Handbook for Horrifying Hair

For those of you who are babybats, you may be wondering what to do with your tresses of hair. Well, let me tell you, there is no one type of "Goth hair". In fact, there are numberless amount of styles to choose from, depending on your taste, amount of time you have to style your hair, and what would work best for you in the long one (a.k.a. what is acceptable for your job or what is accepted by your family, if they are still unsure on how they like Goth).

Baby Bangs

The Goth look is all about individuality and being creative, and Goth hair is certainly not an exception, but Goths tend to share styles and looks. Some looks are unisex and worn by both genders, such as colorful hair, shaved heads, and long hair.

V-Fringe Bangs

V-fringe and other styles of Interesting bangs- V-fringe, or V shaped bangs, however you want to call it, is a style of bangs in which the point is between the brows, forming a "V" shape. Other styles similar to this would be "U" shape bangs, which are similar to V fringe, only without the point (Forming a "U" shape). Other bangs are blunt and heavy, short and tiny, or in the middle.

Deathhawk- Similar to the punk Mohawk- This deathhawk is heavily teased and hair is shaved on the sides. This hairstyle is also heavily accessorized with fake spider webs and other creepy-cool accessories.

Victory Rolls

Fantasy Locks- Inspired by the supernatural, faeries, and folklore, fantasy locks is a hairstyle in which hair is grown VERY, VERY long (floor-length hair can be spotted at many Goth festivals!) and can be dyed any imaginable color. Long hair can be accessorized, but doesn't need much to make a statement.

Gothabilly Retro- Many Goths are going Retro with Victory Rolls and beehives, as for the Gothabilly look is experiencing a flash of popularity.

For those of us who are unwilling to either dye or cut our hair (which I completely understand-- The only unnatural part of my hair is the burgundy color of my bangs, and even that is fading), here are some alternatives for really "Gothing" up our hair~

Hair Extensions- Hair extensions can add length to hair, or add a little flash of color. Clip-in extensions are sold in almost any beauty store and are sensible for those of us who must dress modestly for work or school. Other extensions that are available are glue-in extensions, which are expensive yet last a long time, or extensions that are braided in. Another widely popular set of extensions are hair falls, which can be clipped on over buns and ponytails. These are popularly found among the cybergoths, as these hair falls can be found in neon colors, tubing, etc., but are also found in other styles to accommodate to other Goths, as well.

Wigs- Wigs are another option for a temporary new look, and are great for themed outfits such as a beehive for a Gregorian ball. However, proper wigs are expensive- much, much more expensive than extensions or hair falls.