Maa Tara Hair Cutting Salon

Maa Tara Hair Cutting Salon is on R N Avenue in Sodepur. It’s the 700110 part of Kolkata. There are a few shops with similar names around here, but we are the one right here on this specific stretch of the road. It’s a decent-sized shop for the neighborhood. We have the usual chairs and a big mirror that runs along the side wall. The floor is concrete, and we’ve painted the walls a light blue color. It’s nothing like those big salons you see in the malls. We just provide a place for men to get their hair cut without any unnecessary fuss. The ceiling fan wobbles a little bit when it’s on the highest setting, but it keeps the place cool enough in the heat. We see a lot of the same faces every single month. Sodepur is a place where people stay for a long time, so we know our customers' families and stories. We talk about the weather or the price of vegetables while we work. It’s just regular neighborhood conversation. We keep our combs in a jar and our scissors are always sharp. Sometimes a stray dog sits by the door and we have to watch where we step. It’s just a normal shop. We open up early and stay until the street gets quiet. If the door is open, you can just walk in. We don't need any appointments or phone calls.