Straight Hair
Aug 27, 2025
Straight Hair
Description:
Straight hair is the most revealing canvas for a barber. Every line, every blend, every detail is visible — meaning precision is non-negotiable. This texture tends to lay flat, so building shape and movement into the cut is critical. Styles like comb-overs, slick backs, and pompadours thrive with straight hair because of its natural smoothness, but barbers must pay attention to layering and guard transitions to avoid visible lines.
What You’ll Learn:
Shear-over-comb techniques for seamless blending.
Adding movement with point cutting and texturizing.
Creating volume with blow-drying and product layering.
How fades and line-ups show most clearly on straight hair.
Style & Care:
Clients should:
Use lightweight clays or pomades to prevent flatness.
Blow-dry with a vent brush for volume at the roots.
Wash every 2–3 days to control natural oiliness.
Trim every 4 weeks to maintain clean lines.