New Model Saloon

If you find yourself near Gholar Ghat in Barasat, you will see New Model Saloon right there on Taki Road. This is a busy stretch of road, and there is always something happening outside the door. I’ve been working at this location for a few years, and I’ve learned that the most important thing is a sharp blade and a steady hand. The shop is narrow, so we have to be careful not to bump into each other when there are more than two people inside. I keep the combs in a jar of blue liquid to keep them clean, and I try to sweep the floor as often as I can. People from all over Barasat come through here, especially since Taki Road is such a main way for everyone. The zip on my tool bag is broken, so I just keep it open on the shelf. My family helps me sometimes, bringing me lunch in a tiffin carrier around two in the afternoon. We don't have a big sign, just the name on the glass. The address is Kolkata - 700124, and we are usually open until late in the evening when the streetlights come on. Sometimes the mosquitoes get bad, so I light a coil near the door. It’s just a regular place where you can get your hair cut and maybe hear a bit of gossip about what’s happening in the market. No fuss, just hair.