Get a few ideas for alternative hairstyles that can help you
shape your look to suit your personality in an edgy way. From
alternative haircuts to extreme coloring, check out original ideas
that could suit your hair.
Emo hair and cornrows or dreadlocks are hardly alternative anymore,
but they can make for great looks when you're running out of
ideas.
Alternative Hairstyles for Women
Heavy layering and contrasting textures are key elements in a lot
of cool alternative hairstyle for women, providing unique looks
when done right.
Asymmetrical cuts are another great way to try some alternative
haircuts, but make sure your stylist cuts very slow so you can
always decide when a look is getting too extreme.
Spiky Punk Short Alternative Hairstyles
For short hair, you can either sport an extreme pixie cut with your
own color ideas or choose a spiky style, inspired by the classic
punk look. Using mousse or hair gel you can easily create an
alternative look without losing track of your feminine side.
Alternative Haircuts: Mohawk
With plenty of mohawk options to choose from, this is one of the
alternative hairstyles that works in different ways for any hair
length. You can go for a huge updo, contrast the mohawk with blunt
or piecey bangs or choose to color the sides differently than the
top.
Short Alternative Hairstyles: Shaved Sides
A feature of the classic mohawk that can be used in many different
styles, the shaved sides, or just one shaved side, can help you
achieve an edgy look when you're also going alternative for the
rest of your hair.
Alternative Hairstyles: Retro Look
If you just want to be different without getting too edgy, you can
choose a more retro look for your alternative hairstyle. The most
popular option is a retro curves fringe, but you should look up
different styles popular throughout the ages to find the best one
for you.
Alternative Hair Coloring
Highlights are a good start to coloring your hair in an alternative
way, especially when they're very different shades than your base.
Combine highlights and lowlights for a tri-color look or go for the
more unnatural colors like bright green or deep purple to make sure
the coloring compliments any of the alternative hair styles you
choose.
Before you commit to bleaching your dark colored hair to dye it in
vivid hues, try a more temporary color solution to make sure the
look is right for you.
Photo courtesy of Sassoon Salon, HOB Salons, Gooseberry Hair
Salon