Muskaan Beauty Parlour

Our shop is on the ground floor of Park Market here in Dhanbad. It’s a good spot because we are right near the SBI ATM so people always see us when they are out getting cash or doing their shopping. Muskaan Beauty Parlour has been here for a bit and we've gotten used to the rhythm of the market. The mornings are usually slow but once the shops all open up it starts getting busy. We have a few chairs and the basic equipment for facials and hair cutting. It’s not a huge place but we make the most of the space we have. Sometimes the market gets very loud with all the people and cars but we just keep the door closed and put on some music. We mostly see women from the surrounding residential areas who want something quick and affordable. We don't use any confusing terms for our work, just plain English and Hindi to explain what we can do. The floor is tiled and we try to sweep up the hair as soon as it falls so it stays tidy for the next person. It’s a practical place for practical people. We don't have a receptionist or anything, you just walk in and if a chair is free we get to work. If not, there's a small bench to sit on while you wait for your turn. We stay open until the market closes down.