For those that can’t commit to shaving (or, if you want to be culturally accurate, plucking) their heads, the female faux hawk imparts a similarly tall, brush-like spoke on the center of your head. Less tribal and more #squad, the fauxhawk for women is one of the edgiest cool-girl hairstyles out there. We’re in luck too: When it comes to looks like the fauxhawk female styles typically don’t require any drastic cutting or shaving (unless you already have an undercut, in which case go you!).
Faux Hawk Women: Step by Step
Read on to learn more about how you can create a faux hawk women on long hair. No shaving or cutting required, we promise.
5 Faux Hawk Women Styles
1. Ponytail Faux Hawk Hairstyle
All you need to create this faux hawk style is a handful of ponytails and a brush or comb. Gather your hair into a small half-up ponytail at the top of your head. Add some more hair to that ponytail and secure that section with a hair tie. Continue on until you reach the nape of your neck for a faux hawk style!
2. Natural Curls
Show off your natural curls with this faux hawk style. Create a series of ponytails along the length of your head and use a comb to fluff out your curls! We love how this adds extra volume and dimension to your curls and helps you show off your unique curl pattern.
3. Formal Faux Hawk Women
Take it up a notch and create a formal faux hawk by adding a sparkly clip to your style! This touch of glamour is perfect for a holiday party, anniversary date night, or an even out with your friends.
4. Edgy Faux Hawk
Create a series of small buns along the length of your head. This is an edgy and bold faux hawk style – we love the height it gives!
5. Braided Faux Hawk Women
Braid your strands and show off your handiwork by incorporating them into your faux hawk style. We love this look because it shows off your braids and your curls at the same time! Are you thinking about trying out the faux hawk style? Be sure to take a picture and tag us @AllThingsHairUS!
