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The interior of a high-end, luxury barbershop with a deep-focus view. In the midground, a vintage-style barber chair upholstered in tufted oxblood leather and polished chrome sits empty, illuminated by a dedicated overhead spotlight. The background features a wall-to-wall mirror framed in dark oak, reflecting rows of amber glass tonic bottles, silver spray canisters, and neatly arranged straight razors on a marble countertop. The flooring is a black-and-white checkered marble. To the side, a stylish barber stands with his back partially to the camera, preparing a white towel. The lighting is warm and cinematic, with soft shadows and high-contrast highlights on the metallic surfaces. The mood is serene, masculine, and premium. Textures include the supple grain of the leather, the cold smoothness of the marble, and the liquid shimmer of the glass bottles. A faint wisp of steam rises from a hidden towel warmer. The palette is a sophisticated blend of crimson, gold, and deep blacks. Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly): - Elias: A man in his early 30s with large, expressive eyes and a slightly rounded, friendly face. Initially, he has a wild, unkempt thicket of dark brown hair and a heavy, untrimmed beard that hides his jawline. His clothing is a wrinkled, oversized charcoal hoodie. After his transformation, his hair is styled into a sharp, textured side-part fade, and his beard is trimmed to a crisp, masculine short-stubble line. His skin has a healthy, warm glow. He transitions into a well-fitted navy blue button-down shirt. The style features soft, rounded character geometry with hyper-detailed skin pores and individual hair strand physics, set against a warm, blurred luxury background. - The Barber: A tall, lean man in his late 40s with silver-streaked black hair styled in a perfect pompadour. He has sharp, intelligent eyes and a thin, perfectly manicured mustache. His arms are covered in intricate, colorful tattoos of shears and roses. He wears a crisp white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up, a dark leather artisan apron with brass buckles, and a vintage gold watch. His movements are precise and fluid. The character design emphasizes sharp angles in his facial structure and a dignified posture, rendered with high-fidelity fabric textures and subtle metallic reflections on his accessories.