Thanks for the nice comment. I've thought about doing a start to finish "tutorial" because you get better at it each time you do it. I would hope it would help others learn the system even quicker.
Did mine last night and had that nagging little itch that the standard angle distance wasn't as tight as I was hoping for. Thanks for making me aware of this optional part. 👍
I'm a firm believer in the flowbee since the eighties; If you were using a contraption like the Flowbee or Robocut back then, you had to keep a lid on it as the jealous fools who just want to poke fun, will call you a Vacuum Head or too cheap to pay a Barbour. So, I've been secretly saving thousands of dollars and laughing all the way to the bank for well over 35 years. It does take some skill. Granted; There is a learning curve but once you learn the angles and small obstacles.....Your LQQK'IN GOOD and paying nothing. Also, you don't have to try to convey to the tired old Barbour how you wish to style your hair. Oh. yeah, and he nipped my earlobe to a bloody mess one time too!!! Flowbee has gained slow acceptance over the years but I still go undercover..... Thanks for your helpful vids.
Great comment, Sparkx. Thank you. You're what I call a Flowbee Pro. My only regret is not starting years ago. Great point, having to explain to the barber each time you go in and hoping they get it right. That was a pet peeve of mine. I have one adult son who asks for a Flowbee cut every time he visits. And he's good looking and cares about his hair!! LOL
Follow up and I figured you'd want to know Tom. I know we spoke about shaving down this small attachment with a piece of sandpaper and I sat here considering it. Then I just said screw it, let's see what happens if I try this with no attachment at all. Don't worry, I was safe and had a tourniquet near by. 😬 No issues. Never touched skin. No grand catastrophe. I think it's the perfect length and it blended in well with the small angle attachment to the top, which I have currently at about 2-3". So, it worked for me. I take no responsibility for anyone cutting the tip of their ear off, but I figured people were probably wondering, and couldn't think of a better Guinea pig than myself. Good luck
You're going to love your Flowbee. It gets easier and faster to give yourself a haircut as you get some experience. I just gifted my oldest son with a Flowbee setup.
@@evolutionaryTom Are you able to get your complete haircut with these 2 additional attachments or do you still need clippers on the bottom? I can't use the clippers on myself and my wife find it too stressful to cut my hair :D
My buddy has been using one of these since 2004, he recommended using a shop-vac for extra suction. I use my 6.5HP Ridgid and it works great. No adapter needed, Flowbee plugs right in with the adapters that come with it. Can't believe I never tried this before. For a nice clean military style cut, this thing is dead simple.
Hi Tom!!! I commented on the Flowbee Mini Vac some time ago. Saw your other video about the spacers that you can purchase directly from Flowbee for an even shorter cut. Well, I purchase both the straight and angled spacer and they're AWESOME!!! I have the best bob haircut I've EVER had!!! I was on a cruise recently and couldn't believe how many compliments I had gotten about my hair cut!! People can’t believe I use the Flowbee!! I absolutely LOVE this product!!! Thanks for the great review!!! 🙂
Not sure why many of these comments were hidden for review but my apologies. I love reading comments like yours. I just gave myself the best cut yet yesterday. My two sons have their own Flowbees now as well! And their both good looking!!!
I actually just ordered a flowbee for myself on eBay. A year ago I went back to a short hair cut like I had 30 years ago. My problem is, the girl who was cutting my hair is not cutting hair now at the moment and I, for the life of me, find a place that will cut my hair the way I want it! I went for a cut back in December and was hacked so bad I’m still trying to grow out the top to the length I wanted! I used the clippers we have already for the sides and back and was like darn! If only I had the courage to do the top! Then I remembered a funny infomercial from 30 years ago…and the search began! So I found one on eBay and got sent an offer that seemed fair, and found that they have a special flowbee vac as well! Now I’m trying to find vids how to actually give myself the cut I want and ditch the hair dressers for good! I’ve been cutting my partners hair for 11 years so that’s whose clippers I used. Been cutting his hair, I used to cut my sons as well, but he does that reverse fade thing and I have no clue how to do that. Maybe he will let me use the flowbee and I’ll cut his too again! My friend said her former fil had one and loved it! Sooo looking forward to getting mine!
