Straight hair is easy to style sleek, but it can fall flat without the right cut. The best hairstyles for men with straight hair add texture, volume or a sharp shape.
These 18 hairstyles for men with straight hair include side parts, quiffs, crops, fringes and fades. Each one comes with a styling tip.
1. Classic Side Part
Straight hair holds a crisp side part beautifully.
SaveStyling tip: Comb through a light pomade.
2. Undercut with a Comb-Over
An undercut adds contrast to straight hair.
SaveStyling tip: Comb the top over with medium hold.
3. Textured Quiff
Texture stops straight hair looking flat.
SaveStyling tip: Blow-dry up and finish with matte clay.
4. Slicked-Back Hair
Straight hair slicks back smoothly.
SaveStyling tip: Use a water-based pomade.
5. Pompadour
A pompadour gives straight hair height.
SaveStyling tip: Use a pre-styler before blow-drying.
6. Tapered Fade
A taper keeps the sides neat.
SaveStyling tip: Ask for a low taper.
7. Messy Crop
A messy crop adds instant texture.
SaveStyling tip: Use texture powder at the roots.
8. Brushed-Up Style
Brushing up adds volume.
SaveStyling tip: Blow-dry upwards with a vent brush.
9. Ivy League
A longer crew with a side part looks smart.
SaveStyling tip: Leave enough length to part.
10. Faux Hawk
A faux hawk adds height and edge.
SaveStyling tip: Push the hair to the centre.
11. Long Layered Cut
Layers give long straight hair movement.
SaveStyling tip: Ask for long, blended layers.
12. Fringe Cut
A straight fringe looks sharp.
SaveStyling tip: Keep it textured, not blunt.
13. Modern Crew Cut
A crew cut is clean and simple.
SaveStyling tip: A little paste is all you need.
14. Slicked Side Sweep
A side sweep looks polished.
SaveStyling tip: Comb to one side with pomade.
15. Low Fade
A low fade keeps the look subtle.
SaveStyling tip: Trim every three weeks.
16. Straight-Hair Shag
A shag adds texture to straight hair.
SaveStyling tip: Use sea salt spray.
17. Angular Fringe
An angled fringe creates structure.
SaveStyling tip: Blow-dry to one side.
18. Side-Swept Taper
A taper with a side sweep is versatile.
SaveStyling tip: Use a light cream to sweep the top.
How to Style Straight Hair
Add texture
Sea salt spray or texture powder gives grip.
Blow-dry for volume
Dry against the direction of growth.
Choose matte products
Matte products avoid a flat, greasy look.
Frequently Asked Questions
What haircut is best for straight hair?
Textured crops, quiffs and side parts all work well.
How do I add volume to straight hair?
Blow-dry upwards and use a volumising pre-styler.
Does straight hair need product?
A little matte paste or clay adds hold and texture.
Final Thoughts
Straight hair is easy to style once it has the right cut. Add texture with a crop or quiff, or go sleek with a side part.
For more ideas, see our side-part hairstyles, pompadour haircuts and Korean hairstyles.
