Punk Hair Styles
Punk is a look, an attitude, a subculture. Influenced from various other cultures and art movements, punk has taken on a life of its own. The main idea of punk is determined to look shocking, confrontational and also as rebellious as possible. You will often see leather clothing and odd body piercings as part of the punk look, but nowhere has it become more evident than in the punk hairstyle.
Punk hairstyles are fun, creative and downright strange! It seems the punk style is mostly worn by a rebellious crowd. A bizarre Mohawk, asymmetrical style, shaved scalp or vibrant color can quickly draw attention for someone wanting to get noticed in a conservative society. A punk hairstyle can be traced to 3 distinctive and unusual features: The cut, color and style.
The punk cut is usually distinguished by an asymmetric or uneven perimeter. While designs shaved into the head are not uncommon with males, they are more likely combined with chopped layers on females.
Neon hair color is usually the most prominent feature of punk hair. From wild, multicolored tresses to black with tips of white, there is no end to the spectrum when it comes to punk hair color.
The style of punk usually involves ultra strong hold gel and lots of it. Sharp spikes of hair with wild parts and braids are preferred, however, unkempt and flyaway hair is making a comeback in the music circles.
Punk is pure creativity and not to be confused with Goth, which is a totally different subculture.
Sue Phillips is a freelance writer from South Dakota.