Suhagan Beauty Parlour

I started Suhagan Beauty Parlour in Mahendru because I wanted something of my own. It’s right here in the Mahendru area of Patna, not far from the main road. The space is small, but I’ve painted the walls a light color to make it feel bigger. I spend most of my day doing threading and putting oil in people's hair. Ladies from the nearby houses come in to chat and get their eyebrows done. Sometimes they bring their kids, and the little ones run around while we work. I don't have any big signs or fancy lights. Just a couple of chairs and a mirror. It’s a very simple setup. I use the same brands of creams and powders that my mother used to use. People here in Patna like things to stay the same. In the wedding season, it gets very busy and I stay open until very late at night. My sister helps me out when there are too many people waiting. We talk about family and what we’re cooking for dinner while I’m working. It feels more like a living room than a business sometimes. The floor is always covered in small bits of thread and cotton. I try to keep it clean, but it’s hard when people are coming in and out all the time. It’s just a small place for the women in Mahendru to come and take a little time for themselves.