Graded caret is created on the basis of the classic. The essence of the concept of “graduation” consists in cutting the hair not in a straight line, as is the case in the classic version of the square, but at an angle that is achieved by different options for pulling strands. Graduated caret for medium hair has a lot of advantages, but it also has negative sides, for example, there is a category of women to whom such haircuts do not fit. The type of graduated caret, the shape of the bangs, as well as the total length of the hairstyle is selected by the master, taking into account the shape of the face and hair structure. Read more about the technique for creating this hairstyle, its varieties and styling methods, read in this material.
Features of the technique
A graduated caret is created on the basis of a classic caret, which is a straight cut along the entire length of the strands. For women with thin, curly or sparse hair, the classic version of this hairstyle is simply contraindicated, since it will look like a shapeless mop that can not be saved even with high-quality styling.
Owners of problematic hair, many masters recommend paying attention to a square with graduation. The principle of creating this haircut is based on the creation of levels of different lengths.
The general geometry of the hairstyle also depends on the cut angle, which is parallel to the floor, perpendicular, inclined.
Advantages and disadvantages
Graduated caret is considered a more creative and modern variation than the classic even caret. Among its main advantages are the following.
- Relatively simple and short installation. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have straighteners or curling irons at hand.You can create volume with such a hairstyle, having at your disposal only one hair dryer with a universal brush head and a lock for a hairstyle.
- The ability to create a fantastic volume. A well-made graduated square will add splendor to even painful and not very thick curls.
- When the haircut grows back, it continues to look stylish. Even if you don’t run to the beauty salon every month to trim your hair, the “graded mop” will still not look like a shapeless mass. The optimal frequency for visiting a stylist for owners of such a haircut is 1 time in 2 months.
- Graduated caret is a good option for women with curly, too tough hair, which is not easy to style in a classic caret.
- Haircut visually tightens the oval of the face, adds energy to the image. However, multilevel strands do not look excessively aggressive or defiant, so this hairstyle is suitable for both creative and conservative ladies.
Varieties
Graded caret is a general concept that involves at least a dozen variations, allowing women with any appearance to choose the most suitable option for this haircut.
- Volumetric rack. This kind of square is ideal for ladies with sparse hair. This is a simple and very effective way to add volume to such hair and make the hair more lively and well-groomed.
- A square with a straight and slanting bangs. The length of the straight bangs usually reaches the temples, has a completely even cut parallel to the floor. Oblique bangs are most often chosen by women with straight hair.
- Extra long square. This haircut is characterized by a short length of strands on the back of the head and long locks in front that seem to frame the face. This haircut looks elegant, but not every woman is suitable. To create the desired volume, the strands at the temples are shortened to the ear, on the top and back of the head they are arranged in the form of a “cap”. A caret with elongation is suitable for thin, painful curls.
- Bob The graduated bob-car is a very voluminous hairstyle. It helps girls who dream of a delightful volume for a long time to achieve it without using means to fix their hair. Here, too, the strands on the occipital part of the head are shorter than those that border the face in front. The strands in front can be made of "ladder". This will help smooth or emphasize the correct proportions of the face.
However, this haircut has one significant drawback - the bob needs frequent correction.
- "On the leg." If nature has awarded you a beautiful neck, which is criminally hidden under the hair, then the so-called square “on the leg” will be the most suitable option for your haircut. Here, the shortened locks on the back of the head evenly pass into an extension in front. Such a hairstyle will help you look very fashionable. But most importantly, this haircut will help create an additional volume of curls, which is very tempting for owners of thin and rare hair. The main thing is that they should be straight, curly women such a haircut will not work.
If you finally decided to make a graduated caret, then before deciding on the option for this haircut, it will be useful to find out the opinion of a specialist. And even if you really liked a particular type of caret with graduation, do not forget that the final result largely depends on the type of your hair and its structure. Therefore, you do not need to prove anything to the master if he still rejected your option.
It’s better to try together to choose the shape of the haircut that is right for you.
How to choose?
A graduated caret can help a woman create an unforgettable image that will look spectacular and appropriate both in everyday life and at social events. However, in order to make the hairstyle look perfect, when creating it, it is necessary to proceed from the features of the structure and density of the hair, as well as the type of face.
