Yahaan Saloon

If you are looking for us, we are right on the ground floor in Main Patel Market. Yahaan Saloon is located at 2367/2, and most people find us easily because we’re so close to Aggarwal Sweets. That landmark helps a lot since the market can be a maze. The shop isn’t very big, but we’ve made the most of the space. We have three main chairs for haircuts and a small bench for people waiting their turn. The floors are tiled and we spend half the day sweeping up hair. West Patel Nagar is a busy part of Delhi, so there is always something happening outside. You can smell the samosas and sweets from next door sometimes when the wind blows the right way. We keep the mirrors clean, though they get foggy when it’s humid. I started working here because it’s a lively neighborhood. We don’t have those fancy revolving doors or a receptionist. You just walk in and wait for a chair to open up. The regulars usually come in on Sunday mornings, so that’s our busiest time. We use basic tools, nothing too high-tech, just good scissors and a steady hand. The lighting is bright white so we can see what we’re doing. It’s a simple local barber shop feel. Sometimes we chat with the customers about the local news or the cricket scores while we work. It’s just how things go here. We always keep a fresh pot of water for anyone who needs a drink.