Men's hairstyles with a mohawk: styling methods and interesting examples

Nowadays, many young people strive to look truly original, not afraid to add a little extravagance to their look. It is with these trends that the rebirth of the mohawk haircut is associated.

For the first time, the mohawk haircut became widely known as an element of the image of punks - representatives of the youth subculture - and for a long time was associated with them. A high "comb" of hair adorned the shaved or short-cropped heads of young rebels in the distant 80s. Often, the mohawk was dyed in bright colors and with the help of styling products, characteristic "thorns" were formed from the strands. The goal of all these efforts was one - shocking.

Indeed, this hairstyle made an indelible impression on ordinary people... It was impossible to call her fashionable then, since not everyone was ready to have a haircut and paint in the punk style, however, many knew about what a mohawk was.

Dozens of years after its first appearance, men's hairstyles with a mohawk have become in demand among those who like bright and bold ideas. The hairstyle, of course, has undergone changes, since it is done in order to attract attention, to create an interesting image, but not in order to shock others or protest against established values.

When creating a hairstyle, the bulk of the hair is cut to zero or very short, leaving only a strip from the forehead to the back of the head. The width of the strip to be left and the length of the hair on it can vary. The hairstyle is fixed using styling products, lifting the hair vertically to form a kind of "comb".

The length of the hair band can also be different:

• up to the neck;
• to the back of the head.

The mohawk haircut now has a large number of variations. Here are the main ones:

• with long hair;
• on hair of medium length;
• short mohawk;
• with wide bangs;
• with long bangs;
• with a narrow strip;
• wide.

Let's dwell on each of the options in more detail.

• Classic mohawk - a narrow strip of long hair from forehead to neck, shaved temples.

• The modern interpretation is the so-called short mohawk - assumes the maximum length of the strands in the upper part of the head up to 4 cm. The rest of the hair is cut with a clipper to a length of 3–6 mm, shaving to zero is used less often.

• Haircut mohawk for medium length hair makes it possible to choose different styling options. With the help of varnish or gel, the strands can be fixed vertically or combed back - in the latter case, the hairstyle will resemble an undercut haircut.

• A mohawk haircut has a more extravagant look. with long bangs, into which the strip of hair at the top of the head smoothly passes. The bangs can be left hanging free over the forehead or fixed in an upright position using styling products, like the rest of the ridge.

• Option with wide voluminous bangs suitable for those men who are not ready for too daring experiments with their hairstyle.This type of haircut has a less informal look, since the whiskey is not shaved, but cut with a machine, the strip of longer hair from the forehead to the back of the head is made quite wide (equal to about half the width of the forehead).

• If they do narrow mohawk, then a strip of hair about 2 cm wide is left on the head, the rest of the hair is significantly shortened or completely shaved off.

• Wide mohawk assumes that the stripe is at least 4 cm wide.

The mohawk is definitely considered an exclusively youth haircut. Also, it doesn't go well with office style. Usually it is chosen for themselves by people of creative professions, as well as athletes. - that is, those who are always in sight and rarely wear formal suits and ties, are not constrained by strict dress code and corporate standards.

You can list a number of famous people who decided on a similar experiment with their hair, for example, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Neymar, Jared Leto, etc.

A mohawk hairstyle is an option for self-confident men, accustomed to the attention of others.

It should be noted that a mohawk with long strands is more suitable for straight hair. It will be difficult for men with curly hair to get the look they want. Styling will require some effort associated with pre-straightening the strands. With medium and short hair length, if the hair is thick enough, you can not straighten the strands, leaving them in their natural form.

A short mohawk is a more versatile option, it does not require a significant amount of time to style your hair for any type of hair. Therefore, a short mohawk haircut is often done for boys. It is quite simple, children like it very much and does not cause much trouble for parents.

When choosing a hairstyle, you should always pay attention to the type of face. The mohawk will look good if the shape of the face belongs to the conventional types "circle", "square", "oval". For a triangle shape, this haircut will not work.

In modern modifications of the mohawk, the main emphasis in some cases, hairdressers-stylists do not so much on the "comb" as on the unusual design of the side zones of the head. Lines, stripes, zigzags, bizarre patterns, drawings or ornaments are shaved on short hair - the imagination of hairdressing masters is truly limitless.

In some cases, the mohawk is made more like a quiff haircut. - in this case, the hair length gradually decreases from the forehead to the back of the head, the hair on the back of the head is cut short.

Another modern trend is the use of the fade technique when creating a haircut. The temples and back of the head are trimmed, and towards the central stripe, the length of the hair gradually increases. This technique is often used on wavy, coarse hair, and the strands in the center are left in their natural curly state without straightening.

A mohawk haircut is often combined with wearing a beard, the design of which takes into account the specifics of the entire image as a whole. In this case, the fade technique is also often used. If the temples and the back of the head are not shaved, but are cut short, then they are made out with beautiful edging.

Mohawk refers to those hairstyles that require the mandatory use of styling products, which can be:

• foam or mousse;
• gel;
• hair fixation spray;
• modeling wax.

For styling the "comb" with strands of medium and long length, means with a strong fixation effect are used.

Mousse or foam is applied to slightly damp hair (it is enough to blot it with a towel after washing). The products are applied with the fingers in the direction from bottom to top, while the hair is given the required vertical position. Further, if necessary, a hairbrush is used.

To achieve the effect of wet hair, a special gel is applied, which is applied before the hair dries. It can also be used to form a characteristic styling - "thorns" from hair strands.

Hair styling in the form of "thorns" is considered a "classic of the genre", it was she who was often used by representatives of the punk subculture.

Modeling wax is also used to fix individual strands; it is better to choose matte. The spray is sprayed onto dry hair for the final fixing of the result.

Before deciding to transform your appearance with a mohawk hairstyle, you should weigh the pros and cons of such a step.

Possibilities:

• it can be done with different hair lengths;
• there are a large number of hairstyle options;
• there are various styling options;
• Compatible with sportswear, casual and streetwear;
• allows you to stand out and create an original image.

Restrictions:

• will not be combined with a business style in clothes;
• more suitable for people of creative professions and athletes;
• requires frequent updates - you need to regularly visit the hairdresser;
• belongs to the category of haircuts for young people;
• you will need to learn how to style yourself.

See below for a master class on doing a mohawk.