I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic’s
And his hair was perfect.
–Warren Zevon
It must take a lot of work for werewolves to keep their hair looking perfect. Especially during the full moon, when all they want is to run amok and howl at the moon and such. Keeping the blood and gore from getting their hair all matted and nasty must be such a challenge!
No one will ever compliment me on my perfect hair, but that’s OK. I have many other qualities that more than off-set my hair failure. (Hair Failure is also a good band name. I hope someone is keeping track.)I have trouble even remembering to brush mine before work. On the other hand, I hardly ever get blood and gore in my hair, so hey! Bonus points for me!
There are only a few hit songs about werewolves, and none of the others songs feature weres who (who, or that?) are as urbane as Zevon’s Chinese-food eating, pina colada-swilling fiend with the perfect hair.
Monster grooming doesn’t get much attention in the Pop world. So little emphasis is placed on monster grooming once you get past Bride of Frankenstein.
That being said, if the werewolf in question looks anything like Alcide Herveaux from True Blood, then his hair doesn’t have to be perfectly groomed. In fact, I’d prefer that he not waste any time at all on combing it. I’ll just stand right here and lick my non-werewolf chops, messy hair and all.
His hair is perfect.
Even if he isn’t at Trader Vic’s.
Important side note:
What is not optional is excellent oral hygiene.
With a werewolf, you never know where that mouth has been, so good brushing is especially crucial.