Indie Haircut

What's an Indie Haircut?

The term "indie" refers to the independent rock movement that has largely remained in the background of more advertised and hyped pop or alternative bands. Indie music is similar to alternative in its style and philosophy, however the structure of songs, as well as the type of instruments involved, may be more unorthodox. Although independent rock is still far from the experimental music scene, one could say that indie rock is the experimental rock of the alternative genre.

What are some well known independent rock bands? The Strokes, The Shaggs, and The Hive are considered to be some of the most inspirational bands of this movement. More contemporary independent artists are Plus/Minus and the Red House Painters.

When many fans of this rock genre are looking to create an indie haircut they frequently look to many of these band icons for tips and style techniques to mirror. Characteristics of indie hair include:

• Shaggy Unkempt Hair
• Bed Head Hair Styles
• Pixie-Like Styles
• Short Hair
• Sixties-Inspired Hair

Working the Bed Head

If you invest your locks in an indie haircut, you will need to embrace a more messy, unkempt philosophy of hair. This is not to say that showering will be out of the question. You aren't a hippie, you're an indie rocker. Your stylist will know what is meant by the bed head hair style. This sort of cut should really only be attempted by a salon professional as it is a little more complicated than the shag and requires special slanted cutting techniques in order to provide your hair with the proper texture. Wispy is good in some areas, blunt is preferred in the others. The net effect of this style grants its wearer the appearance of having just rolled out of bed. Hair is flat is some places and yet it sticks straight up in others. It is a truly adorable short hair style.

Want to make the bed head even more indie? First of all, make sure your hair has been properly cut and styled using appropriate hair products such as the TiGi Bed Head line. Then add a few streaks of temporary hair color into your style. Choose any color, really. Although older indie bands featured the natural hair shades of the sixties and seventies, the contemporary indie movement gives you a bit more leeway when it comes to color.

The Sensual Shag

Shaggy hair is essential to the indie movement. The independent rock genre is not known for its glamour, hence, the shag is a darling anti-glamour hair statement. Your shag hair cut needs to look deliciously unkempt at all times, but in a very stylish way. This reason alone is why it is best to have this haircut executed by a salon professional. Sure, cutting your hair at home will provide you with realistic unkempt results…but in a totally un-hip way. Once your hair has been shagged by a strategic shearing, you can maintain this style and build body using mousse and hair pastes that will aid texture. The shag does not require as much texturizing as the bed head, and it can also allow you to grow your hair a few inches longer. Too long, however, and you will have left the indie genre. Indie hair is short hair, whether shagged or pixied. Long shaggy hair has moved you into the grunge rock period.

Indie Hair Maintenance

The best part about an indie haircut is that it will help you embrace a cuter you. Short hair styles featuring lots of body can take years off your face. Just make sure you are maintaining your new indie style with proper hair products in order to give your hair the right bounce and lift it needs to be flirty and adorable.