Mens Hairstyles

Check out these 15 pictures of mens hairstyles 2013! We’ve got all the hottest looks, from slick hair to spikes to the pompadour.

If you’ve got thick hair or wavy hair, we’ve got you covered too. Just use the right product for your hair type, a strong hold wax like Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech or Sebastian Microweb Fiber.

Spiked Mens Hairstyles

Spiky hair isn’t going anywhere but it has certainly evolved since the gelled flattop. For 2013, spiked mens hairstyles are tall, peaked, and matte.

This cool spiky hair requires a haircut that is longer on top than the sides so it can be styled into an wide faux hawk. To style this look, pull hair up and pinch it along the center of head.

To get this matte hairstyle that keeps thick hair up and fine hair from getting greasy, you need to use the best hair product for men. A few professional quality products are Sebastian Microweb Fiber, Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech, and label.m Matt Paste. Some comparable drugstore products include Got 2b Glued, Axe Styling Cream, and American Crew Defining Paste.

Spiked Hair for Work

Spiky hair is the signature look of punks, guidos, and bad boys throughout the decades (the Iceman!). It is a cool hairstyle for the club, black tie events, and even weddings. Here’s how to rock spiked hair for work.

Wearing short hair spiked is a masculine hairstyle that adds authority, height, and angles. David Boreanz is a great example of how this hair can be totally professional, especially when worn with a well fitted suit.

For work appropriate spiky hair, keep the sides short and the cut neat with regular trims. Hair can be longer on top but not too long.

The last key is product. Use a pomade, wax, or small amount of hair gel to pull hair straight up. The look can be textured and slightly shiny but never crunchy or greasy.

Spiky Hair 2013

Spiky hair for men never goes out of style…it just evolves. Here are 10 ways to rock spiky hair 2013 with inspiration from faux hawks, the Jersey Shore, and the runways. These cool hairstyles for men can be worn to weddings, work, or casually.

Get enough hold for long or thick hair with the best products for spiky hair:

• Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech
• Sebastian Microweb Fiber
• Got2B Glued

How To Control Spiky Hair?

My hair is naturally spiky and I can’t control it. If I comb my hair it never stays in the same place. Please tell me how to control spiky hair?

- Kathiresan

Hi Kathiresan,

Having hair that stands up is a common problem for men, especially those with short cuts and/or hair that is thick and coarse. The first place to start is your hair cut. Your hair could be sticking up because it’s too short and therefore too light to lie flat. Some are meant to stand up, like the crew cut and Ivy League.

When hair tends to stick up, ask your barber or stylist to find a cut that works with your hair type. Spiky hairstyles and the faux hawk are always in style so going with what your naturally wants to do is one easy option. Many men rely on products to get these looks to stand up, so you could consider yourself lucky!

The next option is to keep growing hair. Longer hair is more manageable, with extra weight that helps it stay down and more surface area for product to adhere to. With added length, you will be able to control hair by slicking it back or across or try out one of these hot hipster hairstyles.

Wearing hair longer on top looks great with an undercut, keeping sides too short to get spiky. With your type, you will need to maintain the undercut with regular visits to the barber or trim it yourself.

The final solution to your issue is hair care. Most people get out of the shower and roughly rub wet hair dry with a towel. This can cause static and frizz, making hair stand up. Instead, use an old t-shirt or microfiber towel to gently pat and squeeze water out of hair.

Blowdrying hair can prevent hair from unwanted spikes. It will only add a few minutes to your day and can make a world of difference. The key to blow drying hair is to work it the direction you want it to go.

Last but not least is product. Gels are often recommended to add or tame spikes but won’t be strong enough. An easy to use and versatile product that will work for any hairstyle you like is Sebastian Microweb Fiber. Or check out some of these best products for thick hair.

Best Products for Spiky Hair

Spiky hair is one mens hairstyle that’s here to stay. Whether it’s inspired by soccer stars, Jersey Shore, or anime, spiky hair is fun, cool, and makes a statement. Here are the best products for spiky hair with tons of hold that also washes out.

In the past, hair gel was synonymous with spiked hair. Modern products have come a long way from the stiff, sticky, flaky versions of the past but gel is still out of favor for spiked dos.

The current product of choice is waxes and pomades. They offer the same hold and are also versatile, pliable, and are easier to wash out. Even better, you’re not limited to just spikes. Wax and pomades can be used to style any look, from slick to messy, or just keep hair in place.

