Saurabh Ladies Beauty Parlour

This parlour is right at the Khanderao Market Square. If you know the area, you know how busy it gets with the vegetable sellers and all the people walking around. We are in Limbaj Bhavan, which is one of those buildings that’s been around for a long time. It has a lot of character. Being near Rajmahal Road means there’s always something happening right outside the window. Inside, the shop is strictly for the ladies. It’s a bit of a refuge from the chaos of the market. I have a few chairs set up and some curtains for privacy. The walls are a pale color, and I’ve put up some pictures, but they’re starting to fade a bit from the sun. We do a lot of threading and simple hair cuts because people are usually in a hurry to get back to their shopping or go home. It’s a very practical place. The floor is tiled, and I try to keep it clean, but with the market so close, a bit of dust always finds its way in. I like the location because I can see the whole square from the entrance. It’s nice to talk to the women who come in after they’ve finished buying their groceries. They usually have a lot of stories to tell about their day. It’s just a small, local spot that serves the people in this part of Vadodara. It feels like we are right in the heart of everything.