Shiv Mens Parlour

Our shop is situated at 133/23 Block-M in Kidwai Nagar, right across from the Central Bank of India. Being in this part of Kanpur means we get a lot of people who are just stopping by while they run errands at the bank. Shiv Mens Parlour is a straightforward kind of place. We have a couple of chairs and a big sink in the back for washing hair. The walls are painted a light color that shows the dirt, so we have to stay on top of the cleaning quite a bit. It gets pretty hot in the summer, so we keep the ceiling fans going at full speed all day. I usually spend the morning sharpening the razors and organizing the combs before the first customer arrives. Most of the men around here aren't looking for anything too stylish, just a clean shave or a basic haircut that looks neat. We talk about local news mostly, and everyone has an opinion on how the city is being run lately. There is a small television in the corner that usually plays the news or some old movie to keep people occupied while they wait for their turn. It is a humble business, nothing like those big salons you see in the malls. We just provide a place for people to get their hair done without spending too much money. It is honest work and we have been doing it this way for many years now.