Black Mohawk Hairstyles

Mohawk hairstyles were traditionally worn by American Indians, to display the sect to which they belonged. Only wild Indians wore this haircut, because it was meant to look like an ax blade. Mohawk hairstyles became popular during the 1980s, when everybody tried to make the spikes as long and as colorful as possible. Such hairstyles were styled with glue and ironed flat, which is not an easy style to maintain. However, today Mohawk hairstyles are gentler and subtler. Also, there are many types of Mohawk styles, and most don't even include spikes. One can also opt for faux Mohawk styles, where one need not shave the sides of their head. One can go with the curly hair, straight hair, short hair or long hair Mohawks, there are many variations out of which one can choose. Here, are different styles of black Mohawk hairstyles for men and women.

Mohawk Hairstyles for Women

Mentioned below, are different Mohawk hairstyles for black women out of which you can select the one you like.

Pinned Up Curly Mohawk Style: If you have curly hair then this style can look great on you, also for this style you don't have to shave the side hair. All you have to do is pin-up all the hair at the center of your head. Leave some loose curls in the front, for a relaxed look.

Fierce Mohawk Cut: For these bold looking haircut styles and ideas, you will need straight hair. Style your side hair at the back, and use a hairspray to hold them in place. Then cut the middle of the hair into straight but relaxed spikes. You can use a razor to give the ends of the hair more character. Comb the middle section of hair back.

Curly Mohawk: For this style use a curling iron to create curly hair locks. Cut your sides into tiny crops. Apply pomade to them, to secure them in place. Use your fingers to direct the curls upwards and then form the additional side bangs.

Bold Mohawk Style: For this haircut, cut your side hair very short, and add extra hold gel to the longer strips of the hair and run it through your fingers. Comb your hair as straight as possible and angle it forwards and upwards. Spray on hairspray, to hold the style better.

Mohawk Hairstyles for Men

Here are the various ideas of Mohawk hairstyles for black men, out of which you can choose the one that suits you.

Traditional Twisted Mohawk: For these men's hairstyle, shave the sides of your head, and leave around 4 inches of the top hair long. Apply a relaxing hair product to work on the hair easily, then spike them up with gel, but work to make subtle spikes, let them fall a bit forward to create a messy Mohawk.

Simple Mohawk: These short Mohawk hairstyles are very easy to get and maintain Mohawk style. All you have to do is to cut your hair very short, then shave hair at the sides and leave the middle hair at it is, and voila! You have a Mohawk hairstyle.

Faux Hawk: The faux hawk short haircuts and styles have been made popular by David Beckham. Cut the sides of the head short and the middle strip of your hair properly. Then with the scissors, snip off some hair at the top of the hair ends. Then use a good holding gel, and style your hair up.

Punk Mohawk: For this style you shave the sides of your hair, and form spikes with the hair at the middle of your head. Color the spike tips with different bright hair colors.

These were the various black Mohawk hairstyles for women and men. So, choose your style and sport a stunning Mohawk cut!