Flowbee Haircutting System
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Flowbee Haircutting System
Customer Review: Flowbee haircutting system
Summary: 2 Stars
I just received my third Flowbee. I have used this product for almost 18 years. It has worked great and I have saved myself a ton of money. I am also picky about how my hair is cut. My chief complaint is how cheaply they are built now. I have all three flowbees side by side. The earliest model is black and built like a tank. It was made in the "good ole" US of A. The second one has a yellow head with the word Flowbee on it. It still works well but over time the blades get dull and the spacers break fairly easily. The parts apparently were made elsewhere but it was assembled in this country. The latest version came recently in the mail. What a disappointment! It still has a yellow head but there is no writing on it. Everything about it is cheap! Even the cardboard box it came in is thinner and less sturdy. The covering on the handle is shrunk-wrapped plastic. It is made entirely in China. Avoid this model if possible. Buy the second model that comes in a box without a picture on it if it is available. Hopefully the manufacturer will read this message and think about returning the quality to this otherwise fine and innovative product.Customer Review: A flowbee believer
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband always wanted a flowbee, and I got it for him last Christmas as a gag gift. However, the Flowbee is FABULOUS! The flowbee does an amazing job--it is loud, but cheap, quick (5 minutes), clean (no hair on the neck, clothes or floor) and the haircuts looks great! It is especially good for baby-fine hair when every little cut shows. It is even and neat appearing. We usually use the style that is longer on top, then clipped closer around the ears. Only rarely do we touch up with scissors. We have used it dry or on damp hair. So, after a while, I (mom) started to wonder--why not use the flowbee for me, too? I wanted to save money and the hassle of gong to a salon and the uncertainty of what I might get. I saw a picture in a magazine of a touseled style and the haircutting directions said 2.5 inches on top, 2 inches on back and sides. With trepidation, we tried it and I have the best and cutest haircut I have had in a decade--fast, free and cute, too! I think it is best for short and for thinner hair, but who knows. I liked it so much that I wrote my first review on Amazon about the Flowbee. Try it.Customer Review: Easy as I expected
Summary: 4 Stars
I had an interesting experience with this product - I ordered one here through the "as-seen-on-tv" reseller and the product arrived on time, but was clearly used (hair clippings and all).
Sooo... Had a few back and forth emails with the seller and they really went over the top to try to make things right. We figured out it came this way from the manufacturer and the guys at "as-seen-on-tv" had a serious discussion with them to make sure this does not happen again.
As-seen-on-tv offered to replace the Flowbee free of charge and with free expedited shipping, but I didn't want to go through the trouble so I certainly won't fault them for trying. It works great and I'm keeping it.
The only issue product-wise for me is I like my hair pretty short and the Flowbee won't cut my sides short enough. No biggie as I have clippers and can just do the sides real quick with those. If you need to go shorter than one inch, the Flowbee isn't going to help. Otherwise, its a great product and will definitely save money in the long run.
Customer Review: I've already saved $3600 for a family of 2!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband got our first Flowbee 10 years ago. We haven't been to a proessional for hair cuts since. People can't believe I do my own hair. He started shaving his head 2 years ago, so our savings might have been better had he continued using it.
Him: 12 cuts/yr x 8 yrs x $12 = $1152
Me: 14 cuts/yr x 10 yrs x $18 = $2520
Total Saved: $1152 + $2520 = $3672 - $70 (purchase price) = $3600
I've read that other units just stopped working. Ours got dull blades -- the hair gets sucked up into the cutting head past the blades, but it doesn't cut it off. And I regularly used the oil. Now I'm getting another. $2520 versus another $70 purchase makes that a must.
I highly recommend this product. You can still make a mistake and cut your hair too short, but those who are afraid can use the extensions and remove them one at a time until you get the length you like best.
Eventually you know which one(s) work best for you. I use one set for the back and sides, and another for the top.
Customer Review: Quick, easy, reliable and cheap!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years we made fun of the Flowbee - who wouldn't? Then my brother, who is a handsome and successful lawyer, proudly admitted that he had used one for years. He's too busy to schedule a haircut, but he can just whip out the Flowbee that he keeps in his office closet, and cut his hair anytime. Looks great! I figured if it was good enough for him, I could try it. I absolutely despise setting aside time for a haircut.
My husband and I have been using it for years now, and have saved hundreds and hundreds of dollars. Every year or two, I get an urge to get a professional cut, and I am more likely to hate it than love it. With the Flowbee, I'll be happy every time. The only drawback to it is that my kids think it's hilarious to tell people that their parents use a Flowbee. And, well, I guess it is. But our hair looks good!
Incidentally, the dogs don't like it much, because the vacuum is loud. But wow - to trim 3 dogs, without one hair getting on me? That's amazing. I don't much like it when they poo in my yard, so we're even.