5 Sexy Faux Hawks For The Naturalista African Woman

There is nothing that shows off your sassy fashionista-ness like the mohawk. The classic version of the style was with shaved sides of your head, leaving a stripe of hair, running from the center of your forehead to the back of your head. Edgy right? we know.

Just take a look at Rihanna in all her edginess … but we digress. Not every naturalista can afford to chop off good hair for a one-off hairstyle. So how do you show off your ‘bad self’ without paying your pound of hair for the look? Well, we are glad you asked because we have you covered. We have compiled videos of 5 types of faux hawks that will leave your natural hair intact and still show off your non-conforming cool side.

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Style#1 – Braidless Crochet Faux Hawk

Why go through the strenuous effort to braid or roll up your natural hair when you can just take a short cut with crochet braids? Beats our imagination because we like the easy and quick route to looking fabulous.

Style#2 – Pony Faux Hawk

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Style#3 – Side Braided Faux Hawk

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Style#4 – Puff Faux Hawk

Style#5 – Faux Hawk Updo On Short Natural Hair

The YouTube video titled “How To | Faux Hawk Updo On Short Natural Hair” is a tutorial showing viewers how to create a faux hawk updo on short natural hair in about 30 minutes to an hour. The creator highlights that this hairstyle is perfect for quick occasions like parties, dates, or outings, but it is not a long-lasting style and might only last up to a week.

Highlights:

The tutorial begins with the creator showcasing the final look of the faux hawk updo, which only took approximately 10 minutes to create.
The hair is divided into six equal parts to achieve the structure needed for the faux hawk.
The use of hair strands and securing techniques is explained to ensure the updo holds firmly.
The creator emphasizes that this updo is a quick-fix hairstyle for those needing a stylish look in minimal time.
It’s mentioned that this style is not protective and will likely last less than a week.
The video encourages viewers to engage by liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing for more content.

Product Use: The creator uses specialized hair tools to section and secure the hair into place, ensuring a structured updo that holds the hairstyle firmly. Specific tools mentioned include elastics or ties to secure the hair sections.

Overall, this video is a practical guide for anyone with short natural hair looking for a fast, fashionable updo suitable for special events.