Varsha Mens Saloon

Our saloon is on the Main Road in Tpt Colony. It’s easy to spot because we are right near the Nalanda Hostel. Since there are a lot of students around because of the hostel, we get a lot of young guys coming in. Visakhapatnam is a coastal city, so the air can get a bit humid. We keep the shop open to let the air move through. It’s a basic men’s saloon with the usual chairs and a few benches for waiting. We have a small television in the corner that’s usually on a sports channel or the news. People come in, have a seat, and wait their turn. We don't do appointments, people just show up. It’s a very casual atmosphere. We talk about cricket or the weather while we work. The floor needs sweeping every hour because it stays busy. I’ve been working here for quite some years. The neighborhood has grown, but the main road stays the same. We know most of the people who live in the colony. It’s a good spot to see what’s happening in the area. We use standard tools and keep everything clean. There’s nothing fancy about the place, just a regular shop where guys can get a haircut and a shave. We finish up late in the evening when the hostel students are finally done for the day. Then we sweep up one last time and head out for some dinner.