Makeover Beauty Parlour

Makeover Beauty Parlour is right on Puraniya Road in Aliganj. It’s near the Kendrye Bhawan building, so a lot of office people stop by. We do threading, hair oiling, and some basic facials. The shop isn't very large, so it can get a bit cramped when three or four people are inside. We have a few chairs and some mirrors. I’ve been working here for a long time now. Most of the ladies from around Aliganj know us. They come in for a quick eyebrow pluck or to get their hair tied up for a wedding. We don't use expensive machines or anything like that. Just the basic stuff you find in any local Lucknow parlour. The curtains are a bit old, but we keep the place clean. Sometimes the tea guy from next door brings us chai while we work. It’s a quiet place mostly, except for the sound of the traffic outside. People talk about their families or the local news while getting their hair done. It’s not a fancy spa. It’s just a place where you can get your beauty stuff sorted without much fuss. We try to keep the prices where people can afford them. It’s just me and another girl working most days. We stay open late in the evenings because that’s when most women finish their house chores or office work and finally have some time for themselves. There is a small desk for the register and a fan that oscillates.