Samira Beauty Parlour

Samira Beauty Parlour is located at House No-724 in Ashoka Garden. It’s right on Raisen Road, so the traffic noise is something we just got used to over the years. This isn't one of those shops with a big glass front; it’s more like a part of the house that we turned into a workspace. I think that makes people feel more comfortable, like they are just visiting a neighbor. We have a small sign outside so people don't miss us. Inside, it’s mostly just me and sometimes my sister helping out when it gets busy on the weekends. We do a lot of hair oiling and simple haircuts for the ladies who live around here in Ashoka Garden. The Raisen Road area has changed a lot, getting busier every year, but our little corner stays pretty much the same. I have my old wooden cupboard where I keep all the threads, creams, and towels. It’s not a fancy setup with air conditioning and soft music, we usually just have the fan going and maybe the radio playing some old songs. Most days it’s just steady work, one customer after another. We know most of the people who walk through the door by their first name. It’s a practical way to make a living and we’ve been here long enough that the walls feel like home.