The Mohawk or Iroquois cut is a radical hair shave in which the sides are completely shaved off. The top hair stays a little longer and can be styled in different ways. However, if you don't want such an extreme haircut, but just an extravagant hairstyle, then the Faux Hawk offers exactly the right styling. You can also easily test whether a classic mohawk would suit you. Today we'll show you how to style the Mohawk with long hair using instructions and many examples. Get inspired!
Iroquois with a difference – This is what the fake Iro looks like for long hair!
Faux Hawk or Fohawk for short is based on the typical Iro hairstyle, where the 'Faux' or 'F' stands for false and means exactly that - a fake Mohawk. At thetrendy hairstyleFor long hair, the raised cockscomb, also known as spikes, is only imitated. So you don't shave the hair, but style it as if it were shaved.
The key word in the faux hawk hairstyle is volume, namely on the top of the head. To style a fake mohawk, you need to tuck in the side sections of hair so that it appears as if they have been shaved. You can do this with styling gel, hair clips or braids. You can find cool hairstyle ideas for the different variations in our picture gallery.
The faux hawk for long hair is a multi-faceted hairstyle that suits different occasions. It can be pinned up completely or left half open. Also asfestive hairstylethe elegantly styled Fohawk is well suited. The only important thing is to find the right styling for the occasion.
Instructions for a fohawk for long hair
Now we would like to show you how you can easily recreate a faux hawk hairstyle for long hair. In this variant, the hair is left open with the sides pinned up.
Here's how:
1. Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner and blow dry.
2. Comb well, section off the top hair and tie a simple topknot.
3. Starting from one side, separate a small strand of hair, twist it and secure it in the middle of the head with a hair clip.
4. Continue in the same way until all the hair is tucked in on the side up to the nape.
5. Then tuck the hair on the other side in the same way.
6. Now your hair should look like it's tied in a casual ponytail. Then release the hair knot, comb through again and tease the roots with a teasing comb.
7. Finally, twirl the top hair a little with your fingers and let it down over the rest of the hair.
Your faux hawk hairstyle is already ready! However, if it is a more complicated variant that you cannot recreate yourself, then it is better to leave it in the hands of an expert.
Faux Hawk Inspiration von Janelle Monáe
A famous lady for whom the fake mohawk looks beautiful on various occasions is the American singer Janelle Monáe. We've rounded up her best looks with Fohawk below.
Great looks to restyle
In our picture gallery you will find numerous ideas as inspiration for a stylish faux hawk hairstyle for long hair. Whether completely pinned up or half open, you decide for yourself!