Just gave myself a cut last night and couldn't be happier. My wife helps me do the back and the neck with clippers and it's all good. I was back in the midwest two weeks ago and my 32 year old son asked me to cut his with the Flowbee I gifted him after having given him so many cuts in the past with mine. After you use it for a bit you get really comfortable and confident. Much more so than walking in and getting a new person everytime you go into the shop. I almost used to get anxiety wondering what the result was going to be. Now I know each and every time. Good Luck!! -Tom
I still use the clippers for the hairline, especially in the back. It's good for cleaning the sideburns and neck hair (and eyebrows if you're old like me). The 1/4" attachment is great but it still doesn't get at tight as I like it. I've found the 1/4" attachment is also good for shaping the sides. I like my sides to go more towards straight up, than out like a mushroom. It works great for that. I keep wondering when someone will start 3D printing custom flowbee attachments. Thanks for the question, Joey.
It's a pretty dry operation, Reticuli. I don't think it is intended to be disassembled and cleaned. Their are wires inside of the vacuum hose and I'm not sure how you could address those without breaking something. Maybe one of the 30 year Flowbee Pros could add something here? -Thanks, Tom
I would not order a few. Mine have lasted for years. They are readily available and if you did need one, you can get them from Amazon or directly from Flowbee. -Tom
Just a word of caution. These parts are made of plastic that breaks very easily. I broke 2 of mine just taking them apart. Wish they were more durable.
With those attachments, what would you say is the equivalent to a clipper guard size? Like is the 1/4 inch the same size as say a number 2 for a clipper guard?
Adam, unfortunately, I'm not sure. I tried looking at the attachments on my cordless clipper and the numbers there don't correlate to a regular clipper number. I know what you mean, like my barber used to start with a number 2 on my head. What I did was mark the attachments I use for my Flowbee cut, and then put the rest away so they don't accidentally get used. I've got 4 attachments I use. The tallest one, the next size down, and then these two new short attachments. -Tom
Hi. I have been wanting a 1/4 short attachment for a long time. But I am not paying $13 with shipping for a piece of plastic. Is there anyway I can modify one of the regular spacers and just use that? Because I feel I could get a shorter cut. But like you said it needs air flow tho.
Thinking about that, you need both ends. The end that attaches to the clipper, and the end that allows for air flow. You could sand down the air flow end, reducing the height of the spacer a little. But you need the end that attaches to the clipper. $13 seems expensive with shipping but prorate that over the number of haircuts you are saving on and your ROI is very fast. Or, if you have access to a 3D printer, you might be able to come up with your own attachments. That would be cool. -Tom
No, Dustin, it won't. The spacer is about an eighth of an inch but then there's a gap between the outside edge of the unit and the blades. It'll get pretty close though. -Tom
I was wondering where to get these attachments. Now, with the KungFlu barber restrictions, I can get away with having a Viking mohawk and not have to explain my immaturity but just blame it on..... ya know..... reasons. 😁
You could pull off any haircut but these are definitely going to help. I feel bad that we didn't have this when PFC Oro show up for Friday formation with a fresh haircut. 😂😂😂
@@evolutionaryTom I have that picture ready to go. I wouldn't know how to post it here, but it is only of my favorites of you. I always giggle remembering that story. That young man learned early that Monday morning, that when Cpl. H tells you to get a haircut over the weekend, he means it. Truth be told, you did a decent job. I think you missed your real calling.
I have had both these super short attachments the entire time I have my flowbee. It is VERY old. I also had a taller clear angle - all my attachments are clear. I use the short ones EVERY time I use the flowbee. I am so mad about this now! someone got into my flowbee a while back, here in the house. Both my angle cutters are gone and my short straight. The cost of these attachments is crazy. If you have a flow bee and you can prove it they should let you get a new set. IT'S NOT LIKE THEY DIDN'T KNOW THEY MADE SOME FLIMSY A$$ ATTACHMENTS FOR GOODNESS SAKES! i JST SOMEONE TRYINGTO SELL THAT YELLOW RUBBERNAND TUBE FOR 17.00 dollars! WTF? I have a small shop vac I use with my Flowbee, exclusively. doesn't need a rubber band tube and is superior air flow. They get you on the shipping as well. it's BULLSHITTERY .
