Rahul Salon

We are over on Ravi Ngr Rd, right across from Law Sq in Nagpur. Rahul Salon has been here for a good amount of time. It’s a straightforward place. We have the usual mirrors and the black chairs that spin. Most of the people who come in are students from the nearby colleges or folks who work around Ravi Nagar. The mornings are quiet, so I usually spend that time cleaning the combs and checking the supplies. Later in the afternoon, it picks up. Sometimes there is a wait, and people just stand outside on the pavement talking. The signage is a bit faded from the sun, but everyone knows where we are. We keep things simple here. No complicated stuff, just haircuts and shaves. I’ve lived in Nagpur all my life, so I know most of the faces that walk through the door. The shop feels a bit cramped when three or four people are waiting, but nobody seems to mind much. We have a small cupboard for our bags and lunch boxes. The lights flicker a bit when the heavy machinery starts up at the construction site down the road. It’s just how things are. We work until late evening and then head home. It’s honest work and we are glad to have the regulars we do. We often share a cup of tea while we wait for the next person.