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The Mohawk
I chose a hairstyle known as the "mohawk" as my topic because, I think it is a cool hairstyle that is worn by many people and in different ways. I think it is different from most hairdo's we see on the street or wherever. I thought a mohawk showed a lot of visual culture in hairstyles. Even though your hair may not seem like a big deal, most people really care what it looks like. I just thought of how weird it was that whoever wore it first in our time, set a trend and now it is very popular. This interested me and I thought it would be something nice to share.
The mohawk derived from the Iroquois, and is also known as an "Iro". It is named after the Mohawk Nation. The hairstyle is when you shave the sides of your head and leave the middle long. You usually want it to stand up, you would do this by using hair gel or hair spray. This hairdo was then wore by teenagers who were either goth, rebellious, or punk rock. It has now evolved into a very common hair style that is popular and is the hair style choice of a ton of people. It is said to be a high-maintenance hairdo and is said to be innapropriate at formal events. In general you see a lot of men wearing a mohawk, but girls wear it too!
Other ways to wear it
According to "hairtostyle.com"
"* 360 Mohawk – Having a mohawk that expands into a fringe.* Tophawk – A mohawk that is only on the top of the wearer’s head.
* Chelseahawk – A combination between a chelsea cut and a mohawk.
* BiHawk- having two mohawks
* Duohawk- Mohawk is split into two parts.
* Trihawk – Having three mohawks.
* Deathhawk – A teased hair mohawk.
* Fauxhawk – A fake mohawk. Normal hair put up in mohawk style, or one that is less than 2 inches in length.
* Mocombover – A mohawk specifically used to cover the bald sides of the shaven head by combing the long hair over the sides as in a comb over.
* Mullhawk – A mohawk combined with a mullet,
* Libertyhawk – Having a spiked mohawk.
* Inverted Mohawk – Shaving a strip down the middle of ones head, and leaving hair everywhere else.
* Sunhawk – A mohawk where, rather than front to back, the hair extends over the head from one ear to the other.
* Garbohawk – An un-fanned hawk most commonly seen on women."
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http://www.hairtostyle.com/types/mohawk-hairstyles/facts-about-mohawk-hairstyle.php
This is a video on how to spike a mohawk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=TPXgpGM_ess\
This is a video with a variety of mohawks. http://youtu.be/9nYktHyMKEQ
?Questions?
Do you think the mohawk is an innapropriate hairstyle at a formal event? Why or why not
Do you think it is meant for both boys and girls to wear?
Would you consider a mohawk of any sort? (There is a huge variety)
-Vinny
