Find the best-looking cuts for your naturally straight hair and styling tips
Danny Puopolo
Straight hair is one of the most manageable types of men’s hair, able to withstand a lot of styling and be easily tamed. But when done wrong, straight hair can look limp. What are men with straight hair to do? The answer: Choose styles that add weight and texture for a great result.
We’ve curated a list of hairstyles for men with straight hair. These styles range from conservative to extra-casual, so whether you need a hairstyle for the office or for hanging out, we’ve got you covered.
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Undercut
This style combines the classic undercut with a strikingly styled fringe.
The undercut is by far one of the most popular hairstyles for men with straight hair. Its short, neat look is ideal for the texture of straight hair.
This look goes one step further by accentuating the fringe to make it the focal point of the style. It’s a nicely balanced look that only requires a bit of pomade to maintain.
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Slicked Back
The trendy, contemporary gentleman will appreciate this slicked back undercut variation.
This is a fashionable way to sport straight hair, with a strong fade on the sides and back and full-bodied hair on top. It mixes the traditional pompadour look with the contemporary slicked back look, and the result is quite stylish.
While this look is easier to pull off with thicker hair, it’s definitely possible with thinner hair––all you need is a stronger product. It’s one of our favorite hairstyles for men with straight hair.
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Casual Messy Surfer Look
Blonde guys, we’ve got you covered with this casual, carefree look. Inspired by wind-blown surfer hair, this cut is the right amount of messy.
For those of you with straight, blonde hair, check out this messy mop top style. The hair looks windswept but not artificially so.
This is a great choice if you find yourself alternating between the workplace/classroom and home. With a bit of combing, you can turn this into a professional side part hairstyle. Then you can tousle it for a more casual appearance.
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Suave Slicked Back
Prefer having longer hair? Check this suave slicked back undercut variation.
This look takes advantage of longer hair by slicking it back to create a smooth, layered appearance. The sides are faded and blended to unify the head.
Taking inspiration from the brush-up style and even the pompadour, this style is ideal for the gentleman who wants a laid-back, contemporary look.
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Textured Hair
Define your style with a crop. The textured hair on top creates waves while the fades on the side and back draw all the attention upward.
This hairstyle is a nice medium between the shorter and longer styles on this list. The centerpiece of the look is the wavy hair on top, which is perfected through some practiced styling.
This haircut pairs nicely with a trimmed beard, but even if you’re clean shaven, this cut will still look great. It’s striking without being excessive.
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Textured Crop with Longer Fringe
Who said straight hair is only for a dapper look? Look at this one, quite hipster-ish, right? Straight hair makes it all fringed and can be laid down like this one for a very french crop vibe. The sides are taper faded for maximum focus on top with a cheeky beard blend.
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Comb Over
A slight side part and a combed-over fringe give the head a full appearance while not sacrificing style.
If you have thin, straight hair, you might find it difficult to give your hair the appearance of fullness. And if you have a receding hairline, it’s even tougher. Thankfully, this haircut helps with both issues.
By sweeping the fringe forward and to the side, the hair covers a large amount of surface area. The asymmetry helps to add visual contrast and keep everything looking fresh.
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French Crop
Favor a bold look? Take this cropped style out for a spin. Perfect for short hair aficionados.
One of the best ways to create a haircut that stands out is to pair a low skin fade with a full head of hair on top. This French crop variation does exactly that, and it does the job well.
Notice how the textured hair on top culminates in a slightly uneven fringe. This adds visual contrast to the style and gives it a personality of its own.
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Hard Part
For the daring, this style will give you extra fashion points. It’s over the top with character and will level up your hair.
With a hard part and an eye-catching comb over, this is one of the trendiest hairstyles for men with straight hair. It’ll require serious styling, but the result is noticeable and fashionable.
The style is nicely balanced with a skin fade and the texture of straight hair ideal for a clean-cut look that keeps everything nice and neat.
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Blunt Fringe
A versatile style, this blunt fringe will be ready for whatever you put it through.
For the guys out there who are always on the go, a blunt fringe style like this one is for you. Whether you’re a hardcore gym-goer or an avid jogger, this haircut will move with you and trap less heat.
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Disconnected Side Swept Fringe
Best part of having straight hair is that it can be shaped in a million ways and this being one of them. The top is swept to the side with sides being tapered with good enough volume to look very balanced. This for sure is a very cleaner and gentleman look mainly for formal occasions but parties will do just fine as well.