There's a lot of ala cart stuff now, it seems. 2012, eh? You're a Flowbee Pro. Love hearing from the long time users. Just freshened up my cut this morning! -Tom
@@mcnihilation7286 funny you mentioned this, I recently tore mine apart for cleaning after a few decades, YES decades! I have an original Flowbee from the late 90's. After a thorough cleaning it works so good again! I still have the original blades! They don't make them like this anymore!
With the $10 shipping for this five dollar product which probably cost maybe two or three stamps to mail… I think I’m going to buy a set of clippers from Walmart to get that last tapered inch
It is highway robbery, but you are also buying convenience and style as well. Is $1 per cut over 19 cuts too much for a better style with no cleanup? That is for both 1/4" adapters (straight and angled) and shipping. Tax might be extra. You are basically buying what this saves you -- the cost of a barber and, if you DIY, the cost of hair cleanup, which is a pain, IMHO.
Hey Tom, My name is Linda and I am finally to the age that I can do whatever the heck I want to. One of the things that I have always wanted was my hair about the length of yours. I just bought my flowbee.. LOVE IT!! My hair was long enough that it took me a while to get it short enough that when I go for the gold it won't take forever. Here is my request... can you do a video of you cutting this haircut. In your other video(s) your hair was a bit longer. I would like to see what attachments you use and how you get that killer hair cut. Also, do you have a link for the cords you use. I thought you listed one, but I can't find it now! Thanks for helping me get started on my Flowbee journey! hahahaah Only 5 more haircuts and mine is paid for!
Love your story, Linda. Good for you! My 22 year old, fresh college graduate, has me cutting his hair. It took me a few installments to get his down to "Flowbee" level. I almost want to keep mine set up in the extra bathroom all the time just to be able to do touch ups whenever I want. LOL -Tom
I just did a video for the first time using my flowbee, ua-cam.com/video/MWfAcqTj4Fk/v-deo.html actually happy with it but I need that shorter foot for sure!
@@evolutionaryTom I agree, i think many guys like us like a short cut and look to stuff like the flowbee and those shorter feet just seem like a natural thing that should be in the kit :)
I’ve had a Flowbee for over 25 years, and had no clue these attachments were available. Thanks for the info!
You are what I call a Flobee Pro. 25 years is awesome!
Your haircut deserves a video all by itself. You need to teach how you do it so well.
Thanks for the nice comment. I've thought about doing a start to finish "tutorial" because you get better at it each time you do it. I would hope it would help others learn the system even quicker.
Did mine last night and had that nagging little itch that the standard angle distance wasn't as tight as I was hoping for. Thanks for making me aware of this optional part. 👍
It lets you get tighter, David. I still use my conair clipper for getting the hairline though.
I'm a firm believer in the flowbee since the eighties; If you were using a contraption like the Flowbee or Robocut back then, you had to keep a lid on it as the jealous fools who just want to poke fun, will call you a Vacuum Head or too cheap to pay a Barbour.
So, I've been secretly saving thousands of dollars and laughing all the way to the bank for well over 35 years. It does take some skill. Granted; There is a learning curve but once you learn the angles and small obstacles.....Your LQQK'IN GOOD and paying nothing. Also, you don't have to try to convey to the tired old Barbour how you wish to style your hair. Oh. yeah, and he nipped my earlobe to a bloody mess one time too!!! Flowbee has gained slow acceptance over the years but I still go undercover.....
Thanks for your helpful vids.
Great comment, Sparkx. Thank you. You're what I call a Flowbee Pro. My only regret is not starting years ago. Great point, having to explain to the barber each time you go in and hoping they get it right. That was a pet peeve of mine. I have one adult son who asks for a Flowbee cut every time he visits. And he's good looking and cares about his hair!! LOL
Follow up and I figured you'd want to know Tom. I know we spoke about shaving down this small attachment with a piece of sandpaper and I sat here considering it. Then I just said screw it, let's see what happens if I try this with no attachment at all. Don't worry, I was safe and had a tourniquet near by. 😬
No issues. Never touched skin. No grand catastrophe. I think it's the perfect length and it blended in well with the small angle attachment to the top, which I have currently at about 2-3".
