25 Hairstyles To Complement Super Straight Hair

Haircut trends are constantly changing and evolving, with things like bottleneck bangs and the modern shag being recently popular. While it can be fun to change our own personal style to keep up with fads, sometimes it's easier to cater to our natural features instead.

Luckily, catering to hair types doesn't necessarily mean throwing out everything that's in style, as many current haircuts can accentuate our natural locks. Even if you have pin-straight hair, which might feel one-dimensional if you've been styling it all your life, some trendy hairstyles will work with your natural hair type and give you a renewed look.

With straight hair, achieving texture and volume might be challenging, so this is something to keep in mind when deciding what hairstyle to sport next, per Madison Reed. You might be tempted to go for something like the Farrah Fawcett flip or a '90s-style blowout, which are definitely in style, but plenty of haircuts that will compliment your natural hair type, as suggested by The Zoe Report.

Similar to the close-cropped pixie, the side-swept pixie is another short hairstyle that can add some texture to naturally straight hair. As PureWow explains, side-swept bangs can provide a distinct lift to the face, adding dimension to any haircut.

Seen on stars like Halle Berry and Carey Mulligan, the combination of side-swept bangs and the pixie cut results in a style that has both texture and depth. If you're considering this look, keep in mind the fact that your bangs will likely require some styling.

The mixie haircut is another variation of the mullet that works really well on straight hair. Mentioned in the TikTok from @coiffeurstory, the mixie, or mod pixie, largely takes inspiration from retro baby mullets, featuring the short-long dynamic of the mullet on a version of the short pixie haircut.

With mullets making a strong comeback, this haircut is not only in style but also super edgy and low maintenance (per PopSugar). It's a style that can work with any hair type, so styling it naturally with straight hair is a great option, but you can also use a texturizing product to achieve the classic messy mixie.

If you want a little more texture for your straight hair, you might opt for a razored bob. Because this cutting technique results in wispier-looking ends, this won't be the best option for those worried about their hair looking thin, but it's still a great look otherwise (per Hair).

The invisible layers present in this look from @jenny_balding1 similarly add some additional texture and depth to the cut. Overall, the razored bob is a modern take on a classic look that is sure to make your straight hair stand out.

Besides playing around with angles, adding straight bangs to the classic bob is another way to customize the haircut. As mentioned on L'Oréal Paris USA, straight bangs are especially suited to straight hair types since that's how the style of bang is typically worn.

For some bob-and-bang inspiration, check out Zendaya's look from the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards or the hairstyle sported by Maisie Williams at the 2019 Emmy Awards (per Byrdie). Otherwise, we think this Instagram photo from @stephthehairartist demonstrates how to rock the classic bob.

As with any hairstyle, you can also consider adding bangs to the lob cut to further customize the look. While bangs require regular maintenance and often necessitate styling time, they can really be cut to accentuate natural features like face shape and forehead (per Latest Hairstyles). In this way, bangs can really make your lob work for you. 

There are many styles of bangs to choose from, ranging from baby to bottleneck, but we particularly love how this lob from the Instagram account @ceremonyportland looks with straight bangs. 

Using soft, face-framing fringe is another way to make your short haircut work for you. While this long bob from @saltymanestudio takes on the straighter edge of the blunt cut, it's combination with face-framing fringe gives the hairstyle a softer feel. This is particularly good for those who want to maintain the illusion of fullness that straight cuts provide while preferring something a little more feathery.

Plus, we love how this look uses the trendy toasted coconut blonde hair color to really make the haircut stand out.

The mullet is another retro-inspired hairstyle that has come into recent popularity. When you think of a mullet, your first thought might be of the country star Billy Ray Cyrus, or even music legends David Bowie and Lionel Richie, but the style has seen a modernized resurgence on stars like Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, and Billie Eilish (per Byrdie and Haircut Inspiration).

While this hairstyle is often worn on wavy or curly hair, it can also work on naturally straight hair. The customizability of the cut and the dimension and depth it brings can really add something new to your straight hair. If you don't believe us, just check out the look from @olivethehairapist.

Speaking of the shag, this is another haircut to try out on your naturally straight hair. As explained by Behind the Chair, the shag is a feathery cut that features full-looking layers around the crown with thinner layering on the sides and ends.

In a TikTok, @skipdoeshair explains how this cut works really well on those with thinner hair, as it adds a lot of volume and texture with its many layers. So, if you have thin and naturally straight hair, this is a great look to consider.

Another trendy style to consider is the curtain bang, which has gained popularity with stars like Gabrielle Union, Camilla Cabello, and Selena Gomez (per Stylist). This face-framing style of bangs is generally considered easier to maintain than other styles, as their grown-out look doesn't necessitate regular trims (per Oprah Daily).

While curtain bangs can be worn straight, they're typically styled to have a swoopy look, which pairs really well with straight hair. If you're wondering how you'd style this retro-inspired look on naturally-straight hair, check out the TikTok from @anieladiazz.

We've already espoused the many benefits of wearing a blunt cut with straight, short hair, but this versatile style is also great if you want something longer. Adding highlights to this style embraces the straight texture of the hair while providing some interesting dimension. This can be seen in the Instagram photo from @suleymandervissoglu, which features super subtle red and light brown highlights.

As mentioned on Allure, straight hair typically looks best with thinner highlights, because the coloring will really stand out against this hair texture. Whereas you can get away with more when coloring wavy or curly hair, thicker highlights can look stripey or chunky on stick-straight hair.

If you like layered haircuts but aren't sure about face-framing layers, consider going for a wispier style. Such a haircut can be seen in the TikTok from @hecktor_salon, who achieves the look by pulling all the hair forward, as if they're about to do a ponytail in front of the face, before cutting it. This results in feathery layers that look super lightweight and soft.

This can add a lot of texture to straight hair, so it's a good choice if you're wanting a little something extra for your usually sleek locks.

Although we've mostly mentioned bangs when discussing shorter cuts, straight bangs pair particularly well with long, straight hairstyles, making the combination a great option for those looking to accentuate their natural hair type.

For this style, think Zooey Deschanel, Lea Michelle, or Emily Ratajkowski (per Harper's Bazaar and Bustle). Similarly to these celebs, you can play around with the thickness of your straight bangs, staying true to the blunt cut or going for a softer, feathery look. Either way, you're sure to rock your naturally straight hair.