Funky Hairstyles for Girls
No matter what your age, a funky hairstyle will get you noticed and set you apart from the crowd. However, your hairstyle should reflect who you are inside. So if you have an upbeat, fun personality, express yourself outwardly by rocking a funky, trendy hairstyle. Does this Spark an idea?
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Poofs
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Poofs are all the rage right now. Amy Winehouse and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi from MTV's "Jersey Shore" have successfully rocked poofs for the world to see. This poof phenomenon doesn't appear to be going out of style anytime soon. To create your own poof, tease the top, middle section of your hair, spray each section with hair spray and style it into your preferred shape of poof. Secure the poof with bobby pins and finish with more hairspray.
Short And Long
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Short, blunt baby bangs are funky and complement medium-long to long hair. Keep the bangs all one length or ask your stylist to cut thick, side bangs (think along the style lines of Natalie Nunn from "The Bad Girls Club" or "Teen Mom" beauty Farrah Abrahams.
Do you have short hair, but still crave this look? Add hair extensions or take the vitamin supplement Biotin to help your hair to grow faster--you will be sporting this style in no time.
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Long Bangs/Medium Length Hair
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This Cleopatra-inspired hairstyle is edgy, funky and has been donned by several female celebs including actress Camilla Belle and more notoriously, Lady Gaga. To get this look, ask your stylist to cut straight, uniform bangs that skim the tops of your eyes. Keep the rest of your hair at a length below your chin or longer. Style your hair as straight as possible, using a hair serum and flat iron.
Contrasting Textures
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Stars like Beyonce and Mariah Carey have sported this style of crimped, curled and straightened hair all at the same time. This look is easy to create at home and works best on girls who have hair that's at least shoulder length. Using a crimper, curling iron and flat iron, separate dry hair into 1 inch sections and go nuts. Finish with frizz-fighting hairspray.
Colorful, Chunky Streaks
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As long as you have at least a few inches of hair, this style can be achieved. Unless your hair is already a shade of light blonde, a hair bleach will be required to lighten your hair your before coloring. It's important to visit a colorist, who can apply the color safely and place the streaks strategically throughout your hair to complement your face shape. Funky yet feminine colors to try include hot pink, purple or red.
Spiked Hair
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Switching to a spiked hairdo will completely transform you if you normally wear your hair long. It also can turn an already short hairstyle into one that is both funky and edgy. Both Rihanna and the Pussycat Doll's Kimberly Wyatt have rocked the spiky hairstyles. Because there are many types of spiky haircuts, be sure to bring along a picture of the look you're aiming for when visiting the stylist.
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