20 Spiky Hairstyles for Men in Modern Interpretation
Spiky hairstyles for men are so nineties—except that they are totally not. While the spiky hair movement did reach the high point of its popularity during the time when The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was on TV and everyone wore their baggy pants too low, it never faded away like all the other fads. In fact, it only got better with time!
Cool Present-Day Spiky Hairstyles for Men
Since then, men have perfected the look, trading in their dollar store hair gel for something a little lighter, allowing for a softer take on the classic style. If you want to rock the spikes but aren't sure how, read on. We've got twenty different and unique takes to guide you through it. By the end, you should know exactly which will suit you best.
#1: Edgy Disheveled Mens Hairstyle
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Check out Matthew Atkinson and his messy spikes. It almost looks as if he has just rolled out of bed and stepped out with a perfect, wearable bedhead. We all know that's not actually possible, so how did this hunk achieve the style? Simple: take some light hair wax and run your fingers through your hair. It's really that easy on condition that you've got a nice razored cut.
#2: Spiky Hairstyle for Men With A Maximum Lift
This Twilight star (who will gladly roll his eyes at any mention of the young adult fiction adaptation that skyrocketed his career) lives, breathes and sleeps big hair. Volume isn't just a thing for your girlfriend to fawn over—just look at Rob and that picture perfect mane of his. If this is the type of hair, you've got, and you want to duplicate this bold look, start blow-drying with a high-hold sculpting wax to keep your strands out of place.
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#3: Cute Small Spikes
For all you dudes out there with shorter hair, spikes aren't totally out of reach. Take Douglas Booth as an example; he's pulling off this shorter cut with a low maintenance take on the spiky trend. The shorter the hair, the easier it is to style. If you're someone who likes a nice head of hair but doesn't want to shell out the necessary time in the morning to fix it up, go shorter.
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#4: Spiky Hairstyle for Men With Textured Top
Spiky hair is great, but you may not be willing to wear it like that every day; that's why you absolutely shouldn't allow your stylist to cut your hair in a way that only works with spiky styles. In this picture, Michael rocks the spikes with a style that could just as easily be worn right out of the shower. This technique requires a little more hold for the extra thickness and length, but a nice matte pomade paste will do the trick.
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#5: Refined Spikes
In this picture, good old Colin Farrell has a haircut that's longer on the top and shorter on the sides. This long and modern take on the high-and-tight is the key to achieving a proper spiky 'do. The shorter sides are unassuming and unnoticeable without having to be slicked down while the top is ready for styling fresh from the shower.
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#6: Spiky Hairstyle for Men With Strategically Placed Highlights
For the younger men out there, Brett Davern's style may be a little more up your alley. His spikes are uniform and controlled, all leaning towards the right in perfect consistency. It can be tough to avoid awkward pieciness when aiming for this more advanced look, but we've got your back, bro. Wait until your hair is semi-dry to apply your strong-hold pomade and use a comb to make the front stand straight up.
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#7: Grass-Like Spikes
Jim Carrey has a miraculous head of hair and often wastes it by shaving it off. Not today! In this photo, the hilarious comedian has the hair and the style and the volume. A perfect 10 in our books! For more formal occasions, namely family weddings, choose these neat spikes. You won't have to worry about a great aunt giving you disapproving looks from across the dance floor.
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#8: Fairly Neat Spiky Hairstyle for Men
Tyler Hilton, the actor and singer who stole the hearts of teen girls everywhere on One Tree Hill, has a rep to uphold as Dreamy Musician. The dude takes his hair seriously, all right? You can tell by this photo. Short and neat, but styled carefully with some spikiness and volume. This is the perfect prom look for all you high schoolers out there in desperate need of haircut inspiration.
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#9: Fun Men's Hairstyle With Rough Spikes
You don't have to be a hipster to rock a nice spiky style. In this photo, Erik Valdez is all about button-up collared shirts like a true gentleman, but his hair still fits right in. For this piecey, disheveled style, use your wax when your hair is still generally wet to give off a more carefully constructed look. People will look at you and know you put care into your routine that morning.
