Nataly is an experienced freelance writer well-versed in lifestyle, beauty, and fashion. She enjoys testing new hair products to tame her long locks. Believing in the power of self-care, Nataly collects styling tips like gems. Currently, she delivers exclusive content on the latest hairstyle trends and transformations.
Nataly is an experienced freelance writer well-versed in lifestyle, beauty, and fashion. She enjoys testing new hair products to tame her long locks. Believing in the power of self-care, Nataly collects styling tips like gems. Currently, she delivers exclusive content on the latest hairstyle trends and transformations.
A bob cut remains one of the most popular short haircuts over the years. It’s both liberating and empowering – a timeless classic. Once you enter a bob era, you stay loyal to your short locks. They’re easy to style and maintain, so you don’t have to come up with a new hairstyle every day.
A stylish faux hawk haircut for men can do wonders with your looks, especially if it's just edgy enough to be intriguing yet not so over the top that it can't be taken seriously. For this style, the sides are generally clipped short with the hair longer on the top where it can be spiked or formed into a point, depending on hair texture. Check out these pictures and choose your next haircut! #1: Layered Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @andrewdoeshair[/caption] As with any haircut, the way the hair is cut makes all the difference in the finished product. This haircut is heavily feathered, which gives it depth and thickness throughout the top and middle of the hair. #2: Shaggy Hairstyle A shaggy haircut is best for those who love a messy touch to their hair, and, luckily, you can have the look while also embracing a popular haircut, just like this photo. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @m13ky[/caption] #3: Deep Side Part Crop The way your haircut is parted makes all the difference in how it looks. This style is parted deeply on each side and then faded, while the top is more understated and simply spiked up. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @mensworldherenkappers[/caption] #4: Curly Faux Hawk The cut works well with a variety of hair textures. This one is done on naturally curly hair, the sides are low and faded. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @andyauthentic[/caption] #5: Spiked Style If it's edge and drama you're looking for in your hawk cut, then this one is definitely the style for you. While the sides are clipped short, the top and nape are left longer and then shaped and spiked into an amazing Mohawk. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @clipperlgnd[/caption] #6: Buzz Cut Style Initially you may think that a buzz cut and a faux hawk have little in common, but you'd be surprised at how great they look when combined. The visual effect of Mohawk is created here thanks to the combination of shorter sides and longer buzz cut. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @american_salon[/caption] #7: Front-Combed Hawk Enhanced by a messy touch, this style is all about the way it is combed. By combing it up, you accentuate the point-cut ends and the front-tilted quiff that shapes a cool silhouette of your style. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @modernsalon[/caption] #8: Short Sides with High Top Sometimes going to the extreme with your haircut is just what you need to spice things up. This cut features neatly tapered short sides, but the long, sharp and extremely spiked top section is what sends heads turning. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @javi_thebarber_[/caption] #9: Finger-Combed Faux Hawk There is a myriad of styles, but this one is all about using your fingers. Besides the edgy spiked top and tapered sides, the cut is given personality thanks to the cool finger-combing styling technique used throughout. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @salonsouthflowbyresta[/caption] #10: Long Faux Hawk Your hairstyle can be any length you like, even if it causes the shape to look a little different. This cut features skinned sides, while the nape is tapered. The middle and top are left considerably longer for a Mohawk shape to be created. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers[/caption] #11: Curled Hawk Proving that you don't necessarily have to have naturally curly hair to achieve the curled look, this style plays with texture by adding flicks throughout the top. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @javi_thebarber_[/caption] #12: Shadow Fade Hawk The majority of faux hawk haircuts for men are punctuated by their spiky top that channels rockstar chic. However, it's also possible to keep your hair relatively smooth. The hair in the top, back and sides is neatly brushed and smoothed with a slight spike. We love the taper fade harmoniously blended into the style. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @perrettobarbershop[/caption] #13: Short Low Fade Style Loving the look of a fade but still want to play around with a Mohawk? The faux hawk fade is the best of both worlds. Adding a low fade is a great way to embrace different hair lengths and textures. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @pjabreu[/caption] #14: Skin Fade Hawk There are so many style options available that suit a variety of tastes. In this picture, there is a bolder skin fade haircut on display, as the shaved sides and spiky top are pretty expressive but not too over the top. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] #15: Classic Faux Hawk This is the classic shape of a trendy haircut. The sides are just low enough to look neat and appropriate, while the top is left significantly longer so that it can be spiked to give the style the Mohawk. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] #16: Pointy Faux Hawk One of the essential features of a Mohawk is its pointy top that's usually achieved by spiking with a product. In this picture, you see a crisp pointy top and the sides which are left pretty full. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] #17: Elevated Top with Fade Black men probably pull off Mohawk better than other races, that’s why the style is closest to the original Mohawk. The back is still faded, so you can take this look rather for a cool and trendsetting style. Anyway, if you like it, go for it, no matter how it’s referred to. