Ware-shinobu	The first hair style, this is designed to be complex and emphasise the prettiness of the maiko.
Ofuku	The 'split peach' style worn after mizuage or a level of maturity is attained. The splash of red (no longer red and white) is meant to be suggestive and the types of hair decorations must change to match the hair style.
Yakko-shimada	A formal hairstyle worn for dance recitals, this used to be a common hair style for married women.
Katsuyama	A special hair style worn for the dance recital (cherry dance) season
Sakko	The hair style worn for the final two month's of a maiko's apprenticeship. Her hair ornaments must now be more subtle, though still more daring than those of the geisha.