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Puleeze originally wrote:
but can you help me learn to get spikes in my hair? I am all thumbs.
Tx
Hi,
What is key is the right hair texture and hair cut. If you have super curly or wavy hair, spikes are going to be a lot harder to achieve. Also, fine and thin hair is not ideal for spikes unless you are willing to use some pretty heavy wax to hold the spikes in place.
If you have medium to thick hair that is straight or only a little wavy/curly, you have the best shot at getting great spikes.
A cut would require a lot of angled layers or texturizing around the crown. A fade with a little longer crown area with lots of smaller layers cut at an angle is what would work. A good stylist should be very comfortable create a spiked hairstyle.
To style spikes you need to keep the hair from getting too soft. So avoid a heavy moisturizing shampoo, avoid a rinse out or leave in conditioner if it will be moisturizing. A normal or clarifying shampoo works fine. It is often easier to create spikes on slightly damp hair. Apply a good hair paste or wax, depending on your hair type and texture. Take a small section, apply the wax or paste along the length of the hair. Then twist into the spike form you like. The more you twist, the tighter the spikes.
When you have your hair in the shape you like spray with a good setting spray.
Hope that helps.
Best wishes,
Karen
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