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Scroll through to see our step-by-step tutorial on how to add serious texture to even the straightest strands.

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Ashley Brandais a professional hairstylist and owner ofTwo01 salonin Hoboken, New Jersey.

Before

To perfect this look, youll first want to start out with damp hair.

Using the tail of a comb will help you get the most precise, straight part.

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A fine-tooth comb also works well in this situation.

Take one piece of hair and roll it under (towards your scalp) with the flat iron.

Continue this process, alternating directions down to your ends.

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Finish the ends by smoothing them straight down.

Hold the iron vertically to get the downward spiral.

Leave the ends out, and dont clamp down on the curling iron to get the most natural curl.

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This technique works well with all hair lengths.

Hairstylist Ashley Branda says yes, you’ve got the option to get textured hair with straight hair.

Branda says using textured hair products on straight hair might not be your best option.

Dry and Scrunch

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Most hair is air dried to havesomewhatof a texture or movement, making super sleek straight hair rare.

Smooth Dry

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Add Bends

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Spiral Curl the Front

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Fix and Finish

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