Sumit Hair Saloon

Sumit Hair Saloon is out in Jhotwara, specifically on Kalwad Road at the 9Dukan landmark. We are right opposite the Kardhani Scheme, so it is easy to find us if you are in this part of Jaipur. The shop is a straightforward place for a haircut or a shave. We have a row of chairs and big mirrors that have been there since we opened. Jaipur can get incredibly hot, so the ceiling fans are always on the highest setting to keep the air moving. The neighborhood is mostly residential, so we get a lot of kids and their fathers coming in together. I like to keep the shop simple without too much clutter. We have a few old magazines for people to read while they wait on the bench. The sound of the scissors and the buzz of the trimmers is the main thing you hear. Sometimes the dust from the road blows in, so we have to wipe down the counters quite often. We aren't trying to be anything other than a local barber shop. People like it that way. They know they can come in, get their hair cut, and have a bit of a laugh without any fuss. The routine is the same every day, from opening the shutters in the morning to cleaning the combs at night. It is hard work but it is what we know and how we spend our time for the people here. There is always tea nearby.