Everybody knows about the Mohawk look; clean shaven on the sides, and a long streak of hair right in the middle. It is a style preferred by a large amount of stars, from picture stars to sportsmen and naturally the trendy punk rocker. Go for the Faux Hawk look, if you need to be fashionable without looking like a copycat.

This haircut is coming into vogue among young folks and executives, who always wish to be in on the most recent trends but at the same time maintaining their individuality. The best thing about the Fake Hawk haircut is that you do not have to spend your dear dollars on a barber; you can simply do it yourself alone, or with a mate. These are the things you'll need to get that Pretend Hawk cut: First are some hair clippers, and scissors. Any size will do, just pick those you are happy with. Next get yourself some rubber or elastic bands, and 2 mirrors. Eventually, you want some hair gel, or styling mousses to set your hair in the right way.

First step: Identify just how thick or wide you would like the Fake Hawk to be. There are many techniques you can do this, but the best methodology is to just measure the area between your irises.

2nd step: Now you've got to completely wash your hair. Depending on its condition, you could have to do this a couple of times as you actually will get a better result with squeaky clean hair. Dry it, and employ a brush to split it into 3 areas. Apply the elastic bands on the middle section of your hair. Dependent on how thick you cut your hair, you may need many.

3rd step : almost all of those that get the Fake Hawk hair cut do it with short hair, so trim it a little bit first. If your hair is short, move on to the next step.

4th step: Use the clippers to shave off the sides. Use caution not to get rid of everything, though; this is where the mirrors or having somebody beside you'll come in useful. Again employing a mirror, trim a little off the sides and the middle, but leave enough to be certain the center part is longer.

Fifth step: You are about done. Take off the rubber bands. Now take the hair styling mousse or gel and use it. Follow the directions for each gel or cream will differ. Some will need you to use comb to style the hair, while others use hands. Just ensure you apply them as instructed.

When you have applied the styling material, give it a little time to dry and settle in.

That is it ; you have the Fake Mohawk look, and you didn't have to spend any greenbacks or cents to get it. One last word about this hairstyle: if you need to keep your long hair, you may have the Pretend Hawk and employ a ponytail. This haircut is known as a pony hawk, and is employed by an increasing number of folk too.