Shoulder length straight hair is both timeless and classic. It’s a great length for anyone who wants to have a versatile look that can easily transition from a day in the office to a night out. Thankfully, there are plenty of easy hairstyles that you can do with medium length straight hair.
Half-Up Half-Down Curls
This is one of the easiest and most stylish hairstyles for shoulder length straight hair. Start by spraying your hair with a heat protectant and using a curling iron to curl the bottom half of your hair. Then, part your hair down the middle. Gently backcomb the top part of your hair to add volume. Secure the top part of your hair with a clip and separate the curls into two sections. Use hairpins to secure the two sections of curls in the back. You can also use a few bobby pins to hold the style in place. To finish the look, spray the curls with a light hairspray.
Messy Bun
The messy bun is an easy, classic look that works great with medium length straight hair. Start by spraying your hair with dry shampoo to add texture and volume. Then, part your hair down the middle and gather it into a high ponytail. Secure the ponytail with an elastic. Wrap the ponytail around itself to create a bun and secure it in place with bobby pins. To finish the look, spray the bun with a light hairspray.
Half-Up Top Knot
The half-up top knot is a great way to add a bit of texture and volume to shoulder length straight hair. Start by spraying your hair with a heat protectant and using a curling iron to curl the bottom half of your hair. Then, part your hair down the middle and gather the top part of your hair into a high ponytail. Secure the ponytail with an elastic. Wrap the ponytail around itself to create a bun and secure it in place with bobby pins. To finish the look, spray the bun with a light hairspray.
Textured Side-Swept Ponytail
This is a great style for anyone who wants to add a bit of texture and volume to their hair. Start by spraying your hair with a heat protectant and using a curling iron to curl the bottom half of your hair. Then, part your hair to the side and gather it into a low ponytail. Secure the ponytail with an elastic. To add texture and volume, gently backcomb the ponytail. Finish the look by spraying the ponytail with a light hairspray.
Textured Ponytail
This is a great style for anyone who wants to add a bit of texture and volume to their hair. Start by spraying your hair with a heat protectant and using a curling iron to curl the bottom half of your hair. Then, gather your hair into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. To add texture and volume, gently backcomb the ponytail. Finish the look by spraying the ponytail with a light hairspray.
Sleek Low Ponytail
If you’re looking for a sleek and sophisticated style, the sleek low ponytail is a great option. Start by spraying your hair with a heat protectant and using a flat iron to smooth out any flyaways. Then, part your hair to the side and gather it into a low ponytail. Secure the ponytail with an elastic. To finish the look, spray the ponytail with a light hairspray.
Textured Fishtail Braid
The textured fishtail braid is a great way to add a bit of texture to shoulder length straight hair. Start by spraying your hair with a heat protectant and using a curling iron to curl the bottom half of your hair. Then, part your hair to the side and gather it into a low ponytail. Separate the ponytail into two sections and begin to braid the sections together. To create a fishtail braid, take a small piece of hair from one section and cross it over to the other section. Repeat this process until you reach the end of the braid. Secure the braid with a hair tie and gently pull on the sides of the braid to add texture. Finish the look by spraying the braid with a light hairspray.
Half-Up Braided Crown
The half-up braided crown is an easy yet elegant style that works great with shoulder length straight hair. Start by spraying your hair with a heat protectant and using a curling iron to curl the bottom half of your hair. Then, part your hair down the middle and gather the top part of your hair into a high ponytail. Secure the ponytail with an elastic. Separate the ponytail into two sections and begin to braid the sections together. To create a fishtail braid, take a small piece of hair from one section and cross it over to the other section. Repeat this process until you reach the end of the braid. Secure the braid with a hair tie and gently pull on the sides of the braid to add texture. Wrap the braid around the base of the ponytail and secure it in place with bobby pins. To finish the look, spray the braid with a light hairspray.
Half-Up Messy Bun
The half-up messy bun is an easy yet stylish look that works great with shoulder length straight hair. Start by spraying your hair with dry shampoo to add texture and volume. Then, part your hair down the middle and gather the top part of your hair into a high ponytail. Secure the ponytail with an elastic. Wrap the ponytail around itself to create a bun and secure it in place with bobby pins. To finish the look, spray the bun with a light hairspray. You can also use a few extra bobby pins to add some texture to the bun.
