A faux hawk haircut goes by several different names, including pseudo hawk, front hawk, fohawk, and Hoxton fin. It is similar to a mohawk, but the hair is usually left a little longer on the sides. It is a very versatile style, and quite easy to cut. This haircut became popular at the very beginning of the 21st century.
Anyone who lived through the 1980s probably remembers the mohawk haircut. This was typically considered to be a punk style haircut, and it was mainly reserved for rebellious individuals. It was created by shaving hair on the sides of the head, while leaving a longer strip of hair on top. This ran from the front of the head to the back, and it was often styled in a manner so it stuck straight up in the air.
A faux hawk haircut is a bit similar, but it is a little less radical. Individuals with these types of haircuts still leave the strip of hair on top a little longer, but the sides of the head are not shaved. Instead, the sides are left a little shorter than the hair on top.
Cutting a faux hawk haircut is considered to be quite simple. Many people may even be able to do this at home, thus saving money on a salon visit. Using clippers is often considered one of the best ways to do this. These not only make a DIY haircut easier and faster, but they also ensure that the hair is cut to a uniform length.
Separating the top strip of hair is usually the first step. The thickness of the strip is often determined using the irises of a person's eyes as a guideline, and the length of this section of the hair is usually about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) longer than the sides. The strip is then held away from one side of the head, either with clips or by hand. That side of the head can then be clipped. When it is finished, the other side can be clipped.
The faux hawk haircut has a number of styling possibilities. It can be an edgy look, or it can be more conservative. Styling a faux hawk haircut is also considered to be quite easy. Many individuals with this type of haircut opt to use hair gel or wax to make the strip on top stand up slightly. For a more conservative look, it can be left to fall naturally in place.
The versatility of this haircut is not the only reason it became popular. In the early 2000s, several different famous men sported this style. Movie stars, musicians, and sports stars were among some of the famous individuals to begin cutting their hair in this manner.
