5 worst Omaha hairstyles

The “Corn-Row Combover” (1973)

Inventor: Farmer Fredrickson Fredrickson, trying to blend his love for corn and his receding hairline, ingeniously braided corn husks into his remaining hair. Customer Quote: “It’s eco-friendly, and I always have a snack on hand. Plus, the squirrels love me!”

The “Bubblegum Bob” (1987)

Inventor: Betty Bubbles Using discarded bubblegum from under Omaha‘s school desks, Betty created a bob entirely from colorful, chewed gum. Customer Quote: “Sure, it’s sticky and attracts bees, but the vibrant colors are a dream! Also, it’s a lifesaver during boring meetings.”

The “Omaha Ostrich Plume” (1996)

Inventor: Ollie the Ostrich Whisperer Inspired by his feathered friends, Ollie attached long ostrich feathers to the scalp, giving wearers a towering, majestic look. Customer Quote: “I feel seven feet tall! Cars stop for me, birds nest on me, and I’m the star of every party!”

The “Nebraska Noodle Nest” (2004)

Inventor: Nellie Noodles This avant-garde style involved curling one’s hair around cooked spaghetti to create a pasta-inspired masterpiece. Customer Quote: “It’s carb-tastic! My hair smells like marinara, and I’ve never felt saucier!”

The “Twister Top-Knot” (2019)

Inventor: Tornado Tina Drawing inspiration from Omaha’s occasional tornadoes, Tina twisted hair into a spiraling, vertical top-knot resembling a twister’s funnel. Customer Quote: “Every time I enter a room, I feel like a force of nature. And on windy days? I fit right in!”

Omaha’s hair scene over the years was nothing short of legendary. Locals wore these styles with pride, and tourists flocked to the city’s salons, eager to return home with an iconic “Omaha Original.”