Faux Hawk
Medium maintenance

Faux Hawk

A toned-down mohawk — shorter on the sides with a strip of longer hair through the center that's styled upward. Edgy without being extreme.

What to Tell Your Barber

“I want a faux hawk — #1 to #2 fade on the sides, keeping a wider strip of hair through the center top, about 3-4 inches long. I want it to look like a mohawk when styled up but presentable when worn flat.”

Best for face shapes

OvalRoundHeart

Works with

StraightWavy

Maintenance Tips

  • ◈Every 2-3 weeks to keep the sides tight
  • ◈You'll need to style it daily for the full effect
  • ◈Looks good both styled up (going out) and flat (day-to-day)

Styling Tips

  • ◈Apply strong-hold gel or paste to damp hair
  • ◈Push the center strip upward from both sides toward the middle
  • ◈Blow dry upward to set the height, finish with hairspray
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