Zed X Men Parlour

Zed X Men Parlour sits on Cantt Road, right across from Swaroopam Palace. If you know that area in Lucknow, you know it gets pretty busy with cars and bikes. The shop isn't very large, just Shop No 3, but we make it work. Most of the guys who come in are regulars from the neighborhood. They just want a decent shave or a haircut that doesn't take too long. I spend a lot of time sharpening the razors and keeping the towels clean. The floor gets covered in hair pretty fast, so I’m always sweeping. We have a small radio that plays mostly old songs or news. It helps pass the time when no one is in. When it's hot outside, the small cooler we have makes a lot of noise but it keeps us from sweating too much. It’s a basic setup with just the essential tools. No fancy lights or anything, just a clear mirror and a steady hand. Sometimes people stand outside talking before they come in. I like the routine of it, opening up early and closing when the sun goes down. The road outside can be a mess sometimes with the traffic, but inside we just focus on the hair. It’s just a place where men can come, sit for twenty minutes, and leave looking a bit better than they did.