Very coarse or thick straight hair may be difficult to perm, requiring extra time and additional perming rods for the proper final look. Simple, geometric cuts, like bobs, are a natural for straight hair of any texture. Very straight, thick hair is often resistant to perms-stubborn about taking a curl and likely to need frequent perming to maintain hair's new texture. Your hair is often considered the most fortunate. It has lots of natural movement that can be maximized with hairstyling products, and it can also be blown dry, into a straight look or scrunched for a curly effect.
Waves make lightly layered looks a natural choice.
Adding highlights, via color or shine-enhancing products, can maximize the appearance of wavy hair's gentle undulation. Your hair has great natural body, but may look dull or unruly. Brilliantines, pomades, surface silkeners, and soft fixatives can boost hair's shine and calm down too much curl. Deep, heat-activated conditioners are also important for curly hair, which sometimes has a tendency towards breakage. It's full of ideas, tips and commentary by Barb for all you curly tops.