I'd go for the spiked hair as well, I've never been a huge fan of hair pushed back, (except on one person, but that was just a brilliant quirk of his). I think for a more formal occasion having it combed back would look great, a wedding or somewhere else you'd have to wear a suit, but for just everyday I'd have it spiked. I'm insanely jealous that you still look male with it combed back though, I just look like a grumpy girl with a pony tail.