These avant-garde hairstyles prove that hair is an incredible medium for outrageous art. From otherworldly sculpted Afros to cutting-edge haircuts, this collection of hair masterpieces is sure to satisfy any artist, fashionista or stylist.
Below, check out 40 of my favorite outrageous hair features from the Trend Hunter annals. Click and enjoy!
Implications - The sour economy and ensuing credit crunch made splurging on fashion tough for most consumers. Fashion designers responded by popularizing avant-garde hairstyles that any fashionista with a teasing comb and hairspray could emulate. These creative coifs give standard outfits personalized flair, which allows fashion photographers to lend a couture feel to even the most sparse magazine editorials.
40 Avant-Garde Hairstyles
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Blonde Beehive Hairstyles
Guess Spring 2009 Campaign Brings Back 1960s Fashion
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Return of the Beehive
Karl Lagerfeld & Amy Winehouse Bring Back Retro Hair Style
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Greaser Hairstyles for Women
MaxMara SS09 Campaign Channels John Travolta in Grease
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Animal Hair Hats
Nagi Noda Creations
35
Hairstyles Take Flight
Feathered Styles
34
Hair Bows
Lady Gaga Goes For The Real-Life Sailor Moon Hairstyle
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Helicopter Hair
Extreme Coiffures
32
Horizontal Hair Stripes
Contrasting Hair Colors
31
Pixie Perfect
Kate Gosselin's Hair Stays Gorgeous, Despite Media Bashing
30
Multi-Tone Streaks
Streekers Temp Hair Color
29
Avant-Garde Hair Designs
Alex Moser Wins Austrian Hairdressing Award
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Marie Antoinette Hairstyles
John Galliano's Fantastical Coiffures
27
Fashionably White Hair
Calvin Klein Collection S/S 09 Menswear Ads Go For Silver Look
26
Animal-Inspired Hair Sculptures
Nagi Noda's Hair Hats Are Freakishly Wild
25
Crazy Hairstyle Editorials
‘Puppet' in Numero Korea Shows Some Wild ‘Dos
24
Shaggy Mop Hair
Robert Pattinson's Scruffy New Bob in ‘How To Be'
23
80's-Inspired Hairstyles
Braided Dreadlocks Are Topshop Unique Chic
22
Wild Bouffant Hairstyles
Allure Magazine Gives Taylor Swift a Gigantic Frizzy 'Do
21
Cocky Hairdos
Feathery Finery Wins International Fantasy Hair Contest
20
Knitted Wigs
Meg Reardon's DIY Style Statement Signals the End of Bad Hair Days
19
Giant Hair Editorials
Vogue's "Power Hair" Honors Hairstylist Julien D'Ys
18
Human Cat Hair
Surreal Photography By Cleo Sullivan Captivates With Quirkiness
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Hair Extensions for Babies
BabyBangs Give Instant Hair to Bald Baby Girls
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Stone Hairstyles
Milan Salon Intrecci's Ad Campaign Emphasizes Italian Beauty
15
Tornado Hair
'I Am the Storm' by Lill-Veronica Skoglund Features Wild Windswept Hair
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Extreme Political Statement Hairstyles
The Sarah Palin Art Wig
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Coiled Man Hair For Women
Shehawks at Emporio Armani
12
Haute Haircuts
Hair-Raising Styles From Kristin Beery
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Hair Gone Wild Editorials
Vogue Russia Goes for The Extreme
10
Real Life Rapunzels
Time To Cut These Insane Fairytale Hairstyles
9
Needle Fashion for Nurses
Syringe Hair Accessories
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Sculptural Hairtography
Visual Hair Landscapes by Arnold Gustavo Lopez Manas
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Feather Faces
Fabulous Avian Hairpieces From the Lanvin Fall 2009 Collection
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Wild Patriotic Hairstyles
Sculptural Styles Showcase Regional Pride
5
Avant-Garde Afros
Rui Faria Snaps Sculptural Hairdos in ‘Eclipse' for Volt
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Braided Bonding
Close Companionship Via Self-Inflicted Conjoined Hairstyles
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Vibrant Hair Editorials
Rainbow-Colored “Seasons Sensationals” in Tush Magazine
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Dresses Made of Tresses
Pantene Pro-V Ad Promises Healthy Hair Growth
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Matching Your Hair & Outfits
Geospirit S/S 09 Ad Campaign Calls For Barbie Look
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Dramatic Textural Joint Sneakers
FENTY and PUMA Collaborate on the Avanti Pony Hair Shoe
Minimalist Gallery Runways
The Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Debuted on June 12th
Spooky Hair Color Lines
Splat Hair Color Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Collaborative Limited-Edition Holiday Collections
Aveda & Altuzarra Partner for an Exciting Launch
Nature-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
CHAUMET Launches the Un Air De Chaumet Capsule
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules
The Ssense Bridal 2.0 Collection Celebrates Unconventional Style
