Spiky hair made an entry into the hairstyle scene in the nineties. It has not faded away with time like many other hairstyles. On the contrary, it has only gotten better with time with new ideas and variations brought into it.

It is one thing that can truly help you to add some style and texture to a simple cut. This is the main reason why the hairstyle has so much popularity among men around the world.

Just because it is spikes, it does not mean that there is no variation to it. You can go for soft subtle spikes, or an unstructured, messy look. There are numerous ways to make Spiky Hairstyles for Men work for all kinds of faces.

The round face men love the look as there is an illusion of length added for the spikes. The square or oval faced men love it as it shows their features prominently.

 

40 Cool And Classy Spiky Hairstyles For Men

Short Spiky Hairstyle

This is one of the many variations of short and spiky hairstyles. It is comparatively an easy style to try. The hair on the sides of the head should be kept shorter than the hair in the middle.

Get a small amount of hair gel or wax and rub it in between your hands. Now run your hand through the hair to create the spikes. The spikes should be pointed on one side and not stay haphazardly.

 

Afro Spiky Hairstyle

Just because you have an Afro does not mean that your hairstyle options are limited. You can create prominent spikes on your wonderfully kept Afro as well.

In case of an Afro, you need to make spikes overall and not concentrate it just on the front of the hair. Take small batches of hair and make spike using it. You can do it all by yourself or take the help of your trusted hair stylist.

 

Messy Spiky Hairstyle

This is the style for you if you want a cool boy’s hairstyle with minimum effort. The messiness is the charm of this hairstyle. It creates a kind of bedhead look that is hard to ignore.

Just spike away your hair in whichever direction you want for this look. From brushed forward, tousled to the right to risen straight up, every direction works with this messy hairstyle.

Also, the sides of the hair need not be kept too short.

 

Spiky Hairstyle for Thick Hair

Thick hair is a blessing and more so if you are seriously into spiky hairstyles. There are so many ways to try out a spiky hairstyle if you have naturally thick hair.

Here, the thick hair is kept short in length and all of the hair, till the crown, is made into the spikes. The sides have been kept very slightly faded.

It is the ideal hairstyle for round-faced men as the volume on top makes a face appear less round.

 

Modern Spiky Hairstyle

Try this hairstyle if you have already gone for the typical spiky hairstyles and want something new. The sides and the back of the hair needs to be cut in fade or skin fade style.

The hair right in the middle is where the spikes will be created. The spikes have a pattern in this case. The longer portion of hair from all sides is brought to the center like a tower.

 

Medium Spiky Hairstyle

The medium length hair can be given a stylish look by going for spiky hairstyles. This particular look has a laid back and relaxed vibe to it which makes it just right for the beach parties and the summer holidays.

It is so simple to do this one that you will not need the help of anyone in getting it. Just make messy spikes on the hair in the middle and you are all set with your new hairstyle.

 

Long Spiky Hairstyle

Those with long hair have a definite advantage in creating spikes as they can go as elaborate as they want to. By long hair, it does not mean that you need to have chin length hair.

Just a length that covers your forehead is enough. The hair is spiked up in a bunch for this one. If you have fine hair, you will need some really good setting spray to keep the hair in its place.

 

Curly Spiky Hair

If you can create spiky look on an Afro, you can create it on the curly mane too. The dark curls look so sexy when they are put in a spiked hairstyle.

It is a must-try if you are the lucky owner of beautiful, naturally curly hair. Apply plenty of hair wax or gel all over the hair to begin styling it. Next, use your fingers to take a few strands and make them into curly spikes.

 

Wavy Spiky Hair

The ones with naturally wavy hair already have a unique hair texture which can make the spikes look rather interesting.

Most people have seen spikes getting tried absolutely straight hair but once you see how good it looks on your wavy hair, you would make this your favorite hairstyle

. The waves, here, are kept messy all over and only the front is raised up in spikes. You can see skin fade hairstyle has been done on the back and sides.

