Papayia Salon

Papayia Salon is situated on the ground floor in Prafulla Kanan. If you know where Bandhan Merage Hall is, we are right opposite that. It’s a convenient spot because people often come by while they are out running errands in the neighborhood. The shop has been here for a bit, and we’ve gotten to know the locals quite well. I spend most of my day here, managing the chairs and making sure everything is clean for the next person. It’s not a huge space, but it’s enough for what we need. We handle haircuts, shaves, and some basic skin care routines. The atmosphere is usually pretty relaxed. We might have the radio on or just chat with whoever is in the chair. Sometimes it’s quiet, and I just sit by the door watching the street. Prafulla Kanan is a nice area, quite residential but with enough shops to keep it interesting. Being across from the marriage hall means we sometimes get people coming in last minute before a party. That can be a bit hectic, but we manage it okay. I don't believe in making things sound better than they are. It is just a salon where we try to be helpful and do a fair job for a fair price. We use the standard tools and products you’d expect. Just a regular Kolkata shop doing regular work for the people living nearby.