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Textured French Crop with Disconnection Line
Start with straight hair and have a short length, now give it a very ceasar look with a tinge of brush up. This is something you will end up with. The sides are side-parted with that thick hard part which makes all the difference. The sides are taper faded with a clean shaved look that makes it a very clean one overall.
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Blend Style
A unique blend of classic styles. The pompadour, side part, and taper styles come together to create a fashionable look.
Hairstyles for men with straight hair don’t have to be typical. This style combines the refined side part and taper haircuts with a gentle pompadour on top for a one-of-a-kind result.
This style is also surprisingly versatile. You can get a shorter, military-esque fade or a longer fade that blends the top with the sides. The sky’s the limit.
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Straight Fringe in Action
The French crop is one of the most common iteration of straight hair as that is what the french crop needs anyway. The sides are tapered here and not faded to keep the volume all around the head. If you notice, the temple is slightly tapered, just enough to see its shadow.
FAQs
What can I do with straight hair?
The possibilities of experimenting with your hairstyle are lust limitless when you have naturally straight hair. We bet so many are jealous of your perfectly straight hair that is not afraid of high humid days or rainy party nights. Also, straight hair requires way fewer products than any other hair structure, so the opportunities to get a super short almost buzz cut or grow it until you get a neat-looking pompadour are there for you
How can I style straight hair men?
Having naturally straight hair allows you to style it easily in a few minutes while it’s still wet: just get a nice wide comb and with a hairdryer on the highest setting comb over your hair to the side you want and follow it with the flow of hot air. This way you won’t need to spend money on any styling products as the hot air and wide comb will do the job for you. Just pick the right direction for your hair.
Which is the best hairstyle for straight hair?
That would be the toughest question to answer because the variety of possible styles for naturally straight hair for men is just blow-minding. We think that one of the coolest looking styles would be a short pompadour with a short fade on the sides, but the second favourite is surely the french crop cut that is considered less time-consuming and suits pretty much any style and face.
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Danny Puopolo is an expert that works at Rakis, a professional hairdressing salon in Melbourne. His work has been featured in a variety of publications such as OK Magazine, Vogue, and INSTYLE. He has also managed classes for Shu Uemura Australia and Loreal Professional.
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FAQs
What is the easiest haircut for men? ›
What is the easiest haircut for men to maintain? The easiest haircuts for men to maintain are short or long cuts without intricate fades that need to be touched up often. Low maintenance haircuts for men range from short buzz and crew cuts to long layered hair.
What is the haircut for 2022 male? ›"The three best men's haircuts for 2022 are the fade, the undercut, and the pompadour. 1. The fade is a short haircut that is tapered down to the skin on the sides and back. This haircut is versatile and can be styled in a variety of ways.
What is the easiest haircut to take care of? ›The most low-maintenance haircuts are very short haircuts like pixies and cuts with long layers that make styling easy and don't require a ton of salon maintenance. While you'll still need to see your stylist every few months to keep your cut looking its best, you can go longer between appointments.
What is a boyfriend haircut? ›“The boyfriend bob is a blunter and shorter version of a traditional bob with the trim line being totally horizontal and the length being anywhere between chin and mid neck length,” Lux explains. We're talking the '90s boy band and heartthrob aesthetic here, folks.
What is the new 2022 short haircut? ›Short bob. The short bob haircut is a modern and relaxed version of the bob cut and the long bob cut. This is the perfect 2022 short haircut for women who enjoy sophistication and elegance. The Short Bob is a short cut cut at the nape with longer sides, the hair is a little lower than the ear.
Which hair cut gives more volume? ›Blunt Lob. You can't go wrong with a classic blunt cut like this one by stylist Riawna Capri, which makes your ends look oh-so thick. Layers might give more volume at the crown, but a blunt cut gives you thickness and, as it follows, overall volume like no other.
What is a straight cut called? ›"Blunt cuts technically refer to the way the very ends of the hair are cut," says celebrity stylist Gregory Patterson. "So 'blunt' means straight across the end of the hair, leaving a strong shape to the end, versus a pointy sharp end from point-cutting, or a sliced end from a razor."
Which haircut is in trend in 2022? ›Classic Bob
"I predict that short bobs with or without bangs for straight hair will be big for 2022," Fekkai says. Selena Gomez is clearly leading the charge, recently returning to the classic chin-length look. The sliced bob is another take on the trend stylists love — that version is a tiny bit longer in the front.
Clearly the famous faces – or their stylists' – have been taking notes from the catwalks: At the spring/summer 2022 fashion shows it was apparent that one key hair trend was set to rule this season: straight and sleek strands.
