A1 Saloon

If you walk down Kadappa Road in Kolathur, you will find us at number 40 in Thiruvalluvar Nagar. We are right near Muthumarriam, so it is a pretty easy landmark to look for when you are coming this way. A1 Saloon is just a regular place where we cut hair and try to keep things tidy. We have the usual chairs and mirrors that you’d expect. Sometimes the floor gets covered in hair faster than I can sweep it up, especially on Saturday mornings when everyone seems to show up at the same time. The air smells like talcum powder and cheap aftershave most of the time. We have a small television in the corner but the reception isn't always great, so we mostly just talk to the customers about whatever is going on in Lakshmipuram. It gets hot in the afternoons but the fan helps a little bit. We’ve been at this spot for a while and the neighbors know us well. I usually start the day by cleaning the glass and checking if we have enough clean towels. It’s not a fancy spa or anything like that, just a local shop where you can get a trim and a shave without any fuss. The sign outside is a bit faded from the sun but people still see it. We try to keep a steady rhythm going throughout the day until it’s time to lock the doors.