Punk Hairstyles
Though punk hairstyles were originally created in the 1970’s and reached their pinnacle in the 1980’s, after nearly 20 years of more sedate styles, they are once again becoming fashionable. Punk hairstyles are aggressive and attention-getting; they can be extremely attractive on people who have the guts to pull them off.
The main elements of punk hairstyles are cut (the Mohawk and variations of it), color and spikes. The color and spikes can be applied for a temporary punk look, while a Mohawk cut requires more of a commitment.
Mohawk Punk Hairstyles
A Mohawk cut is the most recognizable sign of a punk hairstyle. Also known as the Mohican in the UK (both names came from Native American tribes), a Mohawk cut features shaved hair at the side of the heads with a strip of longer hair in the middle. Variations include the double Mohawk (two long strips) and the reverse Mohawk (long sides and a shaved stripe). Asymmetrically cut hair is also popular in punk hairstyles. In most cases that means that one side of the hair is significantly longer than the other.
Color in punk hairstyles is unnatural, with pink, blue, orange and green being particularly popular. The original punks often used Jello to create these odd hues, but a variety of semi-permanent products are available to create the look today, and for a temporary version of the look, wash-out colored hairspray is great.
Punk spikes can be created by stiffening the hair with gel and hairspray. This look is particularly popular when mixed with a Mohawk cut (the long strip in the middle is stiffened into a series of spikes).
October 24th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
interesting..just letin use no,well i’m 27 (whoops! with a 1yr old) and lovin the ?? punk hairdo’s and i’m lovin the emo hair do’s and some emo scene hair do’s, are the emo hair do’s for kids only i still want one or are they for adults too are there any adult versions maybe,and are Rihanna the singer are her hair do Punk?? if so i’d love more information relating to this thanx Alfredina xoxo
March 8th, 2010 at 2:52 am
Hey!
Ok
I want to get the middle of my hiar shaved really short, and keep the top layer insanly long to do that tie back mohawk that women do and keep the very lower part of the hai long as well so that way it looks really tribal.
July 15th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
i have shoet hair and i love my short hair and i ususlly wear it in a spunky, spiky punk do, but i want some thnig different more edge, maybe a semi-shaved like Jeffree Star has in the vidoe Bueaty Killer, my only problem is that i can’t seem to find very many pics so i can show my stylish and i’m to scared to do it myself so maybe you can direct me to some cute semi-shaved styles i’d be eternally grateful.
thanks