The fair sex with lush curls is not recommended to choose a graduated square, because in the final version you get a mess on your head, and not a neatly styled haircut. However, it should be noted that there are exceptions to this rule, although this happens extremely rarely.
Graduated caret on problem hair looks good only in the salon, when several products for hair care and fixation were used to create the image. However, once you return home, and after a day from a lush hairstyle there will be no trace - the breathtaking volume will change to a "liquid" mop, which will also be terribly puffed.
Beauty experts argue about the optimal density of hair, which would ideally fit a graduated caret. Someone says that this haircut is a great choice for women with thick hair. Their opponents argue that each woman is unique, so before deciding on the choice of hairstyle, it is better to consult a professional.
Of great importance when choosing hairstyles is the type of face, since many of the shortcomings of appearance can be hidden by creating the optimal length of the haircut and the shape of the bangs. A caret with graduation, for example, is perfect for girls with a square or round face shape, because with the help of strands extended in front and additional volume, you can "border" the silhouette of the face and thus minimize the imperfections.
Owners of a wide forehead are recommended to choose graduated caret options in which asymmetry elements are present.
In general, a haircut with graduation on medium hair well hides various kinds of appearance flaws, while short versions of this hairstyle, on the contrary, emphasize them.
How to stack?
Any stylist will confirm to you that a graduated haircut must be constantly maintained in perfect condition. To do this, you must regularly visit the wizard. Given the individual characteristics of your hair growth, you may need 2-6 visits to the hairdresser for six months. This is due to the fact that the main idea of a graduated caret is the nature of the cut, which gradually loses its given shape, because the hair grows unevenly. Therefore, when you notice that the shape of your hairstyle loses its original volume and becomes not the best, you will urgently need to sign up to the master.
Just do not try to adjust your hair style yourself to save time and money - there is a 99% chance that you will be dissatisfied with the effect.
Do not neglect styling. You can do without the use of additional funds only if Mother Nature did not reward you with heavy, thick and straight hair. Otherwise, untidy curls will attract attention and give you a somewhat sloppy look.
For styling such a hairstyle, you can use several tools. Get ready for the fact that you can not do without exposure to high temperatures. This should be borne in mind by owners of weak and damaged hair.
To create an evening look, you can use ordinary curling iron tongs (diameter - at least 20 cm) or curlers. However, lovers of solemnly collected hairstyles will have to abandon the graduated caret, since on the basis of this haircut it is difficult to create something like this.
Classical styling with a hairdryer should be done on wet locks, as this will make them soft and docile. If you don’t have enough time to wash and dry your hair, you can simply treat it with dry shampoo. After that, you will need to divide the hairstyle into several horizontal levels and gradually dry the curls. The distance between the nozzle of the hair dryer and the surface of the comb should be kept to a minimum.
For classic styling, you can also use a hair straightener.Using it, you can create fashionable elegant waves. To do this, they intercept the lock at the base and slowly turn around its axis inward, after which it is pulled to the end and released. You can pull it out quickly, because for this styling option you need waves, not elastic curls.
In addition to ironing or a hairdryer, you can also create styling with the help of papillots, only you need to keep in mind that you can’t quickly make such a hairstyle. First of all, you need to follow the direction of the curls so that it is the same.
The length of time a papillot stays on your head also depends on the type of hair - some ladies need to spend all night with curlers on their heads in order to achieve a visible result.
Now let's move on to the bangs. Depending on its shape, styling will have certain nuances. The elongated fringe can be laid to one side so that it slightly covers the eyebrow. Finally, cover it with a retainer. If it is short, then it can be raised at the roots and made a little careless.
If such a creative option does not suit you, then the bangs can simply be left flat, raising the volume a little.
Beautiful examples
Graduated caret is the best haircut option for those ladies whom nature has not endowed with thick hair. Thanks to the haircut, the lock at different levels creates an artificial volume, so that the hairstyle looks impressive even on thin hair.
Almost any woman can choose for herself the most suitable version of the graduated caret, which will mask the flaws of her appearance and put emphasis on her merits.
To choose the right shape for this haircut, it is better to consult with the master.
A master class on the implementation of graduated caret, see below.