In the life of a metropolis, more and more women prefer shortened haircuts, because they do not have the opportunity to spend their time every day on long styling. A short quack is a good solution in this situation - any of its varieties invariably looks tender and feminine, but at the same time combines all the advantages of short haircuts.
Features
In the 20s. of the last century this hairstyle made a splash - then women for the first time in the history of fashion began to wear short haircuts. The dancers of the French cabaret were the very first in such an image, but the incomparable Coco Chanel very soon picked up a new trend, which made haircuts part of her corporate identity. The style presented in Paris quickly spread across Europe, despite the fact that the age of such a hairstyle is 100 years old, it still does not lose its relevance.
In the classic version, a square is performed on the hair length to the neck with a clear outline of the strands, while a straight bang is an obligatory attribute.
Over the years of its existence, the haircut has undergone a number of metamorphoses, due to which it invariably holds one of the first places on the fashionable pedestal.
Today, variations on the square have dozens of performances, while each master often brings something of his own to it. All types of haircuts are united by something in common - they go to almost everyone, you just need to choose a style that will emphasize all the advantages of appearance and hide its imperfections.
Throughout the century, only a shape with a uniform rectangular contour remains unchanged, and stylists simply add certain accents, for example, today, among the top trends, options with lengthening, graduation and asymmetric solutions.
A caret hairstyle is considered ideal for creating a businesslike, but feminine look. It was she who was chosen by many successful business women, but creative variations of the caret are increasingly created on their hair by teenagers and creative personalities. The square is ideally combined with a casual look and style, adding notes of femininity and charm to it.
Advantages and disadvantages
So, let's focus on the main advantages of a short square:
- correction of the face shape taking into account the correct choice of haircut;
- simplicity of laying and ease of daily leaving;
- stylish appearance and relevance of hairstyles;
- the ability to choose one or another type of hairstyle, depending on the type of hair, its softness and obedience.
It is very important that the owners of the square do not know the problems with the severity of hair, lack of splendor and volume. After all, the shorter the curls, the easier it is to style them. Accordingly, the hair becomes much more fluffy and visually thick. Another advantage is the saving of time. Drying and twisting short curls is much faster than long ones, and managing such strands is much easier - you do not have to twist your hands in vain attempts to properly turn the hair dryer and brush for styling.
Short haircuts tend to visually rejuvenate the face, which is why women who have crossed the 40-year mark often choose such a square.
But there are also disadvantages, and one of them is the need for constant monitoring of the freshness of the hairstyle. The shorter the hair, the faster it gets dirty, respectively, you will have to wash and style your hair more often.
Another minus is due to the fact that styling methods for short hair are slightly less than for elongated caret. Although if you have a desire, you can always find several original options. You need to be prepared for the fact that in the autumn-winter time, when the "season of hats" begins, the styling will be far from ideal. Therefore, to create an attractive appearance, you will have to regularly use styling mousses and gels.
Of course, if you have a short square, you have to constantly look after him. If the owner of long hair can not lay and collect hair in a ponytail / bun / braid, then women with a short square should form and maintain the chosen style in any situation. Unfortunately, this is not always possible, especially in summer, on vacation, when constant contact with water in ponds and pools nullifies all styling efforts and the hair, when dried, takes on the appearance of locks sticking out in different directions.
Varieties
The short length does not become an obstacle to the design on the head of the square, as some representatives of the weaker sex believe. Moreover, at least 9 variations on the short square are distinguished - they are different, but each in itself is invariably stylish and aesthetic:
- on the leg;
- With a bang;
- without bangs;
- bean;
- graduated;
- asymmetric;
- cascade;
- elongated;
- curly.
Consider the most popular haircut modifications.
On the leg
A square with a leg is a versatile style that fits almost any young lady regardless of her age, structure of the strands and type of appearance. A distinctive feature of such a hairstyle is short-cropped, almost shaved hair between the neck and the back of the head under the main shock. The very note due to which the hairstyle always retains its shape and its volume is maintained. The owner of such a square is spared the need for painstaking care and everyday styling.
Most often, such a haircut is chosen by women who lead an active lifestyle and athletes - they are confident in themselves, their plans and prospects in any situation.
