Everyone knows about the Mohawk look; clean shaven on the sides, and a long streak of hair right in the middle. It is a style favored by a lot of celebrities, from movie stars to athletes and of course the fashionable punk rocker. However, if you want to be fashionable without looking like a copycat, go for the Faux Hawk look.

This hairstyle is coming into vogue among young people and professionals, who always want to be in on the latest trends but at the same time maintaining their individuality. The great thing about the Faux Hawk hairstyle is that you do not need to spend your precious dollars on a barber; you can easily do it yourself alone, or with a friend.

These are the things you will need to get that Faux Hawk cut:

First are some hair clippers, and scissors. Any size will do, just pick those you are comfortable with. Next get yourself some rubber or elastic bands, and a couple of mirrors. Finally, you need some hair gel, or styling mousses to set your hair correctly.

First step: Determine just how thick or wide you want the Faux Hawk to be. There are several ways you can do this, but the best method is to just measure the area between your irises.

Second step: Now you have to thoroughly wash your hair. Depending on its condition, you may have to do this a few times as you really will get a better result with squeaky clean hair. Dry it, and use a comb to divide it into three areas. Take the elastic bands and apply them on the middle section of your hair. Depending on how thick you cut your hair, you might need several.

Third step: Most of those that get the Faux Hawk haircut do it with short hair, so trim it a little bit first. If your hair is short, proceed to the next step.

Fourth step: Use the clippers to shave off the sides. Be careful not to remove everything, though; this is where the mirrors or having someone beside you will come in handy. Again using a mirror, trim a little off the sides and the middle, but leave enough to make sure the center part is longer.

Fifth step: You are almost done. Take off the rubber bands that you put in to keep the middle hair in place. Now take the hair styling mousse or gel and apply it. The directions for each gel or cream will differ, so follow the directions. Some will want you to use your hands to style the hair, while others will recommend a comb. Just make sure you apply them as instructed.

When you have applied the styling material, give it some time to dry and settle in.

That's it; you have the Faux Mohawk look, and you did not have to spend any dollars or cents to get it.

One final word about this hairstyle: if you still want to keep your long hair, you can have the Faux Hawk and use a ponytail. This hairstyle is called a pony hawk, and is used by a growing number of people too.