When you are looking to style your hair, one of the most important jobs you can do is to pick out the best products. Your chosen products will have the dual jobs of being able to style your hair, and they will have to be able to hold up for a significant amount of time. With all of this in mind, I thought it would be a great idea to make a list of products you can use for spiky hair.

What hair products can I use for spiky hair? There are a variety of products that you can use to make your hair appear spiky, ranging from gels to sprays. Some of these may even be designed to specifically give you a spiky look.

So now that you have a better idea of what we are going to be going over let’s go ahead with the article. I have broken it into sections for you, too, so it is easier to digest all of the information. With that in mind, let’s go ahead and take a look at the product that you can use.

What hair products can I use for spiky hair?

There are a variety of products that you can use in order to achieve a spiky look to your hair. The most common thing you would use for this is either a hair gel or a hair spray, and you can get great results with both. There are some other items that you could use, like certain solutions, but most of these will be based on gels and sprays anyways.

So now that we have a better idea of what you’ll be using, let’s go over how to use it. Each of these will use slightly different methods, but in the end, they are similar. So we will also cover some more recommended products in each category and even some there methods later on.

Can I use gel to spike my hair?

A gel is one of the easier items to use when you want to give yourself a spiky hairstyle. Especially if you want an easier way to apply it because, in part, a gel is far easier to use than your average hair spray. I won’t say that it is better or worse for certain types of hairstyles, but I will say this, hair gel tends to be thicker than hair spray. So if you are trying to set a larger hairstyle and are in a hurry, then hair gel can be your friend.

Now I suppose you are wondering how to use hair gel to make your hair spiky. There are two ways that you can go about this. One way is for the quick solution: simply apply the gel to your hair and sculpt it how you want. I wouldn’t recommend this method, though, because it can end up depending on the state of your hair.

The solution that I would instead recommend is to shower or, at the very least, wash your hair first. This removes all the dirt and other derbies you accumulate during the day. Then I would dry your hair thoroughly, and once that is done, you are ready to start. Start shaping your hair and apply the gel as needed. This method lets you have the style you want with nice clean hair that looks great in any setting.

Can I use hair spray to spike my hair?

Hair spray is, for many, the second choice when they want spiked hair. The gel may come first, but a good hairy spray can be just as good. Allowing the user to apply their hair in whatever spiky format they choose.

I suppose you are wondering if there is any difference between using a hair spray and hair gel. These two products have a few minute differences, but the biggest is the prep needed to apply them. A gel can be applied without prep, but a hair spray needs certain extra steps.

So to use hair spray, the mandatory first step is to clean your hair. This is an optional step for gel, but it is mandatory for hair spray. You need to start drying your hair, but not all the way. Instead, you need it to be damp. Once you have this, you can begin shaping and applying the hair spray. Take your time and ensure it is holding the way you want. The damp hair should be a little easier to use than dry hair.

Once you are done, your hair should hold on, and you can go out into the world. I recommend a freeze hair spray for the longest hold to give it more grip. With this, you should be able to have spiky hair for hours as needed.

Can I use water to spike my hair?

Using water for spiking your hair is possible, but it is the least useful option. You can use the water to help sculpt your hair into the proper position, and it can get pretty good results. The problem is that once that is done, there is nothing to hold your hair together. Even if it dries correctly, it won’t take more than a gust of wind to knock it out of position. So this is not the method that I would recommend.

Some other ways people try to keep their hair spiky range from formulas to using conditioners in a pinch. These only work marginally better than the water solution, but I would not recommend them. The best way to keep your hair straight is through gel or hair spray.

I hope these tips help you achieve the spiky hair you are looking for. While you are here why dont you take a look at our article about What you need to know before bleaching your hair?