With and without bangs
In the classic design, the square is in harmony with the bangs, but at the moment there are quite a few alternative haircut options, the bangs are combined with any of them. Moreover, it can be absolutely anything - thick and straight or thin, you can arrange a ragged or oblique bangs. The choice depends only on the contour of the face and the individual preferences of the woman.
The first thing to consider is the difference in length. So, if you have a short haircut that completely opens the neck, then you can add a thick straight bang to it to the eyebrow line. And if the square has elongated locks, then a shortened fringe, barely reaching the middle of the forehead, will be an excellent companion to them.
No less relevant is the contrast of textures. A perfectly even cut of the bangs and the ideal geometry of the bulk of the hair create a fairly clear frame for the face - in this case, either on the hair or on the bang, you need to graduate or make torn locks. This will not only correspond to all fashion trends, but also provide an opportunity to simulate facial features. Keep in mind that shortened horizontal locks visually soften the elongated face, and also hide an overly high forehead and even visually shorten the nose. And if you have the difficult task of making your face too angular more elegant, then you should give preference to bangs trimmed with a soft semicircle, you can achieve a particularly good effect if the ends of the hair are slightly graduated.
However, squares are often made without a bang. Such modifications are especially good for owners of round faces, because they visually stretch the oval. And if you experiment with the parting part, slightly moving it in one direction or another, then you can get a rather original playful hairstyle from a strict hairstyle in just a few minutes.
Direct
The laconic lines of the straight square have been held among fashion trends for more than a decade. Such a style gives the impression of a simple one - a direct drawing of a haircut with a bang, a pronounced cut line in any situation looks flawless.
This hairstyle is truly universal, it fits perfectly on absolutely any type of hair - both on straight, and slightly laid in curls. The silhouette here is defined by a frame that optimally forms an oval and corrects all flaws in appearance.
Such a haircut is often called an indicator of style, which is why it can only be entrusted to an experienced master.
Asymmetric
Every girl wants to look young and beautiful, because the classic queen today divides the palm with an asymmetric option, which is preferred by more and more young women. The basis of such a haircut is the most common caret. Asymmetry can be expressed in anything - most often do several uneven strands framing the face, and also cut the uneven bangs. Such hairstyles can be safely offered to women with large or too narrow faces - the oval will turn out to be softer.
But if you have women with chubby cheeks, then it is better for them to abandon asymmetric options, the classic is more suitable for them.
A separate variety of asymmetric caret is graduated. It came into fashion relatively recently, but immediately became quite popular, since such a technique allows you to create stylish and complex silhouettes. Today there are several types of graduation. A very popular classic technique, which is based on thinning out the locks and creating a plastic contour. Strands can be lived at various depths, while wavy or dense straight hair is cut off at a very sharp angle. Due to this, smoothness of lines and transitions is achieved, and the curls themselves become more obedient and easier to style.
Bob
One of the common modifications of a shortened square is a bob. It combines the advantages of both haircuts.Bob is performed on short curls, while the woman has a neck as open as possible, and the strands on the sides are slightly elongated. Due to the special technique, additional density is formed on the crown, and the hair in the occipital region is formed either smoothly or angularly.
The tips of the strands can be cut in several ways, but the cascading technique, which involves easy thinning on the back of the head or in the temporal zone, looks spectacular.
How to choose?
With the right choice of haircut model, you can create a very successful image, emphasizing all the advantages of appearance and hiding its shortcomings. It is the square that allows you to select the most various options - this is the secret to the success of the hairstyle.
By hair type
For owners of thin hair, it is better to make a haircut in locks, while straight lines should be abandoned at all and form a side part.
A short square on thick and slightly wavy curls looks very impressive. However, if nature has not endowed you with luxurious hair, then you should not be upset, you can always use your hair to emphasize the depth of look, the elegance of the cheekbones and the delicacy of the neck. The elongated on the sides of the square with the volume in the crown region copes with this task as well as possible.
A direct or rounded bang to the eyebrows will help to focus more on the merits.
By face type
The best caret looks on oval faces, however, it should be noted that there are not so many people with an ideal oval shape. Most often they are combined with a narrow or too wide forehead, prominent cheekbones or a massive chin. In any of these cases, you can choose your short square. If you have a round face, then the main task of the haircut is to stretch it a little. It is best in this case to dwell on graduated options, on the top of the head to create the maximum volume, and in front rather long locks are desirable. If you have a high forehead, then a straight bang will not be superfluous, but if your forehead is thin, then you should prefer a haircut without a bang.
