This is the story of Arjun Singh, a 34-year-old IT professional from Mumbai, and his 5-year-old daughter, Anaya. Usually, in a typical Indian household, these "grooming" duties fall upon the mother or the grandmother. But when Anaya’s mother, Priya, had to travel to her hometown for a family emergency, a major milestone was left hanging. Anaya’s hair had grown past her waist. It was tangled, frizzy, and the "monsoon humidity" in Mumbai was making the little girl cry every morning during combing.
He didn’t take her to the roadside barber or the quick-service unisex salon. Instead, he booked a "Princess Chair" session at a premium kids' salon in Bandra. The cost? Exorbitant. The experience? Priceless. This is the story of Arjun Singh, a
"Entertainment was key," Arjun laughs. "She didn’t realize she was getting a haircut; she thought she was going to an amusement park." As the stylist draped the cape around Anaya, Arjun felt a panic attack rising. "Stop," he almost shouted. Anaya’s hair had grown past her waist