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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Short Hair
• Method 2 of 2: Long Hair
• Tips

"Spikes" is a hairdressing term that in English means "spikes" or "thorns", and in the work of stylists it is a hairstyle, skillfully set "on end" and glued together with the help of means of strong fixation into separate strands. This hairstyle is able to impress everyone. Using the right technique, you can make it from hair of any length and structure. Read on to find out how to do this hairstyle for long and short hair.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Short Hair

1. 1 Wash your hair. Use a shampoo that suits your hair type. Do not get carried away with conditioner balm, as it will make your hair too smooth, and this can interfere with the creation of a hairstyle. It will be difficult for you to lay the strands in the right direction.
2. 2 Dry your hair. If your hair is wet it will be difficult to style it the way you want, so dry your hair before starting the look. Note, however, that the hair should remain slightly damp. Otherwise, they will be dry and hard, which will also negatively affect the result.
   • You can use a towel or hair dryer to dry your hair. Using a hairdryer, direct the air flow to style your hair into the desired hairstyle.
   • If you have curly hair, do not dry it completely, as you will not be able to style your hair the way you want. Your hair should be slightly damp.
3. 3 Straighten your hair. This step is mainly applied to curly or wavy hair. Use a flat iron to straighten your hair before applying any styling products.
   • Take a few strands of hair with your fingers and straighten them with an iron. Iron the strand several times until it is fully straightened.
   • If you want to end up with a more messy look, you can only straighten some strands that you find difficult to style. By using the appropriate styling products, you can achieve the look you want.
   • If you've never used an iron before, read the necessary information to get it done right.
4. 4 Apply hair styling product. The next step is to apply a styling product that provides volume, hold and texture. The best remedy for you is the one that suits your hair type. Whichever product you use, apply a small amount to your hair and distribute it evenly.
   • If your hair is straight and manageable, it will be easy for you to style it using any hair styling product. For example, if you want to end up with a messy look on your head, there is no need to use the strong hold glue commonly used to make a mohawk. Gel or wax is usually used for light fixation.
   • If your hair is fine, use a gel that will provide the volume, hold and texture you need.
5. 5 Make thorns. Once you've applied the styling product, you can start styling your hair. How you will do this directly depends on what kind of hairstyle you want to get in the end.
   • If you want your hair to stick up, pull it straight out, perpendicular to your head, and use your fingers to fix it in this position for 10-15 seconds. However, do not overdo it so that the desired messy hairstyle does not turn into a neat hairstyle.
   • If you want to look like the famous TV presenter Guy Fier, apply a strong hold gel to each spike. Shape the thorns with one hand and apply the gel with the other. Spread the gel evenly over the entire section of hair, from root to tip.
   • The smaller the strand you take, the smaller the "thorn" you get. When styling, you can alternate between large and small strands.
   • Give direction to your thorns. If you need your hair to stick up, pull it out this way, perpendicular to your head. If you prefer to have the spikes extended towards the front of your head, lock them in that position. To create a more messy look, make the hair stick out in different directions.
6. 6 Using hairspray. Hairspray is optional for this hairstyle. For additional fixation, you can use this tool.
   • Find the right hairspray. Some sprays give the hair a shine, which is not good for this style.
7. 7 Correct the thorns throughout the day. If you are worried that you will not be able to maintain your hair for a long time, take your nail polish with you. Wet the ends of the thorns with water, lift them up with your fingers and sprinkle with varnish.

Method 2 of 2: Long Hair

1. 1 Wash your hair. Use a shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair type. Do not use products that make your hair smooth and manageable. Otherwise, the "thorns" will quickly lose their proper form.
2. 2 Dry your hair. In order for the long "spikes" to stick up, they need to be given direction. Use the following tips for drying your hair:
   • Tilt your head down. Take a comb and comb your hair from roots to ends.
   • Blow dry your hair in the same way. Do not change direction while drying. The higher the air temperature, the better the hair will "lie down".
   • Continue drying your hair until it dries.
3. 3 Straighten your hair. If you have wavy or curly hair, you will need to straighten it. You can use a flat iron for this. Pinch a section of hair between the plates and smoothly run the iron from roots to ends.
4. 4 Divide your hair into spikes. To do this, use a comb and small hairpins or rubber bands, with which you will fix the “thorns”.
   • When separating your hair, keep in mind that the longer your hair, the thicker the strand should be, which will later take the form of a "thorn".
   • Too thin and thick strands will be difficult to style in the right way, so try to find a middle ground. Do not form too thin "thorns" - they will not stick. Also, do not separate the thick "thorns" - they will be too heavy.
5. 5 Make thorns. If you want a hairstyle with long spikes, use a strong hold hair gel or hair glue. Take a lock of hair in your hand and remove the hairpin or elastic. Starting at the roots, spread the gel all over the strand. Before moving on to the next strand, lock the previous one in the desired direction and hold it in this position for a minute.
   • When styling your hair, use your chosen styling product in a reasonable amount. Use products with strong hold. Hairspray will help fix your hair.
   • If you have very long hair, you may find it more convenient to fix the spikes by tilting your head down. If you are tired of keeping your head in this position, take a break to rest. Continue until all hair is styled.
6. 6 Spray your hair with hairspray. Make sure you apply polish to all the thorns, from root to tip.

Tips

• When forming spikes on the back of your head, use a mirror.Hold it so that you can clearly see your head from behind.
• Don't use too much gel or it won't dry out.
• To give your hair a more extreme look, make a mohawk.
• Using gelatin or glue will allow you to form hard spikes. But be careful - they won't be easy to rinse out.