Tisha Beauty Parlour

Tisha Beauty Parlour is another small spot in Pune City. We are in a busy area, so there is never a dull moment. I usually open up the shop early in the morning, sweep the front, and get the towels ready. It's a one-room setup mostly. We have a couple of chairs that have seen better days but are still comfortable enough. Most of our work is simple stuff—threading, waxing, and the occasional haircut. We don't have a receptionist or anything like that. If the phone rings while I am busy, I just have to wait a minute to answer it. The regulars don't mind waiting a bit; they usually just sit and read a magazine or look at their phones. It gets quite crowded in the evenings when everyone is heading home from work. Sometimes it feels like there isn't enough room to move, but we manage. The building is old and the stairs are a bit narrow, but it's home for us. We don't use any complicated machines or expensive treatments. It is just basic beauty work for local women who need a quick service. We’ve been here for a while and we know the neighborhood pretty well. It's a quiet life in a loud city, and we just keep doing what we know. Sometimes we run out of supplies and have to run to the market quickly.