The many hairstyles of Basquiat

Basquiat’s hairstyles throughout his career maintained a distinctive silhouette, though the details evolved over time. Sometimes resembling bleached blond mohawks or unruly spikes—often coincided with his SAMO graffiti days and early street-art persona. His hair also took on playful or conceptual forms—like lopsided pigtails, as seen during an interview in 1982—juxtaposing art-world primness with unfettered spontaneity.His hair journey reflects the same raw creativity and defiance that defined his art—always boundary-breaking, deeply personal, and visually powerful.