He had grown used to the stares — that awkward mix of sympathy and curiosity that followed him everywhere. The shiny bald patch in the middle of his head had become part of who he was.

He laughed it off in public, but deep down, it always stung. One morning, tired of hiding under hats, he decided to visit a hairdresser he’d heard about — a man known for performing small miracles.

When he arrived, he was surprised to see the hairdresser had the same issue — the same thinning patch right in the middle. But what shocked him even more was that the man’s hair looked completely natural and full. “It’s real,” the hairdresser said with a smile, running his fingers through his head. “Well, almost. It’s attached.”

Curious, the old man agreed to try it. The process was delicate — strands of natural-looking hair were carefully attached, blending perfectly with what he already had. Step by step, the patch disappeared, replaced by thick, even layers that looked and felt real.

When the hairdresser handed him the mirror, the old man froze. For the first time in decades, he saw a complete head of hair staring back. His hands trembled as he touched it, barely believing it was him.

The transformation wasn’t just physical — it was emotional. He walked out of the salon taller, prouder, and lighter, with tears in his eyes. The man who once hid his head now couldn’t stop smiling at his reflection.