Arshad Mez Parlour

In the Nazarbagh area of Lucknow, specifically in Zamboor Khana, you will find Arshad Mez Parlour. It is right near where the Musical Band guys practice or keep their things, so you can often hear music or drums in the background while you are here. The shop isn't tucked away in some big mall; it’s right there on the street level where everything happens. It’s a men’s parlour, mostly focusing on the basics like haircuts and shaves. The interior is just what you would expect from a local Lucknow shop. We have a few mirrors that have seen better days and chairs that are comfortable enough for a twenty-minute cut. People around here know the place well. It’s a spot where you can just walk in, say hello, and wait for your turn. We don't do appointments on a computer or anything like that. You just come in, see who is ahead of you, and have a seat on the bench. Sometimes the conversation is about local politics or just how the city is changing. It gets busy during the wedding season because everyone wants to look sharp, but on most days, it’s a relaxed pace. We keep the razors sharp and the water warm for the shaves. It’s just a small business run by people who live nearby and know the community. We stay open until the street lights have been on for a few hours and things go quiet.