Punk hairstyles for guys are more than a fashion statement, they’re a symbol of a subculture. For almost half a century, punk has served as a complete lifestyle for the restless and ruthless.
If you resonate with the values that the punk subculture promotes, then check out all of our favorite punk hairstyles for guys and pick and adapt one for yourself!
1. Fanned Mohawk Punk Hairstyles for Guys
It would be disrespectful to the subculture if we would have started with any other punk hairstyles for guys other than the classic ones. Ever since the 70s, fanned mohawks have been a staple of punk style, with a long and narrow top and shaved sides. Let’s stay classic with this artwork! Definitely a neck-turner to whoever you pass by.
2. Tribal Punk Thick Mohawk with Side Braids
If you’re not up to shaving your head, you could use a tribal punk hairstyle as an alternative. Basically, it involves teasing the top of your hair to resemble a mohawk and braiding the strands on the sides to make it seem as if they were shaven. Try this out!
3. Blonde Curly Mohawk With Hair Decal
You’ll most often find punk hairstyles on guys with straight hair, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock one regardless of your texture. For example, if you have naturally curly hair, you can use them to your advantage and get a wider mohawk. Use your curls to your advantage! A great way to showcase your natural curls as it rests on the top of your head.
4. Relaxed Mohawk Punk Hairstyles for Guys
If you end up getting a classic mohawk, you may not be up to styling it traditionally all the time. Well, you shouldn’t worry because the haircut looks just as good when the hair is left down. Skip a hair styling day and try wearing your hawk-like in the photo below. It will be convenient to just let your hair rest when you have no time to style it up. Regardless, it is still a beauty!
5. Long Top Punk Haircut with Disconnected Undercut
Some guys want to avoid mohawks altogether but are still looking for a punk edge. If you find yourself in this situation, we recommend opting for an undercut hairstyle. This means that you’ll be shaving down the back part of your head too, and you can also go for a disconnected version. A carefree display of appearance shows an inner carefree vibe.
6. Short Hair Punk Mohawk
We never thought we’d use the words Sean Paul and punk in the same sentence, but it just happens that his hairstyle in this shot is exemplary. Even if you don’t have long hair just yet, you can gradually start working on a mohawk with short hair. Keep it hot and short with this haircut. It will be easy to manage while it does its job in your fashion.
7. Punk Mohawk with Hair Designs
If you have afro-textured hair, you’ll definitely have a harder time getting a traditional mohawk. However, you can adapt the style to your hair texture with a barbershop haircut. Use sponge twists for the top and go for shaved or tapered sides. Look at those sharp edges! Let curves and lines contribute to the beauty of your haircut. Try out this trend!
8. Faux Hawk Punk Hairstyles for Guys
A popular alternative nowadays for punk hairstyles is the faux hawk. “Faux” is the French term for “false”, so you can guess what the concept stands for. In a nutshell, it’s the easiest way to recreate a mohawk without actually getting one. This is a neat and simple way of displaying yourself.
9. Spiked Punk Hairstyle
There’s no doubting that Sid Vicious is one of the greatest punk icons in history. Throughout his short yet impactful career, the Sex Pistols bass player was widely regarded for his striking presence. To this day, his super spiky hairstyle is as legendary as his name.
10. Punk Liberty Spikes
Another signature punk hairstyle features liberty spikes. With a name derived from the Statue of Liberty, the hairstyle stands out through long and thick spikes all around. The color of liberty spikes is based on the wearer’s preferences. Spice things up with your spikes!
11. Punk Hairstyles Fit for School
What if you love punk and want a punk haircut but you have to abide by a strict set of rules at home or at school? You can try getting a smaller mohawk to avoid getting in trouble. In addition, we recommend that you don’t shave the sides completely for the same reason.
12. Longer Top and Shaved Sides Dyed Electric Blue
Another one of the mohawk’s “cousins” is the edgy longer top and shaved side hairstyle. By wearing one, you won’t have to deal with the heavy maintenance that comes with a classic mohawk. Moreover, you’ll have more styling options available.
13. Emo Punk Hairstyles for Guys
Although emo and punk are two distinct genres, we’ll be regarding the former as a part of the pop-punk category. As a result, you can also consider getting an emo hairstyle, with long bangs swept to the side and over the eyes.
14. Blonde and Pink Mohawk
The multi-talented Jared Leto is no stranger to punk hairstyles for guys. At the peak of his music career with 30 Seconds to Mars, Leto would often be seen with a punk mohawk, sometimes with eccentric hair color combos like pink and blonde.
