A hairstyle is the way a person arranges their hair. It is a form of personal grooming, although it can also be influenced by cultural and practical considerations. There are many ways to style one’s hair; some examples include curling, slicing, braiding, straightening, combing, and using a wide variety of hair accessories. Hairstyles can vary in length from shoulder-length to past the ear on women and from below the ear to a collarbone on men. Some people wear their hair wavy, curly, or even in a perm. People may also choose to have their hair dyed a different color or use wigs and extensions for various effects.
A ponytail is a type of hairstyle that involves tying one’s hair up into a small loop or knot at the back of the head. It is a practical style that can be worn for everyday activities such as going to the gym or work. The ponytail can be dressed up with decorative hairpins, scrunchies or rubber bands. A braided ponytail is a more formal style that can be used for special occasions such as a wedding or prom.
The flip is a women’s hairstyle that was popular in the 1960s. It is characterized by upward curling (or “flipping”) of the ends of the hair. The flip was often compared to the Princess Leia hairstyle from Star Wars, and it was a popular choice of style for actresses such as Lesley Gore and Cybill Shepherd.
Another type of hairstyle is the bob haircut. This is a short hairstyle in which the hair is cut straight around the head at jaw-level. The bob was a common style for both women and men in the 1970s and 1980s. In some countries, a bob is known as a pixie haircut or boyish cut.
An asymmetrical mohawk is a variation of the standard mohawk where only one side is longer than the other. This hairstyle is more voluminous than the standard mohawk because it does not involve shaving or buzzing the sides of the scalp. It is a style that is frequently seen on the heads of hip hop musicians and other celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Vinny Guadagnino from MTV’s Jersey Shore, and Drake.
A feathered hairstyle was a popular fashion in the 1980s and 1990s for both women and men. It was characterized by curls or waves that were held in place with hairspray. The feathers were sometimes glued or woven into the hair. A ducktail is a hairstyle in which the hair is combed over the top of the head in a style that resembles the tail of a duck.
There are many other types of hairstyles that can be worn, including a fauxhawk, which is an approximation of the standard mohawk without shaving the sides. Other styles can be created by using various hair products to change the texture of the hair, such as mousses, gels, lotions, and waxes. Some styling products may be damaging to the hair if overused, and they should only be used when necessary.