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @trendsetterslounge[/caption] #18: Clean and Sharp Style Perfect for the office or any other professional setting, this style is just the right amount of edgy and cool, while still looking appropriate. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @dinoantony_[/caption] #19: Tiny Faux Hawk When you want to embrace a Mohawk, but would rather ease into it slowly, this is the ideal haircut. The following short style features completely shaved sides and a small amount of hair on top to create a tiny Mohawk. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @riversideshaveco[/caption] #20: Mussed Up Style Here you see one more way to style your hair and to make it more messy and edgier. With the help of extra-hold styling gel make small spikes out of your hair. Sides have to be neatly faded. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nellynelthebarber[/caption] #21: Afro Faux Hawk Many African American men love the look of a high or low fade, however, this haircut was taken up a notch thanks to the addition of the shaved part on the side. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @cool_cutz[/caption] #22: Faux Hawk Ombre The main advantage of the cuts with longer top and short sides is that you may continuously experiment with styling. High pomps, curled waves, neat combover - it is just the beginning of the list of must-try options for this season. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @mr_fineline[/caption] #23: Subtle Faux Hawk A faux hawk haircut for men is often characterized by its closely clipped sides. However, if you want to keep “long” hair along the sides while embracing a Mohawk, this is the most suitable cut. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @gillbertmoraes[/caption] #24: Tapered Hairstyle Highlighting a tapered style along the lower middle, sides and back, the faux haircut features a clean and neat style. This usually not the normal way that most Mohawks look, but it’s a nice and stylish change if you want to embrace a funky yet neat style. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @h2portobello[/caption] #25: Long Top with Faded Sides Do you know the easiest way to look stylish every day? To have the right haircut! Neatly cut temples, perfectly styled long tresses, cool beard - these are your number one priority when you go to your barber. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @barberobengie[/caption] #26: Textured Faux Hawk A little extra length on top and curl never hurt any hairstyle, right? As seen with this haircut, you have a long top and middle section that is curly yet gives off a messy look. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] #27: Hawk with Temple Fade The upper back portion of this short style features a precision buzz cut, often seen on military professionals yet the top is long enough to create a Mohawk shape. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @justmikethatsme[/caption] #28: Rat Tail Faux Hawk Quite popular in the 1980s, the rat tail has reemerged as a part of this retro look. The back is left long and cut into a tail shape, while the top is spiked, and the sides are shaved. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers[/caption] #29: Full Sides Faux Hawk Leaving your sides fully intact may not be the look of a traditional Mohawk, but it works quite well with modern versions like the one seen here. Since the focal point of any Mohawk style is the pointy center, you can have your full sides and still recreate the style quite nicely. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @styledbycherriese[/caption] #30: Pomped Faux Hawk To show the contrast between long and short hair strands even more, ask your barber to make a bald fade. While temples and nape are super-short, the long top can be styled like a fake hawk or a modern pompadour. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @skillsthebarber[/caption] #31: Twisted Hawk Style This faux hawk haircut for men features a cute fade on the sides, but it’s the funky texture at the top that gives it the edge. The front of the cut is twisted for texture enhancement and highlighted with the shaved line. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @trendsetterslounge[/caption] #32: Closely Cropped Faux Hawk Once the low fade is achieved on this African American haircut, the short hawk is created by blending the top section into the fade seamlessly and extending the back section into the V-line nape. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @khalilchiefmalamug[/caption] #33: High Top Hawk Taking cues from the high top fade, this haircut features totally shaved sides with a lot of spiky texture on top and awesome square hairline. The final result is a haircut that is both retro and modern with a little bit of edge. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @baldysbarbers[/caption] #34: Swirly Faux Hawk For this look, the sides are faded practically to the skin, while the longer top portion is styled into an intricate swirl shape. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @toastiestyles[/caption] #35: Short Hairstyle Every haircut begins somewhere and as you can see in this picture, a beginner haircut can also be pretty stylish. The back and sides are completely shaved, while a small portion of hair on top is blended perfectly with the skin fade. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @texasbestbarber[/caption] #36: Wavy Faux Hawk Embracing your natural hair texture is one of the best ways to personalize your haircut. This picture features a medium wavy top section and faded sides. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @famos[/caption] #37: Precise Crop You can have any haircut in the world, but if it's not precise then the whole look fails. This precision cut is on another level of being cool. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @m13ky[/caption] #38: Short Buzzed Style One reccurring theme in these pictures is just how many men love to combine a buzz cut with high-top haircuts. This one features a shorter version of the popular military haircut. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @texasbestbarber[/caption] #39: Hair Design Faux Hawk Be creative and add some funky elements to your haircut in the form of designs. In this picture you see a faux haircut for men that displays an intricate design pattern in the back. It’s a good way to personalize your style. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @clipperlgnd[/caption] #40: Personalized Faux Hawk When you think of a Mohawk, chances are high a rockstar look like in the photo comes to your mind. The front is perfectly spiked, while the sides and the back are faded smoothly. [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @raelbronx[/caption] As seen in the images above, a faux hawk haircut for men can be anything you like as long as the basic shape is maintained. It is also a great haircut to try when you want to add an element of drama and some extra interest points to your style. Your possibilities are truly endless! #2: Shaggy Hairstyle [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @m13ky[/caption] A shaggy haircut is best for those who love a messy touch to their hair, and, luckily, you can have the look while also embracing a popular haircut, just like this photo. #3: Deep Side Part Crop [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @mensworldherenkappers[/caption] The way your haircut is parted makes all the difference in how it looks. This style is parted deeply on each side and then faded, while the top is more understated and simply spiked up. #4: Curly Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @andyauthentic[/caption] The cut works well with a variety of hair textures. This one is done on naturally curly hair, the sides are low and faded. #5: Spiked Style [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @clipperlgnd[/caption] If it's edge and drama you're looking for in your hawk cut, then this one is definitely the style for you. While the sides are clipped short, the top and nape are left longer and then shaped and spiked into an amazing Mohawk. #6: Buzz Cut Style [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @american_salon[/caption] Initially you may think that a buzz cut and a faux hawk have little in common, but you'd be surprised at how great they look when combined. The visual effect of Mohawk is created here thanks to the combination of shorter sides and longer buzz cut. #7: Front-Combed Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @modernsalon[/caption] Enhanced by a messy touch, this style is all about the way it is combed. By combing it up, you accentuate the point-cut ends and the front-tilted quiff that shapes a cool silhouette of your style. #8: Short Sides with High Top [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @javi_thebarber_[/caption] Sometimes going to the extreme with your haircut is just what you need to spice things up. This cut features neatly tapered short sides, but the long, sharp and extremely spiked top section is what sends heads turning. #9: Finger-Combed Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @salonsouthflowbyresta[/caption] There is a myriad of styles, but this one is all about using your fingers. Besides the edgy spiked top and tapered sides, the cut is given personality thanks to the cool finger-combing styling technique used throughout. #10: Long Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers[/caption] Your hairstyle can be any length you like, even if it causes the shape to look a little different. This cut features skinned sides, while the nape is tapered. The middle and top are left considerably longer for a Mohawk shape to be created. #11: Curled Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @javi_thebarber_[/caption] Proving that you don't necessarily have to have naturally curly hair to achieve the curled look, this style plays with texture by adding flicks throughout the top. #12: Shadow Fade Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @perrettobarbershop[/caption] The majority of faux hawk haircuts for men are punctuated by their spiky top that channels rockstar chic. However, it's also possible to keep your hair relatively smooth. The hair in the top, back and sides is neatly brushed and smoothed with a slight spike. We love the taper fade harmoniously blended into the style. #13: Short Low Fade Style [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @pjabreu[/caption] Loving the look of a fade but still want to play around with a Mohawk? The faux hawk fade is the best of both worlds. Adding a low fade is a great way to embrace different hair lengths and textures. #14: Skin Fade Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] There are so many style options available that suit a variety of tastes. In this picture, there is a bolder skin fade haircut on display, as the shaved sides and spiky top are pretty expressive but not too over the top. #15: Classic Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] This is the classic shape of a trendy haircut. The sides are just low enough to look neat and appropriate, while the top is left significantly longer so that it can be spiked to give the style the Mohawk. #16: Pointy Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] One of the essential features of a Mohawk is its pointy top that's usually achieved by spiking with a product. In this picture, you see a crisp pointy top and the sides which are left pretty full. #17: Elevated Top with Fade [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @trendsetterslounge[/caption] Black men probably pull off Mohawk better than other races, that’s why the style is closest to the original Mohawk. The back is still faded, so you can take this look rather for a cool and trendsetting style. Anyway, if you like it, go for it, no matter how it’s referred to. #18: Clean and Sharp Style [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @dinoantony_[/caption] Perfect for the office or any other professional setting, this style is just the right amount of edgy and cool, while still looking appropriate. #19: Tiny Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @riversideshaveco[/caption] When you want to embrace a Mohawk, but would rather ease into it slowly, this is the ideal haircut. The following short style features completely shaved sides and a small amount of hair on top to create a tiny Mohawk. #20: Mussed Up Style [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nellynelthebarber[/caption] Here