Elegant and dramatic, Gothic hairstyles take after popular Victorian and Edwardian style hairdos. These hairstyles appear pious, strange and dark. The beauty about Gothic hairstyles is such that they are wild and wacky and even gorgeous at times.

Black hair is usually preferred for these styles and may include colors like purple, red and faded blonde as add ons. You have short and long Gothic hairstyles, depending on the hair length. There are also wild hairdos often crafted into diverse shapes. Sleek Gothic hairstyles look attractive and sit lightly on the head.

Usually Gothic hairstyles are big and add height. Striking and mysterious, they involve crimping and curling to get the right effect. These styles often also need back-combing to keep the hair groomed upright.

Generally the hair is puffed up and piled on the head or it can incline towards the punk look. Hair extensions are good for those of us who want to wear Gothic hairstyles but have short hair. These can be attached to the hair to give you the choice of removing them as and when you wish to.