The Iroquois comb invariably surprises with its outrageousness and originality. It always looks modern, despite the ancient history of its existence. For centuries, the hairstyle has symbolized rebellion and the fight against stereotypical thinking. Iroquois hairstyle is suitable for any unusual person who seeks to attract the attention of others. Next, talk about this styling.
Historical facts
Many believe that the Iroquois crest was invented by representatives of English punk culture in the last century, but this is not so. This hairstyle was worn by ancient Indian tribes with the same name - Iroquois.
Descendants of the tribe currently occupy territories in Oklahoma and Ontario in America and lead, as before, a peaceful sedentary lifestyle.
And their ancestors - the warlike Cherokee Indians - wore an Iroquois as a symbol of aggression, courage, the struggle for their land and the lives of their loved ones. They made large multi-colored ridges on their heads, demonstrating their readiness for battle. To maintain the shape of the mohawk helped a certain substance that looked like a resin.
In the seventies of the last century, various subcultures, such as punks, began to appear in the world. It was brightly dressed, youth standing out from the crowd with rainbow-colored Iroquois, rebelling against the prevailing foundations.
Iroquois hairstyle has become the main and distinguishing feature of punk culture. To create a ridge, water with sugar dissolved in it or soap was used.
Who chooses the Iroquois hairstyle
Unlike girls, men are more conservative in preferences, this also applies to hairstyles. Simplicity is a highlight for every representative of the stronger sex in choosing a hairstyle. Professional stylists recommend a simple but popular men's haircut, Iroquois.
It is performed on both long and short hair.
The time has passed when this hairstyle was very popular only among the young rebellious generation. Times are changing, so today you can meet men and women of any age with a mohawk scallop on the streets. In a similar way, they try to attract the attention of other representatives of society, including the opposite sex.
The Iroquois hairstyle amazes with its extravagance and personality, it looks advantageous at different hair lengths, decorated with additions. So, anyone can make such a hairstyle.
Such a haircut does not require special care. However, if you work in public institutions, which strictly relate to the appearance, such a hairstyle will not work.
Scallop base
To create a hairstyle you will need straight hair. If the strands still curl, then they should be well straightened after washing the hair with the help of special tools.
The most popular type of haircut is Iroquois with spikes, which can be performed on any length of hair. The hairstyle suits all men, despite the shape and oval of the face.
No less popular is the variation “Gothic Iroquois”, in which only whiskey is shaved. Hairdressers believe that you need to leave the length on the temples about half a centimeter, but at the request of the client, the whiskey or the back of the head is completely shaved. In the center of the head, the master leaves a hair zone at least five centimeters wide. Women's hairstyle "Iroquois" may include weaving braids of different types.
Usually men prefer the classic type without shaving whiskey, but they need to be trimmed carefully. Short-shaven whiskey is preferred by athletes.
For extraordinary personalities, hairdressers recommend coloring on strands.
For a long and professional fixation, various styling products should be purchased, such as mousse, gel or varnish.
Classic Iroquois
To create a classic look of the Iroquois hairstyle, you need to shave the hair on the sides, and in the center of the head leave a medium-sized strip, the width of which will be from three to seven centimeters. This kind of hairstyle is suitable for any man, regardless of hair color and face shape.
Such styling is extremely undesirable for business people. It is more suitable for those who want to stand out from the gray mass. To be distinguished by originality, you can dye your hair with temporary dyes, which can then be easily washed off with water. They will not bring much harm to the hair, but will help to look unique.
Classic mohawk is popular not only among men, but also among women. The fair sex loves to amaze men with their extravagance.
Short option
The second most popular haircut is a short mohawk. Such styling should be avoided by thin people, since a short comb will further emphasize thinness. This option is preferred by footballers and extraordinary personalities; a short Iroquois hairstyle is also suitable for boys.
For such a haircut, whiskey will have to be completely shaved off or leave hair up to two millimeters long. Completely shaved whiskey is not suitable for every man. The comb in the short version should be left with a width of four to ten centimeters.
The advantage of this styling is ease of care. To fix a short comb, professional tools will be required. This will greatly reduce time and help create the desired image.
Hairstyle with long bangs
Long Iroquois hairstyle is a daring choice for non-standard personalities. However, the technique of such a haircut itself is no different from the classical variation, but the hair in the comb should be longer, so that later you can make bangs out of them.
Laying long strands is performed directly on the face, giving them the appearance of a thick bang, or putting hair back. Laying gives the image a certain elegance, and the bangs will be a "chip". Such a hairstyle can be done at the hairdresser, trusting a good master.
Temples Patterns
If there was a desire to improve and change your image, then the original drawings on the temples will help to distinguish themselves by their unusual and originality. Today, there are many different topics (from simple geometric shapes and inscriptions to complex images of animals and plants or ethnic ornaments) that are popular not only among males, but also females.
Such patterns will look beautiful and in a special way with a classic Iroquois or “Wide Iroquois” hairstyle. The hairdresser with the help of a special machine shaves the patterns on the temples according to a previously prepared sketch. They can be placed both on one side or completely located on the entire surface of the head.
At will, the client can choose the drawing he likes, there are a lot of interesting sketches. The scallop made on medium-length hair looks original.
Often, the Iroquois hairstyle for medium hair with original patterns is chosen by athletes, as well as brave personalities who are not afraid to surprise.
For a change, many perform the image on both temples, creating a tattoo effect - it looks very nice.
As the hair grows back, you can change patterns and surprise others with constantly new patterns.
Styling methods
A short haircut does not particularly need daily care, but the classic or elongated Iroquois hairstyle requires constant styling and fixation. To keep the styling in tidy condition, you will need the following tools:
- foam;
- gel;
- mousse;
- Polish for hair;
- hairbrush.
Stylists advise the following types of styling:
- when creating a daily look, you need to comb your hair, put it in a round comb and fix it with hairspray;
- for festive events, you just need to lay your hair back with mousse and fix it with varnish;
- on long hair, you can make various styling options, for example, collect the tail below or braid a small spikelet.
In order for the styling to be neat and stylish, you need to wash your hair regularly. In addition, it is necessary to monitor their condition - in time to shorten the growing areas and trim the tips of long strands.