Men with messy hairstyles look cool, confident, and rebellious. But even though such a hairstyle looks effortless, it must be intentional and executed properly.
If you’re not careful, your messy hair will make you look like a guy who just got out of bed without care, which is probably not what you want. Use these tips will help you style your messy hair at home.
1. Consult a hairstylist
To look cool with messy hair, you must first know how to style messy hair.
The first thing you might want to do is ask your hair salon to texture your hair. Whether you have straight or wavy hair, cutting your locks to different lengths will make it easier to style.
You could also ask your hairstylist which haircut would work well for your hair type to quickly achieve your desired messy look. For example, you could get an undercut or a fringe haircut.
But since you can’t just go to the hair salon every single day,
2. Use hair wax when your hair is damp or dry
For a messy look, you should avoid using glossy hair gels. Instead, use hair wax, putty, or texturing paste. You can apply this product either on damp or dry hair.
All you have to do is put a bit of hair wax on your hands before rubbing them together. You can then run your fingers through your hair to style it.
For example, give yourself a textured fringe, get spikes, or opt for a messy slicked-back look. The choice is yours!
3. Use a sea salt spray when you get out of the shower
You could get a sea salt spray if you don’t like using hair wax daily. This product adds texture and volume to your hair while making you look like you spent time on a beach.
To use sea salt spray, simply spray it on your hair after getting out of the shower. You can then work it in with your hands.
Remember that sea salt spray will remove moisture from your hair if you use it too often.
4. Blow dry your hair in different directions
Now, if you own a hairdryer, it’s time to learn how to style messy hair with it. You don’t need to use hair wax, but you might want to apply a sea salt spray for a wild, windblown look.
With your hair wet, start moving the hairdryer around your head. As you do this, run your fingers through your hair to allow it to dry in different directions. This will help you achieve a messy hairstyle that looks natural and carefree yet stylish.
5. Spike your hair with hair wax
You can achieve a messy look by spiking it up if you have short hair. This look works on different types of hair.
Use hair wax on dry hair to create spikes on top of your head. You can pinch your hair locks, twist them around, and bring them up in different directions for a messy and effortless hairstyle.
Of course, this look can also work for medium-length hair, although you might need more high-hold hair wax to get it right.
6. Use your fingers to get a messy comb over
For a messy comb-over on medium-length or long hair, use hair wax. Use your fingers to work some wax in your hair, and brush it towards one side of your head.
No need to part your hair with a straight line here. Your goal is a messy combover, not a clean and structured one. You want to add some movement and texture to your locks.
7. Casually comb all your hair back
Alternatively, you can use a comb to brush your hair back. Do it after getting out of the shower and quickly drying your hair with a towel. Start combing your hair from the ends, and finish with the roots. Let it rest for a moment until your hair is damp.
You can then apply some hair wax to keep this messy, slicked-back hairstyle in place while allowing it to maintain its movement and texture.
8. Get a messy faux hawk
You could try a messy faux hawk if you have an undercut and thick hair. This hairstyle is seen as a modern and slightly less edgy mohawk, and it works for different lengths and textures of hair.
You will need medium or high-hold hair wax to achieve this simple look. Apply the wax to the hair on top of your head, and pull the tips up and forward. Don’t forget to keep things a bit messy up there!
