This is not for giving yourself a mohawk; this is simply for trimming an existing mohawk.
If your mohawk is very long, use some hair clips to keep it out of your face.
For more definition, switch to a shorter guard to fade your sideburns and nape. If you liked the original length of your sides, start with the same guard that you used when you cut them. If you didn’t like the original length, start with a higher guard, then work your way down until you get the length you want. [4] X Research source
Remember to move against the direction that your hair is growing in.
The section should span the width of your mohawk and should be about the same length as your middle and index fingers. Grab a section that’s closest to your front hairline. This way, you can work your way back towards your nape.
Use a good pair of hairdresser’s shears for this. For more texture, use a pair of thinning shears to cut your hair instead.
Keep going like this until you reach the back of your head.
This completes the trim, but it would be a good idea to go back over your hair and fix any uneven areas.
How often you wash your hair also depends on how many styling products you use. However, you shouldn’t wash it more than 2 or 3 times per week. Use dry shampoo in between washing your hair to reduce the oils and keep it looking fresh.
You can also use sulfate-free products. Sulfates are what causes hair dye to fade. If you dyed your mohawk, you can still use a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo every once in a while to help eliminate build-up.
Every couple of weeks, use a deep conditioning mask instead. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
Comb your unstyled mohawk off to one side or wear a cool hat over your head. If your mohawk is wide enough, you could even pull it back into a man bun.
Leave enough space between the headboard and your mohawk so that you don’t accidentally crush it. You may have to do some minor touch-ups the next morning, such as spraying down stray hairs.
Trimming your hair will not only help you maintain a consistent look, but it will also help remove split ends.
Starting with damp hair will allow you to blow dry it upwards, which will help you style it into a mohawk.
Don’t worry about getting your hair to stick up perfectly straight at this point. If your hair is thin, limp, or doesn’t hold styles very well, apply some volumizing mousse first. If you have curly or wavy hair, you can blow dry it straight, flat iron it, or leave it curly. If you choose to flat iron it, do so after it’s completely dry.
Pomade and wax work the best on thick, curly, or dry hair. Gel works best on thin or straight hair. [10] X Research source Use super hard gel to help make your hair stay up for the entire day. If you use too much product, the mohawk will become too heavy and flop over.
Wait a few minutes for the product to dry before moving on. You can use this opportunity to shape your mohawk into a fan or spikes. If your mohawk extends to your nape, you’ll have to lean back in order to get the hair to stick out.
Wait for the hairspray to dry before moving on. If you need to do the hair on the back of your head, wait until the hair on top has set, then lean backwards, and style the back.
Once you have set your style, you are ready to head out and rock your ‘hawk.
