The way to stand out these days is with a fierce hairstyle: just ask Crystal Bowersox, who rocked one of the many subculture hairstyles during her stint on American Idol. Crystal Bowersox's dreadlocks and talent skyrocketed her to super-popularity. Or take Rihanna, who shed her long wavy locks for a super-edgy mohawk.
In fashion, the editorials and models that stand out are the ones that take a risk, and often that risk has involved an edgy hairstyle. Need some inspiration? Check out these subculture hairstyles to feel instantly unique.
25 Subculture Hairstyles
From Crystal Bowersox Dreadlocks to Plus-Sized Pompadours:
Vittoria Natarelli — May 27, 2010 — Fashion
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Celebrity Mohawks
Rihanna Shaves Sides of Head and Rocks the Results
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Plus-Sized Pompadours
Crystal Renn Rocks Out in the 'Size Matters' TUSH Magazine Issue
22
Under Boob Editorials
Rihanna Rocks Sassy Styles for January 2010 GQ
21
Pompadour Mohawks
Rihanna Shows Women How to Rock the Greaser Look Right
20
Half-Shaved Pompadours
Ash Stymest Blends 80s Punk & 50s Greaser for System Campaign
19
Feminine Faux-Hawks
Vogue Beauty Nippon 2010 Explores Hair-Raising Trends
18
Leather Dreadlocks
Oakley Medusa Headgear
17
Faux Celebrity Mohawks
Demi Moore Gets ‘Punked' by Husband Ashton Kutcher
16
80's-Inspired Hairstyles
Braided Dreadlocks Are Topshop Unique Chic
15
Matching Pompadours
The Harvey Nichols Spring Summer 2010 Campaign Updates Elvis's 'Do
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Mohawk Fashiontography
Interview March 2010 Shows the ‘Evolution' of an Outfit
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Fiercely Feathered Mohawks
More Military for ‘Marching to a Different Beat' in Vogue N
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Mohawked Marketers
"Tradigital" At Grey New York
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Monochromatic Geek Chic
Osklen 'Rising' Fall '09 Collection Goes Straight to the Head of the Class
10
27 Inch Mohawks
Eric Hahn's Record-Breaking Hair
9
Bo Derek Braids
Tiny Plaits Make a Comeback in Krasimir Marchev Photo Shoot
8
Hairy Crocheted Jewelry
Remnant by Mimic Necklaces Look Like Dreadlocks
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Fierce Faux Hawks
The Sizzling W Magazine June 2010 Cate Blanchett Spread
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Cropped Dreadlocks
The Liu Wen L'Officiel China Editorial Channels Don King
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Avant-Garde Mohawks
'Painted Bird' by Lucyna DanUta Bakowska
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Feathered Fashion Comebacks
Look Like a Goth Birdbird With Hats by Fiori e Fiamme
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Floral Fan Mohawks
'Tropicalia' by Leninbak for Atypica Magazine is Fruitastic
2
American Idol Obsession
Weird eBay Memorabilia
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Balloony Beehives
Inflatable Wigs That are Explosive
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