hair isn’t looking long and luscious like Morticia’s, then what are you even doing? Whether you’re summoning goth girl vibes, rocking e-girl stripes, or just want to add some unapologetic colour chaos, your hair is the ultimate accessory.
From dreamy clip-in fringes (because not all of us are brave enough to commit to bangs at 3AM), to permanent extensions with technicolour streaks, we’ve got everything you need to transform your mane into a masterpiece.
What Is An Alt Girl?
The term “alt girl” is basically shorthand for alternative fashion meets it girl. Think edgy aesthetics, experimental makeup, and hair that’s straight out of a 2010s pop punk music video. Alt girls borrow from punk, emo, goth, scene, grunge, and e-girl styles, then remix them into something unique. And although the outfits and jewellery are incredible, it’s all about the hair. Colour-blocking, bold fringes, messy layers, and gorgeous streaks all play a role in turning your look into a viral sensation.
6 Cute Alt Girl Hairstyles
So, queue up your fave Pierce The Veil track while we take you through six cute alt hairstyles to help reinvent yourself this season:
1. Curtain Bangs and Luscious Curls
Spotted on Insta: A jaw-dropping transformation using our 22” Nano Ring Extensions in a custom mix of Iced Cappuccino and Chocolate Honey – complete with curtain bangs and cascading curls. Bangs are practically a rite of passage in the alt girl handbook. But cutting bangs at home is a gamble that usually ends in regret (and a beanie). Our clip-in fringe is also the zero-risk way to frame your face and add instant alt edge. Whether you’re channelling a soft emo swoop or a blunt goth cut, a clip-in fringe is the perfect way to fake it till you make it. Pair it with dark eyeliner, silver rings, and your favourite band tee, and you’re basically 2014 Tumblr-famous.
2. Funky Colour Blocking
Why choose one colour when you can have two? Colour blocking is the fastest way to change your entire personality with no regrets. Think high-contrast blends like jet black with silver streaks, or deep auburn spliced with fiery red. If there’s one thing the 2000s did right, it’s Christina Aguilera’s iconic black-and-blonde hair. Fast forward, and this X-tina two-tone look has been resurrected by TikTok alt girls everywhere. Case in point: These 26” Flat Weft and I-Tip permanent hair extensions in Ice Blonde and Jet Black – a gorgeous contrast that screams you’re in your Dirrty era.
3. Faeriecore Meets Medieval Magic
Not all alt girls are doom and gloom, sometimes the vibe is ethereal enchantress. Think braids, ribbons, and mystical locks that look like you stepped out of a fantasy RPG. One of our fave creators nailed this using our Seamless Clip In Hair Extensions for a medieval/faerie style that’s equal parts soft and spellbinding. Pair with flowy skirts, mesh layers, and chunky boots to give your fae-core hair some alt edge. Bonus points if you accessorise with elf ears (you know you want to).
4. Flaming Hot Scandi Hairline
Forget icy blonde – this season, the Scandi hairline is getting a gothic glow-up with fiery ginger tones and bright face-framing pieces that make you the envy of every goth girl in the room. It’s the perfect mix of Nordic cool and vampy seduction. This look uses our 18” Nano Rings in Dark Auburn – the result? A fiery, dimensional mane that’s equally dramatic and wearable. Remy hair extensions are your secret weapon for building that seamless, flame-kissed vibe.
5. Seasonal Switch Up
If you’re craving a major hair change, then that calls for rich, dramatic shades, and nothing says autumn alt queen like a sultry dark red mane. Forget pumpkin spice, this is the colour you need to cast spells. We’re obsessed with this flawless transformation one Cliphair girly pulled off with 22” Double Wefted Clip In Extensions in Deep Red. Full, fiery, and totally vampy. With human hair extensions, you can style, curl, and crimp your locks without sacrificing quality. Your Halloween look = sorted.
6. Strawberry Blonde Sweetness
Alt doesn’t always mean dark and moody – sometimes the boldest statement is going soft. This viral Emma Chamberlain look was perfected with our 22” Double Weft Clip-In Hair Extensions in Strawberry Blonde. This super sweet shade is having a major comeback thanks to TikTok it-girls and the indie sleaze revival. It’s preppy, it’s playful, and it’s completely alt-coded when styled with layered jewellery and oversized blazers.
Conclusion:
One week you’re Goth Barbie, the next you’re serving fae fantasy – but your natural hair can only take so much bleach, dye, and backcombing before it taps out. As we approach autumn, this is the ultimate excuse to reinvent yourself – and your hair is the easiest place to start. Clip in and permanent extensions are the best way to go for silky, damage-free locks. So go for it: channel your inner alt girl, switch up your style as often as you change playlists, and make this season your most head-turning yet!
