Raj Hair Art

Raj Hair Art is over at Shop No. 133 near Amrapali Circle in Vaishali Nagar. We are tucked right behind Rainbow Tower, near the Gupta Store, which is a busy little spot in Jaipur. Most days are spent standing by the chairs with a pair of scissors or a trimmer in hand. The circle outside is always full of cars and people rushing around, so we see a lot of activity from our windows. We have been in this shop for a while now, and the routine never really changes much. We open up in the morning, clean the mirrors, and get the towels ready. It is a straightforward barbershop where men from the neighborhood come to get a quick haircut or a shave. We don't have any loud music or flashy lights, just the usual sounds of clippers and some local news on the small television in the corner. The shop is small, so when four or five people are waiting, it feels quite full. We keep a few old magazines on the table, though most people just look at their phones now. Being behind Rainbow Tower means we get a bit of shade in the afternoons, which helps with the heat. We know most of our customers by name because they live just a few streets away. It is a simple life here, just cutting hair and making sure the shop is tidy before we lock up at night.