Predawn Shampoo Lounge with Towels and Serums

Stark fluorescent light floods the empty shampoo lounge, casting hard shadows across the reception counter near Guadalajara. Two black neck rests curve inward, flanking a stainless steel basin that reflects the overhead tubes in sharp, distorted lines. Neatly folded white towels sit stacked beside the basin, their crisp edges catching the cold glow. Glass pump bottles containing serums stand in perfect alignment on the counter, their labels facing forward in a rigid row. The dry season air leaves the surfaces dust-free and still. Symmetry dominates the view, with the basin centered between identical wall panels. one drop of water rests on the rim of the left basin, trembling in the static light.