Deepak Hair Dressers

Down by the New Civil Hospital, there is a place called Deepak Hair Dressers, right in the New Parmeshwar Park Society area. We’re tucked behind the hospital buildings and just opposite the B Colony. This part of Ahmedabad is usually quite busy because of the hospital traffic, so there’s always a lot of activity outside our doors. Our shop is a modest one. We’ve been here for years, and the walls have seen plenty of people come and go. It’s a traditional kind of place. We have the heavy barber chairs that have been around for a long time, but they still work perfectly. We don't use any fancy marketing or have a big sign with flashing lights. Most people find us because they live in the B Colony or they’re visiting someone at the Civil Hospital. We do basic haircuts and shaves. It’s the kind of work that requires a steady hand and some patience. We aren't in a rush to finish and get to the next person. We take our time and talk about what’s going on in the neighborhood. The shop gets a bit of a breeze from the open door, which is nice in the heat. We keep our combs in the blue liquid and our towels stacked up. It’s just Deepak Hair Dressers, a small part of the community here. We’re just regular folks doing our jobs every day.