Polished Punk
Sam Burnett - Rush Hair
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When punk was born in the 1970s, no one would have ever thought that it would one day find its way onto the runways of the world or be connected to the word "polished" in any way. Over the past few years, however, new generations have been rediscovering the iconic hairstyles of those days and adapting them to a more contemporary form.
Sam Burnett at Rush Hair was also inspired by punk fashion and makes it accessible for today's women who like to show their bold side without losing out on style.
Mohawk Look
You don't have to go all the way and shave your sides or clip them short to sport a trendy Mohawk style. This soft version of the most recognizable of all punk hairstyles is created by lifting the hair off the sides and styling it back and up at the same time.
With extra curves in the tips and a general forward drift that ends in a quiff-like curl above the forehead, you get a cool look that can be returned to its basic cut, a short layered bob.
Crimped Geometry
Bold in texture and shape, this look amazes with its balanced geometry and exquisite texture. A crimping iron is the best way to achieve those tiny crinkles in the hair. The back of the hair is tugged under, showing a thick, round structure, while the front is fanned out and lifted off.
A beautiful transition of colors with blonde, copper, and a mist of red increases the electrifying effect of this gorgeous and utterly glamorous look.
Platinum Power
Chopped texture in the long bangs and a blunt cutting line at the lower perimeter is all that’s needed to turn a bob into punk style. Wear it with attitude! This hairstyle is all about power, and a lot of it comes through the intense and blinding platinum color that would have made Debbie Harry turn pale with envy.
Dream Curls
Little girls may be made of sugar and spice and everything nice, but big girls like their leather and lace! Or better yet, leather and angelic curls. The contrast could not be bigger. The platinum blonde bob-cut hair is curled throughout, and due to the cut, the hair fans out to a trapeze shape.
The long fringe is styled in a fuzzy wave and sideways, almost covering her eyes. With a good balance of deconstruction and definition, the hair looks very polished and a little bit naughty. Make sure to use some strong colors in your makeup with this hair color; otherwise, you might come across as too pale.
Chopped Top
Not sure if you want to go long or short? You can have both! A short top section is heavily cropped and teases with its rough expression. Behind the ears, everything takes on a much different character with a long, very sleek curtain of hair that falls over her shoulders. The contrast of lengths and textures makes this hairstyle very interesting.
The hair color is a sandy, beige blonde, very close to her skin tone. This haircut offers some surprising styling options, such as pinning the long back part under or up and using different directions for the top hair.
Rolled Pompadour
A quiff or pompadour style is a favorite of several decades and reincarnates once again in a refined new shape. The long top hair is rolled up and in for this long barrel that reaches from the forehead all the way to the nape.
The undercut short sides are brushed up and transition seamlessly and shiny. A beautiful special effect is the lavender hair color that peeks subtly through the front of the roll. It’s a flawless updo that gets its spice from a mild amount of messiness.
Hairstyles: Sam Burnett - Rush Hair
Makeup: Adam Burrell
Styling: M.N.K
Photography: Ram Shergill
See also: Short hairstyles | Medium hairstyles | Long hairstyles