15. Messy Forward Sweep Undercut
Above all, a punk hairstyle is all about attitude. That means that you don’t necessarily have to get a mohawk to represent the lifestyle, but an edgy hairstyle that expresses the values of the subculture. An alternative could be the messy undercut hairstyle below.
16. Punk Liberty Spikes Mohawks
Yet another way you can rock liberty spikes is by styling them like a mohawk. It helps, of course, if you already have the base haircut for the style, but you can also consider getting it especially to wear liberty spikes hairstyles.
17. Thick Hair with Undercut Dyed Peach?
While some guys may effortlessly pull off a mohawk with thick hair, others will have a difficult time doing so. In this case, we recommend thinking about a shorter alternative. You can get a buzz cut-like undercut all around, and leave the hair an inch long on the upper part.
18. Tapered Pompadour Punk Hairstyles for Guys
With rock and roll as the foundation for the larger genre that punk is part of, it’s natural that we would regard the pompadour. The sleek hairstyle is a direct representation of the aforementioned lifestyle, standing out through a carefully styled top.
19. 80s Punk Hairstyles for Guys
Although punk has been around for decades, we all have to admit that the British punks of the 80s have formed the general image of the subculture today. To pay homage, you can get an 80s mohawk in the colors of your choice.
20. 70s Punk The Greaser Hairstyle
Years before punk was a household term, greasers made the 40s & 50s come to life with their unconventional style. In our times, the hairstyle associated with the greaser subculture is as stylish and classy as ever for guys of all ages.
21. Layered Haircut With Full Beard
What if you want to add definition and texture to your punk hairstyle? You should leave the center portion a bit wider than you would for a normal mohawk. Afterward, get the long part cut in layers for a dynamic hairstyle.
22. Slicked Back Top with Undercut
The modern-day punk doesn’t have to rock a mohawk to be considered one. In fact, many guys now prefer gelled back hairstyles with skin fade undercuts as alternatives. Make sure that the hair on top is long enough so you can slick it back.
23. Dreadlocks with Short Dyed Sides
For as far back as anyone can remember, hairstyles have always been a tool for expressing cultures, values, and personalities. That’s why you can mix different elements today and get a truly unique hairstyle, such as dreadlocks with a mohawk.
24. Punk Grunge Hairstyle
If you lean more towards the grunge side of rock music, there’s no better icon to get inspiration from than the late Kurt Cobain. The Nirvana frontman was known for his punk attitude, and also for his shaggy and careless shoulder-length locks.
25. The Punk Buzz Cut
Ironic as it may seem, punk hairstyles for guys can sometimes coincide with military haircuts. Well, at least if you know how to customize them. For instance, you can get a buzz cut and give it a punk vibe by dyeing it a nonconformist color.
Note: While we’re showing this image featuring a “skinhead”, we would like to acknowledge that some skinhead groups and organizations are morally responsible, non-racist groups. We do not condone violence in any way, we’re just highlighting the skinhead subculture part of the punk group.
26. Goth Punk Hairstyles For Guys
Step into other subgenres with a hairstyle that’s borderline goth and emo. We encourage you to regard this hairstyle if you have relatively thick and straight hair and you don’t mind spending an extra hour getting ready in the morning.
27. Textured Messy Forward Sweep
With the right haircut and hair gel, you can get an awesomely textured punk hairstyle. Furthermore, you’ll spend only a few minutes putting the messy look together. To get the results you desire, it also helps to have your hair partly bleached with dark roots.
28. Teal Mohawk with Blonde Roots
Out of color inspiration for your punk hairstyle? You know we’ve got your back! Out of the countless shades you can choose from, we advise you to take teal into consideration. It’s a fearless hair color that goes well with most punk personalities.
29. The Hard Part Pompadour
Let’s say that you opted for a shaved sides hairstyle instead of a typical mohawk. What can you do to make it look even cooler? For starters, you can contemplate the idea of getting a hard part. To put it shortly, you will be accentuating your natural part by thinly shaving it.
30. Long & Straight Punk Hairstyles for Guys
After talking about punk hairstyles for guys with thick hair, we want to follow up with an example of the opposite. If you have fine hair, you can simply let it grow to shoulder-length (or longer) and leave it down.
31. Scene Punk Hairstyles For Guys
Another pop-punk hairstyle you can try out is scene hair. Even though it comes in pretty close to the emo hair, due to the silhouette, scene hairstyles stand out through vivid colors. Essentially, you can choose any color of the rainbow for your scene hair.
32. Electric Blue Angular Fringe Hairstyle
It’s almost impossible for us to talk about any popular punk hairstyles for men (or in general) without bringing the angular fringe into the conversation. Be that as it may, the punk alternative of an angular fringe is far more daring than the average version.
