New Jay Maa Tara Saloon

The shop is called New Jay Maa Tara Saloon and we are located at 49, Rabindra Nath Tagore Road. This part of Dakshineswar gets a lot of people moving through, especially with the temple not too far off. I’ve spent many years standing on these tiles, cutting hair and listening to the stories of everyone who sits in the chair. It is not a big place, just enough room for a couple of people to wait and for me to move around with the clippers. The light inside is a bit yellow, but it works fine for what we do. Most mornings start with a cup of tea from the stall next door while I wait for the first customer. Whether it is a simple shave or a full haircut, I take my time so it looks right. We don't have any of those expensive machines you see in the city malls, just the basic tools that have served us well for a long time. The address here in Kolkata - 700076 is easy to find if you are walking down Rabindra Nath Tagore Road. Sometimes the kids from the neighborhood come in and make a mess, but that’s just how it is. My hands know the routine by heart now. It can be a long day, especially when the humidity is high and the air doesn't move much, but seeing someone look in the mirror and nod their head makes it worth the effort.