1. Gatsby Moving Rubber Hair Wax

This Japanese product line is one of the top brands for creative and spiky hairstyles. Created with the goal of making any hairstyle a reality, the formula combines maximum hold and moveable texture that can be reshaped at any time. This is absolutely the best choice for coarse Asian hair or anyone with unmanageable thick hair.

The most popular formula is Spiky Edge, with maximum hold and minimum shine. It works for short hair but can also be used to style longer hair into liberty spikes, a mohawk, or any vertical hairstyle. Air Rise is formulated for medium length and longer hair and adds volume in addition to hold. If you’re looking for shine without the gloss, opt for Wild Shake.

2. TIGI Bedhead for Men

A brand to suit most hair needs, Bed Head has several options just for men. Matte Separation Wax Best Products for Spiky Hair is one of the top sellers, featuring with plenty of hold and definition with a natural matte finish. Beeswax and glycerin add style and moisture, preventing drying or flaking. This product also holds up in hot and humid weather.

Another pliable option that can be reformed throughout the day is the Bed Head Hair Wax Stick. The lightweight formula leaves no build-up and washes out easily, make it suitable for thin and fine hair. In addition to the semi-matte finish, the hint of lavender appeals to some but is a deal breaker for others.

3. Star Wax Premium Pomade

Star Wax is known for strong hold and water-soluble products that are pliable and rinse out easily. The blend of oils and herbs have a stimulating and designer fragrance. The thickest formula with the most hold is Crystal with all the shine of the original. For a matte finish with the same strong hold, there is the Star Wax Clay formula.

All of these products work for all types of straight hair, from fine to thick. For men with thick, coarse hair – if these products aren’t working for you the problem could be your haircut. Thinning out hair with some layering will make those spiked looks achievable.

How to Style Spiky Hair with Wax or Pomade

1. Place a pea-sized dab of product on the palm of one hand. Rub hands together, spreading the product evenly across the palms and between fingers until it is heated up and transparent.

2. Work the wax into hair, starting from the nape of the neck and moving up to the forehead.

3. Using fingers, work hair up. Use a comb for a precise finish or twist strands of hair between fingers for a textured look.

4. If necessary, add more wax. Always start with a small amount of wax, adding more in stages. Over-application will create greasy, chunky hair.

5. Finally, make sure to seal the jar tightly. These products dry out quickly when exposed to air.

Men’s Hair Ideas: The Quiff

The beard plus slick look has caught on like wild fire. While it’s an excellent look that works for everyone and even curly hair, it’s touch to stand out from the crowd. If  you’re looking for something different, it’s time to mine vintage hairstyles for more men’s hair ideas. Here’s an oldy but goody – the quiff.

By definition, the quiff is a combination of the 1950s era pompadour and flat top with a touch of the mohawk thrown in there too. Think James Dean, Morissey, and even Tin Tin. In recent years, the look has made a slight comeback, as seen on Macklemore.

The basic idea behind the quiff is a tall hairstyle worn with a point at the front and combed tight around the sides and back. There is plenty of variation that with this cool men’s hairstyle so the key is to make it your own. Some ways to do so is wear hair extra tall, very pointy, or super slick.

This unique look combs thick and fine hair straight up and finishing in a peak that curl over in a wave. Hair at the sides is pulled straight back with a matte product. Get the look for fine and thick hair with a clay product like Bedhead Matte Separation Wax, Jonathan Product Dirt Texturizing Paste, or Sebastian Microweb Fiber.

5 Medium Hairstyles for Men 2013-2014

The wide range of popular men’s hairstyles for 2013-2014 is due to long hair. Short hair, cut only an inch long or so, doesn’t have the same versatility as medium length hair.

This isn’t all over long hair though. Length is concentrated at the top of the head where it can be sculpted into these medium hairstyle for men.

The cool thing about medium hair is it can be styled in so many ways. Once you get one technique down, whether it’s spikes the slick look or hipster hair, you can use similar methods and products for other styles.

This preppy hairstyle is a more casual version of slicked back hair. It’s a similar styling method but to get this height without heavy product, use a blow dryer, volumizing mousse, and lightweight product like Supremo Magic Move Light.

Spiky hair can be styled Jersey Shore style or more formally, like above. Hair is styled forward from the back and then pulled straight up along the hair line. This tall hair is appropriate for work or special events.

