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...
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“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 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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Using products with strong hold will help to keep this style in place. -
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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling 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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling 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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
A small amount of finishing products is all that is needed to complete this style. -
Amy wore this out-there vintage style and made quite an impression. Her hair was styled extra high around her crown to help create a beehive-like look and pieces of hair were left to fall around her face to soften her defined hairdo. The round shape of the hairstyle also helps to even out the look of Amy's square face shape.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Allow your stylist one and a half hours of time for hot roller setting, curl forming and pinning. This style will hold well in all weather conditions. -
Anna Nicole looked great at the VH1 Big in '04 Awards with this straight upstyle which gave this sassy chick lots of body on top. Lots of body has also been added around her face to push her hair away, leaving no hair to fall into her eyes.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Apply Laquer all over for hold and control. -
Big and Bold was the main idea for this look. Jagged cut layers gave this hairstyle plenty of texture and attitude, while the vibrant color makes it more for the brave.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use your fingers to pinch the styling products through to create a textured finish. -
This style was a great look for Avril at the 2007 American Music Awards. The main feature of her look was the bright pink hue which gave her simple cut a rock star attitude. Long face framing layers were all that was needed to finish this look off. This hairdo will be easy to maintain with regular trims.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold. -
This is a style with a difference for Ms. Shauney from the 33rd Annual American Music Awards. Baby's length was kept at shoulder level and short to long jagged layers were cut throughout to form a full and round curl. This style is perfect for medium to thick hair types and naturally very curly hair.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height: Tall
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
Use gel spray for shine and hold. -
Once again, Bai Ling managed to shock onlookers at the JCPenney Asian Excellence Awards with her outrageous hairdo. Her chin length bob was jagged cut through the ends and blunt bangs were added to create a heavy frame at the top of her face. To complete her look, thick highlights were added to the front and sides to add a contrast of color.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use the straightening iron to give your hair a dead straight finish.
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