If the only two straight-hair hairstyles you can think of are, uhh, behind your shoulders or in front of your shoulders…it’s time to live a little. Yes, straight hair seem a little limiting as far as fancy styles go, but I’m here to prove to you that with the right style tricks and tools, you can make your hair feel completely new and exciting—basically, giving you a whole new hair vibe with a cut or color. So grab your flat iron and your hair-straightening creams and get to work with one of these not-at-all-boring straight hairstyles.
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Straight Hair With Snap Clips
Formerly known as the hairstyle to keep your hair out of your face while brushing your teeth, this pinned-back, straightened-hair look deserves to be seen by the public—especially when it involves fuzzy snap clips like these.
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Straight Hair and Half-Up With a Chain
I’m not going to pretend that this this chain-wrapped twisted look is the easiest thing in the world, buuuut it’s also not the hardest. First step: Find a hair chain. Then twist one side of your hair back, pinning it straight across your head. Twist the other side of your hair back and pin it on top of the other twist. Thread the chain in and over the twists, wrapping them together. BOOM.
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Sleek and Straight Hair
Crazy how the way you style the ends of your hair can totally change the vibe. Whenever you’re not feeling your stick-straight hair look, try curling the ends under just slightly with a round brush and hair dryer.
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Straight Hair With Bangs
All my friends with bangs, listen up: You don’t have to wear your bangs the same way every single day. To go with her retro straight-hair style, Selena Gomez switched it up and wore her bangs parted to the side.
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Straight Hair and Deep Side Part
Why is it when we think of straight hair, a middle part comes to mind? Lais Ribeiro shows us yet another way to wear the sleek look with this deep side part. Use a spritz of hairspray to keep your straight hair sleek and smooth.
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A Straight Pixie Hairstyle
Some say pixie cuts are limited with the styles they can do, but I beg to differ. Exhibit A: Katy Perry in these rhinestone pins. Short-haired peeps can wear fun accessories too.
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A Straight Hair Ponytail
If you usually just throw your straight hair into an easy ponytail without styling it first, might I suggest flatironing the ends first for a sleek ponytail look like this? Bonus points if you take the time to part your hair down the center too.
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A Half-Up, Straight-Hair Ponytail
Remember what I said about taking the time to style your hair first? Same goes for half-ponytails too. Use your flatiron to flip out your ends just slightly, then pull half of it up with a scrunchie to finish.
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A Straight, Sleek Bob Hairstyle
Sometimes the littlest changes make all the difference. Take tucking one side of your hair behind your ear, for instance. Perfect compromise for when you want to show off your jewelry and your hairstyle at the same time.
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Straight-Hair Barrette Hairstyle
If you have short fine hair, wearing a large barrette like this seems more like a dream than reality, but I assure you it can be done. The trick is to secure your straight hair first with a few tiny rubber bands before clipping the barrette over the top.
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A Multi-Ponytail With Straight Hair
When one straight-hairstyle ponytail isn’t enough, add a few more hair ties (or hair bungees if you want a super-tight look) to make a sleek, stacked, straight pony.
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Messy Straight Hairstyle
The biggest misconception about straight hair is that it always needs to be perfectly combed and sleek, but this textured version proves that just ain’t true. On day two or three, blast your roots with texturizing spray and muss up your roots for a whole new look and vibe.
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Straight Hair With Flipped Ends
This vintage-inspired, flipped-out hairstyle is easy enough to DIY on your straight hair. All you need is a curling iron and a little practice.
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Straight, Sleek, and Slicked Down
The trick to getting those front pieces to stay tucked behind your ears when wearing your hair straight? Tie both sides in a ponytail underneath your hair in the back and hide it with your hair on top. Stick around, I’m full of hair hacks.
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A Super-High and Super-Straight Ponytail
An ultra-high straight ponytail like this one is definitely worth the headache. And when paired with a super-straight tail? *Chef’s kiss.* If your hair isn’t quite long enough to get the effect, try adding a few clip-in hair extensions.
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Straight Hair Bob Hairstyle
Does Lucy’s blunt bob cut need a bobby pin? No. Does it look amazing with it in? Absolutely. A pearl bobby pin is always a good idea when styling your sleek, straight hair.
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Straight Hair With a Bow
How to make a ponytail formal: Make it sleek and add a bow with black velvet ribbon. The rough texture of the ribbon perfectly contrasts the ultra-smooth vibes of your straight hairstyle.
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Straight Hair and a Headband
When in doubt, wear a headband. And when you want to stand out, wear a padded headband or a statement pearl headband like this on your straight hairstyle.
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A Long, Straight Low Pony
If you’ve got a super-long ponytail, you need an equally impressive base to balance it out. To copy this look, take a sliver of hair and wrap it around your hair tie and down the tail for a cool finish. But first! Make sure to prep your straight hair with the right anti-frizz tricks and products for a smooth look like this.
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A Slicked and Straight Half-Ponytail
Never have I ever seen a half-up, half-down ponytail look so regal. With not a hair out of place, this elegant version of the typically casual hairstyle has me second guessing everything.