Ashoka Hair Art

Our place is out on Agra Road near the Transport Nagar area in Jawahar Nagar. It’s a spot where a lot of drivers and locals come to get a haircut or a quick shave. The shop is simple, with just a couple of big chairs and mirrors that have seen better days. You can hear the big trucks rumbled past all day long since we are so close to the main transport hub. We keep the radio playing in the background to drown out some of that road noise. There is usually a bit of a wait on Sunday mornings when everyone is off work. We have a small bench outside under the shade for people to sit and talk. The floor is covered in hair most of the time until we get a chance to sweep it up between customers. We use the same old scissors and combs we’ve had for years because they still work perfectly fine. It’s a casual atmosphere here, no one is in a huge rush unless they have a bus to catch. We talk about the weather, the traffic on the road, or whatever is happening in the news. It’s just me and one other guy working the chairs. We’ve been at this location for a while now and most of the faces are familiar. It’s a good way to earn a living and stay connected to the community. We just keep our tools sharp and our shop open for whoever drops by.