5 Steps to a Great Faux Hawk Haircut

Everyone knows about the Mohawk look; cleanto divide it into three areas. Take the elastic bands
shaven on the sides, and a long streak of hair right inand apply them on the middle section of your hair.
the middle. It is a style favored by a lot of celebrities,Depending on how thick you cut your hair, you might
from movie stars to athletes and of course theneed several.
fashionable punk rocker. However, if you want to beThird step: Most of those that get the Faux Hawk
fashionable without looking like a copycat, go for thehaircut do it with short hair, so trim it a little bit first.
Faux Hawk look.If your hair is short, proceed to the next step.
This hairstyle is coming into vogue among youngFourth step: Use the clippers to shave off the sides.
people and professionals, who always want to be inBe careful not to remove everything, though; this is
on the latest trends but at the same time maintainingwhere the mirrors or having someone beside you will
their individuality. The great thing about the Fauxcome in handy. Again using a mirror, trim a little off
Hawk hairstyle is that you do not need to spendthe sides and the middle, but leave enough to make
your precious dollars on a barber; you can easily do itsure the center part is longer.
yourself alone, or with a friend.Fifth step: You are almost done. Take off the rubber
These are the things you will need to get that Fauxbands that you put in to keep the middle hair in place.
Hawk cut:Now take the hair styling mousse or gel and apply it.
First are some hair clippers, and scissors. Any size willThe directions for each gel or cream will differ, so
do, just pick those you are comfortable with. Nextfollow the directions. Some will want you to use your
get yourself some rubber or elastic bands, and ahands to style the hair, while others will recommend a
couple of mirrors. Finally, you need some hair gel, orcomb. Just make sure you apply them as instructed.
styling mousses to set your hair correctly.When you have applied the styling material, give it
First step: Determine just how thick or wide yousome time to dry and settle in.
want the Faux Hawk to be. There are several waysThat's it; you have the Faux Mohawk look, and you
you can do this, but the best method is to justdid not have to spend any dollars or cents to get it.
measure the area between your irises.One final word about this hairstyle: if you still want to
Second step: Now you have to thoroughly washkeep your long hair, you can have the Faux Hawk
your hair. Depending on its condition, you may haveand use a ponytail. This hairstyle is called a pony
to do this a few times as you really will get a betterhawk, and is used by a growing number of people
result with squeaky clean hair. Dry it, and use a combtoo.