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  • I’m Sexy and I Know it, I’m Sexy and I Like It

    January 7th, 2013

    This haircut is called The Gremlin

    (This week the women of GenFab™* are doing a blog hop on the topic: Fashion Disasters.)

    The year was 1984.  I was the recipient of the haircut where they shave the sides of your head next to your ears in order to keep your naturally bushy hair from bushing out.  Then it’s very important to leave a tail in the back so people can grab it before you step off the curb into the path of an oncoming bus.  Also, you can look just like Billy Ray Cyrus.

    He stole my look!

    Finally there should be a mushroomy pouf on the top where you can hide annoying things (like a mirror, since you should never look in one again).  This haircut will keep you humble for a great long time and is perfect for anyone who’s a little too big for their britches. You’re welcome.

    To read the other GenFab Fashion Disaster stories go HERE.

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    22 comments > Write one

    1. Deborah Stambler says:
      January 8, 2013 at 8:44 am

      Your bravery never stops astounding me. But even with The Gremlin, you still looked hot.

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 8, 2013 at 8:46 am

        Deborah I love you.

        Reply
    2. Ellen Dolgen says:
      January 8, 2013 at 9:08 am

      You can’t go wrong with the mullet :>)

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 8, 2013 at 12:39 pm

        I like it when you lie.

        Reply
    3. Bonnie says:
      January 8, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Sad thing? I had this haircut.
      Even sadder thing? I know people who STILL have this haircut.

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 9, 2013 at 10:45 am

        I have a hard time restraining myself from cutting off the hair tail whenever I see a mullet walk by.

        Reply
    4. mindy trotta says:
      January 8, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      Wow, you looked tough! How long did it take to grow that thing out? If you could still look that good in a haircut that bad, then when you lay your head down on your pillow tonight, just thank your stars!

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 9, 2013 at 10:45 am

        Oh Mindy you are too kind.

        Reply
    5. Haralee says:
      January 8, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      What is the difference between the Gremlin and the Mullet? It was one bad side effect of the 80′s. Of course I had one too!

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 9, 2013 at 10:46 am

        Hi Haralee — My boyfriend thought my mullet made me look like one of the Gremlins after they came into contact with water. Or maybe it was my personality he was referring to?

        Reply
    6. Joy Weese Moll says:
      January 8, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      I had a cut like that, too! Paid big money for it at the time so I thought it had to be cool.

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 9, 2013 at 10:47 am

        That haircut was the first big money I ever paid. They should’ve paid me with a pound of their flesh!

        Reply
    7. Chloe says:
      January 8, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      Oh my! You didn’t! But I see you did. That is dreadful. Of course, looking like Billy Ray Cyrus probably had its advantages. I can’t think of any, but it must have. You do look like you are having a dandy time though in the photo booth. Those were always great places to kiss. I think the cellphone has ruined the wonderful intimacy and thrill of the photo booth.

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 9, 2013 at 10:47 am

        Hi Chloe — I did have an adorable man with me, but not as adorable as my Henry. (In case he’s reading this)

        Reply
    8. Janie Emaus says:
      January 8, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      I had that hairstyle and someone asked me if I had just had brain surgery!

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 9, 2013 at 10:48 am

        Janie you just made me laugh out loud. It does look like I had brain surgery.

        Reply
    9. Helene Bludman says:
      January 9, 2013 at 11:08 am

      You are a brave and funny woman.

      Reply
    10. Grownandflown says:
      January 9, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Shannon, I vote for you for having the best bad hair and the creativity to compare it (perfectly) to BRC. Ha!

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 10, 2013 at 12:07 pm

        thanks my dear, going to check out yours!

        Reply
    11. Donna Highfill says:
      January 9, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      Love it – I dated a guy with this hair cut and thought it was awesome. When running my fingers through his hair I had two completely different experiences.

      Reply
    12. Carpool Goddess says:
      January 11, 2013 at 8:54 am

      Billy Ray Cyrus had nothing on you! Lovin’ your hair now. (Fun sitting next to you last night!)

      Reply
      • Shannon says:
        January 11, 2013 at 12:41 pm

        Back at ya! It certainly was a lovely group of ladies.

        Reply

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