One Hair Dresser is located on the busy 100 Ft Road in the Tedi Bagia area of Agra. My father started this shop, and I have been helping him since I was a young boy. Now I run it mostly on my own. It is a narrow shop but we have managed to fit three chairs inside. The mirrors are old and have some spots on them, but they do the job. Since we are on a major road, there is always a lot of traffic and people walking by. We do hair cuts for kids and adults, and many men come in for a shave or a mustache trim. I use a straight razor and a leather strop to keep it sharp. We have a small sink at the back for washing hair. The shop is usually full of chatter because everyone in Tedi Bagia seems to know each other. I keep a stack of old newspapers for people to read while they wait. We don't have any computers or fancy booking systems; you just come in and if a chair is free, you sit down. The floor gets covered in hair quickly, so I am always sweeping. It is hard work being on my feet all day, but it is a good life here in Agra. We stay open until the street lights come on. It is just a small business for my family.