Wacky Hairstyles For Children

Experimenting with wacky hairstyles, for kids, can be as easy as standing in front of the mirror with a comb, some hairspray and the hairdryer. It's easy enough to try to copy the latest look, and if it's not school picture day, experimenting could be a great way for a kid to creatively express himself. Playing around is also a good way to decide whether to allow a kid to wear a wacky style more permanently, as a haircut.

Bowl Hairstyle

Justin Bieber, a 2010 teen pop sensation, has brought the feathered bowl hairstyle with him into the limelight. Its feathered ends flow forward to frame his face like fingers, completing a boyish look without obstructing visibility. The haircut is essentially a rounded bob. The bangs were cut to different lengths, but kept long, and then swept around the edges of his face to accentuate his eyes. The hair is left long over his ears. The hair is blow-dried forward, while being shaped with a round brush, and held in place with spray gel.

Faux Hawk

Boys and girls can both rock the wacky faux hawk hairstyle without fear. All it takes is a brush, gel and imagination to create the temporary look. It's easy to manage with short hair, however. Elevate the hair into a ridge down the center of the head, from front to back, and hairspray in place to create "spikes." The faux hawk is also the perfect palate for showing off wild, temporary color. It can either be short or very tall, depending on hair length. If hairspray, mousse or gel won't hold the look, some hawkers use white school glue.

Einstein

Albert Einstein was known for two things: his Nobel-prize winning science and his wild hair. It was "wavy, flyaway, wiry, wild and messy," according to Coolmenshair.com. To achieve the "Einstein," tease hair out in all directions, and spray or gel it into place for a just-woke-up look.

Anime

Many girls are asking for hairstyles based on their favorite illustrated Japanese anime characters. The styles often involve a traditional element given a wacky modification. One example is long hair with razor-cut shorter pieces throughout the length, as if a few pieces had been lost during a sword battle. Another example is a short bowl-style cut, but with the bangs shaped into dramatic spikes, falling over the eyes.

The hairstyles are usually based on specific characters, and fans often bring a drawing of the character into the salon with them.

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