Anandima Sehnaz Beauty Parlour

Our parlour is situated at A-14 in Kanchan Market, which is part of the Machchli Bhawan area in Chowk. It’s a very old part of Lucknow and things are always moving fast here. We are quite close to Kohli Pathology, which helps people find us when they get lost in the narrow lanes. Anandima Sehnaz Beauty Parlour isn't one of those big modern places you see in malls. We have two small rooms and a lot of mirrors. The smell of hair cream and talcum powder is always in the air. We keep the curtains drawn so people feel comfortable inside. Sometimes the water pressure is low but we manage. We have a drawer full of different combs and clips that we’ve collected over time. The ladies from around the market usually drop in after they finish their grocery shopping. It’s a place to rest for a bit while getting work done. We don't use any fancy machines, just our hands and some basic tools. The floor is tiled and we try to mop it every few hours. It’s a busy life here in Chowk. You can hear the rickshaws outside all day long. We know most of our customers by their first names. It’s just a small business trying to keep going in a crowded market. We don't do much marketing, we just wait for the door to open.