 

Undercut Spiky Hair

When you combine the hottest hair, trend undercut with the cool edginess of spikes, what you get is pure perfection of a hairstyle. The basic undercut is made on the sides and the back of the hair.

The long hair is made into spikes. In this case, the spikes are not raised straight upwards. They are rather bent sideways. You can bend the spikes to whichever side you feel comfortable with for getting the look.

 

Low Fade Spiky Hairstyle

The men who like to keep their hair short and fuss-free should go for this hairstyle. It needs minimum effort but the results are nothing short of fabulous.

There is a low fade cut done on the hair overall leaving the center to be longer than the rest.

You will also have to make a prominent parting to separate the fade from the spiky portion. Since, the hair is short, it is easy to make spikes on it.

 

Spiky Hairstyle for Round Face

If there is one hairstyle that looks like it is tailor-made for the men with round shape of faces, it is this one.

The spikes are always a great help for the round faces as they add volume on the top which makes the face look less round than it is actually.

The plus that this one has is that besides being spiky, in this style, the spikes are kept haphazardly and not pointed in one direction.

 

Formal Spiky Hairstyle

Think again if you believe that spikes are too daring a hairstyle to be safe for office. This one shows you how to get spikes that are safe for work and also look super stylish.

You will need to have short hair for it. The hair right in front is where the spikes are made and the rest of the hair is brushed normally. The hairstyle looks great with your sharp suits.

 

Trendy Spiky Hairstyle

This look is called trendy as it gets two kinds of styles put into one. The first step is getting the usual skin fade on the sides overall. Now, create two sections in the long hair in the middle.

Brush and bring one section forward to fall on the forehead. Create messy spikes with the other section. This is truly an innovative style that you do not get to see too often.

 

Easy Spiky Hairstyle

It is a combination of spikes and pompadour done in one. You can opt for this style if the classic pompadour feels too boring for you.

This is a pompadour but instead of rolling the hair back, it has been raised into spikes. The long hair is spiked is a same direction in this neat look. If you find it hard to keep in a set position, use a bit of hairspray or some strong pomade.

 

Side Part Spiky Hair

Side parting helps to define a haircut by giving the hair a structured finish and the chance to play with contrasting length. In fact, the contrasting length on both sides of the deep parting is the draw for this hairstyle.

There is almost no hair kept to the left of the parting while the right side has medium-length spiky hair. This hairstyle is for the ones who does not like to play it safe when it comes to hair.

 

Funky Spiky Hairstyle

The hairstyle has a cool and young vibe to it that makes it so attractive. It is the ideal style for the young guns and the ones who are young at heart.

Get your hairstyle to make a simple and classic undercut cut done on the back and sides. Now, mess up the hair into spikes using hair products. Wear your white tee and step out in style.

 

Spiky Fade Hairstyle

The daring fade, the highlights in the front and the pattern of spikes all combine to make this one stunning look to go for. The length of the spikes gradually rises as one moves from the crown towards the front.

Right at the front, where the spikes are highest in length, the hair is dyed in a light brown color. Cut a few stripes on the fade to make it stand out.

 

Casual Spiky Hairstyle

The casual look is impeccable when you are planning to hit the pub and just chill out with your buddies. There is no pattern to the spikes and they are just kept messy and pointed in all direction.

If you want you can get highlights to go with this style but it looks great on single-colored hair as well. The good thing is that it is suited to all facial shapes.

 

Cute Spiky Haircut

If cuteness is what you aim for to charm them all, then this one is what you should attempt. Skin fade is done on both the sides. The hair in the middle is raised up after it is cut in equal length.

Apply oodles of hair gel to make the spikes stand and afterwards generously spray your hair setting spray. Now, step out with confidence and see how all eyes are on you wherever you go.

 

The given Forty Spiky Hairstyles for Men should provide you sufficient ideas on what to do when you go for your hair makeover.

There is something for everyone in these top twenty hairstyles. With these, you can go for a different kind of spiky hair look for the different week.