Balwant Hair Dressing

You can find us on M G Road in the Camp area of Pune. This street is always packed with people and cars, so our shop is a bit of a refuge from all that chaos. We’ve been cutting hair here for a long time and the walls could probably tell a lot of stories. The interior is pretty basic with the old-style barber chairs that are actually quite comfortable. We don’t have fancy air conditioning, just the ceiling fans that hum all day long. My day starts early before the heat really kicks in. I sharpen the razors and make sure there are enough clean capes for everyone. We get a lot of regulars who don't even have to tell us how they want their hair cut. We already know. It’s a neighborhood spot where people stop by just to say hello even if they don’t need a haircut that day. We keep some old magazines on the table for when there is a wait. The floor gets covered in hair pretty quickly, so I’m always sweeping. It isn't a glamorous job but it feels good to work with your hands. We don't use expensive products or follow the latest trends from magazines. We just provide a solid haircut and a clean shave for a fair price. It’s a simple life and we are happy to be a small part of the Camp community. We just keep our heads down and do our work.