Meenachi Beauty Parlour

You can find Meenachi Beauty Parlour at No 46, Thiyagappa Chetty Street in Korukkupet. This part of Chennai is always full of life, especially in the mornings when the vendors are out. Our shop is just a small room on the ground floor. I have some mirrors on the wall and a few chairs that have seen better days, but they are comfortable enough. We do a lot of braiding and basic facials for the women who live around here. Korukkupet is a tight-knit place, so news travels fast; if someone gets a good haircut, their whole family usually shows up the next week. We don't have a big sign or anything, just the name on the door. I usually keep the radio on for some music while I work. It gets quite humid, so I always have water ready for anyone who comes in. Sometimes the street gets blocked by a truck or a cart, and it gets really loud, but we are used to it by now. I've been doing this for years, starting out small and just staying in the same neighborhood. We don't use any fancy chemicals, just the basic stuff that works for our skin types. It's a humble place, and we just try to do an honest job every day for the people who trust us with their hair and faces.