Mender Parlour

We set up Mender Parlour in Shop No 12/19 along B.N. Road here in Lucknow. We are quite close to Shalimar Square, so it’s a fairly easy location for people to spot when they are out in the Lalbagh area. The shop is small but it serves our purposes. We’ve been here long enough that the walls could probably tell a few stories. It’s mostly just us doing haircuts and general grooming for whoever walks through the door. We don't have any of those expensive coffee machines or special lounge areas. There are a few chairs for waiting and that’s about it. Most of the people who come here are workers from the nearby offices or residents who have lived in Lalbagh for many years. We try to keep a steady hand and a sharp eye. The lighting in the shop is okay, but we’ve had to add a few extra bulbs over the years to make sure we see everything clearly. It gets a bit warm in the summer, but the fans keep the air moving well enough for us. We don’t spend much time on decorations. Most of our shelves are just filled with the tools we use every day. It’s a practical place for people who just want to get their hair sorted out without any fuss. We usually have the door open to catch a breeze. It’s just a normal day-to-day business for us in this part of town.