11. Messy High Mohawk Braid with Voluminous Curls
A bold, fierce style that creates the optical illusion of an edgy faux-hawk by running a massive, voluminous braid straight down the center of the head while the sides feature tight, bouncy curls.
How to Make It:
- Section out a wide strip of hair running straight from your hairline back down the center of your head to the nape, clipping the hair on the left and right sides.
- Create a loose, wide French braid along this central track, puffing out each section generously as you move backward.
- Once you reach the nape, tie the central braid off, or let the tail merge into the loose curls at the back.
- Unclip the side sections and use a diffuser on your blow dryer or an intense curl cream to amplify the volume and spring of the side curls, pushing them upward toward the central braid.
Tips and Variations:
- Tip: Apply a volumizing root booster powder along the central strip before braiding to give the mohawk braid maximum height.
- Variation: Pin the sides up tightly against the head for a truer, sharper mohawk silhouette that accentuates the central braid.