Emo Hair for Guys

Emo hair for guys can be styled from short, medium, and long hair. There are a few defining features of this indie hairstyle so are 5 steps that show you how to get emo hair:

1. Straight – Emo hair is straight. To get it just right, try using a hair dryer and flat iron. Hair often gets wavy when it is longer or air dried.

2. Bangs - Long fringe is the defining feature of emo hair. Wear them brushed forward and angled across to one side – so the bangs cover one eye. Even with short hair, you can wear your hair emo by styling bangs this way.

3. Spikes – Emo hair for guys is a derivative of spiked punk rock hair. Behind the bangs, spike hair up at the back. Try L’Oreal Dirty Clean Wax or D:fi D:struct Pliable Molding Creme to keep spikes up and bangs in place.

4. Haircut - You want long bangs, texture, and asymmetrical cuts – the sides can be uneven with lots of layers and razor cuts.

5. Color – Wear hair dark, especially black. And you can add streaks of color – blonde, bright blue, cherry red, grape purple, or any color of the rainbow. These are easy to do at home.

Men’s Hair Ideas: The Quiff

The beard plus slick look has caught on like wild fire. While it’s an excellent look that works for everyone and even curly hair, it’s touch to stand out from the crowd. If  you’re looking for something different, it’s time to mine vintage hairstyles for more men’s hair ideas. Here’s an oldy but goody – the quiff.

By definition, the quiff is a combination of the 1950s era pompadour and flat top with a touch of the mohawk thrown in there too. Think James Dean, Morissey, and even Tin Tin. In recent years, the look has made a slight comeback, as seen on Macklemore.

The basic idea behind the quiff is a tall hairstyle worn with a point at the front and combed tight around the sides and back. There is plenty of variation that with this cool men’s hairstyle so the key is to make it your own. Some ways to do so is wear hair extra tall, very pointy, or super slick.

This unique look combs thick and fine hair straight up and finishing in a peak that curl over in a wave. Hair at the sides is pulled straight back with a matte product. Get the look for fine and thick hair with a clay product like Bedhead Matte Separation Wax, Jonathan Product Dirt Texturizing Paste, or Sebastian Microweb Fiber.

5 Medium Hairstyles for Men 2013-2014

The wide range of popular men’s hairstyles for 2013-2014 is due to long hair. Short hair, cut only an inch long or so, doesn’t have the same versatility as medium length hair.

This isn’t all over long hair though. Length is concentrated at the top of the head where it can be sculpted into these medium hairstyle for men.

The cool thing about medium hair is it can be styled in so many ways. Once you get one technique down, whether it’s spikes the slick look or hipster hair, you can use similar methods and products for other styles.

This preppy hairstyle is a more casual version of slicked back hair. It’s a similar styling method but to get this height without heavy product, use a blow dryer, volumizing mousse, and lightweight product like Supremo Magic Move Light.

Spiky hair can be styled Jersey Shore style or more formally, like above. Hair is styled forward from the back and then pulled straight up along the hair line. This tall hair is appropriate for work or special events.

Another great thing about medium length hair is that it can be worn tall. Use a strong product like Gatsby Moving Rubber to get this sky scraping slick hair. A spritz of hairspray like Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray or Paul Mitchell Fast Drying Sculpting Spray will set the style all day. Just hold the can a few inches away from hair and give it a light spray.

With undercut sides, it’s easy to get a mohawk for the day. It’s similar to wearing spiky hair but pinch hair together at the center rather than pulling it straight up.

The quiff is spiky hair that comes to a point at the front. Medium length adds extra personality to this outstanding hairstyle. For even more presence opt for a shiny finish product like American Crew Promade with plenty of hold that never makes hair greasy.

Cool Haircut for Men with Thick Hair

Have a love-hate relationship with your men’s thick hair? All that fullness and texture makes hair easy to style but it can also get out of control and messy.

If you’re an active and busy, hit the showers and get out the door guy, you’ll definitely want to keep thick hair short. But if you want some styling options, grow hair longer on top!

The cut above is the classic mens cut, with some length on top. As long as the sides and back are kept short, thick hair will be manageable.

With the right strong hold product like Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech, one of the best products for thick hair, you can explore all kinds of different hairstyles. Wear it spiked like above, slick, or just let it go messy.

