Straight Hairstyles for Coarse Hair

Tyra Banks' updo is a great daytime look for straight hair. What to do: 1. Apply texturizing lotion on damp hair, which will help keep the updo in place. Blow dry hair with a paddle brush for maximum straightness. 2. Using a straightening iron, smooth out 2-inch sections all over your head. 3. Gather hair -- no need to be precise, as the look is meant to look super casual -- and pull back into a ponytail. Twist the end of the ponytail around the base and secure with bobby pins.4. Pull a couple of random strands loose in front and arrange them to frame your face. See More Tyra Banks Hairstyles

Tyra Banks' shoulder-length, straight hairstyle is a versatile look for work or casual after-work affairs. Head to the salon for the color, but check out these tips to style it: 1. Apply a smoothing cream and blow dry your hair straight with a paddle brush. 2. Using a straightening iron, smooth out 2-inch sections all over your head. 3. Brush hair into shape, and finish with a shine spray for a polished look. See More Tyra Banks Hairstyles

Tia Mowry's chin length, black bob is super sleek for straight hair, thick or fine. Get the look: 1. If hair is not naturally straight, start by applying a straightening cream/serum to wet hair and blowing dry with a flat paddle brush.2. After hair is almost dry, use a small round brush to blow hair out rolling under and lifting a the roots. 3. For bangs, make sure not to lift too much when drying, you don't want them to bubble over your forehead. So not cute.4. Spritz this easy 'do with a flexible-hold hairspray to finish the look.

Mary J. Blige's shag is a good choice for layered, medium length hair. What to do: 1. Apply a straightening cream and blow dry hair with a round brush, flipping your ends out. 2. Follow up with a flat iron to further straighten and flip. 3. Apply styling wax to your ends to keep them from falling limp and to get that piece-y texture.

Keyshia Cole's funky pixie 'do is sweet and simple to style. 1. Apply a dollop of mousse to the length of your hair, scrunching it into the roots. 2. Using a vented brush, blow dry strands straight by lifting small sections and directing the hot air underneath, which will add volume at the roots. 3. For the front swoop, brush hair forward and against the scalp while drying.4. Finish the style by rubbing a few drops of a shine serum between palms, then smoothing over hair.

Kelly Rowland's luxe blow out can be worn to a job interview ... and out for drinks to celebrate landing the gig. Get the look: 1. Apply conditioning, straightening balm to damp hair and blow dry straight with a paddle brush. Blow dry the bangs separately, see next step.2. Switch to a Mason Pearson-style boar-bristle brush. Blow the bangs to the left, and the right, a few times, then direct them forward with a natural bend. 3. Curve the ends of your hair under using a flatiron.4. Finish the ends with a dab of grooming cream.