Das Saloon Shop

Our little place, Das Saloon Shop, is tucked away in the Pramod Garh part of Baguihati. If you are coming from New Town or driving along the VIP Road, you can find us easily enough in the 700059 area. It is a small shop, honestly. We don’t have a lot of space, but we make it work with what we have. There are usually two or three of us working here on most days. The traffic on VIP Road can be quite loud, but once you step inside, it is a bit quieter. I have been cutting hair in this neighborhood for a long time now. We see a lot of people who are just passing through on their way home, and also the folks who live right here in Pramod Garh. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but we spend most of our time at the chairs anyway. We use the basic tools, nothing too modern or digital. Just scissors, combs, and a steady hand. It is the kind of shop where you don't need an appointment, you just show up and wait your turn on the wooden bench. It feels like a part of the community here. We know the tea seller next door and the people at the local market. It’s just a honest way to earn a living in this part of Kolkata.