This guide is approximately a 3-minute read.

When you have straight hair, you can wake up in the morning and get ready to look good with very little effort.

The smooth texture of straight hair makes it far less likely to develop frizz and much easier to tame than wavy, coiled, or kinky hair - but that's not to say that straight hair doesn't have its downsides.

Guys with straight locks suffer from a lack of volume. When not cared for and styled properly, straight hair can look limp and thin; however, when you know how to choose hair products for men with straight hair, you can address this problem and style your hair so that it looks great.

In this guide for men with straight hair, you’ll learn:

• How to identify if you have straight hair
• How to choose shampoo & conditioner if you have straight hair
• How to choose hair products if you have straight hair

Let’s get it on!

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How to Choose: Hair Products for Men with Straight Hair

Do You Have Straight Hair?

So is your hair straight? It may seem like a silly question, but it actually can be hard to tell.

To find out, look at your hair up close in a mirror. Examine what your hair looks like at the roots. Does it grow in a completely straight line or do you see a bend?

If your hair looks like a lowercase "L," you have straight hair:

 

 

If you notice a subtle bend that's similar to an "S" shape, you actually have wavy hair – not straight hair:

 

(If you have wavy hair, check out this guide on how to choose hair products for men with wavy hair.)

 

How to Choose Shampoo & Conditioner for Men with Straight Hair

With straight hair, your top priority with your daily hair care routine is building volume. You can do this by selecting a volumizing shampoo, a product that lifts hair at the roots to make it appear fuller while it removes impurities like a conventional shampoo.

Be sure to wash your hair thoroughly as any shampoo residue left behind can weigh down your hair.

An example of a shampoo you may want to check out is the Daily Strengthening Shampoo from Brickell:

 

Follow up with a volumizing conditioner to keep your hair soft and manageable. A conditioner that promotes hair growth and increases hair strand thickness – creating a volumizing effct – is the Revitalizing Hair & Scalp Conditioner from Brickell:

 

If you begin to notice greasy residue on your hair, try using a clarifying shampoo, which dissolves build-up. Guys with straight hair can benefit from washing periodically with a build-up fighting formula to keep their scalps clean and avoid limp-looking locks.

 

How to Choose Hair Styling Products for Men with Straight Hair

The styling aids that will be right for your straight hair will depend on your desired style.

 

Hair Wax

Try a hair wax for messy, piecy hairstyles.

These products offer a medium hold that is usually optimal for men with straight hair, and it has a matte finish that looks very natural.

Waxes separate strands to give a thicker look are perfect for tousled styles.

 

Pomade

Use a pomade for sleek, combed styles.

A pomade is a blend of wax and oil that enhances shine and improves manageability for slick-looking styles. It's best to use a water-based pomade if you have straight hair, as these products are easier to rinse out.

 

Styling Cream

For natural, loose styles, opt for a styling cream.

Styling creams provide only a light hold to keep hair soft and pliable. These products moisturize straight hair and help to fight the effects of frizz on humid days.

 

Mousse

For all hair types, a little mousse can add volume to your hair and improve styling power.

You can find mousses with different levels of hold. Higher hold products are best for thicker, coarser straight hair, while light to medium hold products will work for fine and thin hair.

(For more on hair styling products, check out this guide on how to choose styling products for men. Or use this Product Recommendation Tool for men's hair styling products to figure out which type of product might work for you.)

  

Step Up Your Grooming Game

If you want to keep on learning about hair and how to choose hair products, check out “A Useful Guide to Men’s Hair Products” – which is a free 14-page guide on how to choose men’s hair products.

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