spiky hair

Gel-stiffened upward strands

Spiky hair is a hairstyle where the hair stands up in points or tufts, typically achieved with gel or other styling products.

The look ranges from subtle texture to dramatic punk-inspired spikes: He gelled his hair into spikes for the concert.

The style has moved between mainstream fashion and subcultural statement since the 1970s.

Related
  • punkRaw, fast rock genre
  • punk rockStripped-down aggressive rock genre
  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • mohawkCentral standing hair strip
  • edgyTense and irritable

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hair texture and direction

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Strands without volume

flowing hair · straight hair · limp hair · silky hair · wavy hair

styling effort and aesthetic

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Unchemically treated locks

crew cut · bob · pageboy

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G