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Rock an Edgy Curly Faux Hawk

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Rock an Edgy Curly Faux Hawk
By · Updated May 20, 2014

Who doesn’t enjoy a fab wavy, curly, or coily mohawk? During the warmer seasons, they’re convenient (your neck gets to breathe!”>, chic, and still have that bit of edge you need in your personal style. If you don’t want to commit to the drastic commitment of a razor/tapered cut while still maintaining the fierceness of a sexy, fierce natural hairstyle, try these 3 cocktails suitable for all hair types.

The Perfect Faux Hawk

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faux hawk
courtesy of freckled-fox.com

Loose, Wavy Faux Hawk

What You’ll Need

  • Teasing comb
  • Denman Brush (found here”>
  • Large perm rods
  • Bobby pins
  • Hairspray

Directions

  1. After detangling during a fresh wash, either air dry or plop.
  2. Section your hair in 3 straight lines from front to back. Leave the middle section open to style.
  3. For each section, roll your hair straight back using a large perm rod like these from Conair. Keep them in overnight.
  4. Brush back the other sections with something that locks in moisture but has firm hold like Ossat Naturals Natural Oil Mist.
  5. Once your hair is about 60% dry, use the tension method to get your hair straight and dry as possible, without a lot of heat damage.
  6. Gently back-comb or “tease” your front waves back and slick a balm like this from Tigi till it is appears full of volume.
  7. Pin up the two loose sides on as well as a ‘poof’ in the front piece of your middle section (see photo”>.
  8. For longer-lasting hold throughout the day, try a hairspray like Aussie Freeze Spray all over.
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curly faux hawk

Curly Faux Hawk & Chunky Bangs

What You’ll Need

  • Rat-tail or fine-tooth comb
  • Softening Moisturizer/leave-in
  • Wide-tooth comb
  • Secure elastic bands
  • Curling jelly
  • Curlformers Spirals
  • Thin headband

Directions

  1. Do your usual wash-and-go routine and either plop or use a diffuser to dry your curls. Use a setting lotion like the one from Design Essentials to secure your hold.
  2. Seal your hair with an essential oil (we love this inexpensive beginner’s kit“>.
  3. Divide your hair into 3 sections, one “upside-down U-shaped” in the front, one left to right in the middle, and one “U-shaped” in the back (the remainder of your hair”>.
  4. For the front section, use about 5-7 Curlformers (found here“> with a defining cream like Dark and Lovely Curl Defining Glaze.
  5. Using a wide-tooth comb, lightly pick out the middle and back sections of your hair, leaving the front part alone (which is Curlformers”>.
  6. Sleep with a satin scarf to preserve your style overnight.
  7. The next morning, slowly and gently take your Curlforming spirals out. Separate them with your fingers, but not too much–you don’t want a lot of frizz.
  8. For the middle section, secure with an elastic (not rubber”> band, and fluff out with your fingers as well.
  9. Repeat step 8 for the back section and use your fingers to blend the 2 sections together to create the illusion of 1 curly ponytail.
  10. Add sheen and hold with something like Curls Cashmere Curl Jelly.
  11. Secure your headband around the base of your head (edges”> for a fun, flirty look.
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curly faux hawk
courtesy of BlingFantasy

Braided, Coily Faux Hawk

What You’ll Need

  • Rat-tail or fine-tooth comb
  • Moisturizer/Butter
  • Soft bristle brush
  • Bobby pins
  • Edge gel

Directions

  1. On 2nd or 3rd day hair, moisturize your hair from root to tip with a silicone-free product like Oyin Whipped Pudding.
  2. Section your hair from one ear to the other in an upside down “U” shape.
  3. Part each section for the front of your hair into about 8 small sections.
  4. Flat twist each section from front to midway (not all the way back to your neck”>; leave that back part open.
  5. Use a strong gel (we like Design Essentials Edge Tamer”> to keep frizz from forming on each braid/twist.
  6. For the back half of your hair, twirl medium-sized sections with your finger or a pick gently with a butter like Aunt Jackie’s Custard.
  7. Pin up the sides from the front to the back, leaving the middle open (about the width of three fingers”>.
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