Cool Spiky Hairstyles – Quiff

For a fresh way to wear cool spiky hairstyles, style hair into a quiff! From Morrissey to Tintin, the quiff has been reinvented over and over again since first worn in the 1950s. The look combines the pompadour, mohawk, and flat top, with this spiked version taking cues from the modern faux hawk.

This look is easy to style for medium length hair that is both straight and somewhat fine. With the right product, it will work for any hair type. To get the look, start with freshly washed hair and dried hair. Blow drying hair will help hair achieve maximum height but air drying works too. Add product add work hair up and into peak at the center of the head. Finally, use fingers to coiff hair at the front – you can form a peak or pull spikes up across the forehead.

This quiff hairstyle also loks great with curly and wavy hair. Don’t straighten it – just spike up hair for an untamed look worthy of any rock star. Very short sides emphasizes the height of this cool spiky hairstyle so consider rocking the undercut. Or slick hair back at the sides for the sides for the same effect.

Best Hairstyles for Asian Men – Spiky Hair

Spiky hair is one of the best hairstyles for Asian men! Seen here with medium length hair, show up clean cut at the office and go wild at night. This cool hairstyle makes the most of coarse straight hair to create a textured look with lots of height. Get the piecey effect by using a gel or pomade and pulling hair up and out with fingers. The hairstyle follows the curve of head, with spikes pointing up at the back and forward at the sides. The front is formed into a narrow faux hawk but can also be worn straight up along the forehead.

Spiked Hair for Men

Spiked hair for men is a professional and fun look that goes from work to play. The added height is flattering for wide, angular, or round faces. This isn’t a faux hawk with hair pulled into a ridge along the center of the scalp. Here, hair is spiked up across the width of the forehead coming to a point at the forehead. This easy to do look works best for fine to medium straight hair. For thick or coarse hair, just use a stronger hold styling product.

Cool Spiky Hair

For a look with attitude, try cool spiky hair. Spiky hairstyles work for short to medium straight hair, with longer hair achieving more height. The look is easy to style with when using the right hair product. Got 2b Glued is a product line of gel, spray, and glue that offer strong and invisible hold. Be sure to start with freshly washed hair.

Bed Head Hairstyle for Men

The bed head hairstyle for men is win-win. The messy version of spiked hair is easy to style and women love it. It is more than waking up and going though. The best looking bed head, a la Tyler Durden, starts with the right cut. Think clean around the sides and back and leavings some length and texture on top, up to medium length. Starting with dry hair, rub a dab of product between hands to warm it up and work it through hair, lightly coating hair from roots to tips. Use a product with a matte finish because messy, shiny hair looks greasy.  Get the bed head look by messing up hair, pulling at the ends to create a piecey deconstructed look.

Long Spiked Hair

Long spiked hair has been around a lot longer than Robert Pattinson‘s reach for the sky vampire hair. It was a popular look during the 1970s punk rock movement for those who didn’t commit to a mohawk. Spiked hair made a come back in the eighties, with Keifer Sutherland playing the vampire role.

Spiky hair isn’t only counter culture. The short spiked flat top is a official military cut. The first long spiked hair dates back to 6th century Japan, sported in Buddhist images of the 12 Heavenly Generals. Spiky hairstyles can do so much more though – check out this tux-worthy long spike hair!

This peaked quiff comes from the haircut, which is longer at the center of the forehead than the sides. This style looks great with any haircut but it will result in a flatter profile. The result is spiked hair that comes to an apex. The tall hair adds stature and presence that’s just right for a black tie event or any time you want to impress.

Best Products for Spiky Hair

Spiky hair is one mens hairstyle that’s here to stay. Whether it’s inspired by soccer stars, Jersey Shore, or anime, spiky hair is fun, cool, and makes a statement. Here are the best products for spiky hair with tons of hold that also washes out.

In the past, hair gel was synonymous with spiked hair. Modern products have come a long way from the stiff, sticky, flaky versions of the past but gel is still out of favor for spiked dos.

The current product of choice is waxes and pomades. They offer the same hold and are also versatile, pliable, and are easier to wash out. Even better, you’re not limited to just spikes. Wax and pomades can be used to style any look, from slick to messy, or just keep hair in place.

