Rock Hairstyles

“I’m gonna trade this life


For fortune and fame


I’d even cut my hair


And change my name


‘Cause we all just wanna be big rock stars…Hey, hey, I wanna be a rock star”



Nickelback did have it right! Being a rock star (or wanting to be one) necessitates some things for sure; having the right look and the right attitude. After all, without those, you really cannot earn the large fan following, the groupies, the women screaming your name, and to an extent the award-winning multi-platinum singles. One thing that determines the right look are rock star hairstyles. Whether it is a Mohawk, emo, goth or punk, rock hairstyles are one part of their lifestyle that allows us regular Joes to live (albeit in most ways vicariously), the lifestyle of the Rock Demi-God we pray to and idolize.



While it was difficult to imitate and maintain the rock haircuts in the days gone by, with changes in the rock star image, the stylish, edgy yet simple haircuts and more hair stylists opening shop for us mere mortals, it has become easier to ape the look of your favorite rocker. Whether you are a guy or a girl, these hairstyles are sure to make heads turn as you walk past them. But do sport the attitude and the confidence befitting the hairstyle, or else the entire look may fall flat.

Rock Hairstyles for Girls



It is easier to style rock haircuts for girls as compared to styling a guy’s hair in the fashion resembling a rock n’ roll star. Be it for long hair or short hair, it is much easier to flaunt your rocker attitude as a girl, because with the different interpretations that can be given to their hair, half the battle is already won.

Bedhead


Ever got compliments strewn at you from every person you meet, for how lovely your hair looks, when all you did was get out of bed and run to office, thanks to getting up late? Then you have mastered the art of attaining that perfect out of bed look which is so fashionable today, especially among rock stars. If you want to recreate this look, then all you need to work with is hair, that you washed a day before. Apply a texturizer product into the roots of your hair and spray hairspray onto your hands and then rub it into the ends of your hair to create that slightly messy, disheveled oh-so-sexy look.

Layered Bob


A layered bob haircut is what you need to showcase your punk rocker look. Ask your stylist to cut your hair in a graduated bob style and give you layers which are flicked outwards. You can also get bangs that are longer than the normal fringes which are in vogue. To give your hair, a slight gradation and a punk hairstyle look, it maybe a good idea to color your hair, especially your bangs, in shades of red or even blue (in case you think you can carry it off).

Rock Doll


The rock doll look is the look of the season in case rocker chick is your perennial style statement. In order to get this look, ask your stylist to cut your hair in short layers that look like they have been literally chopped off. The hair is shorter in length in the front, framing the face, as compared to the length of the hair at the back. If you are aiming for a shock factor, then go in for hair color ideas and streak your hair in bright colors like pink, green or even orange. If you want to make the hair look textured, then you can run hair wax through your hair to create a look that is slightly pointy.

Windblown


Do you want to look like you just got off the chopper that you own after a long ride through the countryside? Then this is your look. And it screams rock. It combines the attitude of devil-may-care with a messy yet strong look. Opt for this long hairstyle if you think you won’t get irritated by the messiness of the style. Wash your hair and then apply a styling glaze starting from the roots of the hair. Then scrunch your hair, while using a diffuser with your head tipped downwards.

Rock Hairstyles for Guys



We like our rock stars to flaunt their look, their style and have the women swooning with their bad boy demeanor. If you are a guy with a secret wish list that has these things listed out, then one of the options from the hairstyles given below may take you one step closer to the goal.

Messy Layers


Think Green Day and now think Billie Joe Armstrong! There you have it, your prototype messy layers look. This hairstyle need you to have slightly longer hair. Get your stylist to cut your hair in layers. Messy layers is one style that can have individualized interpretations to the haircut depending on how you want your hair to look. Once the hair is cut in layers, just wash them and blow dry them to flaunt your look.

Spiky & Short


If you are a working professional and want to opt for a men’s hairstyle that can be fashioned to look rock star-like on occasions, then the best option for you is to cut your hair short enough. On those days, when you want to show off your rock hairstyle, you can style your hair to create that short spiky hair that is purposely messy. Show your stylist a picture of Scott Weiland, if he/she is unable to recreate the look you want. This is one of the more versatile hairstyles that you can opt for.

Clipped Hair


With just a bit of long hair at the top of the head and sporting a cropped short haircut all over is the basic style of the clipped hair look. It is bold, defiant and one of the easiest hairstyles to ape. Also this is another good option if your long hair Mohawk hairstyle is just not going to go well at your new workplace.



Rock hairstyles are easy to maintain because the more disheveled they look, the more attitude they seem to reflect. But that does not mean that you never comb your hair and take the just-out-of-bed look to an extreme that it fails to impress. Flaunt your messy style with care and at least you will achieve rock stardom to a certain degree, so what if your singing prowess still has only your shower cubicle as an audience, and you still have to wait for hours to get into the nightclub of your choice. As they say, something is better than nothing.

Rock Hairstyles