Alternative Hairstyles
Alternative hairstyles are ones that stand apart from fashionable , conventional and classic hairstyles. They are best described as unusual, daring, bright, fun, avante-garde, geometric and exaggerated- with elements of punk. Celebrities who like to appear "a little bit different" have alternative styles and often start new fads with them (Pink , Amy Winehouse , and David Beckham ).
Method
Often anything goes with an alternative hairstyle: the crazier the better.
Hairstylists perform these looks in a controlled environment, and most of the time there's really no such thing as a mistake.
Benefits
If you want to feel free of fashion, then go for it. Or, if you want to bolster your marketing campaign, then an alternative hairstyle may be a good choice.
Beware
Most short styles will take some time to grow out, and wild colors may damage your hair (particulary when stripped out or re-colored).
Tip
This hairstyle is definitely one you should try on first (using TheHairStyler.com's virtual hairstyler ) before committing to it.
"Celebrities who like to appear 'a little bit different' have alternative styles and often start new fads with them."
Alternative Hairstyle
Amy Winehouse
Amy wore this out-there vintage style and made quite an impression. Her hair was styled extra high...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, round, square, heart, triangular Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : medium, dense Styling: Maintenance : high Time : 30+ mins Techniques : blow dry Products : mousse, hair spray
Alternative Hairstyle
Jonathan Lipnicki
Jonathan definitely made his statement at Variety's Power of Youth Event with this hairstyle. His sides were...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, square, diamond Hair texture : thin, medium Hair density : sparse, medium Styling: Maintenance : medium Time : 10-20 mins Techniques : natural Products : gel wax, lacquer
Alternative Hairstyle
Kelis
This is an amazing and different look! Kelis' full afro and great color is a fantastic combination to use to...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, square, diamond, triangular Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : medium, dense Styling: Maintenance : medium Time : 10-20 mins Techniques : scrunch, blow dry Products : gel, sculpture lotion, hair spray, moisturizer
Alternative Hairstyle
Pink
Now that's pink! Here the talented pop star has chosen a short haircut with side swept wispy bangs. The ends...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, diamond, triangular Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : medium, dense Styling: Maintenance : medium Time : 10-20 mins Techniques : blow dry Products : mousse, moulding cream
Alternative Hairstyle
Lenny Kravitz
This short and spiky 'do is a different but great change for this talented singer. Lenny's hair has been cut...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, square Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : medium, dense Styling: Maintenance : low Time : 5-10 mins Techniques : natural, blow dry Products : wax
Alternative Hairstyle
Eve
This is a striking look for Eve. Her sides and back have been razor cut to form a messy and jagged style and...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular Hair texture : thin, medium Hair density : sparse, medium Styling: Maintenance : low Time : 5-10 mins Techniques : natural Products : gel, hair spray
Alternative Hairstyle
Abel Xavier
Abel kept his sexy blond locks looking great at the Beckham "Welcome To LA" Party with the help of this...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, square, heart Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : medium, dense Styling: Maintenance : high Time : 20-30 mins Techniques : natural Products : gel, hair spray
Alternative Hairstyle
Bai Ling
Not one to be shy on the red carpet, Bai went for an eye catching style at the world premiere of ...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, heart, diamond, triangular Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : medium, dense Styling: Maintenance : high Time : 20-30 mins Techniques : blow dry Products : mousse, gel, wax, hair spray
Alternative Hairstyle
David Beckham
Here Becks has found a great balance between no fuss hair design and shock value! He carries this mohawk very...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : sparse, medium Styling: Maintenance : medium Time : 10-20 mins Techniques : blow dry Products : smoothing shine, lacquer
Alternative Hairstyle
Joss Stone
Joss made quite an impression at The Late Show with David Letterman with her stunning bright red curly locks...
Suitable for: Face shapes : oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular Hair texture : medium, thick Hair density : medium, dense Styling: Maintenance : high Time : 20-30 mins Techniques : scrunch, blow dry Products : gel, sculpture lotion, hair spray, moisturizer
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