Lala Hair Drasser

We are located in Dudu, right near the Khtiko Ki Dharmsala. It’s a spot most people in this part of Jaipur know well. My shop has been part of this street for a long time. I remember when things were much quieter around here, but now there are always people moving about. The shop itself is small. I have my favorite scissors and a couple of combs that I’ve used forever. I try to keep things organized, but on Saturdays, it gets a bit messy with everyone coming in at once. There is usually a bit of a wait, so people sit on the bench outside or lean against the wall and chat with each other. I don't really do anything complicated, just standard haircuts and shaves for the local men. Sometimes kids come in with their fathers and they’re always a bit nervous the first time they sit in the big chair, so I have to be careful. I give them a little something to keep them still while I work. The light in the shop isn't the brightest, but I know the angles of the chairs well enough by now. It’s a local business and I don't plan on changing much about how I run things here. The Dharmsala nearby brings in travelers too, so I meet people from other villages sometimes. It’s honest work and it fills the day nicely. I usually close up when the sun goes down and the street gets dark.