Waris Mens Parlour

You can find Waris Mens Parlour in Sector A, Aliganj. We are really close to St. Anthony School, so we get a lot of students and their fathers coming in. Lucknow is spread out, but this neighborhood feels like a community. I’ve been cutting hair here for a long time. The floor is usually covered in hair by mid-afternoon because we stay busy. I try to keep the scissors sharp and the combs clean. My shop has two main chairs and a small bench for people to wait. We don't have an air conditioner, just a big fan on the wall that keeps the air moving. Sometimes the boys from the school come in for a quick trim and we talk about their exams or cricket. The mirrors are old and have a few scratches, but they work fine. I usually start work around nine and don't close until the last person leaves. It can be a long day, but I enjoy the work and the people. We don't have any big signs or advertisements. People mostly find us by word of mouth or because they live on this street. The shop is a bit small, but it’s enough for what we do. I like being here in Aliganj near the school because there is always something going on outside. It's a simple shop for regular people who just need to look tidy.