How to Keep Long Hair Up in a Mohawk
Punk bands and youths interested in wild fashion are known to put their hair up in the shape of a mohawk. This may seem like an easy task at first glance, but there is some work involved in the task that you may not expect. The most difficult type of mohawk to keep up is a mohawk formed with long hair because hair can be thick and heavy. A few items from your kitchen can you help you achieve your desired look. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Four egg whites
- Hair dryer
- Hand-held or electric mixer
- Large bowl
- White glue (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare your hair to hold a mohawk by washing it the night before and not right before you style it. Washing it the night before will allow your hair to build up natural oils that will help the mohawk stay upright better.
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Create a thick mixture by beating egg whites, water and sugar together with a hand-held mixer or electric mixer in a large mixing bowl.
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Bend over at the waist and let your hair fall down freely toward the floor. Apply the mixture by smoothing it on your hair from the bottom to the top. Press your hands together as tight as possible to get your mohawk as straight as possible. Allow the mixture to set until it starts to become rigid.
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Set your hair dryer to its hottest setting and blow dry your hair to completely dry the mixture.
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Apply white glue to the mohawk if you have trouble getting it to stand up and to add a bit of shine and gloss to the style.
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