The Hairstyling Technique that Really Sucks
Photo credit: Pancho’s
I haven’t had a haircut in almost four months and I’m beginning to look like a mad scientist.
The reason is because my regular hairstylist—the one I’d been going to each and every month for the previous eight months—was recently discovered by a high-profile modeling agency and, rather than being known as the girl that cuts my hair, decided to throw everything away to become a highly-paid fashion model.
What was she thinking?
Anyway, to remedy this situation, I’ve decided to make a major purchase that could quite possibly lead to some of the funniest episodes ever on Dead Rooster. That’s right: last night I ordered a Flowbee.
For those of you that have never heard of it, a Flowbee is an apparatus that—when hooked-up to your vacuum cleaner—will supposedly give you a perfect haircut.
No, I’m not kidding.
…and, yes, I’m really going to use it on myself.
I’m going to take pictures, so when disaster strikes, it will be fully documented. Hopefully, I won’t end-up with a hairstyle that looks like it was designed by bobcats.
Stay tuned.
UPDATE: I’ve recieved my Flowbee and cut my own hair with it! You can see the results HERE with photos!
Comments
Comment from Jenn
Time: October 14, 2008, 8:49 am
Oh NO, Rooster! Whatever will that thing do to your feathers?? Didn’t Garth of Wayne’s World once try that?
And we’ve all seen Garth’s hair…
Scared, very scared….
Comment from RedRaider
Time: October 14, 2008, 9:30 am
Hell go for it. Life’s short. It will grow back-maybe. Even the name “Flowbee” sounds enticing. I used to see those ads on t.v. too. Like 20 years ago! Hmmmm.
William McCamment reply on October 14th, 2008 10:54 am:
I remember those commercials too. I tried to find one at Sears, K-Mart, Target, etc., but when I tried to explain what it was, people just laughed at me.
Finally, I found it on line and ordered it. 
Comment from Uni
Time: October 14, 2008, 10:02 am
Hello boys and girls……..can you say impending disaster?
hope there’s a good hat shop nearby
William McCamment reply on October 14th, 2008 10:56 am:
Ha! This from someone that used to cut my hair! You know what I think? I think you’re HOPING I destroy my hair–that’s what I think. LOL
Uni reply on October 14th, 2008 2:23 pm:
I wanna see the pictures of you in one of those soft bucket hats!!! Put some fish hooks on it!
Comment from Petra
Time: October 14, 2008, 5:53 pm
I cannot believe you are going to try to flowbee. WTF???? Luckily for my hubby I cut his hair – 2 and 4 are the settings I think, or something comparable. My GAWD – you have to show us pictures!!
William McCamment reply on October 15th, 2008 4:42 am:
Believe it! I’m gonna do it!
Comment from ettarose
Time: October 15, 2008, 12:21 am
Look now, Just remember two things.1. Hair grows back. 2. Don’t go sticking anything else into that flowbee thing. I have heard stories.
William McCamment reply on October 15th, 2008 4:45 am:
Yes, hair grows back, and I would never stick anything else in there–but, if I did, it would grow back too…right?
Comment from Robyn
Time: October 15, 2008, 3:08 am
LOL…Can’t wait to see the pictures.
Great pic btw. My son just had his first hairdresser cut so it caught my attention
William McCamment reply on October 15th, 2008 4:48 am:
Thanks! I do intend to show pictures.
Comment from AngieSS
Time: October 15, 2008, 7:03 am
lol William I don’t think you have anything to worry about. My husband uses our Flowbee on himself and both of our boys and they always look great! Having said that, make sure you use the right attachment or you could go severely short. Good luck!
*is it bad that I secretly want you to screw up so we can see some really funny pics?!!
William McCamment reply on October 15th, 2008 7:24 am:
The difference, though, is that your husband probably has a reasonable idea of what looks good. I, on the other hand, have a fashion sense that can best be described as zoological.
Comment from Beth
Time: October 15, 2008, 4:50 pm
Flowbee = comedy gold.
Good luck! 
William McCamment reply on November 9th, 2008 8:49 pm:
Thanks! I did it and it was awesome!
Comment from Dwayne from Probably Sucks Blog
Time: November 9, 2008, 6:46 pm
Dude. Don’t cut your hair. The mad scientist look is totally in right about now. Plus, the no hair look is really going out of style at the moment.
Dwayne.
probablysucks.com
William McCamment reply on November 9th, 2008 8:51 pm:
Too late, I already cut it. I didn’t go too short though–I still have the minor mad scientist look.
William McCamment reply on October 14th, 2008 10:52 am:
I have GOT to do it. I will start with the long setting in case I really ruin it. That way, I can get a professional to fix it (I hope!).
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Jenn reply on October 15th, 2008 7:29 am:
I suspect you will need to change your name from Dead Rooster to Plucked Chicken.
But good luck.
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