Lakmee Parlours

Lakmee Parlours is situated on the first floor of Ram Market on Faizabad Road. Being at IT Chauraha in Lucknow means there is never a quiet moment outside. You have to walk up the stairs to get to us, which is fine except when it’s really hot. Once you’re inside, it’s a bit quieter than the street. We’ve been here for a while and have seen the market change a lot. The shop has a few different sections for hair and skin work. We use a lot of towels, so there’s always a pile of laundry to deal with. The mirrors are large and cover most of one wall. We get a lot of students from the nearby colleges because of our location near the Chauraha. They usually want something quick between their classes. I spend a lot of time cleaning the combs and making sure the wax is at the right temperature. Sometimes the power goes out and we have to wait a bit, but that’s just how things are here. We don't have any fancy receptionists, just whoever is free talks to the customers. It's a practical place for people who need their hair done without any big drama. The floor is a bit worn from all the walking, but it shows we’ve had plenty of visitors over the years.