33. Death Hawk Punk Hairstyles For Guys
We’re all on the same page when it comes to mohawks, but what about death hawks? A hairstyle typically associated with deathrock, the death hawk is an adaptation of the mohawk. It features longer and teased spikes, as well as long sideburns.
34. Asymmetrical Long Bangs
Long bangs are an easy-going substitute for showy punk hairstyles for guys. They won’t draw as much attention, but you’ll still be expressing your love for rock music. Optionally, incorporate different colors into your long bangs hairstyle.
35. Punk Mohawk for Older Guys
Punk has no limits when it comes to age, gender, and creativity. Consequently, you can rock a mohawk even if you have reached your senior years. The world became convinced of the fact during the Jean Paul Gaultier Paris Fashion Week show in 2014 (photo below).
36. Punk Rockabilly Hairstyle
Let’s go back to the roots for a moment and talk about the rockabilly style. It represents one of the first forms of rock music ever, mixing elements of R&B and country. You can represent the movement with one of the associated hairstyles.
37. Messy Mohawk with Head Tattoo
There isn’t a doubt in the world that punk comes hand in hand with a lack of care for society’s standards. Therefore, it’s normal that punk hairstyles for guys would be messy and ruthless, especially mohawks.
38. Afro-Textured Punk Hairstyles For Guys
Jean-Michel Basquiat is another iconic figure in history that was known for having a rebellious personality. His signature hairstyle serves as inspiration for African-American men that want to rock dreads with a punk attitude.
39. The V-Shaped Punk Undercut
The most effective way to get a faux hawk all around is, arguably, with a V-shaped undercut. Owing to the shape at the back of the neck, this undercut style can get you pretty close to a mohawk. You can even customize yours with a shaved design.
40. Voluminous Forward Sweep with Short Sides
Unruly hair is a definitive aspect of punk hairstyles. In other words, you can let your hair grow longer, get an undercut to shape the hairstyle, and style the longer top as messily as you’d like. You can even bring your bangs forward and up.
41. Pink Mohawk with Black Tips
We have seen a lot of colorful mohawks until now, but there are few as colorful as the one in the picture below. Instead of dyeing your hair in horizontal layers, you can choose to get an additional color, but only on your tips.
42. Bleached Bowl Cut Punk Hairstyles for Guys
Yet another modern hairstyle with a punk vibe is the messy bowl cut. If you decide on getting this hairstyle, we encourage you to put it side by side with an undercut. You can even pick different tones for the top and underneath.
43. Mohawk for Men with Receding Hairlines
The Clash’s Joe Strummer is proof that you can pull off a punk hairstyle even if you have a receding hairline. Actually, a mohawk is a smart way of covering up receding hairlines thanks to the shaven side aspect.
44. Punk Hairstyles For Guys with Hair Tattoos
If you’re a teen, you may as well make the most of your youth with an adventurous hairstyle. You can get a mohawk or faux hawk and use the sides and/ or back to get a hair tattoo. Select your favorite design and get to work!
45. Punk Rainbow Mohawk
Punk hairstyles will never restrict you to certain hair colors. You can dye your hair any tone, from cherry-red to royal blue or even hot pink. Even more so, you can combine a multitude of colors for a rainbow mohawk.
46. Punk Devilock Hairstyle
The devilock is a hairstyle that has become almost synonymous with The Misfits. In this shot, you can see Jerry Only with the courageous hairstyle, featuring a few long and slicked strands directly down the forehead. Make sure you slick back the sides too.
47. Professional Punk Hairstyles for Men
We’ll tone down the anarchy a bit for a punk hairstyle alternative at the workplace. If your professional setting requires you to maintain an “agreeable” appearance, you can chop and layer your hair for a balanced hairstyle that goes outside the classic punk look but still emulates it.
48. Artsy Punk Hairstyles For Guys
Show love for art through your very modern and great punk hairstyle. You can do additional research on avant-garde hairstyles and get inspiration on creative hairstyles full of attitude. As always, there are no limits to the number of colors you can use!
49. Viking Hairstyle
Even though there is no direct relation between Vikings and punk, the hairstyle associated with Norsemen is as just as atypical. It’s a fine choice for men with extremely long hair that want to get a mohawk-like hairstyle through braids.
50. Thick Mohawk Punk Hairstyles for Guys
Finally, we want to show you our last idea for punk hair with mohawks. You can either make the strip of hair incredibly narrow for a paper-thin mohawk, or you can leave it up to a few inches long for a thick one.
51. Messy Medium Permed Hairstyle with Colors Blonde
Punk hairstyles come in all shapes and styles. Here he went with shoulder-length hair with pops of fun colors added in. Here he added in purples, blondes, blues, and even reds and it looks great.
