Spiked hair styles are usually best for short hair. Spiked hairstyles can be created by purchasing a molding hair "glue" or gel and putting a little bit of the glue/gel between the fingers while working about an inch of the hair into a small pyramid.
If you want to use a spiked hair style, use any brand of hair gel. The gel dries and keeps your hair in the position you leave it in. It washes off easily.