• Hair pieces like flowers are a simple way to get a funky hairstyle.long hair image by Adam Borkowski from Fotolia.com
  
  Funky hair styles are both daring and bold and are best pulled off by creative and confident individuals. They are a way of expressing the uniqueness of the individual that wears the hairstyle. The key to a funky hairstyle is the haircut and a combination of hair products such as wax, gel and hairspray.
  
  

Long and Funky

• A funky, long hairstyle can be easily obtained and is simple to do yourself. The look is long, messy and stylish. Apply styling gel or mousse to wet hair. Separate small chunks of long hair and braid each one. Once the whole head has been braided into chunks, let the hair dry for a few hours or overnight. Then unbraid the hair and toss hair back and forth. Spray it with hairspray for a shaggy look. For an even funkier twist, leave a portion of braids on one side of the head, a style that is often seen on singer/songwriter Alicia Keys.
  
  

Short and Funky

• If you are looking for a fresh new look, a funky short hairdo will do the trick. This hairdo is easy and comes with little maintenance. It will require a haircut, ideally by a professional hair stylist. Go for an asymmetrical short crop with some short fringe and longer bangs that you can comb to one side or let fall straight down to your eyes.
  
  

Colored Hair Pieces

• Funky hair can sometimes be high-maintenance and require regular touch-ups, especially with short hairdos or colored hair. Colored hair pieces can achieve the same look easily. They come in different sizes and can be fastened onto your head for a temporary funky hairstyle. You can purchase funky colored hair pieces at any department store or most salons. Styles range from hair extensions to head pieces like flowers, feathers or pieces like fake birds.