Anywhere from half an inch to an inch wide is good. Style this hair by pushing it together toward the middle. You can create different faux hawks with different styling techniques, so experiment. The rest of your hair should be flattened, and this hair can be styled in different directions as well.

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Dyed Spiky Fade

This dreamy colorwork reminds us of the snowy mountain peaks. Paired with a hardline design on the side it elevates this french crop to the next level.

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Highlighted Brush Up Spikes

Have fun and experiment with highlights! Here they do a great job at framing the face and accentuating this lovely texture for such a common hairstyle like it is the brushup.

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Thin Blonde Hair with Taper

Spiking thin or fine hair requires a bit more finesse. As shown here, the hair should be layered to prevent it from looking too thin. Spiking the hair in layers also provides fantastic texture.

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Side Turned Thin Texture

Spiky hair doesn’t have to be messy. If you want to rock spikes in a different way, this neat spiked style might be for you.

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Pocky Short Miniature Strands with Mid Faded Shave

Here’s another shorter haircut that provides a fresh approach to the spiky style. The hair is spiked forward and upward to create motion, and the mid fade draws the eye up to the spikes.

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Brushed Up Spiky Hairstyle

For those looking for something that falls on the adventurous side, we encourage you to embrace contrasts! On this look, the undercut bordering the temple has a funky vibe and we love it!

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Textured Spikes with Taper Fade

The spikes in this textured haircut are extremely defined and deliberately styled forward and upward for maximum motion.