40 Straight Hairstyles and Haircuts That Are Trendy

Straight hair never goes out of style, and there are endless options for sleek and chic hairstyles to choose from. Whether you prefer long, flowing locks or a short and edgy cut, there is a straight hairstyle that will suit your taste and personality. The trendiest straight hairstyles and haircuts offer a modern twist on classic looks, with a focus on bold colors, fun textures, and unique styling techniques. Get ready to be inspired by the latest straight hair trends that are sure to turn heads and make a statement.

There are copious amounts of hairstyles for straight hair on the web. We have looked through them and sorted out the best ones, plus included a few useful tips on how to style straight hair using little to no accessories.

Dig into the collection and find one or two trendy straight hair hairstyles for every day of the week.

There are three types of straight hair: type 1a (perfectly pin-straight hair), type 1b (straight but with more body), and type 1c (has more body, has a bit of bend, is thicker/coarser than types 1a and 1b).

1. Slightly Wavy Wedding Hairstyle for Medium Straight Hair. Itโ€™s harder to do on your own but definitely consider this twisted low bun as an option for a big event.

Hairstyles to Do with Straight Hair
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2. Inverted Straight Bob. Thereโ€™s a ton of gorgeous short straight hairstyles, but nothing quite speaks chic like the angled bob with a deep side part.

Short Straight Bob Hairstyle for Type 1A Hair

3. Rounded Lob with Multi-Tone Balayage. The best haircuts for straight hair are not limited to layers, which are accumulated around the face here, but also use sophisticated coloring to spice up straight locks and give them dimension without much cutting.

Straight Hair Lob with Layers
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4. Boho Straight Hair with Braids. Whether you need a festival, birthday, or party hairdo, this is amazing for long straight hair! Random loose braids, tucked into a half-up knot are the way to live.

Braided Half Up Straight Hair with Braids

5. Balayage Straight Hair Wedding Hairstyle. A twisted low bun is an awesome idea for long balayage hair because it gives you all the chances to show off your exquisite blend of shades and the shine of your colored hair.

Wedding Low Twisted Bun Straight Hair Updo
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6. Prom Updo Hairstyle Idea. A complicated-looking hairdo, which is basically a twisted and loosened French braid, will look even prettier with some flowers as accessories.

Braided Prom Updo with Flowers

7. Braided Updo for Ombre Straight Hair. No wonder that loosely braided straight hairstyles are among the hottest for ombre hair. Check how smooth and dimensional this braid looks.

Straight Updo Hairstyle for Ombre Hair
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8. Messy Bun with a Side Fishtail. See how easy it is to recreate straight hairstyles with braids at home. Itโ€™s just your usual messy low bun with a feed-in fishtail braid, but how cute it looks!

Messy Low Bun with a Braid for Straight Hair

9. Straight Hair Updo for Colored Hair. There are different ways to show off your pretty balayage, not just curls. A voluminous French braid and wrap around pony can do it justice.

Braid and Ponytail Updo for Straight Hair
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10. Shaggy Lob with Lowlights. Combining platinum blonde and dark chocolate shades in a patchy pattern leads to irresistible results! This mid-length cut, for instance, is among our favorite haircuts for straight hair this season.

Shaggy Lob Haircut for Straight Hair

11. Stacked Bob with Highlights. If you have short straight hair, you must have considered getting a bob. Picture this: a steeply angled shape with peek-a-boo highlights. If you like what you see, try it without any delay!

Short Stacked Angled Bob for Straight Hair

12. Shaggy Short Bob for Straight Hair. To not waste time on styling your hair, start with a great cut. Slightly shaggy, with tattered tips is just perfect.

Straight Shaggy Bob Cut
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13. Pin-Straight Hair with Layered Bangs. We love haircuts for straight hair that infuse otherwise flat tresses with texture, and this style reaches the goal effortlessly with the layered bangs and slightly sliced ends.

Medium Haircut with Bangs for Straight Hair

14. Bob-Short Straight Hair with Root Smudge. This lovely bob also falls into straight haircuts that employ a play of shades to bring out depth, while its point-cut ends and messy styling are in charge of texture and movement.

Short Straight Bob Haircut

15. Low Chignon Updo for Straight Hair. Those wondering how to style straight hair into a swirly bun will be inspired by this amazing updo made from really short locks.

Chignon for Short Straight Hair
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16. A-Line Lob for Fine Straight Hair. Although lobs are good for different types of straight hair, fine strands will look thicker with such a nearly blunt finish, and longer pieces in the front will make the whole style feel fuller.

Straight Inverted Lob Haircut

17. Volume-Boosting Graduated Bob. This heavily layered bob will require more styling efforts but it has everything we want to see in straight hair cuts โ€” tons of volume, distinct texture, an edgy look, and a dynamic feel.

Dynamic Inverted Straight Bob
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18. Long Straight Hair with Feathered Ends. These before and after pictures clearly illustrate how the limp hair gains bounce and a flattering shape โ€“ with smartly placed layers and feathering.

