Elina Professional Salon

The shop stays pretty busy most days here in Vijay Nagar. We’re tucked away in Scheme No 54, right beside Country Inn. If you’ve walked past Pu 4, you’ve probably seen our sign out front. Inside, it’s just us doing hair and helping people get ready for their day. We have the usual setup—big mirrors, swivel chairs that have seen better days, and the smell of shampoo everywhere. Usually, the morning starts with sweeping up from the night before and getting the towels folded. It’s not a fancy corporate place. We just focus on the person sitting in front of us. Some regulars come in just for a quick trim, while others spend a few hours here. The traffic outside can get a bit loud, but it’s mostly just the sound of the blow dryers going. We’ve been at this address for a while now. Most of the staff has been together for a bit, so we know how each other works without saying much. It’s a simple routine. We open the shutters, put on some music, and wait for the first customer to walk through the door. Sometimes the chai guy comes by and we take a quick break in the back. It’s a local business, through and through. Nothing too complicated about it. We just keep the scissors sharp and the combs clean. If you are looking for us, look for the building right next to the hotel. We’re usually there until late evening every day.