Get The Look: Fierce 'Fo Hawk

We’re back with more Carnival tips and tricks! Next up, our favorite Carnival 'do. A ‘Fierce Fo-hawk’ look!

We’re going to show you a few of our top sellers to create this look either with extensions or just using your natural hair. So come on and get Carnival Ready with us!

Want to add some length to your ‘do? Get ready to slay ‘Bohemian style’ with Empire by Sensationnel. Our pick for this look is Sensationnel Empire in Bohemian. This soft-to-the-touch hair is infused with Argan oil and tangle-free so it'll hold those curls and soften over time to look natural. Worry less with this luxurious 100% human hair weave and focus on being the queen you are.

Available starting at $26.99. 
While there are a few different ways to install extensions into your hair, Clipping them in is the fastest and most convenient way to install a few tracks, especially if its just for a day. Our anchor wig clips from M&M Qfitt are super flexible but strong to hold your extensions in place throughout the day so you can rock those extensions as your very own!
 
Available at $6.99 for a 12-piece pack.
Cold wave rods are optional if you're rocking your natural ‘fro-hawk’ instead. But our Diane Cold Wave Rods are available in stores in various sizes and colours, so whether you want big voluminous curls or tight ringlets, you can get a different look by changing up the rod size. Visit our stores to see them all!
 
Available in stores, prices vary.
 
When creating this look, you’ll most likely want to have your edges laid for a sleek-looking ‘fo-hawk’ - the people's choice? Our Eco Styler Black Castor & Flaxseed Oil Gel. Eco Styler has struck again with its Flaxseed & Black Castor oil gel formula that’s super lightweight while providing mega hold for even the most unruly of curls. Not only is it enriched with protein (without the harshness) to help repair and restore the hair, but the black castor oil will help with the growth of longer, stronger hair. An 8 oz jar is all you’ll need for this particular style, but they’re also available in 16 oz and 32 oz!
 
Available at $2.99 for the 8oz.
Creating this hairstyle is oh-so simple, no matter which method you choose. If you choose to create the style using your natural hair, all you’d need to do is apply a bit of gel along the sides of your hair, brush it back/upwards, and tie your hair up in about 2-4 sections to create the “mohawk” effect. From there, you can style however you like - either by using perm rods or just letting your natural curls flourish. If you choose to use perm rods, create smaller sections within your already-tied back large sections of hair, spray with a bit of water to dampen the hair, wrap those small sections around the perm rod, and then hook the end of your rod shut to secure it in place. Repeat until you’ve completed all sections (depending on big or small you want your curls to be, you may end up with around 10-30 small perm rods). You can either sit under a hooded dryer for about an hour or two to speed up the drying process, or let it air-dry for a few hours during the day or overnight. After it’s completely dried, unravel the perm rods one by one (you can choose to add a small amount of oil when you unravel for extra shine) fluff, and you’re set!
A similar method applies if you were to add extensions in the mix. Simply add the clips along the weft of your weave and clip along sections of your hair. You’ll most likely only need one pack of hair if you’re just adding length. Once that’s done, tie your hair into a couple large sections of hair, fluff out and go! If you want to go the extra mile for this style for a more natural look and/or  added flare, you can cornrow along the sides of your hair to blend in more with the extensions when you tie up your hair in the large sections. And Voila! You’re good to go.
There are many different methods you can use to achieve our ‘Fierce Fohawk’ look, but whichever you choose, we want to make sure you have only the best beauty tools we have to offer for you to be Carnival Ready for the road!