Honestly, I’ve been following the barber ASMR scene for 7+ years now, and I have a controversial opinion. Remember when it was just a raw street shop with background traffic and genuine atmosphere? These new hyper-sterile, over-produced studios with neon lights and 4K macro lenses feel so staged. It’s like they’re making a movie instead of a massage session. I miss the evolution from the simple, gritty shop sounds to where we are now, but the "perfection" of modern production feels less relaxing than the old school vibe. Does anyone else think the soul of the niche is getting lost in all the fancy gear?