So, it worked for me. I take no responsibility for anyone cutting the tip of their ear off, but I figured people were probably wondering, and couldn't think of a better Guinea pig than myself.
Good luck
I'm nervously happy that worked, Zak. For anyone else, I have first-hand knowledge of him conducting surgery on himself!!
I've used it w/out any attachments when I wanted it real tight. Worked fine.
I may try that, OldNatty. I'm going to keep the band aids handy just in case! LOL
Someone else pointed out that the strength of suction will play a role here. enough suction may pull skin up into those blades!
Oh, man! I wish I had seen this video before ordering my Flow Bee! Great explanation and I'm glad you did a side-by-side.
You're going to love your Flowbee. It gets easier and faster to give yourself a haircut as you get some experience. I just gifted my oldest son with a Flowbee setup.
@@evolutionaryTom Are you able to get your complete haircut with these 2 additional attachments or do you still need clippers on the bottom? I can't use the clippers on myself and my wife find it too stressful to cut my hair :D
I watched a bunch of flowbee videos and this one sold me. I put the order in for the system and the optional attachments.
That's a great compliment, thank you. I just got a haircut from "Flo" last night and I couldn't be happier! -Tom
My buddy has been using one of these since 2004, he recommended using a shop-vac for extra suction. I use my 6.5HP Ridgid and it works great. No adapter needed, Flowbee plugs right in with the adapters that come with it. Can't believe I never tried this before. For a nice clean military style cut, this thing is dead simple.
I was under the impression you have to buy their vacuum. Can you use any vacuum?
@@Bodhi1satva Yes. The yellow stretchy tube is made to work as an adapter to any vacuum.
My Dyson works great with it
Hi Tom!!! I commented on the Flowbee Mini Vac some time ago. Saw your other video about the spacers that you can purchase directly from Flowbee for an even shorter cut. Well, I purchase both the straight and angled spacer and they're AWESOME!!! I have the best bob haircut I've EVER had!!! I was on a cruise recently and couldn't believe how many compliments I had gotten about my hair cut!! People can’t believe I use the Flowbee!! I absolutely LOVE this product!!! Thanks for the great review!!! 🙂
Not sure why many of these comments were hidden for review but my apologies. I love reading comments like yours. I just gave myself the best cut yet yesterday. My two sons have their own Flowbees now as well! And their both good looking!!!
I actually just ordered a flowbee for myself on eBay. A year ago I went back to a short hair cut like I had 30 years ago. My problem is, the girl who was cutting my hair is not cutting hair now at the moment and I, for the life of me, find a place that will cut my hair the way I want it! I went for a cut back in December and was hacked so bad I’m still trying to grow out the top to the length I wanted! I used the clippers we have already for the sides and back and was like darn! If only I had the courage to do the top! Then I remembered a funny infomercial from 30 years ago…and the search began! So I found one on eBay and got sent an offer that seemed fair, and found that they have a special flowbee vac as well! Now I’m trying to find vids how to actually give myself the cut I want and ditch the hair dressers for good! I’ve been cutting my partners hair for 11 years so that’s whose clippers I used. Been cutting his hair, I used to cut my sons as well, but he does that reverse fade thing and I have no clue how to do that. Maybe he will let me use the flowbee and I’ll cut his too again! My friend said her former fil had one and loved it! Sooo looking forward to getting mine!
Just gave myself a cut last night and couldn't be happier. My wife helps me do the back and the neck with clippers and it's all good. I was back in the midwest two weeks ago and my 32 year old son asked me to cut his with the Flowbee I gifted him after having given him so many cuts in the past with mine. After you use it for a bit you get really comfortable and confident. Much more so than walking in and getting a new person everytime you go into the shop. I almost used to get anxiety wondering what the result was going to be. Now I know each and every time. Good Luck!! -Tom
Do you use the 1/4th attachment instead of the trimmer now or still both?
