The context of the following conversation is Austin decided to get a haircut but didn't have the money so he tries to convince the stylist.:
Austin says I couldn't afford a haircut the other day..
The friend responds I see you didn't get one..
Austin responds I tried to convince the stylist to give me one for free, for practice..
The friend responds Why would she need to practice?.
Austin responds Well, my hair is unusually unruly, and the stylist could learn to deal with that type of hair..
The friend responds Apparently your argument didn't work..