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Boho-Chic Fashion Collections
Sophie & Hailee Boasts a Stylish Fashion Range for the Fall Season
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Anti-Hair Loss Helmets
Olivia Humphreys Develops the Athena Helmet with Scalp Cooling Elements
User-Centric Hair Curlers
Speck Design Debuts the Helix Hair Labs Curl Definer
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
Gilded Hair Collections
Zara Hair's Debut Collection Shares Gold-Themed "Makeup for Hair"
Reinvented Normal Clothing Silhouettes
Hed Mayner's Spring/Summer 2024 Boasts Unexpected Detailing
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
Innovative Hair Dryers
COSHARE Superflow1 Hair Dryer is Powerful and Adjustable
Comprehensive Modern Haircare Lines
Kenra Professional Debuts a New Shampoo & Conditioner Line
Cowboy-Inspired Runways
Louis Vuitton FW 2024 features Heavy Cowboy Motifs
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear
Tangled Eyewear by Aleš Boem is 3D-Printed and Highly Artistic
Artistic African Culture Chairs
The Patewo Chair Evokes the Look of Braided African Hairstyles
Characterized Haircare Campaigns
NEXXUS Debuts 'The Style Swap' Campaign Starring Lindsay Lohan
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Student-Designed Runway Shows
The Kingston School of Art Put on a Futuristic Fashion Show
Travel-inspired Sophisticated Fashion Collections
Lemaire Debuts the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Multi-Functional Hair Styling Tools
The Shark FlexStyle® Styling & Drying System is Useful
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Innovation-Focused Hair Care Lines
TRESemmé's New Brand Identity Includes Sustainable Packaging
Towel-Resembling Luxe Skirts
Balenciaga Introduces a Look at the Towel Skirt Design
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Summer Hair Care Collections
Briogeo Introduces the Versatile Style + Treat™ Collection
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Futuristic Headgear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Limited-Edition Moonveil Collection
Hair Volumizing Tools
VOLOOM Generates Enduring Volume and Structure
High-End Bridal Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Bridal Couture 2024 Collection is Exquisite
Inclusive Hair-Styling Campaigns
Dove's #MyHairAMiModo Campaign Supports Cultural Latina Hair
Ultra-Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Self-Portrait Launches Its Striking 2024 Bridal Capsule
Hyper-Specific Haircare Collections
Freewill Haircare is Focused on Hair Cycling
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Secret Salon Campaigns
Salon X Lets Consumers Experience a Secret Product Line
Hair-Styling Hotel Amenities
Shark Beauty Partners with Hero Beach Club for a Limited Time
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
At-Home Hair Steamers
The Hair Steamer by Pattern Beauty Deeply Hydrates & Revitalizes
Over-40 Haircare Collections
Commence Haircare Was Developed by Brooke Shields for Mature Hair
Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs
Atelier Tapis Rouge Created the Electtrico Collection of Rugs
Opulent Parisian Haircare Collections
Guerlain Launches its First Commercial Haircare Line
Coarse Haircare Collections
Redken is Unveiling a New Curly Haircare Line Ahead of Summer
Holiday-Ready Limited-Edition Hair Tools
SUTRA® Has Collaborated with Macy's for the Holidays
Moisture-Rich Curl Haircare Products
The Verb Curl Collection is Introducing a New Product
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Fruity Floral Hair Perfumes
Honey Infused Lavender Berry Hair Perfume is Optimized for the Scalp
Hair Brand Communities
Olaplex Pro Collective Was Introduced for Its 10th Anniversary
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Ultra-Multi-Functional Hair Styling Tools
Sally Beauty Debuts Ion Luxe Eight-In-One Airstyler Pro
All-in-One Hair Stylers
Bondiboost Releases Its Everlast Airstyler the All-in-One Hair Styler
Eccentric Semi-Permanent Dyes
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Debuts a Hair Dye Capsule with Bleach London
AI Hair Style Apps
TryHairStyles Allows Users Try a New Look Without the Risk
Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns
From One Queen to Another is Mielle's First Ever Campaign
Chic Modern Fashion Collections
Hugo X Les Benjamins Blends Eastern and Western Fashion
Shapely Hair Dye Applicators
The Hummingbird is a 2023 Beauty Award Innovation Winner
Edgy High-End Fashion Collections
Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
Volumizing Hair Toppers
Luxy Hair's Hair Toppers Are Customizable for More Volume
African-Inspired Holiday Hair Sets
Oribe Partners with Thandiwe Muriu for a Vibrant Collection
Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows
Wild Rose & Sparrow Showcase 20 Unique Styles for SS25 in Paris
AR Hair Color Billboards
Redken is Sharing the Acidic Color Gloss Range on the US' Biggest Screen
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Nostalgic Hair Lighteners