1. Gatsby Moving Rubber Hair Wax

This Japanese product line is one of the top brands for creative and spiky hairstyles. Created with the goal of making any hairstyle a reality, the formula combines maximum hold and moveable texture that can be reshaped at any time. This is absolutely the best choice for coarse Asian hair or anyone with unmanageable thick hair.

The most popular formula is Spiky Edge, with maximum hold and minimum shine. It works for short hair but can also be used to style longer hair into liberty spikes, a mohawk, or any vertical hairstyle. Air Rise is formulated for medium length and longer hair and adds volume in addition to hold. If you’re looking for shine without the gloss, opt for Wild Shake.

2. TIGI Bedhead for Men

A brand to suit most hair needs, Bed Head has several options just for men. Matte Separation Wax is one of the top sellers, featuring with plenty of hold and definition with a natural matte finish. Beeswax and glycerin add style and moisture, preventing drying or flaking. This product also holds up in hot and humid weather.

Another pliable option that can be reformed throughout the day is the Bed Head Hair Wax Stick. The lightweight formula leaves no build-up and washes out easily, make it suitable for thin and fine hair. In addition to the semi-matte finish, the hint of lavender appeals to some but is a deal breaker for others.

3. Star Wax Premium Pomade

Star Wax is known for strong hold and water-soluble products that are pliable and rinse out easily. The blend of oils and herbs have a stimulating and designer fragrance. The thickest formula with the most hold is Crystal with all the shine of the original. For a matte finish with the same strong hold, there is the Star Wax Clay formula.

All of these products work for all types of straight hair, from fine to thick. For men with thick, coarse hair – if these products aren’t working for you the problem could be your haircut. Thinning out hair with some layering will make those spiked looks achievable.

How to Style Spiky Hair with Wax or Pomade

1. Place a pea-sized dab of product on the palm of one hand. Rub hands together, spreading the product evenly across the palms and between fingers until it is heated up and transparent.

2. Work the wax into hair, starting from the nape of the neck and moving up to the forehead.

3. Using fingers, work hair up. Use a comb for a precise finish or twist strands of hair between fingers for a textured look.

4. If necessary, add more wax. Always start with a small amount of wax, adding more in stages. Over-application will create greasy, chunky hair.

5. Finally, make sure to seal the jar tightly. These products dry out quickly when exposed to air.

Hipster Hair – Beard 2012

Don’t worry about what they call you, you know you’re looking good! This hipster hair is somewhere in between spiky and bed head. To get the look, skip a cut until short hair get some length. Then get this cool textured cut that looks great slicked back or spiked up. Be sure to go to a barber or stylist that specializes in mens hair to ensure this masculine cut. The trimmed beard complements the tousled style. To clean up the look, wear hair back or if you’re getting rid of the beard, keep going and get an undercut.

Spiky Hairstyles for Men – With Shaved Sides

Instantly transform your hair from meeting to party with spiky hairstyles for men. Any haircut can be styled into spikes but the shaved sides of an undercut add extra edge to the look. To spike hair, rub your product of choice through dry hair – whether you choose a gel, wax or pomade will depend on how thick or thin your hair is. For this clean spiky hair, use a comb to pull hair up and forewards. Concentrate hair towards the centre of the head into a wide faux hawk. The shaved sides here seamless transition into a stubbly beard for a look that is simultaneously rough and polished.

Short Spikey Hairstyles For Men

One enduring hair trend is short spikey hairstyles for men. While longer hair worn spiked up is popular now, the shorter version is more versatile for work and play. This short spiked hair could be worn with a suit on the job and then out to a date.

To get the spiked look, start with freshly washed hair. Once hair is dry, rub your favorite product through your hair. Choose product based on your hair type – thicker hair will require a thicker formula with stronger hold. A matte hair clay or styling wax look great and easily wash out of more normal hair types. Highly recommended products include Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech and Redken Maneuver Work Wax.

With a comb, pull hair up and away from the head, using fingers to spike hair up. Hair can be worn vertical all the way across the top of the head or spikes can be concentrated towards the forehead, in a sort of a rhino horn. For another way to style short hair, try this slicked back look.

