Vaibhav Hair Saloon

In Nashik, over on Kathe Galli Road, you will find Vaibhav Hair Saloon inside the Padmavati Apt building. It is a quiet spot, especially being near Savta Mali Garden where people go for walks in the evening. The shop has a heavy glass door that clinks a little when you open it. Inside, the floor is tiled and we try to keep it clean, though hair bits always find a way into the corners. There are a couple of big chairs that lean back for shaves. The neighborhood is mostly families and people living in the apartments nearby, so we see a lot of the same faces every week. It’s a simple setup with a shelf for the lotions and a drawer for the razors and scissors. The light comes in from the front window during the morning, making the place feel bright. We don't have any fancy decorations on the walls, just the basic things needed for the job. Sometimes the smell of shaving cream is quite strong in the air. People wait their turn while reading a local paper or just sitting quietly. It is a practical business that fits into the daily life of Kathe Galli. We’ve been at this Nashik address for a while and the locals know the way. The water tap in the back runs cold, which is nice when the weather gets hot outside. We have a small radio that sometimes plays the local station if the signal is good enough for the antenna.