I still use the clippers for the hairline, especially in the back. It's good for cleaning the sideburns and neck hair (and eyebrows if you're old like me). The 1/4" attachment is great but it still doesn't get at tight as I like it. I've found the 1/4" attachment is also good for shaping the sides. I like my sides to go more towards straight up, than out like a mushroom. It works great for that. I keep wondering when someone will start 3D printing custom flowbee attachments. Thanks for the question, Joey.
Should I disassemble and clean it after every use, every couple uses, or not bother? If so, how?
It's a pretty dry operation, Reticuli. I don't think it is intended to be disassembled and cleaned. Their are wires inside of the vacuum hose and I'm not sure how you could address those without breaking something. Maybe one of the 30 year Flowbee Pros could add something here? -Thanks, Tom
Those 1/4" attachments look very breakable. Are they sturdy or should one order a few?
I would not order a few. Mine have lasted for years. They are readily available and if you did need one, you can get them from Amazon or directly from Flowbee. -Tom
I just use normal clippers (with attachment) to buzz the sides and back and then use Flowbee for the top but good video
That sounds like a great method, Tristan. Flowbees are really popular right now. I'm glad we have ours. They are hard to get right now. -Tom
I changed the blades but it not able to cut all hair it leaves some noncut
Just a word of caution. These parts are made of plastic that breaks very easily. I broke 2 of mine just taking them apart. Wish they were more durable.
Thanks, JBG. I'm waiting for someone to start printing them with their 3D printer. -Tom
Anyone know why longer attachments didn't work on flowbee? Im trying to research how long I can make a single attachment on a 3D printer.
I don't know why it wouldn't work, Kay. I've often thought that you could make nice attachments with a 3D printer. That will be very interesting. -Tom
The clear plastic spacers suck, why are they not 3d printing spacers made out different plastic. Haven't the patents expired?
With those attachments, what would you say is the equivalent to a clipper guard size? Like is the 1/4 inch the same size as say a number 2 for a clipper guard?
Adam, unfortunately, I'm not sure. I tried looking at the attachments on my cordless clipper and the numbers there don't correlate to a regular clipper number. I know what you mean, like my barber used to start with a number 2 on my head. What I did was mark the attachments I use for my Flowbee cut, and then put the rest away so they don't accidentally get used. I've got 4 attachments I use. The tallest one, the next size down, and then these two new short attachments. -Tom
Nice video... I’m going to order those!
Thanks, John. I appreciate the nice comment. -Tom
Hi. I have been wanting a 1/4 short attachment for a long time. But I am not paying $13 with shipping for a piece of plastic. Is there anyway I can modify one of the regular spacers and just use that? Because I feel I could get a shorter cut. But like you said it needs air flow tho.
Thinking about that, you need both ends. The end that attaches to the clipper, and the end that allows for air flow. You could sand down the air flow end, reducing the height of the spacer a little. But you need the end that attaches to the clipper. $13 seems expensive with shipping but prorate that over the number of haircuts you are saving on and your ROI is very fast. Or, if you have access to a 3D printer, you might be able to come up with your own attachments. That would be cool. -Tom
Why can't you use one of the regular footers and just leave the spacer off?
@@robertc7262 Yeah. I was doing that too, and it works fine.
Will it do a 1/8 buzz cut?
No, Dustin, it won't. The spacer is about an eighth of an inch but then there's a gap between the outside edge of the unit and the blades. It'll get pretty close though. -Tom
I was wondering where to get these attachments. Now, with the KungFlu barber restrictions, I can get away with having a Viking mohawk and not have to explain my immaturity but just blame it on..... ya know..... reasons. 😁
You could pull off any haircut but these are definitely going to help. I feel bad that we didn't have this when PFC Oro show up for Friday formation with a fresh haircut. 😂😂😂
@@evolutionaryTom I have that picture ready to go. I wouldn't know how to post it here, but it is only of my favorites of you.
I always giggle remembering that story. That young man learned early that Monday morning, that when Cpl. H tells you to get a haircut over the weekend, he means it. Truth be told, you did a decent job. I think you missed your real calling.