Another great thing about medium length hair is that it can be worn tall. Use a strong product like Gatsby Moving Rubber to get this sky scraping slick hair. A spritz of hairspray like Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray or Paul Mitchell Fast Drying Sculpting Spray will set the style all day. Just hold the can a few inches away from hair and give it a light spray.

With undercut sides, it’s easy to get a mohawk for the day. It’s similar to wearing spiky hair but pinch hair together at the center rather than pulling it straight up.

The quiff is spiky hair that comes to a point at the front. Medium length adds extra personality to this outstanding hairstyle. For even more presence opt for a shiny finish product like American Crew Promade with plenty of hold that never makes hair greasy.

Hipster Hair – Beard 2012

Don’t worry about what they call you, you know you’re looking good! This hipster hair is somewhere in between spiky and bed head. To get the look, skip a cut until short hair get some length. Then get this cool textured cut that looks great slicked back or spiked up. Be sure to go to a barber or stylist that specializes in mens hair to ensure this masculine cut. The trimmed beard complements the tousled style. To clean up the look, wear hair back or if you’re getting rid of the beard, keep going and get an undercut.

Hipster Hair 2013

Lucky for you, men’s fashion evolves at a reasonable pace compared to the lightening speed of the women’s world. You don’t need to get a new cut or color of jeans every season and if you don’t already have this hipster hair 2013 isn’t too late!

There a few compenents of hipster hair 2013 so choose one or all of them. Starting with the haircut, the key is the shaved or close cropped undercut. Hair is left longer on top and cut close to the skin from the line of the forehead or the temple.

The undercut is a fashionable yet clean cut look that accentuates the height of the best hipster hairstyle, slick hair. This James Bond influenced hair looks great on everyone.

Don’t be afraid to try this look with curly hair, longer hair, or even ultra short. All you need is the right product (try Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech or label.m Matt Paste), work it through hair, and comb hair up and back. For curly hair, shape hair with fingers. Add another touch of product along the hairline to reinforce the slick hair and you’re set.

If you want this spike-inspired look, form hair into the quiff seen above. It even works with medium length hair.

Bed Head Hairstyle for Men

The bed head hairstyle for men is win-win. The messy version of spiked hair is easy to style and women love it. It is more than waking up and going though. The best looking bed head, a la Tyler Durden, starts with the right cut. Think clean around the sides and back and leavings some length and texture on top, up to medium length. Starting with dry hair, rub a dab of product between hands to warm it up and work it through hair, lightly coating hair from roots to tips. Use a product with a matte finish because messy, shiny hair looks greasy.  Get the bed head look by messing up hair, pulling at the ends to create a piecey deconstructed look.

Long Spiked Hair

Long spiked hair has been around a lot longer than Robert Pattinson‘s reach for the sky vampire hair. It was a popular look during the 1970s punk rock movement for those who didn’t commit to a mohawk. Spiked hair made a come back in the eighties, with Keifer Sutherland playing the vampire role.

Spiky hair isn’t only counter culture. The short spiked flat top is a official military cut. The first long spiked hair dates back to 6th century Japan, sported in Buddhist images of the 12 Heavenly Generals. Spiky hairstyles can do so much more though – check out this tux-worthy long spike hair!

This peaked quiff comes from the haircut, which is longer at the center of the forehead than the sides. This style looks great with any haircut but it will result in a flatter profile. The result is spiked hair that comes to an apex. The tall hair adds stature and presence that’s just right for a black tie event or any time you want to impress.

Long Spiky Hair

Having longer hair doesn’t mean you can’t wear it up and spiked! Here are 3 ways to get long spiky hair!

If you’re looking for tall spikes, inspiration comes from all over. The punk , anime, and Kpop idols. Getting gravity defining hair can call for extreme measures.

One of the favorite ways to style a mohawk is with a white school glue like Elmers. Use it just like you would hair product, apply it in light layers so it can dry. A few other old remedies to get oversized spikes include gelatin (unflavored!) and egg whites.

If you’re not interested in applying school supplies or food to hair, check out these best products for long spiky hair.

A favorite for the creative and bold hairstyles in seen in Asia is Gatsby Moving Rubber Spiky Edge Hair Wax, which can coax thick and coarse hair into any hairstyle you can dream up.

For a drugstore option, check out Schwartzkopf affordable and effective Got2B line of products, especially Got 2b Glued. And last is the always favorite,  Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech which can spike up any hair.