Sun In's Spray-In Hair Lighteners Have Been Revived for a New Generation
Fashionista-Inspired Hair Lines
Matilda Djerf Unveils a Haircare Brand Called Djerf Avenue Beauty
Glamorous Maximalist Couture
Valentino Haute Couture Fall Winter 2023/2024 Had Big Accessories
Romance-Inspired Jewelry Campaigns
Balmain's Campaign is Shot by the Talanted Olivier Rousteing
Frilly Feminine Bridal Collections
Hai’s Bridal Collection is the First for the London Label
Soccer-Inspired Hair Accessories
Systemarosa's New Hair Accessories Celebrate Female Fandom
Playful Intergalactic Graphic Streetwear
Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
Ultra-Short Wedding Dresses
ROTATE's Wedding SS24 Collection Feature Short Hemlines and Open Backs
Advanced Thinning Hair-Addressing Collections
Aveda Debuts the Invati Ultra Advanced™ Collection
Avant-Garde Fall Apparel
Ahiri's F/W '23 Collection is a Fusion of Timeless Elegance & Modern Edge
Luxe Spring-Centric Bold Fashion
The Marni Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule is Full of Bright Looks
Multipurpose Hair Styling Solutions
These New Remington Styling Tools Come in Two Models
Summer-Centric Haircare Products
These Pacifica Haircare Collections Come in Five Options
Athlete Hair Campaigns
Schwarzkopf Professional's Up Your Hair Game Celebrates a Product Relaunch
Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
Martine Rose's FW23 Collection is Sexy, Very Sexy
Chic Hair Salon Designs
Arent & Pyke Designed the Koda Hair Salon in Sydney
Mix-and-Match Hairstyling Kits
Style Chemistry by Conair Lets Customers Choose Desired Attachments
Spring-Centric Outerwear Collections
Namacheko Introduces its New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Heatless Styling Balms
Hair Alchemy by Oribe Fortifies Heatless and Air-Dried Styles
Cosmically Inspired Haircare
Super Nova Hair Care Shares Stellar Treatments and Styling Essentials
Frizz Control Lotions
Ouai's Anti-Frizz Crème Solves a Pain Point for South East Asian Customers
Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons
Arent & Pyke Design the Koda Hair Salon with an Eclectic Look
Lightweight Blowout Haircare Solutions
SexyHair Launches Two Products That Will Elevate One's Hair
Future-Facing Hair Colors
The Aveda Vibe Collection is Arriving Ahead of Festival Season
Organically designed Salon Interiors
Mariam Barrio Designs Natural Themes for Curly Lab's Salon
Coming-of-Age Runway Shows
Dhruv Kapoor's Spring/Summer '25 Collection Mirrors Personal Growth
Ammonia-Free Hair Colors
The Scruples Haircare Color Art Fresh Line Offers 100% Gray Coverage
Multi-Functional Leave-In Sprays
The Colour Fanatic Leave-in Spray by Pureology is Versatile
Art-Focused Hair Salons
John Steinberg and Associates Recently Launched a New Gallery Space
Styling-Targeted Haircare Ranges
Authentic Beauty Concepts Boasts a High-Performance Styling Range
Fall-Ready Timeless Aviator Jackets
Superdry Fuses Heritage and Adventure with its Aviator Range
Avant-Garde Radish Accessories
The Ravishing Radish Hat from House & Parties is Handcrafted
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Astrologically Inspired Hair Colors
eSalon's 2024 Hair Colorscope Was Made with an Astrologer
Theatrical Play-Inspired Fashion Capsules
HADES' New Capsule is Inspired by Huis Clos (No Exit)
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
Cloud Technology-Inspired Fashion
AHLUWALIA Presents the Symphony Unlocked Capsule for FW23
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections
Atelier Tapis Rouge Presents the Abstraction Collection
Ritualistic Volumizing Haircare
Fable & Mane's Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner Draw from Ayurveda
Accessible Premium Haircare
Boots Launches a Premium Hair Care Range Spanning 400 Products
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Heat-Defying Hair Sprays
Saltair All-In-One Heat Protectant Spray Provides Essential Defense
Accessible Luxury Haircare
CLOUD Shares Nourishing and Volumizing Haircare with Mindful Formulas
Punk-Informed Semi-Permanent Hair Dyes
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Presents its First Beauty Product
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
Modern High-Fashion Dresses
Terani Couture Launches the New Spring 2024 Fashion Collection
Black Gaming Hairstyles
Code my Crown Brings Better Representation to Video Games
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions
Avant Arte and James Jean: A Sculptural Collab for Art Enthusiasts
Educational Hair Stylist Collectives
Amika's Stylist Collective Features Five Experts
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
High-Performance Customized Haircare
eSalon Custom Hair Care Targets Multiple Goals in One Formula
Horizon-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Côte&ciel's Fall/winter 2024 Celebrates Emilie Arnault's Vision
Science-Backed Styling Services
Hush Launches an Exclusive Styling Service for its Clients
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Salon-Honoring Joint Exhibitions
Signe Hytte Curates the Enter the Salon Exhibition in Copenhagen