you see one more way to style your hair and to make it more messy and edgier. With the help of extra-hold styling gel make small spikes out of your hair. Sides have to be neatly faded. #21: Afro Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @cool_cutz[/caption] Many African American men love the look of a high or low fade, however, this haircut was taken up a notch thanks to the addition of the shaved part on the side. #22: Faux Hawk Ombre [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @mr_fineline[/caption] The main advantage of the cuts with longer top and short sides is that you may continuously experiment with styling. High pomps, curled waves, neat combover - it is just the beginning of the list of must-try options for this season. #23: Subtle Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @gillbertmoraes[/caption] A faux hawk haircut for men is often characterized by its closely clipped sides. However, if you want to keep “long” hair along the sides while embracing a Mohawk, this is the most suitable cut. #24: Tapered Hairstyle [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @h2portobello[/caption] Highlighting a tapered style along the lower middle, sides and back, the faux haircut features a clean and neat style. This usually not the normal way that most Mohawks look, but it’s a nice and stylish change if you want to embrace a funky yet neat style. #25: Long Top with Faded Sides [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @barberobengie[/caption] Do you know the easiest way to look stylish every day? To have the right haircut! Neatly cut temples, perfectly styled long tresses, cool beard - these are your number one priority when you go to your barber. #26: Textured Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers [/caption] A little extra length on top and curl never hurt any hairstyle, right? As seen with this haircut, you have a long top and middle section that is curly yet gives off a messy look. #27: Hawk with Temple Fade [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @justmikethatsme[/caption] The upper back portion of this short style features a precision buzz cut, often seen on military professionals yet the top is long enough to create a Mohawk shape. #28: Rat Tail Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @nastybarbers[/caption] Quite popular in the 1980s, the rat tail has reemerged as a part of this retro look. The back is left long and cut into a tail shape, while the top is spiked, and the sides are shaved. #29: Full Sides Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @styledbycherriese[/caption] Leaving your sides fully intact may not be the look of a traditional Mohawk, but it works quite well with modern versions like the one seen here. Since the focal point of any Mohawk style is the pointy center, you can have your full sides and still recreate the style quite nicely. #30: Pomped Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @skillsthebarber[/caption] To show the contrast between long and short hair strands even more, ask your barber to make a bald fade. While temples and nape are super-short, the long top can be styled like a fake hawk or a modern pompadour. #31: Twisted Hawk Style [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @trendsetterslounge[/caption] This faux hawk haircut for men features a cute fade on the sides, but it’s the funky texture at the top that gives it the edge. The front of the cut is twisted for texture enhancement and highlighted with the shaved line. #32: Closely Cropped Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @khalilchiefmalamug[/caption] Once the low fade is achieved on this African American haircut, the short hawk is created by blending the top section into the fade seamlessly and extending the back section into the V-line nape. #33: High Top Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @baldysbarbers[/caption] Taking cues from the high top fade, this haircut features totally shaved sides with a lot of spiky texture on top and awesome square hairline. The final result is a haircut that is both retro and modern with a little bit of edge. #34: Swirly Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @toastiestyles[/caption] For this look, the sides are faded practically to the skin, while the longer top portion is styled into an intricate swirl shape. #35: Short Hairstyle [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @texasbestbarber[/caption] Every haircut begins somewhere and as you can see in this picture, a beginner haircut can also be pretty stylish. The back and sides are completely shaved, while a small portion of hair on top is blended perfectly with the skin fade. #36: Wavy Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @famos[/caption] Embracing your natural hair texture is one of the best ways to personalize your haircut. This picture features a medium wavy top section and faded sides. #37: Precise Crop [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @m13ky[/caption] You can have any haircut in the world, but if it's not precise then the whole look fails. This precision cut is on another level of being cool. #38: Short Buzzed Style [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @texasbestbarber[/caption] One reccurring theme in these pictures is just how many men love to combine a buzz cut with high-top haircuts. This one features a shorter version of the popular military haircut. #39: Hair Design Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @clipperlgnd[/caption] Be creative and add some funky elements to your haircut in the form of designs. In this picture you see a faux haircut for men that displays an intricate design pattern in the back. It’s a good way to personalize your style. #40: Personalized Faux Hawk [caption align="aligncenter" width="500"] @raelbronx[/caption] When you think of a Mohawk, chances are high a rockstar look like in the photo comes to your mind. The front is perfectly spiked, while the sides and the back are faded smoothly. As seen in the images above, a faux hawk haircut for men can be anything you like as long as the basic shape is maintained. It is also a great haircut to try when you want to add an element of drama and some extra interest points to your style. Your possibilities are truly endless!
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