Thick straight hair dries flat and heavy, and by the afternoon a one-length cut can sit like a solid block. The fix is inside the cut, not in more product: slide cutting the interior, keeping the perimeter blunt, and cutting on dry hair so you see where it falls. These haircuts for thick straight hair start there.
1. Blunt Collarbone Lob
A blunt collarbone lob is the first of the haircuts for thick straight hair I suggest, because straight hair shows a clean line better than any other texture. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then debulk the interior with slide cutting so it lies flat. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on oval and long faces. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks.
2. Blunt Bob at the Jaw
A blunt bob at the jaw reads sharp on thick straight hair because nothing bends the line. I cut the perimeter at the jaw on dry hair with the shears flat, then slide cut the interior heavily so the ends do not flare. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on oval and long faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and smooth with a drop of serum. Trim every six weeks to keep the line sharp.
3. Long Layers With Debulked Interior
Long layers on thick straight hair only move when the interior is debulked first. I cut the perimeter at the mid back on dry hair, point cut layers from the collarbone, then slide cut the bulk underneath. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on most face shapes. Blow-dry with a large round brush and a heat protectant, then flat iron the surface. Trim every ten weeks.
4. Haircuts for Thick Straight Hair With Blunt Bangs
Among haircuts for thick straight hair, blunt bangs work because straight hair holds the line without a flat iron. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair, section a wide triangle, then cut the bangs at the brow with the shears flat and point cut only the last quarter inch. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on long and oval faces. Blow-dry the bangs down with a flat brush. Trim the bangs every four weeks.
5. Sleek Long Cut
A sleek long cut shows thick straight hair at its smoothest. I cut the perimeter at the mid back on dry hair with the shears flat, slide cut the interior, then texturize only the last inch. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on oval and long faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush, then flat iron with a heat protectant and finish with serum. Trim every ten weeks.
6. Shoulder Length Cut With Internal Layers
Internal layers take the bulk out of thick straight hair while the surface stays one flat sheet. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with the shears flat, then cut layers underneath that never reach the surface. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on most face shapes. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and a smoothing cream and the perimeter stays blunt. Trim every eight weeks.
7. Haircuts for Thick Straight Hair Over 50
The haircuts for thick straight hair over 50 I cut most sit at the chin with long layers and a soft side fringe. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the jaw, then cut the fringe from the part to the cheekbone. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and round faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a smoothing cream. Trim every six weeks.
8. Blunt Lob With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs on a blunt lob soften the line on thick straight hair without cutting into the perimeter. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, section a narrow triangle, then cut the bangs from the cheekbone to the jaw. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and square faces. Blow-dry the bangs out with a round brush and the length flat. Trim the bangs every six weeks.
9. Graduated Bob
A graduated bob stacks the back so thick straight hair holds a shape instead of hanging. I cut the nape short with graduation on dry hair, build the weight line at the occipital, then keep the front at the jaw. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and round faces. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling under and finish with serum. Trim every five weeks.
10. Long Cut With Face Framing Layers
Face framing layers on long thick straight hair open the face without touching the length. I cut the perimeter at the mid back on dry hair, point cut the front pieces from the jaw to the collarbone, then slide cut the ends. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry the front out with a round brush and the back flat. Trim every ten weeks.
11. Blunt Bob With Micro Bangs
Micro bangs on a blunt bob keep two sharp lines on thick straight hair. I cut the perimeter at the jaw on dry hair with the shears flat, cut the bangs an inch above the brow with the shears flat, then slide cut the interior. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on oval and long faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and the bangs down with a small brush. Trim the bangs every three weeks.
12. Lob With Balayage
Balayage on thick straight hair shows every stroke because nothing hides the placement. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, slide cut the interior, then hand paint level nine in fine ribbons through the ends and tone beige. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks and refresh every sixteen.
13. Haircuts for Thick Straight Hair Over 60
For haircuts for thick straight hair over 60, I keep the perimeter at the collarbone and the layers long so the hair stays smooth. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the jaw, then slide cut the bulk. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and round faces. Blow-dry with a round brush and a smoothing cream. Trim every eight weeks and gloss every ten.
14. A Line Bob
An A line bob runs longer at the front with a flat back, and thick straight hair shows the angle cleanly. I cut the perimeter from the jaw at the back to below the chin at the front on dry hair with the shears flat, then slide cut the interior. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry smooth with a flat brush. Trim every six weeks.
15. Textured Lob With Point Cut Ends
Point cut ends break up the heavy line of thick straight hair at the perimeter. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair, point cut the last two inches deep, then slide cut the interior. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and heart shaped faces. Rough-dry with a texture spray and twist a few pieces with your fingers. Trim every eight weeks.
16. Long Pixie With Side Fringe
A long pixie on thick straight hair lies flat with a side fringe because nothing bends. I cut the sides and nape with scissor over comb on dry hair, leave the top four inches, then cut the fringe from the part to the cheekbone and slide cut the weight. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on oval and heart shaped faces. Blow-dry the fringe across with a flat brush. Trim every five weeks.
