Rat tail hairstyles are becoming popular again because of its versatility. These unusual styles can be braided, permed, dyed or just left to hang loose. They are a very low maintenance hairstyle because they only require the wearer to keep a short section longer at the back of their haircut.

The Best Rat Tail Hairstyles

Rat tail haircuts are most popular in New Zealand and Australia but they have fans all around the world. International soccer stars can often be seen wearing their hair in a rat tail style. They were very popular in America during the 1980s and the style is now making a comeback in the area.

#1: Mohawk with Rat Tail

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Your mohawk is a real statement but do you feel it can be even more than that? Get a rat tail in the back, to make it look like you are continuing the mohawk. To make it work, shave the sides and keep the same proportions as the hawk. 

#2: One Side Rattail

You can grow a rat tail wherever you want, and it’s not a must to have it in the back! In this case, the longer piece is behind the ear, and it looks so good if braided, as you can see in the image above. Style a regular cut with a shorter side and a higher top for the rest of the hair.

#3: Curls and Rattail

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Are you getting a simple curly haircut? Nay! Spice things up just a little bit with a rat tail hair. Keep a longer strand in the back and braid it to get a straight knit. If you don’t want to wear it all the time, unbraid it, and the hair will naturally form the curl. 

#4: Fishtail Braid

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Did you ever think that such a regular haircut could be the canvas for a hairstyle like this? I don’t know about you, but we believe that this shade of metallic dark emerald green is worth a try. And the rat tail hair looks absolutely exquisite. Blend some platinum blonde strands to gain that marvelous effect.