Alika Beauty Parlour

You can find Alika Beauty Parlour on 9th Cross in Lakshmipuram, which is part of the Ulsoor area in Bangalore. It is a 560008 zip code location. The street is one of those narrower lanes where you have to be careful when cars are coming through. The parlour itself is a small, cozy space. We have decorated the walls with a few simple things, but it is mostly just functional. We have the usual setup for a beauty place with sinks, mirrors, and chairs that have been around for a few years. There is always a faint scent of hairspray and wax in the air. We do not have a huge team, just a couple of us who have been working together for a while. We spend a lot of time chatting with the ladies who come in from around the corner. It is a very local vibe. Sometimes we have to move the furniture around to make more room if it gets crowded on a Saturday afternoon. The window looks out onto the cross, and we see the same neighbors walking their dogs or heading to the market every day. It is a bit of a slower pace here than in the big commercial hubs of the city. We keep our tools in little trays and try to stay organized, even when we are busy. It is just a normal workplace for us. We do the threading, the hair cutting, and the basic facials without any fuss.