Square faces can be softened with slight asymmetry, best with a slanting bangs and parting on the side. If desired, you can play with the coloring of the strands.
Owners of triangular faces will like the technique with elongated strands, stylists recommend slightly twisting them towards the face.
If you are more likely a pear-shaped face, then an ultra-short haircut with a maximum volume on the crown can help here.
The face may be diamond-shaped. It is best to choose an elongated bob hairstyle, and for a narrow, angular one you need to choose haircuts that resemble a ball.
How to stack?
A square is a haircut that requires more styling than any other. However, this business is quite simple even at home. If a professional cuts your hair, then the hair will go to bed immediately and bend as it should.
To begin with, you should wash your hair and slightly dry the strands so that the curls remain moist.
You need to get your hair wet, do not rub it, even if you do not have time at all. The mechanical effect destroys the structure of the hair, because when wet, the curls become quite unprotected.
Before laying, put a little mousse or spray on the hair.
There are several ways to lay a square.
Parting
This is a very stylish, but moody option that looks good only on young women with perfectly correct features. If the appearance is not very expressive, then such styling will not give it charm, each flaw will emphasize. If you give the hair too much volume, you will achieve the effect of doll hair, and if there is not enough splendor, the locks will look greasy.
If the styling was done correctly, then the woman will look like the embodiment of elegance. To begin with, the hair is separated into separate strands and fixed with hairpins, then with the help of a hairdryer, as well as a round brush, twist each lock, moving from the lower curls towards the occipital. At the very top of the hair you need to slightly raise with a comb.
Parting
This option is suitable for almost any woman, it will hide the asymmetry of the face, make the appearance more perky, if at the same time you bring part of the hair behind the ear. Part of the strands can be wrapped inward, and part outward - this option will be a little informal and ideal for a youth party.
From the point of view of laying technology, it is almost the same as in the previous case. Except that when forming a side part, you can use ironing.
Even if the hair is too smooth, the locks will still look fresh and well washed.
Zigzag parting
If nature has not gifted you with thick and dense hair, then you can achieve the necessary density with a zigzag parting. It’s easy to form. To do this, all curls need to be combed only on one side and dry each lock. In the course of drying, the strands should be moved to the other side.
As soon as the hair is completely dry, you should strongly tilt your head and then straighten sharply, after which you need to form a parting as quickly as possible and fix the resulting hairstyle.
Corrugation
It looks very impressive in combination with corrugation technique. This effect is achieved using a special nozzle, which creates the desired shape on the strands in literally two to three minutes.
However, do not forget to use thermoprotective drugs, otherwise you can damage your curls.
Romantic curls
If the corrugation is too bold for you, then you can become on gentle curls and light waves, and it is not necessary to sleep on large massive curlers. It is enough to wash your hair, cover with mousse, wind on curlers and blow dry. Once the hair is completely dry, you need to stand another 15-20 minutes, after which the curlers are removed and the hair is fixed with hairspray.
Kare back
Quite a simple, but effective styling - caret back. For its design it is necessary to apply mousse to wet curls, and then dry the locks, directing them back.
Relaxed beam
If the length of the hair allows you, then you can collect a bundle, for this part of the hair is wound with a curling iron or with curlers, fixed on the top and fixed with elastic bands and hairpins. All the remaining strands are also slightly twisted - the image is very cute and romantic.
Wild hair
Invariably at the peak of popularity, the effect of slight negligence, and to create it will take no more than 10-15 minutes. On clean hair you need to apply a foam to give splendor, then bend forward and blow dry your hair with a hair dryer, whipping fingers a little bit.
If you have a diffuser, then you can use it - the effect will be the same, but all the manipulations will take much less time.
Beautiful examples
Among women's haircuts, a short square is one of the first places in popularity. This hairstyle is suitable for any type of appearance.
She looks good on the youngest girls, especially with fashionable coloring.
So it is on women of mature age.
With the help of styling, you can make a lot of holiday options out of a square.
Ten short stacking options in the video below.