Mohawk Hairstyle Varieties

The Mohawk can be worn in any number of styles. var containerWidth = parseInt($('.Grid8').css('width'), 10);$('.articlePhoto img').bind('load', function() {var img = $(this);var w = img.width();if (w The Mohawk, or Mohican hairstyle, originated as a warrior cut for both Native American men and women hundreds of years ago. Today it is all the rage and can shock and amaze with its drama and color. There is a wide range of Mohawk styles, all based on the original or basic cut. This hair style has been adopted by punk rockers, every-day people and even the women's fashion industry. Does this Spark an idea?

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Shave the sides of your head up toward the center and leave a 1-inch strip of hair remaining down the center of your head from forehead to the nape of your neck.

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Cut the remaining hair down the middle of your head at an angle and to the desired length with the clipper.

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Use hair dyes to dye your hair in multiple bright tones such as pink, lime green and blue.

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Separate the eggs and mix the egg whites with a fork.

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Coat your Mohawk with a layer of egg whites to stiffen and make it stand out. Alternatively you can use hair gel and spray.

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Style your hair using a 2-guard on with the clippers so that it is about 3 to 4 inches long all around your head. Angle the top portion so it can be made into the classic Mohawk in the center.

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Use gel to smooth the hair on the sides of your head toward the back of the head.

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Add more gel to your palms and sweep a 2- to 3-inch-wide strip of hair from the top of your head upward with both hands at the same time. Start by sticking your fingertips into your hair and work in a sweeping motion to make the hair stand up.

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Work the hair upward and out until it is spiked all the way down the middle of your head from your forehead to the back of your neck.

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Spray it in place with firm-hold hair spray.

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Part long hair down the middle. Divide the hair from ear to ear in 2-inch sections and hold each section in place with a clip temporarily. Section the hair from the top of your head to the back of your hairline.

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Grab the two lowest sections on the left and right at the neckline and tie them in a double knot. Secure the knot with two bobby pins inserted into the knot in an "X" shape.

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Repeat Step 2 with the next two sections at the back of the head and so on, up to the top of your head until all the divided sections are knotted.

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Knot a second knot into the section closest to your face at the top of your head and pin it in place with bobby pins. Continue making a second row of knots from the front down to the back of your head if your hair is long enough.

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Leave the ends loose if you have curly hair. Alternatively, apply gel or egg white to make the loose ends spiked and stand out from your head down the middle from front to back.

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Add some feathers to decorate your Mohawk.

The faux-hawk is a great style for people who need to look "presentable" during the day at a business meeting, but prefer a more extreme look after work.

The long Mohawk is flattering for woman who have longer hair and wish to wear this style. Experiment with hair ornaments and feathers to embellish the look.

All Mohawk styles are extreme, and it's always a good idea to check with your manager, supervisor or the principal at your school before you wear a Mohawk to work or school.

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