My barber just asked me what happened to my hair. Satire 8/22/2025
A 20-year-old engineering student discusses balding experiences with barbers, mentioning treatments like PRP and rosemary oil masks, which slowed but didn't stop hair loss. The conversation humorously touches on the stereotype of engineers balding due to stress and suggests considering treatments like finasteride.
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