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Faux hawk hairstyle
The hair down the middle of the head is pushed up and in to form a ridge with plenty of texture, while the sides stay short. You get the bold outline of a mohawk, minus the shaved sides.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- High
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy, curly
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart
How would Faux Hawk look on you?
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What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a faux hawk. Please take the sides down to a #2 or fade them, but don’t shave them completely. Leave about 2 inches along the strip from my forehead to my crown, and texture the ends so I can push them toward the middle.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- Bold, but easier to wear than a mohawk
- Stretches a round face vertically
- Pairs well with vivid colors like neon pink
Keep in mind
- Needs styling product and a few minutes every day
- The short sides need refreshing every 2–3 weeks
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Faux Hawk
About Faux Hawk
In a faux hawk, the sides are clipped short or faded, but never shaved bare like a real mohawk. The strip from the forehead to the crown is left at about 2–3 inches, and the length on top plus your product decide how tall the ridge gets.
The height in the middle stretches the face vertically, so it works well on round faces, and it looks balanced on oval, square and heart-shaped faces too. It suits straight, wavy and curly hair, and on curly hair the ridge gets texture on its own. Platinum blonde, deep blue or neon pink tips push its bold character further.
What’s the difference between a faux hawk and a quiff?
In a quiff, the volume sits at the front, lifted up and back like a wave. In a faux hawk, the height runs down the middle of the head from the forehead to the crown. A quiff looks more classic, a faux hawk bolder. Try both on the same photo to compare.
How do I style a faux hawk?
Work a little matte paste or wax into damp hair and blow-dry it up from the roots. Then push the hair in from both sides with your fingers and pull the ends up. A little hairspray helps the ridge hold all day.
How many credits does it take to try Faux Hawk in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Faux Hawk is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.