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Styles that work on most hair. 69 hairstyles on EveryHairstyle so far.

Some hairstyles work on almost any hair: straight or coily, fine or thick. The ponytail, the bun, the braid, the buzz cut and the shaved head are found on every continent, which is part of why they are among the oldest and most common styles. They need little special skill, adapt to many lengths, and can be dressed up or kept simple.

Why they work

A ponytail and a bun only need enough length to gather, and the shape comes from the tie or the coil, not from the hair's texture. A three-strand braid can be made in straight, wavy or coily hair, though it looks different in each. Very short cuts such as the buzz cut and the crew cut, and the shaved head, take texture almost out of the picture. These styles are often the first that children learn.

One style, many looks

The same basic style can look very different on different hair. A bun can be sleek on straight hair or full and round on coily hair. A braid on fine straight hair is slim and smooth; on thick coily hair it is wide and textured. Buzz cuts show the shape of the head and the natural hairline. Stylists adjust tension and product to the hair, rather than changing the style itself.

Famous any hair hairstyles

PonytailGathered and tied on any hairBunA coil or knot on any textureBraidPlaits work on every hair typeBuzz cutA short clipper cutCrew cutA short cut for most hair

Still to be written: Head shaving.

Further reading

KindCutBraidUpdoPonytailLocsNaturalCurlsShavedFringeStyledWrappedAdorned
Worn byMostly womenMostly menAnyoneChildrenBrides and weddingsFaith and religious ordersUniform and workSubcultures and music
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Hwagwan 🇰🇷 South KoreaHwagwan Elaborate Korean ceremonial coronet for womenWrapped · Any hair 🇮🇱 IsraelUpsherin A first haircut ceremony for Jewish boys, typically held at age three.Cut · Any hair · 1600 🇪🇬 EgyptNemes Striped head cloth worn by ancient Egyptian pharaohs.Wrapped · Any hair Dread perming WorldDread perming A chemical treatment to create or maintain dreadlocks quickly.Styled · Straight hair 🇺🇸 United StatesTignon A wrapped cloth headdress worn by Creole women in Louisiana.Wrapped · Any hair · 1786 Patka South AsiaPatka Square cotton head covering worn by Sikh men and boys.Wrapped · Any hair Shampoo and set 🇬🇧 United KingdomShampoo and set A classic UK styling method using rollers and lotion.Styled · Any hair · 1930 🇮🇳 IndiaPunjabi paranda A multicoloured silk braid extension from Punjab.Adorned · Any hair 🇬🇧 United KingdomSnood A net or cloth bag that holds hair at the back of the head.Wrapped · Any hair · 1590 WorldHeadscarf A triangular or square cloth folded to cover the hair and head while leaving the face visible.Wrapped · Any hair 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreFirst haircut A rite of passage marking a child's first hair cutting across various cultures and faiths.Shaved · Any hair 🇺🇦 UkraineUkrainian wreath Traditional floral headdress for Ukrainian girls and unmarried womenWrapped · Any hair 🇮🇳 India and 3 moreDastar A turban worn by Sikhs to cover uncut hair and signify faith.Wrapped · Any hair · 1699 🇮🇳 IndiaHead shaving in Hinduism A ritual act of head shaving in Hinduism for purification, mourning, and devotion.Shaved · Any hair 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreGajra Flower garland worn in the hair or on the wristAdorned · Any hair 🇰🇷 South KoreaGache A heavy traditional Korean wig worn by high-status women and kisaeng.Wrapped · Any hair · 1788 🇷🇴 Romania and 4 moreChristian head covering A cloth veil worn by Christian women for modesty and worship.Wrapped · Any hair 🇮🇳 IndiaGhoonghat A headscarf worn by married women in parts of India to cover the face.Wrapped · Any hair 🇻🇳 VietnamKhăn vấn A traditional Vietnamese head wrap coiled tightly around the hair.Wrapped · Any hair · 1744 🇨🇳 ChinaChinese hairpin Traditional Chinese hair ornaments used to secure buns and signify status.Adorned · Any hair 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreBuyao A Chinese hairpin with dangling ornaments that sway when the wearer moves.Adorned · Any hair 🇰🇷 South KoreaJokduri A traditional Korean silk coronet worn by women for weddings and formal events.Wrapped · Any hair WorldHair stick A long, thin accessory used to secure hair buns and updos.Adorned · Any hair 🇪🇸 SpainPeineta Large decorative comb worn under a lace veilAdorned · Any hair · 1800 🇮🇳 IndiaTonsure A religious practice of cutting or shaving scalp hair to signal devotion, humility, or clerical status.Shaved · Any hair 🇸🇩 Sudan and 4 moreDreadlocks A hairstyle of rope-like hair strands formed by matting or twisting.Natural · Coily and kinky hair · 1970 WorldBangs Strands of hair cut to cover the forehead and fall over the eyebrows.Cut · Any hair · 1880 🇬🇷 Greece and 2 morePonytail A practical hairstyle where hair is gathered and secured at the back of the head.Ponytail · Any hair WorldLong hair Head hair grown to a considerable length, often past the shoulders.Styled · Any hair 🇺🇸 United StatesMohawk A hairstyle with shaved sides and a central strip of longer hair.Shaved · Any hair · 1970 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreMullet An asymmetric haircut with short hair at the front and sides, and long hair at the back.Cut · Any hair · 1980 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreBob cut Short to medium haircut ending at the jaw or shoulders.Cut · Any hair · 1909 WorldFrench braid A three-strand gathered plait from crown to nape.Braid · Any hair · 1871 🇺🇦 UkraineOseledets Traditional Ukrainian Cossack style with a shaved head and long top lock.Shaved · Any hair WorldBun A hairstyle where hair is gathered and coiled into a circular shape on the head.Updo · Any hair WorldBowl cut A short haircut with a straight fringe and even length around the head.Cut · Any hair · 1400 WorldChignon A knotted hairstyle worn at the nape or back of the head.Updo · Any hair 🇫🇷 France and 2 morePompadour High-volume hair swept up and back from the forehead.Updo · Any hair · 1950 WorldBraid Interlaced strands of hair used for style and social signalling.Braid · Any hair 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 2 moreUndercut Long top hair with shaved or buzzed sides and back.Cut · Any hair · 1910 🇷🇸 Serbia and 4 moreBuzz cut A very short, uniform haircut made with clippers.Cut · Any hair · 1890 WorldFlattop Short sides with a flat, upright top.Cut · Any hair 🇬🇧 United KingdomQuiff A voluminous front sweep with short sides and back.Styled · Any hair · 1950 🇪🇬 EgyptSidelock of youth Ancient Egyptian braided side hair worn by royal children.Braid · Any hair 🇺🇸 United StatesBeehive A conical updo piled high on the crown.Updo · Any hair · 1960 🇮🇳 IndiaShikha A traditional Hindu tuft of hair kept at the crown after shaving the rest of the head.Shaved · Any hair 🇫🇷 France and 2 morePouf An elaborate 18th-century French hairstyle featuring extreme height and decorative ornaments.Styled · Any hair · 1775 🇺🇸 United StatesDevilock A punk style featuring short sides and a long front section combed forward.Cut · Any hair · 1970
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