straight hair

No waves here

Straight hair is hair that grows without curl or wave, lying flat and smooth from root to tip.

The term distinguishes this texture from curly, wavy, or kinky hair: She was born with straight hair but perms it for volume.

Straight hair tends to be sleeker but may lack body.

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sleekness · flat iron · relaxer · bangs · genetics · conditioning · smoothness · bob · detangling · natural texture · fringe · oiling · hereditary traits · keratin treatment · brushing · trimming · straightener · silk press

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Opposites
hair texture/curl pattern

straight haircurly hair

Locks that coil naturally

kinky hair · wavy hair · coily hair · ringlets · tight curls

hair styling/treatment

straight haircurled hair

Locks shaped into spirals

crimped hair · spiral perm · body wave · pin curls · roller set

hair volume/body

straight hairbig hair

Voluminous, styled coiffure

teased hair · bouffant · wild hair

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Top 20,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G