Being unique today isn’t as easy as it used to be. Everyone wears the same clothes, has the same hairstyles, and listens to the same music no matter what group you classify yourself in. But there is a place in Tokyo where the youth reinvent themselves daily. Harajuku is the place that has become the center stage for girls and boys alike to express who they are through fashion. Their urban culture has become internationally known, not only for their clothes but for their hairstyles. The Harajuku hairstyles are glamorous, unique, trendy, and can be so provocative that they are downright scary at times.

The uniqueness of this fashion styles is that it is like a combination of different styles and has elements of punk, hip hop, gothic, and incorporates anime characters into it. The hair is a mix of bright and dark colors combined with a variety of lengths and textures. These types of hairstyles are always eye catching and in most cases very extreme. And, when wearing one of these cuts, the clothes must be extreme also.

Each hairstyle is personalized to the point that no two have the same style. This style is chosen because of the versatility about it, it gives the wearer a chance to have fun with their hair and create totally unique looks.

The signature characteristic to this hairstyle is the extremity of it. There are no set rules or guidelines to follow. The only thing necessary is that the looks needs to be dramatic and in some cases as provocative as possible. There are different techniques to achieve the look, for many it is a razor technique that cuts off chunks of hair, leaving a clumpy look. Others choose to have uneven and jagged ends but keep the hair long and straight.

The most important factor is the color in the hair. Colors are the trademark of the style, and they must be contrasting colors. It is typical to bleach hair till it is white and then color it a neon color of choice. Red and blue are popular but so are yellows and greens. For anime fans, they color the whole head usually in pinks or blues. Chunky streaks of color are also popular and you can use more than one color for that.

A person has to not only have some hair styling skills but also a creative imagination to get the perfect look. Lots of products are used like mousse, hair spray and gel to create the most outrageous look possible. The bigger the better is the rule for many. They stick the hair straight up or out at angles for some looks, for others it is straight down but at an outward angle.

The urban cult of Harajuku and Harajuku hairstyles is one that is sweeping the world. With no definite rules in place, the only thing that is truly agreed on is having a look that is on the edge. Teens take advantage of this freedom by reinventing themselves constantly with new creative and designs daily. The more original the look, the more Harajuku you become.