Miscellaneous: Today, I got a perm in an attempt to prove to my family that...

By Bozo - 31/08/2012 07:57 - United States - Saukville

Today, I got a perm in an attempt to prove to my family that I'd been doing well with my life since I last saw them almost a year ago. I ended up going over for dinner looking like Bozo the Clown thanks to my idiot stylist, and my brothers wouldn't stop mocking me about it. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/04/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I decided to get a haircut to change up my look. I asked for a bob, but the hairstylist misunderstood and gave me some sort of bowl cut. I look like a '90s sitcom character. FML

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By alanh69 - 26/08/2014 19:12 - United States - Woodward

Today, I asked my dad to give me a haircut. After 20 minutes of "fuck"s and "shit"s, he gave up and just shaved my head bald. I pull off the look so badly that two people I don't even know have already told me I look like a psychopath. FML

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By Hairless freak - 23/09/2012 08:14 - United States - Fallbrook

Today, after weeks of dealing with a bad hair cut, my hair finally grew back to my preferred length. Today is also the day my roommate replaced my shampoo with hair remover as a prank. FML

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By goodlord12 - 17/01/2013 07:53 - United States - Branson

Today, I let my friend bleach my hair, which resulted in it falling out in clumps. I spent $150 at the beauty salon fixing it and cutting most of it off. I sent the pictures of my new hair to my friends, and I got the same reply from each and every one of them: "That better be a wig." FML

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By Anonymous - 31/08/2019 18:01

Today, I got a haircut. During dinner, my grandmother complained about it, and said I looked terrible. I've had the exact same haircut for years. FML

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By Frankie - 17/10/2025 00:00

Today, I unwittingly told the barber, “Do whatever you think looks best.” He got creative. Forty-five minutes later, I walked out with a haircut that made me look like a backup dancer in a 1990s boy band. My girlfriend said, “You're going to have to wear a beanie if you want to walk around with me.” FML

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By Jonny - 24/11/2023 10:00

Today, I attempted a DIY haircut. In the process, I somehow managed to give myself a reverse mohawk. I now look like I'm auditioning for a punk rock band from the 80s. FML

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By Not John, Paul, George or Ringo - 24/07/2025 03:00 - United States - Tacoma

Today, I tried cutting my own bangs to save money. When I was done, they were so crooked that my roommate thought I’d lost a bet. Now I have to go into work tomorrow looking like a rejected Beatles tribute act. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/10/2013 16:12 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I let a friend cut my hair. I soon went from having a 'fro to looking like I lost a fight with a lawn mower. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/01/2018 01:30

Today, I got my hair trimmed to look fresh for my sister's wedding this week. The woman messed up so badly that the manager had to step in and fix it. I lost 8 inches of hair and my dad keeps telling me I look like a medieval stable boy. FML

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RooskieDusha 2

Friday 31 August 2012 15:59

Wait. A perm means you're doing well in life?

BuffaloSabres134 8

Friday 31 August 2012 16:00

How does a perm show success?

Comments

Dan85 6

Saturday 1 September 2012 23:27

That is the most absurd thing I read all day. Thanks!

snafu63 0

Sunday 2 September 2012 18:47

Remember when having a job and being able to support yourself meant you were doing well? I'm still having trouble understanding how a perm does that same thing.

bryan788 29

Monday 3 September 2012 2:13

I agree with everyone on how does a perm show progress in life? if anything a perm shows a step back in life, well as least in fashion. YDI

ChicaChica5683 0

Monday 3 September 2012 4:18

U should have just taken a shower right after if u didn't like it. It'd make the chemicals stop working. Haven't u ever seen legally blonde??

wikedjest 0

Monday 3 September 2012 9:08

just be yourself and have confidence and they will love you

laurenanna13 3

Tuesday 4 September 2012 2:11

your stylist is an idiot..but not just for doing a bad perm, but for doing one at all

TcheQ 12

Wednesday 5 September 2012 4:57

Hey, you shouldn't have to prove to anyone how 'well' you are doing in life. If you are happy with yourself and healthy, then that is more important than anyone's opinion.