It is really easy to learn how to style a faux hawk.
It is one of the simplest hairstyles for men that has come in to fashion in a big way during the past decade.
All that it requires is that your hair is long enough on the top to be able to have it stick up a little bit without it being quite as long on the sides and back.
Short to medium length hair for men works great.
It needs to be somewhere in between a buzz cut and a bowl (or mushroom) cut.
The first is too short.
The latter is too long.
After you have determined if you have the right hair length, all you need is a correct styling product.
Most men prefer gels, which hold hair well.
The problem with gels is that it could make your hair look greasy if you use too much.
Some gels solidify and then make hair look crispy.
Hair waxes are therefore a better option.
There are even special hair glues, which are the best.
They hold your hair perfectly without looking like there is any product in it.
Hairspray is one option that would not work very well for this type of hairstyle.
It is not easy to sculpt hair with it.
You want to start out with clean hair.
It works best with the product if there is no oil or old product in your hair.
Apply a dollop of product in your hands.
A coin sized drop works best at first.
Rub it around between your hands a little bit.
Starting at the middle of your crown pull your hair straight up with the gel in your hands.
It will look silly at first, but you have to start getting lift and then refining it.
Go down the center of your head (like a skunk's stripe) from your forehead and stopping at your natural circular part in the back.
Do not go over too far toward your temples.
That hair should be pulled on a diagonal up--on a slant forward and toward the center of your head.
Once all your hair is up (and you have used more gel as needed), push your hair standing straight up more down and forward, less straight up.
Style to your own preference.