Short Spiky Haircuts for Men 2013

Short spiky haircuts for men 2013 are a classic as well as a go to look for 2013. Seen on stars like Ben Affleck, Won Bin, and Josh Duhamel, this short hairstyle for men is professional but can also be styled to party. The short spiky haircut is under an inch long around the sides and back but retains length on top. You can concentrating longer hair around the forehead or all the way along the crown if you want to the option to style a faux hawk. Both options can be slicked back as well.

After the haircut, there are 2 keys to getting this look right. First, if you’re not wearing a button up shirt, be sure to get dressed before styling hair. Otherwise, your hair and shirt will suffer. Second, is to apply your hair product of choice correctly. A pomade or wax will work for fine to thick hair. Before applying product to hair, emulsify it by rubbing it quickly between palms. This will ensure even distribution throughout hair. Finally, when smoothing product through hair, don’t use too much or work it all the way down to the roots. This will result weigh hair down and result in a flat and greasy hair, the opposite of the look you’re going for.

Short Spiky Hairstyles for Men – 2012

You work hard and play hard and so should your hair. Short spiky hairstyles for men 2012 are a great look for at the office and the bar or club. Whether you have thick, wavy, or thin hair this textured look will work for you. Hair cut jagged at the ends for a hairstyles that controls thick or wavy hair while beefing up fine hair. To style the look, apply product to damp hair from roots to ends. With fingers, work hair into place. The more subtle look above is perfect for the office. For a night out, try a faux hawk or spiking hair to maximum height.

Short Spiky Haircuts for Men

The best short haircuts for men look great at work, play, and out on the town. That’s where short spiky haircuts for men come in. At work, you can comb hair to one side. For the gym, bedhead is fine. And for nights out, spike that hair up!

For an extra sharp look, your barber or stylist will cut hair with texture for the jagged look above. To emphasize the height of the spikes, keep the sides cut very short, almost or all the way shaved into an undercut.

You can have some fun styling this cool mens hairstyle. This spiked hairstyles is concentrated into a waved quiff at the front. You can also try working hair into a faux hawk or textured spikes. Whatever style you go with, make sure to go light on the product – too much will weigh hair down.

Spiked Up Hair

Want to try a new mens hairstyle for the new year? After a year of cool slicked back hair, take your style in a new direction – up – with this spiked up hair!

You can get this cool spiked hair with short or longer hair. All you need to try out a different look is the right product and a few minutes to style hair.

Be creative with spiked hair! This cool look pulls hair up into a peak at the front while pulling a touch of bangs across the forehead.

For short hair, a medium hold product like label.m Matt Paste will do the trick while Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech has enough hold for longer, thick, or wavy hair.

Spiked Up Hair With a Peak

You don’t have to live on the Jersey Shore to wear spiked up hair. This cool hairstyle never goes out of style and is a fun look for day and night!

Keep the look modern by skipping the straight across flat top and going for this more contoured look. Hair is cut longer in the middle and shorter at the sides to create this cool spiked peak. This haircut will also look great worn slick or shaggy.

Other than the haircut, you need product to get this spiked up look. Some of the best products for spiky hair men include Gatsby Moving Rubber, American Crew Fiber, and Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech.

Depending on your hair type, a wax, pomade or fiber may be the best option. Try them all out with the effective but affordable Got2b line. Start with Got2B Defiant and go from there.

Long Spiky Hair

Having longer hair doesn’t mean you can’t wear it up and spiked! Here are 3 ways to get long spiky hair!

If you’re looking for tall spikes, inspiration comes from all over. The punk , anime, and Kpop idols. Getting gravity defining hair can call for extreme measures.

One of the favorite ways to style a mohawk is with a white school glue like Elmers. Use it just like you would hair product, apply it in light layers so it can dry. A few other old remedies to get oversized spikes include gelatin (unflavored!) and egg whites.

If you’re not interested in applying school supplies or food to hair, check out these best products for long spiky hair.

A favorite for the creative and bold hairstyles in seen in Asia is Gatsby Moving Rubber Spiky Edge Hair Wax, which can coax thick and coarse hair into any hairstyle you can dream up.

For a drugstore option, check out Schwartzkopf affordable and effective Got2B line of products, especially Got 2b Glued. And last is the always favorite,  Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech which can spike up any hair.