4 Best Straightener Hairstyles
Of all the styling tools out there, it’s hard to find one more versatile than the flat iron.
Whether your hair is long and layered or short and sleek, a flat iron is the ultimate style accessory for anyone looking to express their creativity through effortlessly beautiful hair.
Flat ironed hairstyles can help you achieve looks from the stylishly professional to the haute couture—from impeccably straight locks to laidback waves. Chances are you've probably seen a hairstylist use hair straighteners to create effortless styles, and so can you. Below, we’ll look at four essential straightener hairstyles a flat iron can help you achieve.
No matter the length or cut of your hair, a flat iron can pave the way for a put-together look in minutes. To help you find the perfect fit for your tresses, we’ve categorized these straight hairstyles by cut—but don’t be afraid to mix, match, and try something new. Who knows? You may ultimately invent a style all your own.
#1 Faux Blowout on Layered Cut
The faux blowout look is one of the best-loved flat iron hairstyles—and for good reason.
It’s hard not to love a salon-style blowout, given that the process itself feels so luxurious. But you don't need to be a hairstylist or use a hair dryer and brush combo to get the look, and we could all use a DIY shortcut to achieve the same style (in half the time). Here’s how to use your hair straightener to achieve the faux blowout look on a layered cut:
- The technique – Begin by sectioning off your layers and passing the hair straightener through 1-2 inch sections, one at a time. As you pull the straightener through each section, twist your wrist slightly up and back to give your hair that windswept, blowout bounce.
- Style tips – When it comes to blowouts, bigger often equals better. When creating bends in your top layers, angle the flat iron toward the back of your head for extra volume.
#2 The Sleek Bob with Face Framing Waves
The gentle waves in this timeless style provide a picture perfect frame of your face, and the bob is both smart and oh-so-easy to style. Perfect this flat iron look with these pointers:
- The technique – Clamp your flat iron around a one- to two-inch section of hair on each side of your face, turning it away from your face as you glide toward the ends. Then continue straightening the rest of your hair, but this time, flip the ends gently under. Dividing your hair into top and bottom sections can help those with thicker locks.
- Style tips – Remember, the aesthetic is gentle waves, not tidal surges. If you accidentally over-curl your face-framing pieces, gently brush through the styled section before it cools to loosen it up.
#3 Iconic S Waves
You’ve probably experienced the hype around using a straightener in lieu of a curling iron to create effortless curls—and the same goes for achieving loose, barely-there waves. This is unquestionably one of our favorite medium length hairstyles, simply because it can be dressed up or down. So if you’re wondering how to wave hair with a flat iron, you can achieve S waves with the following tips:
- The technique – Create an S-wave with your flat iron by pulling a hair section toward your face, creating a bend, and ironing it into shape. Then, do the same in the opposite direction to complete the “S.” Repeat until you reach the end of each section. You're ready to rock your wavy hair whether you're going out to dinner or on a casual grocery run.
- Style tips – The S wave is easy to master, but first-timers can better navigate the bends with tools like a detangling brush and hair clips to help keep hair sectioned as you work. You can also change up where you place your S Waves. Add S waves to the top for a bit of volume and texture. Then, as you work your way down, straighten it out for a more contemporary look.
#4 Sleek with Flipped Ends