How can I make my straight hair less boring men? ›Get a wax or pomade to shape and style your hair.
For straight hair, wax and pomade are the best styling options. Wax and pomade will provide a medium hold that won't add a ton of volume or texture to your hair.
How do men fix frizzy straight hair? ›
- Avoid shampooing every day. ...
- Avoid heat. ...
- Cover your hair while you're swimming. ...
- Condition your hair regularly. ...
- Trim your hair regularly. ...
- Avoid products with alcohol. ...
- Eat a balanced diet.
- 7 Haircare Tips for Men. You take good care of your skin and your body. ...
- 1 - Use Natural, Gentle Shampoo. ...
- 2 - Don't Shampoo Every Day. ...
- 3 - Use Hair Conditioner. ...
- 4 - Visit Your Barber Regularly. ...
- 5 - Choose a Hairstyle that Flatters Your Face. ...
- 6 - Take It Easy on Your Hair. ...
- 7 - Use Natural Styling Products.
For men using hair straighteners, though, there are a few things to keep in mind. You should have at least 4 inches of hair to use a straightener: otherwise, you risk burning your scalp or damaging your hair. You should also use a heat-protecting serum and ensure your hair is completely dry before straightening.
How do men deal with straight hair? ›Two of the best ways to add texture to straight hair is with layers and product. Getting your barber or hairstylist to cut layers into your straight hair can provide texture as well as movement. Then, turn it up a notch by investing in some texturizing products such as sea salt spray, clay, wax, or even dry shampoo.
What should you not do when cutting your hair? ›Don't cut your hair when it's wet - when it dries it will bounce up which means you'll end up with it shorter than you wanted. Cut it dry instead. Don't cut across the ends of your hair in a straight line because a) you'll never get it straight and b) it'll look really chunky and blocky.
What length hair is in for 2022? ›Long layers and volume
"Things are going from really short shags and mullets to mid-length haircuts," she said. Expect to see '90s-inspired long layers and stylists focusing on adding more volume while keeping the hair length intact.
Haircuts in jail are supposed to be a “one-guard” buzz cut against the grain, but I'll ask the guys how they want theirs done.
What is a bro haircut? ›A bro flow haircut is a mid length or long style embracing the shape of the hair you naturally have.
What is a teddy cut? ›A teddy bear trim or teddy bear head usually describes a rounded, fluffy shape to the top of the head or entire face, so tends to be less confusing, although that also varies in style and length to suit the dog's size, head shape and coat, and how you want the ears to be.
How should I wear my hair over 50? ›- Soft layers.
- Highlights with loose waves.
- Chic, sleek and silver.
- The perfect blond lob, or long bob.
- Striking long locks.
- The perfect pixie cut.
How do I make my hair look shiny? ›
- Use a clarifying shampoo once per week. Clarifying shampoos are designed to clear product buildup. ...
- Rinse with cold water. ...
- Use a silk or satin pillowcase. ...
- Load up on hair-healthy foods. ...
- Add temporary shine. ...
- Use a boar bristle brush. ...
- Use shine-enhancing hair color. ...
- Add highlights.
Pros of Naturally Straight Hair
A mirror-like shine. People with naturally straight hair can skimp on the extra shine serum because the straight surface of the hair reflects more light, can be smoother, and thus shinier. It's easy to grow out.
If you want your hair to stay straight all day, use shampoos and conditioners with lots of vitamins and minerals, which are often labeled as smoothing, sleek, or straightening products. You may also want to try rubbing in a few drops of a straightening serum into your hair while it's still wet.
What is the best cut for fine hair? ›If you have thin hair, a blunt cut will feign thickness, and a pixie cut makes those strands feather-light and much more pliable for styling. For thicker fine hair, well-placed long layers give dimension and volume to your bobs and lobs.
Which cut is good for thin long hair? ›- Layers with some side-swept bangs. A very low-maintenance haircut that is easy to carry anywhere. ...
- Long beachy curls. This one is a perfect haircut before going for a relaxed vacation. ...
- Soft face-framing layers. ...
- Simple layers. ...
- Long Spiral Curls.
Also called an “ivy league” in some circles, a classic gentleman haircut is characterized by a shorter length on top, on both sides of the part, and tapered sides. This can be achieved with clippers, shears, or a combination of them and tends to offer the lowest degree of maintenance.
What is clean straight cut? ›Incised wound – A clean, straight cut caused by a sharp edge (i.e. a knife). Tends to bleed heavily as multiple vessels may be cut directly across. Connecting structures such as ligaments and tendons may also be involved. Laceration – A messy looking wound caused by a tearing or crushing force.