Have you considered using clippers for that taper look?
NO DEMO???
It's coming!!
Heck it’s been a year, how slow does your hair grow? 😂
It is $5 a piece, but Flowbee charges $9 for shipping.
Buy both the angled and straight 1/4" piece and the shipping is spread out over two items. It sucks, but I've not found a cheaper way to buy them.
Flowbee is a money grubbing greedy company
I have had both these super short attachments the entire time I have my flowbee. It is VERY old. I also had a taller clear angle - all my attachments are clear. I use the short ones EVERY time I use the flowbee. I am so mad about this now! someone got into my flowbee a while back, here in the house. Both my angle cutters are gone and my short straight. The cost of these attachments is crazy. If you have a flow bee and you can prove it they should let you get a new set. IT'S NOT LIKE THEY DIDN'T KNOW THEY MADE SOME FLIMSY A$$ ATTACHMENTS FOR GOODNESS SAKES!
i JST SOMEONE TRYINGTO SELL THAT YELLOW RUBBERNAND TUBE FOR 17.00 dollars! WTF? I have a small shop vac I use with my Flowbee, exclusively. doesn't need a rubber band tube and is superior air flow.
They get you on the shipping as well. it's BULLSHITTERY .
My flowbee came with those in 2012
There's a lot of ala cart stuff now, it seems. 2012, eh? You're a Flowbee Pro. Love hearing from the long time users. Just freshened up my cut this morning! -Tom
@@mcnihilation7286 funny you mentioned this, I recently tore mine apart for cleaning after a few decades, YES decades! I have an original Flowbee from the late 90's. After a thorough cleaning it works so good again! I still have the original blades! They don't make them like this anymore!
With the $10 shipping for this five dollar product which probably cost maybe two or three stamps to mail… I think I’m going to buy a set of clippers from Walmart to get that last tapered inch
It is highway robbery, but you are also buying convenience and style as well. Is $1 per cut over 19 cuts too much for a better style with no cleanup? That is for both 1/4" adapters (straight and angled) and shipping. Tax might be extra.
You are basically buying what this saves you -- the cost of a barber and, if you DIY, the cost of hair cleanup, which is a pain, IMHO.
Tom, great videos, but it's 'height', not 'heigth'.
I'm going to have to get that worked out of my vocabulary, Eunoia. I still have plenty of time left to make it happen! Thanks, Tom
@@evolutionaryTom Hey, I got a pretty decent haircut because of this video. So cheers! God bless.
Hey Tom, My name is Linda and I am finally to the age that I can do whatever the heck I want to. One of the things that I have always wanted was my hair about the length of yours. I just bought my flowbee.. LOVE IT!! My hair was long enough that it took me a while to get it short enough that when I go for the gold it won't take forever.
Here is my request... can you do a video of you cutting this haircut. In your other video(s) your hair was a bit longer. I would like to see what attachments you use and how you get that killer hair cut.
Also, do you have a link for the cords you use. I thought you listed one, but I can't find it now!
Thanks for helping me get started on my Flowbee journey! hahahaah Only 5 more haircuts and mine is paid for!
Love your story, Linda. Good for you! My 22 year old, fresh college graduate, has me cutting his hair. It took me a few installments to get his down to "Flowbee" level. I almost want to keep mine set up in the extra bathroom all the time just to be able to do touch ups whenever I want. LOL -Tom
I just did a video for the first time using my flowbee, ua-cam.com/video/MWfAcqTj4Fk/v-deo.html actually happy with it but I need that shorter foot for sure!
Looks like a good cut, BK! The short spacers are really nice. They should make them part of the standard kit. Thanks for sharing your review. -Tom
@@evolutionaryTom I agree, i think many guys like us like a short cut and look to stuff like the flowbee and those shorter feet just seem like a natural thing that should be in the kit :)
Most people don't read the descriptions. Here's the Amazon link for a Flowbee and other accessories: amzn.to/3Y5oWaH
link appears to be broken.
@@jasonbarrons8932 Thanks for the heads up, Jason. I fixed it. Much appreciated. -Tom