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#10: Spiky Hairstyle for Men With Thinning Hair
Who says you can't spike every part of your head? Look at Will Bates! He has not only spiked the top of his hair, but the long sides too. If you've only ever imagined such a feat, this is the time to check it out and form your opinions. It's a great look, but it's hard to pull off and may take a few wears to perfect.
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#11: Spiky Hair For Older Men
Some people associate spiky hair with youth. If you were asked to imagine someone wearing spiky hair, you might close your eyes and imagine a teenager with too much gel in his hair. Don Diamont disagrees! Fifty-two years old and his classy spiky hair looks fantastic paired with a suit and tie. It just goes to show, don't ever assume you're too old for something.
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#12: Acicular Texture In Spiky Hairstyle for Men
Here's another short and simple style, this time modeled by handsome Freddy Rodriguez. This photo shows off what a great combination spiky hair and facial hair can make when worn together. Each on their own are okay, beards are cool and spiky hair is flattering, but put them together and you've got an unstoppable force to be reckoned with!
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#13: Short Spikes For Salt-And-Pepper Hair
Another killer combo is a short spiky haircut paired with hip glasses. It shows off your coolness in two different ways—you're savvy to the latest hair trends with your neat spiky style and you're trendy enough to own round and/or thick-framed glasses. Alex is showing the world that he's ready for anything with his well put-together look.
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#14: Faux-Hawk-Inspired Spiky Hairstyle for Men
Gather, friends, and behold the legendary fauxhawk! Since the very beginning of mohawks, there have been men who haven't been interested in going through the full motions of shaving the sides of their heads. Thus, the fauxhawk was born. In the simplest definition, it's when you spike the top of your hair into what looks like a Mohawk. With this style, you can look as cool as Juan Pablo Galavis.
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#15: Cute Piecey Spikes
Josh Dallas is wearing a unique spiky look in this red carpet photo. It sort of resembles a military style, shortly trimmed and uniform. This clean look is the perfect choice for an everyday work style. It's just the right mix of casual and professional to get you through your business-casual dress code in one sophisticated piece.
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#16: Side-Oriented Spiky Hairstyle for Men
It's like BeyoncĂ© sings—to the left, to the left. Kurt Yeager combs his spiky hair to the left so that it all falls spectacularly to one side. To mimic this style at home, you'll need to let your washed hair dry until it's only slightly damp. Then, spread wax through it generously. The last step is to take a comb and run it through in whichever direction you prefer. It's an unbalanced masterpiece.
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#17: Messy And Spiky
This Teen Wolf star really knows how to win the hearts of ladies all over the world. The flawlessly messy hair probably helps in the wooing department. To recreate this look for your own love interest, start by growing your hair out. You need it to be long enough to work with. When you're ready (or if you already keep your hair a bit longer,) follow up a shower by running your fingers through your hair with some hair wax. Don't be too careful, this look is all about feigned carelessness.
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#18: Formal Spiky Hairstyle for Men
That suit and bowtie combo, that charming smile, that hair! Harry Hamlin really has it all in this flattering photo. If you're interested in a similarly formal look, tap into Harry's style for some inspiration.
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#19: Mildly Spiked Men's Hairstyle
Some people aren't crazy about sticking their hair up in the air and that's totally fine. Spiky hair isn't for everyone. If you want a more low-key style that won't attract as much attention, try out this slightly spiked 'do from Max Lloyd-Jones. It works best on short hair and only needs spiking in the middle.
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#20: Crazy Spiky Hairstyle for Men
Last but certainly not least, Blake Berris rocks a voluminous take on the spiky look. Again, this is one meant for the dudes with slightly lengthy hair. If you're in your twenties and scouting for jobs, embrace this style for your interviews. It screams, "I'm young and knowledgeable in my field, but mature enough to know how to style my hair!"
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What do you think, fellas? Any of the spiky hairstyles catch your eye? Try out something new, you'll be glad you did.
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