Trendy Goth Hairstyles

Vampire Goth

Vampire Goth is an iconic look characterized by long, jet-black locks. To achieve the style, straighten them straight across or add a widow’s peak for added mystery and create the classic vampire vibe.

Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks are another trendy gothic style. To achieve them, try spray-on hair dye or using extensions and lace extensions for temporary color, or try creating your own distinctive style by layering extensions into them.

Textured Updo

The classic pixie cut is a goth staple and can be styled in multiple ways to suit different occasions. Slick it back, make it choppy or blunt, add hair falls for more volume or make the style spikier by separating and twisting strands, plus look great paired with black and white bandanas or large glasses!

Long, Glossy Hair

Long, glossy raven or blue-black hair is an iconic goth look, and can be further customized by using purple dye or adding streaks of color. For an alternative twist add purple highlights for an edge.

Baby Bang

One of the most favored goth hairstyles is a baby bang, popular due to its nods to 1990s grunge fashion and integral parts of many Goth outfits. You can easily achieve this look using either spray-on hair color for temporary styles, or permanent or semi-permanent dye kits for longer-lasting deathrocker styles.

Sleek Ponytail

Goth hairstyles that don’t take too much effort to maintain can benefit from sleek ponytails, making for a time-efficient style option. Simply ask your stylist to create a high ponytail, then slick back using hair gel or pomade and tuck the bottoms to avoid flyaways. Add an element of gothic flair by accessorizing with black accessories like moon lockets or chokers for that added gothic edge!

Dark Pink Ombre Hair

Dark pink ombre hair shades are often used to achieve the gothic aesthetic, and are also seen on celebrity heads. By adding flashes of color into jet black hair, flashy highlights become popular trends and can even make for striking pictures!

Black Veil

To complete the romantic Goth look, try wearing a black veil that is decorated with ribbon flowers or steampunk-inspired hardware. Or create your own short black veil from scratch! This accessory can complement your goth attire perfectly.

Undercut

The undercut is an iconic goth hairstyle. Combining shaved sides with long locks on top, this look often depicts villainous figures like Dracula or Joker. Additionally, it has become popular with both emo and punk rock subcultures; you could try pairing your undercut with black attire and dark eye makeup to increase its impact even further.

Asymmetrical Blunt Bob

Trying something a bit different? Give an asymmetrical blunt bob with shaped bangs a try; this style can give off futuristic Goth vibes thanks to its asymmetry. Additionally, lift the sides with hair accessories for a wings-like effect on your head! Although this style works equally well on wavy locks as well, but may require additional maintenance.