Things You'll Need:
- Gel or mousse
- Hairdryer
- Hair wax
- Hairspray
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Step 1
Towel-dry your hair after you wash it. Apply a quarter-sized dollop of gel (for a wet look) or a ping-pong-ball-sized puff of mousse to your hair. Work the mousse or gel into the roots first, then use your fingers to apply it to the ends of your hair.
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Step 2
Hold your head upside down while you blow-dry your hair. Use your fingers to gently pull sections of hair out straight. Don't make it too perfect. The spiked style looks best when it's a bit messy.
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Step 3
Use your fingers to apply a small amount of hair wax or pomade to the ends of your hair. Pull sections out in chunks for spikes or twist them around your fingers for a funkier style. You're going for a piece-y, tousled look.
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Step 4
Spray your hair lightly with an aerosol hairspray if the weather's windy or humid. Hold the hairspray can at least twelve inches from your head and give your hair a quick once-over. This step gives your hair a bit more staying power and hairspray helps prevent your hair from soaking up moisture from the atmosphere, which can cause frizz.
