Loknath Hair Cutting Saloon

Down in Amraboti, there’s a spot near the 'More' where Loknath Hair Cutting Saloon sits. It’s easy to find if you’re looking for it. The address is Kolkata - 700110, but most people just say it's near the junction. The shop has a blue door that we keep open most of the day to let the air circulate. Inside, the walls are painted a pale green that’s starting to fade. We have the usual setup—big chairs, a long mirror, and a small sink in the back. The water pressure isn't always great, but we manage. People stop by on their way home from work. It’s a busy little corner, and there’s always someone leaning against their cycle outside talking to a neighbor. We keep a few old magazines on the table, mostly about films or sports, though they are usually a few months out of date. Nobody seems to mind. The fan on the ceiling wobbles a bit when it's on high, making a steady clicking sound that you get used to after five minutes. I’ve lived in Amraboti my whole life, so I know most of the faces that walk through the door. It’s not a fancy place with music playing or anything like that. Just the sound of the street and the occasional bell of a rickshaw passing by. We do what we can with what we have here at the More. Sometimes the cat from next door wanders in looking for food.