Spiky Hairstyles – Cool Coiffures for the Extra Short to the Long Haired Ones

Spiky hairstyles have gained popularity because it is one of the easiest hairstyles in existence and also elevates your cool quotient. These have become a rage all over the world not only among men but women as well.

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Spiky Hairstyles - Instructions and Guidelines

First and foremost thing to do before trying your choice of spiky hairstyles is to wash and condition your hair using suitable products. After you finish washing your hair, you can pat your hair dry using a towel and then let it dry naturally for a while. You can also use hair dryers if you wish to dry your hair fast. The next step involves combing your hair in upwards direction or towards the direction at which your hair grows. Then you can take adequate amount of your hair styling product and then apply it on your hair in upwards direction forming spikes. Those with thin and medium hair can use hairsprays. However, those with thick and coarse hair should go for a hair styling gel for long lasting and intact spiky hairstyles.

Spiky Haircuts - For Women

Women with long and short hair can go for spiky haircuts for a chic and stylish look. However, those who intend to cut their hair short for making spikes should do so only after choosing the right haircut that suits their face and personality. You can go for a short crop or pixie haircut and then try forming spikes for a cute or punk look. Spikes suits those with an oval face shape best. However those with a rectangular shaped face can also go in for short haircuts and spikes. Those with a long face or heart shaped face can go for spiky haircuts with fringes and bangs. This makes the forehead looks smaller and also makes you look more feminine.

Short Spiky Hair - For Men

Men with short spiky hair or even with medium length hair can go in for the liberty spike hairstyle. This is a carelessly strewn around look in which the hair is styled in way, that it stands out unevenly all over the head. Yet another versatile spiky hairdo is the porcupine look, which involves making random and irregular spikes. If you wish to stand out in a crowd, then you can try a punk hairdo with coloured, straight and pointed spikes. Mohawk is one among the most popular punk hairstyles, which involves shaving the sides of head and spiking the hair in the centre. Faux hawk and flat top spiky hairdos are also ideal for men.