How to Get a Spiky Blowout
The spiky blowout hairstyle is an eye-catching way to alter your appearance. This look features hair that stands up with a little help from a blow dryer and some styling products. The spiky blowout isn't as long as the traditional punk-rock spike, but it is a little longer and more attention grabbing than the average male hairstyle. You can achieve this hairstyle by using a combination of the right techniques and tools. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Shampoo and rinse your hair.
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Brush your hair upward from the roots as you blow dry. Point the blow dryer in an upward direction as you brush.
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Apply a half-dollar sized dollop of spiking gel to your hair, working it from the roots to the tips. Various hair styling companies offer this type of gel, which usually has some sort of indicator like "freeze" or "glue" in the name. As you work the gel through, pull your hair upward into spikes.
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Comb in an upward direction through your hair with a wide-toothed comb as you apply low heat from a blow dryer.
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Spray your hair liberally with a heavy-duty hairspray.
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Blow dry on a low setting once more to set the look. Adjust individual spikes if necessary.
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