The faux hawk experiment [Archive] - The Long Hair Community Discussion Boards

Kristin

February 25th, 2011, 01:24 PM

Hey everyone! I'd been wanting to try a faux hawk for a awhile. Taking advantage of a snow day (YAY!), I tried it out using this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYb1uHPJ-6k&feature=relmfu

as inspiration. Here are my results:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=7344

I really like it, but have no idea where I would actually WEAR it...I'd also love to see pics of others' hawks!

WickedLady

February 25th, 2011, 01:30 PM

I just watched that video, that is pretty darn cool. My hair is slowly growing. Right now about 3 inches at the bottom is the unhealthy part o fmy hair which im slowly trimming away and healthier hair growth is coming in ever since i started using my new regimine. soon as i can find a way to get my lush thich hair back instead of this thin frail stuff im goign to try that style.

LisaMonster

February 25th, 2011, 01:34 PM

That looks awesome on you!

Anywhere

February 25th, 2011, 02:24 PM

it looks very cute and realistic.
I like it. ;)

Kaijah

February 25th, 2011, 02:38 PM

That. Looks. Awesome. :bigeyes: Yours came out so well!

I'm really tempted to try it, but I don't have any little u-pins or bobby pins... I'll have to get some and see how badly I can mess this up. :p

Kristin

February 25th, 2011, 03:19 PM

Thanks, ladies! I'm hoping to find a concert or crazy bar to go to so I won't feel like a nut wearing it out.

Kaijah- If you try it, please post pics!

WickedLady

February 25th, 2011, 04:05 PM

Thanks, ladies! I'm hoping to find a concert or crazy bar to go to so I won't feel like a nut wearing it out.

Kaijah- If you try it, please post pics!

i so want your hair :D my is never that shiney or non frizzy. Yours looks so healthy lol :( i hate my curly hair

Ais

February 25th, 2011, 04:18 PM

Oooh, I like this a lot! And it'd be something I'd definitely wear out, I'm gonna have to try this soon :D

LisaMonster

February 25th, 2011, 04:24 PM

I decided to try it at some point this weekend... will share the results of course :)

Fog

February 26th, 2011, 10:02 AM

VERY cool! If I had longer hair I'd be all over it. I've got really short hair right now and thinking about starting to grow it back, but I kinda want to do something fun/silly with it while I have the chance. I was thinking faux hawk because I find them adorable, but it seems like there's been such a backlash against the style.

LisaMonster

February 26th, 2011, 08:08 PM

Uhhhh yeah, this did not work so well for me...

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj296/MonaLisaMonster/Photoon2011-02-26at2100.jpg?t=1298775840

Nae

February 26th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Kristin that is awesome! I vote wear it anywhere you want. Grocery store anybody?

anodyne_ame

February 27th, 2011, 04:06 AM

That. Looks. Awesome. :bigeyes: Yours came out so well!

I totally agree with Kaijah!!I've been ogling the video for months and even attempted the hawk a few times, but I just don't have enough hair for this. Length yes, but too thin :( Maybe if I end up with a slow yet inspired day I'll rise to the challenge and make the style work somehow.

Oh and Kristin since yours came out that well, I say wear it everywhere :D

Bianca

February 27th, 2011, 04:57 AM

It looks so cool. Have to try it some day :p

milagro

February 27th, 2011, 07:23 AM

That is so cool and looks awesome on you :flower: Most long-hair do's are rather conservative and this is very unusual and refreshing.

LittleRainbow

February 27th, 2011, 08:14 AM

I don't have any bobby pins :(
Maybe I should get some and try this, I love the look! Will post pics when I do.

LawyerGirl

February 27th, 2011, 08:20 AM

Ohhhh... I looooove it. I loved the faux-hawk when I was at pixie, but I never thought about it being possible at longer lengths!

ktani

February 27th, 2011, 08:31 AM

kschr2004

February 27th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Kristin, that looks absolutely amazing! You have gorgeous hair. :)

ole gray mare

February 27th, 2011, 10:40 AM

Oh my gosh! That is so FUN! I love it! I wonder how a silver faux hawk would look?? :lol:

Nae

February 27th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Oh my goodness OGM......please!!! We want pictures!!!!! Do it! Do it!

ole gray mare

February 27th, 2011, 11:09 AM

:lol: Nae. I might just do. I have a few things to do, but if I find some time to play with hair, I'll do it and post pics. :lol:

pennyroyal

February 27th, 2011, 11:14 AM

I LOVE this hairstyle!!! When my hair gets long enough i cannot wait to try it! Yours looked great too.

tigr

February 27th, 2011, 11:31 AM

Uhhhh yeah, this did not work so well for me...

LisaMonster - I think your hair needs to be pulled back tighter. Remember, on original mohawks, most of the head was shaved. And that tightness will make the "hairy" part look bigger.

I would also suggest leaving more hair out of the pins.

Anyway, just my 2 cents! You look good with your hair pulled back.

jesis

February 27th, 2011, 11:36 AM

That's really tight. I did that once myself. If I can find pictures I'll post them. :)

ETA: Found them! However, mine is different from yours. I twisted my hair up. I don't know how long ago I did this (at least 2 years, maybe 3.) :)

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s317/jesisx/fauxhawk.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s317/jesisx/fauxhawk2.jpg

artiste

February 27th, 2011, 11:46 AM

I totally wore this style out the other night. Was super fun looking and my bf even loved it. Didn't get a picture though :( But next time I shall.
I also should mention that I didn't use a curling iron, just kind of twisted the hair and pinned... although I had to use lots of hairspray to keep it in place.

milagro

February 27th, 2011, 11:55 AM

jesis, love this :flower: and your amazing beautiful eyes. Great pictures!

jesis

February 27th, 2011, 12:40 PM

Thank you :D

artiste

February 27th, 2011, 04:09 PM

I got some pictures from when I tried this.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=7356&pictureid=97088

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=7356&pictureid=97089

I think that it turned out pretty good. :)

Ais

February 27th, 2011, 04:38 PM

I think I need a little bit more length for it to work properly - I gave it a quick go the other night and it kinda looked like I'd just thrown my ponytail on top of my head :p I didn't have enough length to balance it out at the back, or else the top didn't reach my hairline. Might try it again with my hair a little straighter for the length, or else wait for another inch or two!

Kristin

February 27th, 2011, 08:38 PM

Wow, I did not realize how many people had replied to this thread! I'm so glad you guys liked it! I actually curled my hair with my Caruso rollers before doing this mainly because I think it's too long to do straight.

The 'hawks look great! Keep posting! I think we should start a new trend and wear them everywhere!

Sidenote: looking at that photo again, it suddenly struck me that I look a little like Squiggy from Laverne and Shirley, lol