Gothic Hair Styles Since the Eighties

Complement your gothic makeup and black clad attire with big gothic hair styles, eye-catching, untidy, tangled, voluminous gothic hairstyles. Gothic hair styles since the eighties emphasized height or largely styled hair that is both romantic and mysterious. Crimping or curling and backcombing are the two major ways to achieve such a big gothic hairstyle. You'll also need sculpting clay, super hold hairspray and apply them liberally with backcombed hair for "The bigger the hair, the closer to God" look. Think Robert Smith of The Cure for quintessential gothic hair styles.

For big gothic hair styles, you can rat it, dye it black and torture it - Edward Scissorhands had the perfect Gothic hairstyle. Depending on the gothic hairstyles you choose, big hair categories may require styling, cutting, or treatment techniques. Big gothic hair styles often requires backcombing or teasing and the liberal application of styling aids such as moulding mud, hair spray and hair gel, often in combination with the use of hair dryers. Crimping irons, curling irons, perms, hair rollers or other techniques may also be required for longer hair to help it stay big.

If your hair is longer, the weight may make it difficult to achieve the desired volume. You’ll need to go to a salon and have your hair thinned or textured. With texterizing, your hairstylist is cutting fine wisps of hair at an angle into a variety of fine layers to remove the excessive weight. You will be amazed at how much of a difference it can make for your gothic hairstyles.

If you have shorter hair, you can skip the crimping or curling and just utilize backcombing with firm hold sprays, gels or other styling products to enhance a spiky gothic hairstyle for a variety of looks and styles.

For more information about gothic hair styles and goth, read “Step-by-Step Essential Guide to that Elusive Gothic Look & Style”.

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