Short Punk Haircuts for Girls

Punk haircuts tend to be asymmetrical, short, spiky or a combination of all three. While some punks prefer to cut their own hair or have a friend do the job, it's best to visit a salon if this is your first time with short hair, and most salons today have staff who are knowledgeable of short punk haircuts.

Types

The stacked bob is a sleek, short haircut that can be toned down for a professional look or teased for a punk rock look. Starting at the nape of the neck, where the hair is cut short, close to the hairline, the bob angles forward to almost chin level in front. This haircut has even lines and works best on those with straight hair. The back of this cut can be teased with gel or paste for a textured effect.

The buzz cut with a slightly feminine touch of bangs is a classic punk hairdo. The bangs in this case look best left fairly short, certainly not past eyebrow length. The buzz cut grows in fast and allows for a variety of styling options as it comes in.

Considerations

The most important consideration for a short punk haircut is cost. While short hair is easier to maintain than long hair, it needs to be cut more frequently. Some girls may cut it themselves or have a friend do it, while others may prefer the security of a salon. Most cities have cosmetology schools that should offer student haircuts for small sums of money.

Benefits

There are many benefits of having short hair---less time getting ready, hair that dries faster, is healthier, looks neater and is trendy. Short spiky haircuts are easier to maintain with a variety of gels, waxes, pastes and hair products, many of which can be purchased inexpensively from a pharmacy.

Punk

The punk movement contributed to the spiky hairdos common today, though punks were certainly not the first to intentionally spike hair. The punk movement sought to illustrate the oppressive control imposed upon the individual by calling attention to social codes of manner and dress. Today, haircuts are still one of the first social cues we have to read someone's style, and spiky punk haircuts continue to proclaim an independent or alternative spirit.

History

In the 1920s, the bob revolutionized women's hair and social status. The bob came to symbolize women's freedom, sexual awakening and increased participation in men's activities, such as drinking, smoking and dancing. The bob today seems tame, but it was a precursor to today's short, punky haircuts for women.

References

• History Matters
• The Origin of Spiked Hair