8 Men's Faux Hawk Haircuts

Who needs a mohawk when you've got the faux hawk?

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The Fauxhawk with a Shorter Top

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.

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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.

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The Sculpted Fauxhawk

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.

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The Longer Faux Hawk

The longer fauxhawk
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.

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A Tall Faux Hawk

A tall fauxhawk
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.

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A Short Fauxhawk

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.

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The Longer Fauxhawk

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.

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The Wide Fauxhawk

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.

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The Standard Fauxhawk

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.