Umesh Hair Cutting Parlour

Umesh Hair Cutting Parlour is situated right on N H 33 in the Mesra area of Ranchi, close to the B I T campus. Being on the national highway means we see a lot of different people, from truck drivers to university students. The shop is small and has been here for a long time. It is a simple brick structure with a blue door. Inside, there are two old chairs that have seen better days, but they are comfortable enough. I handle all the hair cutting and shaving myself. The noise of the trucks passing by on the highway is constant, so we have to talk a bit louder inside. I keep my tools in a small metal box. The walls are painted a simple white, and I have a few posters of different hairstyles for people to choose from. It gets quite busy in the evenings when the students are out. I don’t offer anything fancy like coloring or styling with many products. It is just a place for a clean shave or a short haircut. Sometimes I offer tea to the regulars who have to wait. It’s a very basic lifestyle here, and the shop reflects that. I open early in the morning so the commuters can get a shave before their journey starts. It is just how I have always done my work for the community.