Rocking the Chola Look: Hair Inspiration

The Chola identity basically covers gangs, violence and gender roles which are extremely conservative. The style that the women of this community posses is not just for the purpose of fashion but also signifies their hard earn self identity and their struggle. These hairstyles are mainly focused around loud looking hairstyles, back combing, teasing the hair etc. Here we have a couple of popular Chola hairstyle ideas that have been pretty popular since a while.

1. High Back Comb Hairstyle

This hairstyle makes you look bold and fearless. The hair has been teased and back combed to expose the face better and is definitely a statement look. it is also crucial to keep in mind that this is one of the most popular Hairstyle that comes under Chola hairstyles.

2. Chola Braids Hairstyle

Braids are always fun, specially if you are trying to style your hair into a Chola hairstyle. The edges are delicately styled using a hair gel but the braids add a touch of fearlessness and strength into the look.

3. Twisted Chola Braids Hairstyle

Twisted Chola Braid is yet another braided hairstyle. This one is very laid back and subtle look which also appears to be effortless along with being time saving. This falls more on the casual side of the spectrum and became a part of Chola hairstyles, much later in time.

4. Braids and Bandanna Hairstyle

This woman here is flaunting her corn row braids and has used bandanna along with hair beads to accessories her hair. The overall look is definitely eye catching and looks very powerful.

5. Curls and Bandanna Hairstyle

Curly hair looks adorable with or without styling. Here we can see that a simple hair accessory like this bandanna has added more personality to the girl’s curls.

6. Bandanna Cap Hairstyle

Bandannas are a crucial hair accessory when it comes to chola hairstyle. In this photograph, this woman has her hair braided in cornrow, you can also go for micro braid or any other braid style. The bandanna here is covering her entire scalp region, like a cap. Which makes this look great for an outdoorsy day.

7. Long hair Pushback Hairstyle

A very common style of chola hair is long lustrous hair with either bangs or a push-back quiff look. There are many ways to pull this hairstyle off and that includes adding accessories to make it look more fancy.

8. Farrah Fawcett Hairstyle

Chola hairstyles are all about the loudness of the style which includes volume and length. This hairstyle inspired by the American actress Farrah Fawcett fulfills all the requirements and has made its way to being a popular Chola Hairstyle.

9. Middle Part Chola Straight Hair

This is a very lowkey hairstyle and not many people consider it a Chola hairstyle because the characteristics don’t match. However, for those who do consider it a chola hairstyle, it’s a very simple one and can be easily achieved.

10. Feather Chola Hairstyle

Feather chola hairstyle is also a very popular style from the 90s. This is where the bangs are back combed and teased in order to make them look fluffy and to make them stand. This hairstyle give a lot of volume to the hair and overall looks very dense.

11. Pompadour Chola Hairstyle

Pompadour is usually associated with men’s hairstyle but this one is for the women. The basic idea behind the hairstyle is the same as the one for men, a voluminous top that is back combed and teased. This look can be styled further with either braid, pony or curls.

12. Chola Crown Hairstyle

Chola crown hairstyle is a cute and hair protective style to use bandanna as a hairband and style it on the edge of the head, like a crown. This symbolizes power and femininity.