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Mohawk braids are hands-down one of the edgiest styles out there.

To achieve this voluminouspompadour-style updo, twist and pin your braids.

To complete the look, accessorize your shaved sides with a stunning gold earpiece.

Regina King With Mohawk Braids

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The shaved sides and the hair’s platinum blonde hue take the look to another level.

Intricate Cornrow Mohawk

Large cornrowsmake a statement by themselves.

However, the way these braids are styled makes them even more eye-catching.

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The swirled braids in the front and the straight-backcornrowson the side create a modern take on a mohawk braid.

The messy, loose braid stands out against the sleek, pulled-back sides, creating a cool contrast.

Here, the mid-length curls andcornrowsare a perfect pair.

zoe kravitz wearing mohawk high ponytail with shaved sides

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The ends of this tousled and teased braid are tucked to create the appearance of a mohawk.

Draw inspiration from this ‘do and finish your look with gold hair cuffs.

It’s such an easy, chic look to create at home.

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The slightly volumized ponytail and shaved sides complement each other well.

The singer and actress added a stripe of red glitter along the braid’s parting to match her dress.

The tousled texture and looseness of the braid add to the look’s edgy nature.

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Draped Mohawk Braid

Take creative liberties with your braided faux mohawk and style it to the side.

Slick down your hair on one side and drape your braid across the other.

Jill Scott wearing cornrows on one side and curls

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Janelle Monae wearing mohawk braid with quiff and flat twists

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Keke Palmer wearing mohawk with small braid in the back

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Ester dean wearing braided ponytail with shaved sides

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jada pinkett smith wearing box braids styled in faux mohawk

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MC Lyte wearing braided ponytail with shaved sides

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Regina King wearing faux braided mohawk hairstyle on natural hair

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Miley Cyrus wearing a mohawk with braids on the sides

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emily blunt wearing braided faux hawk

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Alicia Keys wearing braided mohawk

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