Long Straight Hair with Layers Before and After

19. Long Sun-Kissed Hair with Strategic Layers. Hairstyles for long straight hair donโ€™t need to be heavily layered to acquire some movement, which is proven by this soft style with barely-there highlights and just a few layers.

Voluminous Long Hairstyle for Straight Hair

20. Choppy Bob Haircut with Striking Asymmetry. If you are a cool girl fearing no challenges, try out this basically short textured bob with dramatically long front tresses.

Straight Hair Bob with Choppy Layers

21. Trendy Shoulder-Length Straight Hair with Face-Framing. This is another version of the A-line bob for straight hair that features gradual elongation toward the front balanced by shorter layers placed around the face.

Voluminous Lob for Straight Hair

22. Undercut Pixie with a Long Fringe. Itโ€™s a great option for ladies who follow hair trends. The fringe keeps the look voluminous, while the back is ragged and fun.

Voluminous Straight Pixie Hairstyle with a Long Fringe

23. Tousled Blonde Straight Hair. A typical Insta-girl hairstyle that you wonโ€™t spend much time on in the morning. Slightly layered and tousled straight hair looks absolutely flawless.

Medium Tousled Hairstyle for Straight Hair

24. Asymmetric Bob for Straight Hair. A side part and perfectly straight hair create a chic, refined look. Complement it with statement accessories, and the publicโ€™s attention is all yours.

25. Bleached Voluminous Shag. The shoulder-length straight hair looks awesome in this irresistible bleached shag. Contact an experienced colorist if you are afraid to compromise your hairโ€™s health!

Shoulder-Length Shag Hairstyle to Do with Straight Hair

26. Curtain Bangs Straight Hair. Whether you decide to keep your long layered hair straight or add some flipped-up ends, curtain bangs will look gorgeous on you. Besides, why not add some subtle highlights for extra texture?

Layered Flipped-Up Hairstyle for Long Straight Hair

27. Balayage Straight Hair. A sight for sore eyes, the balayage that combines multiple delicious shades wonโ€™t let you down. Refresh your long straight hair with this dye job and enjoy its low maintenance.

Hairstyle for Long Straight Hair with Caramel Balayage

28. Tousled Crown Braid. What can be more charming than a relaxed updo for long straight hair with bangs hanging loose! For this look, make a braid, wrap it around your head, pin, and leave some strands in the front out for a romantic look.

Relaxed Braided Updo for Straight Hair

29. Side-Swept Short Hair. For the ladies who have been struggling to achieve volume in straight hair, a short bob is a great option. Blow-dry your hair, apply some mousse for an airy feel, and make a side part.

Short Straight Bob Haircut with Volume

30. Fancy Updo for Fine Straight Hair. Create an illusion of extra voluminous hair by putting it away in a loose top bun. Teased roots with some free-flowing strands will look both full-bodied and elegant.

Voluminous Bun for Fine Straight Hair

31. Sleek Knotted Bun for Naturally Straight Hair. Quick, easy, and absolutely fashionable. You can do it simply by twisting your long straight hair and then tying a knot. Pin it down and thatโ€™s it.

Straight Hair Easy Knotted Bun

32. Pin-Straight Hairstyle with Bangs. Straight sleek bangs can look absolutely stunning with a sharp short bob done on naturally straight blonde hair.

Short Bob with Bangs for Straight Hair

33. Tucked-In Banana Bun. Itโ€™s cute and fresh! So easy for straight shoulder-length hair, you could use a special clip to help you put the locks away with minimal effort.

Banana Bun Updo for Shoulder Length Hair

34. Straight Bob Hairstyle. Nothing beats the classics. A good blunt bob is perfect for straight hair, especially if you prefer a medium length.

Pin-Straight Medium Length Blunt Bob

35. High Bun for Straight Hair with Waves. If Jennifer Lopez once rocked it to the red carpet, why canโ€™t you? Simplicity is key.

High Bun Updo with Face-Framing Waves for Pin-Straight Hair

36. Braided French Twist for Ladies Over 60. Todayโ€™s hairstyles know no age. With an elegant updo like this twisted bun complemented by a little braid, youโ€™ll feel like youโ€™re 18 again!

Over 60 French Twist Updo with a Braid for Straight Locks

37. Medium Length Hairstyle for Straight Hair. Nothing is prettier than a very simple wrap around ponytail to go with your everyday outfit. When in a rush, tease your shoulder-length hair and pull it back into a little pony.

Wrap Around Ponytail for Straight Medium Length Hair

38. Loose Braided and Tucked Updo. Straight hairstyles for women are as versatile as curly ones. The main goal with straight hair is root volume. Subtle balayage highlights are very welcome too.

Loose Updo Hairstyle for Straight Hair

39. Bouffant with Pins for Straight Hair. A great way to see if an undercut suits you! Just straighten the hair and pin down the sides.

40. Sleek Hairstyle for Thick Hair. One of those to point out your fiery nature and status when you feel like the day will have you making a life-changing statement.

Sleek Chignon for Thick Straight Hair

We hope that these 40 outstanding haircuts and hairstyles for straight hair have convinced you that straight hair is anything but boring! Havenโ€™t they? Comment below!

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