Entertainment Fashion & Style 8 Men's Faux Hawk Haircuts Who needs a mohawk when you've got the faux hawk? Print track5/Getty Images Fashion & Style Hair Accessories Tops & Sweaters Dresses Skirts Jeans Pants Do It Yourself Shoes Skincare Advice Makeup Fragrance Tattoos and Body Piercings Kids and Teens Bumps & Babies Learn More By David Alexander David Alexander Writer Georgia Southern University David Alexander is contributing writer and a licensed master stylist with nearly two decades of experience in men's hair care. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 05/23/19 01 of 08 The Fauxhawk with a Shorter Top A versatile option. © Mark Stout | Dreamstime.com For those not ready to go all the way for a full mohawk, the faux hawk haircut can be a versatile option. Unlike the mohawk, the faux hawk haircut leaves a bit of hair on the sides and back and the shorter varieties may be worn down for a more conservative look. While not a look most guys can even think of pulling off, these cuts make a bold statement. For even more pictures of men's haircuts, browse our hairstyle galleries. This variation of the faux hawk allows for more styling options due to the shorter top and blending into the top ridge. This cut may be styled with a bit of wax or paste to form a center point or worn down for a conservative look. 02 of 08 The Sculpted Fauxhawk Urban flair adds style. © Les3photo8 | Dreamstime.com In this style, the faux hawk is given a bit more flair with the addition of an outlined front hairline and pencil-thin sideburns. Pomade adds shine and hold. 03 of 08 The Longer Faux Hawk A versatile option. © iStockphoto.com | characterdesign This variation of the faux hawk allows for more styling options due to the longer sides and blending into the top ridge. This cut may be styled with a bit of wax or paste to form a center point or worn down for a conservative look. 04 of 08 A Tall Faux Hawk Gel adds shine and hold. Dave Hogan / Getty Images Harry Judd sports a tall faux hawk with a longer back. Due the longer sides and back, this style may be worn down for a more conservative look. 05 of 08 A Short Fauxhawk A little closer to mo than faux. © Iofoto | Dreamstime.com This faux hawk is cut as a traditional mohawk, except the sides are not shaved to the skin. Because of the lack of blending with the ridge, styling options are limited. 06 of 08 The Longer Fauxhawk © iStockphoto.com | paulaphoto This variation of the faux hawk allows for more styling options due to the longer sides and blending into the top ridge. This cut may be styled with a bit of wax or paste to form a center point or worn down for a conservative look. 07 of 08 The Wide Fauxhawk A side view. © Redbaron | Dreamstime.com This variation of the Faux Hawk leaves the top strip a bit wider. Shaved stripes on the side add a bit more flair. Hair may be styled with wax, directing hair up and towards the center on top and in back. 08 of 08 The Standard Fauxhawk Blended, but aggressive. Mark Davis / Getty Images This is a great example of a standard faux hawk. The sides are cut aggressively short but blended into the long center point on top. A bit of wax can be used to give the hair its middle ridge. This style can also be worn down for a bit of funky variation.