Alternative Hairstyles
TheHairStyler.com has a huge range of hairstyles you can try on: from celebrities and salons around the world, in Casual, Formal, Alternative and Mens Categories, and in a range of different lengths, textures, colors and highlights. Check out our Alternative Hairstyles below...
Tangles Salon, Wichita Falls, TX USA.
“Alternative Hairstyles”
Description
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.
Benefit
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. But beware because most short styles will take some time to grow out, and wild colors may damage your hair (particulary when stripped out or re-colored).
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This magnificent hairstyle has plenty of movement thanks to the waves added to the top layers. The long side swept bangs framed the face nicely and completed this look stylishly.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30 and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Pinch the back section out with your wax and then mess the top sections to create this textured look. -
This textured hairstyle has the back tapered into the neck with jagged cut layers blending into the side and top layers. The bangs are jagged cut for brilliant and textured finish.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
20 minutesStyling Tip
Fluff the styling products into the ends of your hair and pinch as you go to create textured edges. -
This hairstyle has a combination of short to medium layers to give it lift through the crown and shape towards the neck. The front is jagged cut below her jaw line for a superb finish.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30 and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Fluff the styling products into the ends of your hair and pinch as you go to create textured edges. -
A combination of medium to long layers gives this look maximum body and fullness all over which makes it perfect for those with long face shapes.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30 and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Use the medium curling iron in thick sections of your hair to add tight curls into the mid-lengths and ends. -
This dazzling hairstyle has great shape and form thanks to the combination of short to long layers cut through the back, sides and top. A splash of color was added to the top front for contrast and completed this look brilliantly.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Age: 21 - 30 and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Tease your hair at the roots for height and control. -
This is a short funky hairdo with different lengths to add contrast and shape to the style. This style features front layers which can be worn as long bangs swept to the side. The Back: has been cut short and close to the head for a flat finish. The Sides: the layers have been sliced to maintain a wispy look with the length cut down to angle towards the jaw line while still blending up to the shorter textured layers through the top.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Using products with strong hold will help to keep this style in place. -
This bold hairstyle is best suited for the brave. The heavy edge is blunt cut to frame the face for a solid finish with little layering through the ends.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
20 minutesStyling Tip
Apply a small amount of smoothing shine to your top sections for shine and hold. -
This bold look was a great hairstyle choice for Alexis Grace at the American Idol Top 13 party. Her back section was tapered into her head and jagged layers were cut through the top to create height and body at the crown. To finish, bright pink tips were added in random places to add a little spice to her golden girl look.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
20 minutesStyling Tip
Fluff the styling products into the ends of your hair and pinch as you go to create textured edges. -
This bold hairstyle has spunk and funk written all over it. The curls are defined and the layers encourage the bounce which create body and fullness through the sides and back.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30 and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30 and 30+ minutesStyling Tip
This style is best achieved on naturally curly hair. -
Amber Rose didn't need to fuss with hairstyling or hair products at the Metropolitan Opera's 125th Anniversary Gala and she still managed to attract plenty of attention. Her eye-popping buzz cut was short enough to be a number 3 all over, which is great for those with a busy schedule. To add some life to her very short 'do, Amber gave this great gold hair color a try.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
10 minutesStyling Tip
A small amount of finishing products is all that is needed to complete this style.
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