What is a Princeton cut? ›An Ivy League, also known as a Harvard Clip or Princeton, is a type of crew cut in which the hair on the top front of the head is long enough to style with a side part, while the crown of the head is cut short.
What to tell Barber when you don't know what you want? ›If you don't know what setting of clippers you prefer, ask your barber to start with a longer setting and progressively get shorter until you find a style you like. Men with longer hair especially need to be clear about how much hair they want cut off. Most will tell the barber just to keep the hair off their collar.
What should you not tell your barber? ›Don't just say, “Give me a trim, Mac” or “Just a little off the top.” One barber's trim is another barber's close shave. To avoid getting your hair cut too short, Steve says to be specific with how much you want taken off. “Short and long are all relative from barber to barber,” he says.
What is the most common men's haircut? ›
Some of the most popular hairstyles for men currently are the pompadour, the undercut and the slicked back.
What is the hair color for 2022? ›Red is always a great 2022 hair color trend. If you decide to go auburn, go for copper tones instead of the traditional vermilion. It looks more natural and super elegant.
Is Big Hair Back 2022? ›Big hair is making a comeback, baby. The 1980s might be long gone, but the current wave of hairstyling trends mean the celebrated decade hasn't left our collective consciousness.
What color hair makes you look younger? ›Caramel, honey, gold, copper, and strawberry give a healthy brightness that makes us look and feel younger. (Framing your face with lighter shades draws the eye away from any complexion concerns, as well.)
Is it possible to have straight hair forever? ›Professional permanent straightening
A perm refers to a chemical process that permanently alters the hair follicle. Perms are sometimes associated with creating curls in hair that doesn't naturally have it, but they can be used to make hair straight, too.
For straight hair, wax and pomade are the best styling options. Wax and pomade will provide a medium hold that won't add a ton of volume or texture to your hair. Since your hair is on the straighter side, adding a ton of shine and texture can make your hair look greasy and unnatural.
Are layers better for straight hair? ›Layers add a lot of life, movement, and youthfulness to hair, so they are equally great for straight hair. Layers give an illusion of volume and texture to hair, that's why they are still preferred by a lot of us. Long layers look so sophisticated whereas short multiple layers add a funky and stylish look.
What is a straight haircut called? ›Simply put, a straight haircut is called a blunt haircut as it's cut without adding layers to your hair.
How do you keep straight hair nice? ›- Be Careful When You Choose To Straighten Your Hair. Straight Hair. ...
- Less Sweat Means Longer Wear. ...
- Use The Appropriate Flat Iron. ...
- Deep Conditioning. ...
- Satin Pillowcases. ...
- Headwraps. ...
- Straightening Brush. ...
- Use The Correct Heat.
Straight hair is perceived as being more formal and business like especially if cut above the shoulders while longer loose hair indicates a less professional manner in the male dominant business world. Short hair also means you don't like to waste time on your hair, leaving more time for other things.
Is straight hair a good thing? ›
One of the best parts about naturally straight hair is that it's easy to grow long and strong. The hydration it gets from the sebum means it is less prone to split ends and breakage, bringing stamina and elasticity that snap back.
What should you not do with straight hair? ›- Skipping The Heat Protectant Can Cause Serious Damage. ...
- Using The Wrong Heat Protectant For Your Hair Type Can, Too. ...
- If You're Going To Blow Dry Your Hair, Use A Leave-In Product. ...
- You Need To Work With Your Natural Texture. ...
- Play Up Your Volume Properly.
Layered hair is a hairstyle that gives the illusion of length and volume using long hair for the illusion of length and short hair for volume, as an easy style to manage.
What are the three 3 types of haircutting? ›Every cut falls under three categories: layered, one-length, or a combination of both, says celebrity hairstylist Dwayne Ross. Layers help lessen density and create movement. One-length cuts, on the other hand, add weight. To avoid confusion and hair mishaps, double-check with your stylist.
What is a gypsy hair cut? ›The gypsy shag haircut, which first gained popularity in the 70s, is characterized by its evenly progressing layers, resulting in an overall "shaggy" look. With today's intentionally messy hairstyle looks, the gypsy shag is more popular than ever. The shag can be short, medium or long. ...
What is a Brutus haircut? ›One of the most popular hair styles of the day, though, was the Brutus, a disheveled style that Beau Brummell and his followers wore. John Opie's 1802 portrait of Edmund Lenthal Swifte shows a few artfully arranged locks over the forehead. These hairstyles took a great deal of time and patience to achieve.