10 Modern Goth Hairstyles
The goth hairstyles we see today embrace rainbow hues of hair color and hair types. Whether you have stick-straight hair, blonde, brunette, pink or red hair, there are modern goth hairstyles for every personality. Feeling vampy? Read on as we explore each one:
1. Slicked Back Hair
Fashion-forward and goth, too! What’s not to love about a hairstyle that you can create in seconds? Grab gel, apply and backcomb hair… et voilà! You’re done.
2. Micro Fringe
A baby bang is one of the last words in stylish goth, and we’re more than stoked to see that this once-subversive look is now going mainstream. Ask your stylist for a bang that rests high above your forehead, and pair it with some texture for that undeniable cool factor.
3. Sleek Pony
A super-sharp ponytail done on the darkest of hair hues is at equally home on the runways and at your fave after-dark clubs. Use a fine-tooth comb to sweep your hair back into a sleek ponytail and get rid of any flyaways.
4. Accented Twists
Twists are a great protective hairstyle. You can add a pop of color to edge it up as desired. This bright pop of bleach blonde hair color adds some major edge to the style!
5. Messy Bob
We love ourselves some legit short goth hairstyles, and the best ones are known for controlled chaos with waves and curls. Use a curling iron to create waves, then break them up with your fingers. Add TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Firm Control Gel to hold your style in place and give it a wet sheen.
6. Beehive
Beehives are back and can be worn by any hair type, and provide a cool, vintage twist to the goth look. The trick to making a beehive is back-combing or teasing the hair to create extra, extra volume. Use TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum on strands to help you tease without damaging tresses.
7. Fishtail Crown Braids
Gothic hairstyles can sometimes be classified as a perfectly done/undone style like these fishtail braids. If you haven’t tried the fishtail yet, follow our fishtail braid tutorial.
8. Messy Top Knot
File this under the cute goth hairstyles category! Top knots are sexy, practical, and chic. You can wear them to the gym, then at the office, and… well, anywhere. Give the top knot a gothic hairstyle spin by making it slightly undone and messy. Use Suave Professionals Natural Hold Non Aerosol Hairspray for a soft flexible hold that keeps your style in place without making your hair feel sticky or hard.
9. Tapered Afro
The tapered afro is a fun way to interpret goth hairstyle trends. This style is great for natural hair textures, as it doesn’t require a lot of manipulation to the curls.
10. Crimped Hair
Do you know how we mentioned earlier how styles come back again? Crimped hair was big in the ’80s and yes, it’s back! Use a hair crimper to recreate this texture or simply braid your damp hair into small braids overnight! Are you thinking about trying out one of these goth hairstyles? Be sure to grab a picture and tag us over @AllThingsHairUS!
