Hate cuts that lose shape?

Get a Faux Hawk Haircut That's Built to Last

Tired of inconsistent barbers and cuts that don’t last? Let us handle it. We structure your faux hawk haircut so it holds its shape and grows out well.

Jarrod Stephens

Kevin is probably the most chill and smoothest barber I’ve been too!! Constantly has me lined up good and keeps me coming back

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

The Hooligans experience by the numbers

We’re not about hype, we’re about a cut you can rely on. Every head is different, but here’s what you can count on every visit.

On Time

Your Booked Time, Respected

Your faux hawk gets a proper slot for the fade and the scissor work up top. We’re appointment-only and do our best to keep you on schedule.

Precision Cuts

Designed To Grow Out Well

We shape the top and blend the sides so your faux hawk keeps its line as it grows. No flat, awkward phase after a week.

5.0 Stars

Average Google Review Rating

Our rating comes from consistency. You get the same quality cut every visit, not a good one followed by a letdown.

Our 3 promises

Get a Perfect Faux Hawk Every Single Time

A Faux Hawk That Lasts

We structure the top so it holds its peak as it grows. Precision cuts designed to grow out well.

Your Time, Respected

We're appointment-only, so your time is held for you. We'll do our best to keep you on schedule.

The Never-Rushed Policy

We take our time on every detail, from the fade to the shape of the strip on top. A good faux hawk can't be rushed.

The usual gamble

Stop Gambling With Your Faux Hawk

A faux hawk lives or dies on its shape. Here’s where most barbers get it wrong.

Barber styling a client's textured crop
A Top That Won't Stand

The top is cut too short or left too heavy, so it won’t lift into a peak. It just flops or sits flat.

Too Wide or Too Narrow

The barber doesn’t match the strip to your head shape. It ends up looking like a mohawk or a plain crop.

Barber clipper fading a client's hair
Inside Neighbourhood Hooligans barbershop with barbers at work
Poorly Blended Sides

Hard lines between the faded sides and the top make it look harsh. As it grows, the whole shape falls apart.

We get it

We Built the Spot We Always Wanted

We got tired of the barbershop gamble, so we built the spot we always wanted. It’s a place for good chats and no nonsense, where you can count on a sharp cut every time. Welcome to the neighbourhood.

Who it's for

A Faux Hawk for Blokes Who Want an Edge

A faux hawk gives you height and attitude without shaving the sides like a full mohawk. It’s bold enough to stand out and easy enough to wear to work. We tailor the height and width so it suits you.

This cut suits:

The Bold Dresser

For the bloke who wants a style with a bit of edge.

The Gym Regular

For the bloke who wants short sides and a top he can push up fast.

The Weekend Rebel

For the bloke who wants a mohawk feel that still works on Monday.

Little Hooligans

For the young bloke under 12 who wants the same cut as his dad.

Experts in all hair

Why Our Faux Hawk Cuts Look Better for Longer

Our crew handles any hair you throw at us, including Afro, Asian, thick and fine. Curly hair makes a great textured fohawk, and straight hair can be cut to stand up with the right weight taken out. We tailor it to your hair, because a one-size-fits-all cut never works.

Your cut, tailored

Build Your Perfect Faux Hawk Haircut

Every faux hawk starts with the sides and the shape of the top. These are the main ways we put yours together.

Faux Hawk Fade

The sides are faded, often down to the skin, for maximum contrast with the strip on top. It’s the sharpest, boldest version. It’s best kept fresh with regular visits.

  • Faded sides, often skin
  • Bold contrast up top
  • Sharp, modern finish
  • Needs regular upkeep

Taper Faux Hawk

A taper faux hawk keeps more length on the sides and only tapers the neckline and around the ears. It’s softer and easier to wear to work. It also grows out more gently.

  • Tapered sides and neckline
  • Softer, office-friendly look
  • Gentle grow-out
  • Easy everyday styling

Textured or Curly Fohawk

We leave natural texture or curls on top and shape them into a peak. It’s low effort to style and looks great on curly and Afro hair.

  • Curls or texture on top
  • Natural, relaxed shape
  • Great for Afro hair
  • Minimal product needed
Our 4-step process

Our 4 Steps to a Perfect Faux Hawk

No guesswork. Here’s how we build your faux hawk, from the first chat to the final hold.

The Plan

First up, we chat about the height, width and fade you're after. We tailor the shape to your head and hair type before we start.

The Sides

We fade or taper the sides and back with clippers and foils, keeping the blend clean up into the top. This sets the frame for the hawk.

The Top

We shape the strip with scissors, taking out weight so it can lift. We cut it to peak through the middle and blend into the sides.

The Finish

We style it and show you how to push it into shape at home. We check the hold and shape with you before you leave the chair.

The details

The Details Behind a Longer-Lasting Faux Hawk

We don’t just cut hair, we fix the frustrations that lead to a bad faux hawk. Here are the common problems we handle and the techniques we use.

Common Faux Hawk Problems We Fix Daily

Our Toolkit

Visible fade lines
Detachable blade clippers
A top that won't stand up
Precision shears
Strip too wide or narrow
Texturising shears for lift
Uneven or bulky scissor work
Foil shavers for skin fades
Inconsistent neckline tapers
Clipper-over-comb blending
Styles unsuited to head shape
Head shape consultation
An unbalanced faux hawk fade
Medium-to-strong hold products
Rushed, impersonal service
All hair texture expertise
What the locals are saying

Hear From Guys in The Neighbourhood

5.0 out of 5 based on 200+ Google Reviews

Your questions answered

Your Faux Hawk Haircut Questions, Answered

If your question isn’t here, give us a call on 0426 693 033.

How much is a faux hawk haircut?

A faux hawk is booked as a Fade, from $60. It takes about 40 to 45 mins, which gives us time for a proper chat and a precise finish. For kids under 12, book Little Hooligans, from $40.

A mohawk has fully shaved sides. A faux hawk, or fohawk, fades or tapers the sides so they blend into the longer hair on top. That makes it far easier to wear every day.

To keep the faded sides sharp, most regulars rebook every 3 to 4 weeks. The top can usually go a little longer before it loses its shape.

It depends on your hair type. Usually a medium-to-strong hold clay, paste or pomade gives you the lift and texture a faux hawk needs. We’ll recommend the right one while you’re in the chair.

Yes. Our barbers work with all hair types, including Afro, Asian and European. We adjust the length and texture on top so it stands up the way you want.

Go for the fade if you want maximum contrast and a bold look. Pick the taper if you want something softer that grows out more gently. We’ll help you decide in the consultation.

From our Gram

See the real vibe of our laid-back shop before you even step inside.

Real Moments from the Barber’s Chair

Here are some of the reels from the barber’s chair where creativity, and attention to detail come together to create sharp haircuts, perfectly shaped beards, and confident new looks for our clients.

Our Moonee Ponds barber shop

Get Your Faux Hawk at Our Moonee Ponds Shop

You’ll find us at Unit 2/134-136 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds, open Tuesday to Saturday. Book online and we’ll have your chair ready for your time.

Operating Hours

  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 10 am – 6 pm
  • Wed 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thu 10 am – 7 pm
  • Fri 10 am – 7 pm
  • Sat 9 am – 5 pm
  • Sun Closed

Ready for a Faux Hawk You Can Rely On?

Tired of wasting money on haircuts that don’t last? Let us handle it. Book online and we’ll get you sorted.

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