Aarti Ladies Beauty Parlour & Training Centre

Down here in Mangalwar Peth, right near the Ladkat Petrol Pump, it stays pretty busy. We’ve got the parlour set up near Narpat Giri Chowk, and between the traffic and the students, there is never a quiet moment. Aarti Ladies Beauty Parlour & Training Centre is where we spend our whole day. One side of the room is for the regulars getting their hair or henna done, and the other side is for the girls learning the trade. It gets a bit crowded when we have a full class, but everyone gets along. The smell of hairspray and herbal face packs is always in the air. We don't have fancy lights or a big waiting lounge, just some sturdy chairs and mirrors that have seen a lot of faces over the years. We’ve taught a lot of women from around Pune how to thread eyebrows or style a bridal dupatta. It’s good to see them start their own small shops later on. Sometimes the water pressure is a bit low, or the electricity acts up, but we just keep the conversation going with the customers. It’s a local place where people come to talk as much as they do to get ready for a wedding. We’ve been at this spot for a long time, and the neighbors know us as the place that’s always open late.