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A NEW POSSIBILITY
Faux hawk
Short tapered sides blend into a narrow ridge brushed up through the center.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Ask for a gentle transition from the crest to the sides.
- Living with the look
- Work a little matte paste upward through the center.
- A helpful reality check
- A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.
What defines Faux hawk?
A faux hawk brings the top up into a central ridge while leaving a gradual transition through the sides.
What to look for from the front, side and back
Check the width of the ridge above the forehead. The profile shows where it rises, and the back shows how it tapers into the nape.
What to confirm with your stylist
Agree on how high the ridge should stand and how softly the sides should meet it. Show how you would wear the top on a less styled day.
Compare Faux hawk with nearby styles
- Mohawk
A faux hawk uses blended sides to support the ridge. A mohawk leaves a sharper divide with much closer sides.
Questions about Faux hawk
Can I wear it flatter during the week?
Ask how the top looks combed down and whether there is enough length at the sides to keep a connected outline.
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