52. Spiky Box Hair with Red Blonde Ends
Spiky hair is perfect for punk hairstyles. In the look above he went with big spikes evenly added throughout and added red hints on the ends.
53. Tiger Lines Hairstyle Full Blonde Mullet Punk
Up next is a creative look that uses oranges and blacks to make him look just like a tiger. He has shaved the sides short and left the top sections long and straight. Find yourself a nice stylist that has worked with color before to pull this look off.
54. Side Swept Straight Long Hair with Red Blonde
If you have been growing your hair out for a while and need a new due then this next style could be exactly what you need. Here he has shaved one side of the head short and then added a bright red hue to the rest and it looks amazing.
55. Mullet Messy Punk Fringe with Green Blonde Shade
Mullet hairstyles are back and better than ever. In the look above he has modernized his mullet with one side shaved short and let the other side high and added a bright yellow hue with a black base and it looks wonderful.
56. Skin Fade with High Center Punk Style
Skin fades are one of the most popular ways to style your punk hairstyle. In the look above he has a super high skin fade along the sides and grew the middle section out long in a mohawk style. Keep it spiked up high with a bit of gel and you are all set.
57. Front Faux Punk Blue Blonde with Skin Faded Cut
Next up is a stylish look with a shaved head and a faux hawk look on top. Here he has kept the sides shaved bald and added a bright blue color into the mohawk that makes him look super punk rock.
58. Slicked Taper Punk Hairstyle with Light Green Blonde Shade
Another color to try out would be this light green look. Here he went with shaved sides and a longer section on the top. You can brush it back as he has done here, or spike it up for an even edgier hairstyle.
59. Begrimed Wavy Mohawk with Red Blonde Highlights
Begrimed mohawks are such a vibe. In the look above he kept the sides short and added in a cheetah design. But the top is just as special, there he kept it super long and dark with pops of red on the ends and it looks amazing.
60. Grimy Full Blonde Shade with Lowered Fade Cut
Grimy full blonde color looks so good on men of all ages. In the photo above he is wearing a stylish and messy look with a fully blonde color on top. For the edge, he went with an undercut style and kept it natural and dark.
61. Long and Spiky Straight Hair with Two Color Way Blonde
Mohawks have always been classified as stylish punk hairstyles for men. Here he took his to the next level by adding hot pink on the tips and added purple to his roots. Be sure to add in a fresh bald fade for the rest of the hair.
62. Two Parted Hairstyles Blonde Spike with Short Balding Cut
Up next is a fresh and unique way to have two hairstyles in one. Here he has kept one side short and buzzed and the other he spiked it up with short blonde sections.
63. Lengthy Spiky Red Thorns Hairstyle
This next style is full of love and spiked-up hair. Here he styled his long hair with red liberty spikes and drew pretty hearts all over his head for a futuristic style. Be sure to add in plenty of hair gel to get the most out of this style.
64. Prickle Hairstyle with Center Blonde Shade
Up next is a stylish, colorful, and spiked-up style. In the look above he went with yellow, black, and silver colors added in. You could wear this style spiked up as he is here, or try brushing it back for a sleeker vibe.
65. Voluminous Spiky Red Hairstyle with Artsy Style
If you are a super fan and want to show your support with an edgy hairstyle then you should give this style a shot. In the look above he shaved the sides of his hair, grew out the top section, and added in a red color with his favorite band name written in and it looks amazing.
Conclusion
In conclusion, punk hairstyles for guys are definitely more than meets the eye. Even though the majority of punk people only have mohawks in mind when they think about punk hairstyles, you now know what your options are and that they are far more generous than you would’ve thought.
If you were to get a look exactly like in one of our examples, which one would you choose?
Hello, my name is Francisco. I have dark, afro and curly hair. How to be punk hair. My hair is the most horrible. I hate it because I can’t follow the styles. I am ugly.
Hello, Francisco,
Thanks for your feedback, but we disagree. Afro, curly hair is not horrible, it’s in fact quite amazing. And if you think it doesn’t work well with a punk hairstyle, why not take a look at our recommendations for men with curly hair? (We think entry 11 is quite punk in fact).
Keep in mind that style is just a problem of personality and originality. Have an awesome day!
Afro and curly hair is amazing and very attractive, you are not ugly. And there are tons of mullet mohawks and other punk styles for afro/curley hair!
What punk hairstyle to choose when being 2 meters tall? Anything high won’t work because of doors etc. and I think completely shaved off looks bad.
Hi, Luca! Something cool and awesome punk will be tribal punk with a braid on the side, but it’s always better if it’s your own choice because we’ll pick a hairstyle that will undoubtedly boost our confidence.