Sometimes used as a symbol of resistance, passivity or all out craziness, the act of shaving one's head has had many different meanings over the last couple of years and thanks to this list of some of the most memorable shaved head looks, you'll be able to get a glimpse at many of them.
Before concepts like trendy thrift shopping or DIY fashion became common, one of the only things that differentiated us was our hair styles. Rough and uncut, or slicked and combed, the style of your haircut was an indication of your sophistication.
But since status is no longer directly linked to hairstyles, shaved head looks like these have become rampantly popular and used for everything from art to basic personal expression. This list aims to show just some of the many reasons that people sheer of their locks and enter into the exciting, smooth world of baldness.
16 Shaved Head Looks
From Bald Head Artwork to Patchwork Punk Cuts, These Looks Are Unforgetable:
Brandon Bastaldo — Mar 21, 2013 — Fashion
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Asymmetrical Hairstyles
The Norwegian Wood SS10 Collection Brings an Edgy Feel to Spring
15
Shaved Head Art
World's Worst Haircuts
14
Shaving Faces Into Hair
6 Bizarre Razored Hairstyles
13
Atypical Female Beauties
Richard Salcido Paints Portraits of Women with Idiosyncratic Qualities
12
Visionary Liquefied Hairdos (UPDATE)
The Tim Tadder Female Water Wigs Series is Vibrantly Fresh
11
Dapper Punk Portraits
The Solitude Hypebeast Editorial Embraces Eccentric Styling
10
Patchwork Punk Cuts
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9
Partially-Shaved Heads
'The Fashion Book' for Zitty Berlin 2009/2010 Shows the Modern Mohawk
8
Bald Head Artwork
The Daniel Regan Headism Series is Creatively Captivating
7
Half-Shaved Beach Shoots
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6
Half-Shaved Shoots
'How She Won the War' in Sportswear International #226 Drops Style Bombs
5
Head Shaving Covers
Stephen Colbert's Eye-Popping Newsweek Stunt
4
Half-Shaved Punk Hair
Thomas Lohr Captures the Wild Ones for Soma Magazine
3
Shaved Sacrilegious Symbols
Photographer Josh Greet Highlights the Punk Scene
2
Helmet-Head Editorials
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1
Arithmetic-Inspired Hairdos
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