Swagat Mens Parlour

If you are around Chiraiya Tand in Patna, you might have walked past Swagat Mens Parlour. It is a small place. We focus on basic grooming for men who live nearby. It’s not one of those expensive shops you see in malls. We have a couple of chairs and the usual tools. I’ve lived in this part of Patna for a long time, so I know most of the neighbors. Some regulars come in every two weeks like clockwork. They don't even have to say what they want anymore. I just get to work. We talk about local things, like the traffic or new shops opening up. The shop is simple. We have a mirror that’s a bit old and some posters on the wall that have been there for years. It feels familiar to people. Sometimes the light flickers when the power is acting up, but we manage. It’s a job that keeps us busy. We don't use fancy chemicals or anything. Just soap, water, and a steady hand. Working in Chiraiya Tand means we see a lot of commuters too. It gets dusty outside sometimes because of the roads, so we spend a lot of time sweeping the floor. It’s just a normal daily routine for us. We open the shutters in the morning, drink some tea, and wait for the first customer. It's a quiet life but we like it for what it is.