Hair Sticking Up On Top Of Your Head: What To Do!

Imagine yourself getting ready for a night out with your friends. Your outfit is great, your makeup is on point, and you’ve done your best to fix your hair. 

However, there is one problem. There is hair sticking up on top of your head and it is making you frustrated. Why does it stick out, anyway?

Some have the urge to just pull it out so that your hair looks even. 

Can you really pull out the hairs that are sticking out?

The next time you have the urge to do pluck, do your best to resist it because there are other ways.

Today, we are going to help you figure out how to stop spiky hairs sticking out on top of your head. But first, let’s get to know why that happens in the first place. 

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What Causes Hair To Stick Up On Top Of Your Head?

It is understandable to feel frustrated when you see hair sticking out on top of your head. No matter how hard you try to comb or brush it down, it doesn’t seem to flatten down.

Argh! 

Then there are the times the hair flattens out for a while, only to stick out once again after you do your makeup or move around for a few minutes.

So what is the real cause of that hair sticking on top of your head?

1. Split Ends Or Hair Breakage

Take a closer look at the hair strands that are sticking out.

What do you observe?

Did you notice that the hair strands that stick out are shorter than the rest of your hair? That’s because they grow straight out and don’t have enough weight to flatten down.

These could be broken hair strands.

Did you notice that the hair strands that stick out are shorter than the rest of your hair? That’s because they grow straight out and don’t have enough weight to flatten down.

There are many reasons why your hair can break. One cause of hair breakage is brushing your hair when it is still wet. Wet hair is more fragile. And when it is tangled and you force the brush through it in order to detangle, it could break. 

Sometimes, you could have split ends along the tips of your hair. The tips are the part of your hair where it is more prone to being dry and breaking. 

If you don’t get rid of the split ends, the split in the hair could rise and break, leaving you with short hair strands. 

1. Baby Hairs

Another reason why your hair could be sticking out on top of your head is that you have baby hairs. Baby hairs are new hair growth. And they probably will not be as long as the rest of your hair. 

Remember that hair has different phases. and the different hair strands can be in different phases at the same time.

That’s why we don’t go bald even if our hair has a resting phase. 

With that, some of the hair strands grow at different times that’s why they could be at different lengths. The shorter hair strands or the baby hairs are the newly-grown hair. 

2. Cowlicks

Another reason for having hair that sticks up on top of your head is cowlicks. Cowlicks aren’t, in any way, related to cows! They are actually hair that grows in a different direction or different angle compared to the rest of your hair. 

Most of them grow straight upward and that’s the reason why your hair sticks up. Cowlicks are caused by a variety of reasons but they are mostly due to genetics.

Usually, you will find the cowlicks on the crown of the head. 

3. Hair Cut Is Too Short? 

Have you recently cut your hair? That could be the reason why your hair sticks out. Some people might get a short haircut like a pixie or androgynous cut for an edgy appeal. But it could backfire when your haircut is too short. 

Due to the short length of the hair, you might have a few hairs that could stick up. And that could be more challenging to style or tame. Usually, hair that is less than an inch long will stick up.

If there are hair strands that are cut too short, they could stick up. 

If there are hair strands that are cut too short, they could stick up. 

4. Combing Against The Hair Grain

Another reason for the hair to stick out is the way you comb it.

Take a look at the direction of your hair growth. Are you going against it?

Take a look at the direction of your hair growth. Are you going against it?

Sometimes, we decide to change where we part our hair. That could lead you to comb your hair in the opposite direction you normally would. That could cause your hair to stick up instead of laying flat. 

5. Static Electricity

Another reason why your hair could stand up is static electricity. This happens due to friction and could happen when you brush your hair or if you are wearing your hat and it rubs against your hair. 

This is typically temporary, but it can still be annoying. 

Sometimes, it could be difficult to find a solution to it — especially if you tend to brush your hair more in the hopes of flattening it.

That would only lead to more static and more of your hair strands sticking out. 

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How To Stop Hair Sticking Out On Top Of Head

Avoiding the causes is a great way to prevent hair strands from sticking out of the hair. However, there are a few other ways you can stop it if it is already sticking out.

Let’s discuss them below. 

1. Moisturize Your Hair

One effective way to control hair that sticks out on the top of your head is to keep your hair moisturized. Use conditioners to keep your hair healthy. 

You can also make use of deep conditioner as they can provide the hair with the moisture and hydration it needs.

Moisturizing your hair helps prevent it from breakage. This could help you prevent getting short hair strands that stick up, controlling your style.

Moisturizing your hair helps prevent it from breakage. This could help you prevent getting short hair strands that stick up, controlling your style.

2. Grow It Longer

A simple way to prevent your hair from sticking out of your head is to grow it longer. Hair strands that are short tend to stick out. So if you grow them longer, then you’ll have fewer problems when it comes to the hair sticking out. 

The additional length of the hair weighs the hair down that is why it flattens and doesn’t stick out. Even if you don’t add products, you can avoid hair that sticks out if it is long enough. 

3. Follow The Grain Of Your Hair

Another way to help avoid hair sticking on the top of your head is to follow the grain of your hair. When parting your hair and combing it, it is best to observe the direction of your hair growth and follow it. 

It could be tempting to change your hair part from time to time. If you do, just remember that there is a chance for the hair to stick out when you go against the grain.

4. Use Hairspray

Hairspray is a hair product that you can use to help flatten the hair and avoid it from sticking out. If you want the hair strands to follow the direction you comb them, then you need a product such as hairspray to help you. 

You can apply hairspray directly on your hair or apply some of it on your comb before you use it on your hair. That way, you get the product on your hair and in the direction you want your hair to stay.

5. Trim Off The Split Ends

Remember the split ends that could cause your hair to break into short strands? You should get rid of them if you have them.

If you don’t currently have split ends, you can prevent split ends ifkeep your hair healthy.

If you already have split ends, then it would be best to trim them off so that the split doesn’t rise up and affect the entire hair strand.

In that way, you could prevent your hair from breaking. 

6. Use Hair Gel

Another hair product that you can use to tame those fly-aways is hair gel . This is especially true if you are going for a slick back ponytail but there are hair strands that keep sticking out. 

Hair gel comes in various holds so choose one that’s suitable for the style you want to achieve. 

7. Go For A Hair Treatment

There are various treatments you can get for your hair at the salon. Some of these will help avoid frizz or hair that stands out on top of your hair. 

Some treatments can help flatten down the hair even if they are shorter. With these, you don’t have to always use hair products or heat styling tools just to make sure that the hair doesn’t stick out.