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Updated On: 01 August, 2021 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Anju Maskeri
A new Bandra salon offering military-style haircuts has us ponder on the charm of the buzz, crew and undercut among civilians.
Inspired by his Republic Day parade experience, Shiva’s Salon founder offers the buzz, fade, undercut and regulation hairstyles, among regular ones for men and women, saying military cuts are about no-nonsense functionality. Pic/Shadab Khan
The door handle gracing the entrance to Shiva’s Salute, a new salon in Bandra West, is designed to make you stop and take a look. Shaped like an assault rifle, the knob is a giveaway to what lies within. The green walls are decorated with faux guns, helmets, ammunition boxes, and medals. The theme extends to the uniform of staffers and hairstylists, all clad in olive tees and military cargo pants. “I call it a barbershop with a difference,” says Shivarama Bhandary, 59, its founder.
Last week, he launched the 22nd outlet of the salon chain in Mumbai, and has chosen to dedicate it to the Indian armed forces. “Last year, I was invited to the Republic Day parade in Delhi for the first time. Watching the tableaus honouring the Indian armed forces and the nation’s rich cultural heritage was a surreal experience. It inspired me to do my bit before I retire,” says the hairstylist. He may not have been hot on academics, clearing only class V, but he is one of the city’s more well-known hairdressers for men, including Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
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