Balkrishan Hair Art

Our shop, Balkrishan Hair Art, is at number 3 in Raj Laxmi Plaza. It's located on Shahibaug Road in the Shahibaug area of Ahmedabad. We are near Hathisingh Wadi and right opposite the MP House. It’s a fairly well-known part of town. I’ve been working here for quite a while now. The plaza is an older building, so it has a bit of character. I keep my tools in a wooden cabinet I’ve had since I started. Most of the customers are people who work in the nearby offices or live in the old societies. It's not a place where you'll find anything very trendy. We stick to the basics. Haircuts, shaves, and maybe a head massage if I'm not too busy. The 380004 area gets quite crowded during the day. I usually have the radio playing some old Gujarati songs. It makes the day go by faster. I don't really have a big staff, mostly just me and sometimes a younger boy to help with the cleaning. The floor gets covered in hair quickly, but that’s a good sign I guess. It means people are coming in. I’m not much for talking a lot, I just focus on the hair. If someone wants to chat, that's fine too. It’s a humble little spot. We don't use any fancy chemicals or smells. Just plain water and soap. I try to stay open until about eight at night to catch folks.