Method and apparatus for dispensing fluids from containers

A method for dispensing hair shampoo or other hair product from a container having a base, a contents label and an outlet comprising:

• a) providing a dispensing assembly, wherein said support assembly further comprises:
• i) a container support member configured to receive at least a portion of said container;
• ii) a fluid pump support member adapted to support a fluid pump;
• iii) a manual fluid hand pump having an inlet and an outlet, wherein said manual fluid hand pump is at least partially disposed within said fluid pump support member;
• iv) a flexible hose having a first end and a second end, wherein said flexible hose is configured to directly connect said container to said fluid pump, and wherein said second end is operationally attached to said inlet of said manual fluid hand pump;
• b) connecting said first end of said flexible hose to said outlet of said container;
• c) installing said container into said container support member, wherein said outlet of said container is maintained in a substantially downwardly facing orientation, and wherein fluid in said container drains toward said outlet of said container, and a contents label on said container is at least partially exposed;
• d) puncturing a vent hole in the base of said container;
• e) applying force to said manual fluid hand pump;
• and
• f) dispensing fluid from said container, through said hose to said inlet of said manual fluid hand pump, and through said outlet of said manual fluid hand pump.