Gopal Hair Cutting

Gopal Hair Cutting is a small place on Bhoot Nath Road near the Nandlal Chapra More in Patna. It's been around for a while now. We mostly just do hair cuts and shaves for the people living nearby. The shop isn't fancy or anything, but it gets the job done. You’ll see us there every morning opening up the shutters. It gets pretty busy on Sundays because everyone wants to look clean for the week ahead. Sometimes there's a bit of a wait, but we try to move fast. There are a few chairs and some old mirrors on the wall. We know most of the people who come in by their first names. It’s just how it is around here. If you are walking past the more, you can't miss us. The shop stays open until late evening. We don't have a big team, just a couple of us working the scissors. We try to keep things simple and affordable for everyone. There is no need for appointments or anything like that, just walk in and take a seat if one is free. We talk about the news or cricket while working. It makes the day go by faster. Patna can get hot in the summers, so the fan is always running. We’ve seen kids grow up coming here for their first haircuts. It's a regular neighborhood spot that people depend on. We don't change much because we like it this way.