Looking your best with straight hair doesn’t need to be difficult – with the proper haircut and styling technique, your locks could appear fuller!
Kiernan Shipka made it famous by sporting a center-parted blunt bob that adds volume. It looks great on all face shapes but is particularly flattering for thin strands.
The Ivy League
The Ivy League hairstyle is an iconic, elegant men’s haircut that works for all facial structures. A variation on the classic crew cut, it helps define facial structure while looking stylish and modern.
Medium-length hair works best with this style as you can style the crown of your head differently; create sleek side parts, sweep back to center, or use forward brushes to give your haircut more personality and character.
Though often confused with fade haircuts, the Ivy League differs from standard crew cuts in that it features shorter sides and back; usually tapered — while leaving enough length on top for you to easily style into a side part. Additionally, this haircut can make an ideal style choice for guys with facial hair, working perfectly well alongside beards for neat, professional results.
The Side-Swept Fringe
Long face-framing layers give this super sleek short bob extra character. Perfect for fine or thin straight hair, this cut creates lift in front without adding more weight. Use smoothing cream regularly for glossy locks before finishing with hairspray for high-shine results.
Even if your hair is naturally wavy or curly, you can still participate in this trend by asking your stylist to cut in some long face-framing layers that add movement and volume to your strands. This style works particularly well on oval- or heart-shaped faces as it softens their jawline.
This stylish chin-length layered Bob is given extra sophistication with long side-swept bangs. Miley Cyrus, Adele, and Camila Cabello have all sported this style that’s easy to maintain through regular salon trims, adding Old Hollywood glamour into any look!
The Slick Back
A slicked-back haircut channels the style of Wall Street bigwig Gordon Gekko, but anyone can achieve it. This look works particularly well for straight-haired individuals with long strands who are in between an asymmetrical fringe and a full pompadour (for instance).
Key to creating an effortless slicked-back look is a low fade that begins near your natural hairline, creating a striking feature and drawing attention to your facial structure.
The bob is another ideal style option for straight hair and especially for heart-shaped faces. This look consists of long, face-framing layers which help soften and elongate the jawline, while thicker locks may benefit from longer strands that add volume to their style. As this cut can be quite bold, using some hair products may help ensure its sleek appearance.
The Lob
Long bobs offer an elegant style without cutting all of your locks off. When styled with a fringe, long bobs can frame your face and add youthful vibrance – ideal for multiple facial structures and women of all ages!
Pairing the lob with bangs will draw focus to your eyes and cheekbones while adding fashion-forward contrast. Charges may also help cover up fine or thin hair for a fuller and volumized appearance.
For the ultimate lob, add highlights. Choose between soft ombre or vibrant silver shade balayage highlights for an upscale and modern appearance, featuring center-parted curtain bangs or see-through Korean fringe to show the versatility of your cut.