17. Lob With Money Piece
A money piece on thick straight hair reads as two clean stripes at the face. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then lighten the two front sections from root to end to a level nine and tone beige. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and round faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Refresh the money piece every ten weeks.
18. Haircuts for Thick Straight Hair With Side Part
A deep side part on thick straight hair moves the volume to one side so the top does not sit flat. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, cut long layers from the chin, then part deep on the heavy side. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry the heavy side across with a round brush. Trim every eight weeks.
19. Blunt Bob With Tucked Side
Tucking one side of a blunt bob shows the jawline on thick straight hair. I cut the perimeter below the chin on dry hair with the shears flat, slide cut the tucked side a little shorter, then texturize the ends. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush, tuck one side, and set with a light hairspray. Trim every six weeks.
20. Lob With Lowlights
Lowlights on thick straight blonde hair add depth so the flat surface reads dimensional. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then weave level six lowlights in fine sections through the whole head and gloss the ends. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on most face shapes. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks and refresh every twelve.
21. Long Cut With Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs on thick straight hair take a narrow section so the fringe does not sit heavy. I cut the perimeter at the mid back on dry hair with point cut ends, section a narrow triangle, then cut the bangs at the brow with the shears straight in. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on long and oval faces. Blow-dry the bangs with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every four weeks.
22. Inverted Bob
An inverted bob angles from a short back to a long front, and thick straight hair shows the curve without styling. I cut the nape short with graduation on dry hair, curve the perimeter down below the chin at the front, then slide cut the interior. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling under. Trim every six weeks.
23. Haircuts for Thick Straight Hair That Air Dry
The cuts on thick straight hair that air-dry best are blunt with the interior debulked, because straight hair dries flat on its own. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then slide cut the bulk underneath. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on most face shapes. Comb a light cream through damp hair, part to one side, and leave it alone until dry. Trim every eight weeks.
24. Copper Blunt Bob
Copper on a blunt bob reads as one solid block on thick straight hair. I cut the perimeter at the jaw on dry hair with the shears flat, slide cut the interior, then apply a level seven copper at the root and a demi on the ends. It suits thick density and warm skin tones. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every six weeks and refresh the tone every five.
25. Shoulder Length Cut With Flipped Ends
Flipped ends give thick straight hair a direction at the perimeter instead of hanging. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, bevel the ends, then slide cut the interior. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on round and heart shaped faces. Blow-dry the ends out with a round brush rolling away from the face and set with a light hairspray. Trim every eight weeks.
26. Long Cut With Shadow Root
A shadow root on thick straight blonde hair stretches color appointments to three months. I cut the perimeter at the mid back on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the collarbone, then apply a level six demi at the root and leave the lengths level nine. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every ten weeks and refresh the root every twelve.
27. Asymmetrical Bob
An asymmetrical bob reads cleanest on thick straight hair because the two lengths stay visible. I cut the short side at the jaw and the long side an inch below the chin on dry hair with the shears flat, then slide cut the interior. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on round and square faces. Blow-dry smooth with a flat brush and tuck the short side. Trim every six weeks.
28. Blunt Lob With Center Part
A center part on a blunt lob splits thick straight hair into two even curtains. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, slide cut the interior, then part at the center. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on oval and long faces. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and finish with serum, or air-dry with a light cream. Trim every eight weeks.
29. Dark Brunette Blunt Lob
Dark brunette on a blunt lob makes thick straight hair read as one glossy sheet. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, slide cut the interior, then apply a level four demi from root to end. It suits thick density and 1A to 1B texture on oval and long faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the tone every eight.
30. Shoulder Length Cut With Tapered Nape
A tapered nape under a shoulder length cut removes the bulk at the neck where thick straight hair bunches. I taper the nape with scissor over comb on dry hair, cut the perimeter at the shoulder with the shears flat, then slide cut the interior. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on a short neck. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling under. Trim every six weeks.
31. Long Cut With Layered Bangs
Layered bangs on thick straight hair blend into face framing layers so no heavy line stops at the brow. I cut the perimeter at the mid back on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the bangs at the brow, then point cut them into the front layers at the jaw. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on oval and square faces. Blow-dry the bangs with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every five weeks.
32. Platinum Blunt Bob
Platinum on a blunt bob reads bold on thick straight hair because line and color are both sharp. I cut the perimeter at the jaw on dry hair with the shears flat, slide cut the interior, then lift to a level ten and tone with a violet toner. It suits thick density and cool skin tones on oval and long faces. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and use a bond builder weekly. Retouch the root every five weeks.
33. Low Maintenance Long Cut
The low maintenance version is a mid back cut with long layers and the interior debulked so it grows out clean. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the collarbone, then slide cut the bulk underneath. It suits thick density and 1A to 1C texture on most face shapes. Comb a light cream through damp hair and air-dry. Trim every twelve weeks.
Thick straight hair dries flat and heavy, and by the afternoon a one-length cut can sit like a solid block, so the fix is inside the cut, not at the ends. Haircuts for thick straight hair work best with internal layers that drop the weight and a blunt line that keeps the density. A quick blow-dry with a round brush is what opens it up. oval face haircuts follow the same rule: shape the interior first, then let the perimeter do the talking.
