Regardless of age, every woman wants to have lush hair that looks good even without careful styling. And such a hairstyle is part of the arsenal of modern hairdressers and stylists. This is a cascade or aurora haircut. This hairstyle was invented by Italian masters, quickly gained well-deserved recognition among fashionistas and spread everywhere.
Features
Such popularity of this type of haircut is due to its full versatility. The basic version allows you to create a large number of combinations, thanks to which a face of any shape will look attractive. In addition, this curvaceous haircut visually reduces facial features, which many women want to look delicate and fragile. To it you can add bangs of various shapes and densities.
"Cascade" can be performed on any length, while it is not necessary to be a master. It is enough just to cut correctly and evenly.
But this option was perfect for Italian women several decades ago. In modern times, with a large number of beauty salons, for the best possible result, it is better to contact a professional. It will help you choose the best haircut option for any hair length. Although I want to note that most often a "cascade" is done on medium and short hair with a split structure.
This haircut perfectly hides both hair defects and facial features.
A hairstyle has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of a cascading haircut include the following:
- the ability to hide the flaws of the oval of the face (large cheeks, protruding cheekbones);
- relief and revitalization of heavy thick hair (they lie luxuriantly without sticking to the head);
- visual rejuvenation of the face, concealment of wrinkles;
- correction of cut ends.
This haircut has several disadvantages. They primarily relate to the structure of the hair. You can not do without a professional when creating such a hairstyle for curly hair. In order for the haircut to fit well, the master must carefully and competently calculate each step.
For owners of thick and excessively heavy hair there is a risk of getting too smooth, straight styling.
You can make a “cascade” on such hair, but there are some peculiarities that only a qualified and experienced hairdresser can take into account.
Who is it for?
Cascade haircut is suitable for girls with different types of hair. They may be as follows:
- direct;
- slightly wavy;
- very curly.
And also a haircut goes well with various forms of the face.
But the cascade is best suited for oval, round and rectangular types.
It should be noted that any hairstyle is perfectly combined with the oval shape. Owners of a face of this form have a wide variety of haircut options that can be constantly changed. Using the "cascade", for example, you can get additional volume on the sides, which helps to make the face more proportional, slightly expanding it. When a face is round or rectangular, a cascade will help to slightly extend its contour and hide a wide chin. And also the hairstyle perfectly hides too large cheeks or prominent cheekbones.
Using a “cascade” haircut on medium hair, you can mask the flaws of almost any type, creating an emphasis on the eyes.
Since this hairstyle has a large number of variations, for the correction of various shortcomings, professionals recommend using certain types of haircuts. So, with wide cheekbones, a ragged type of haircut is used. Fashionistas, whose faces have narrowed features, should look at the option of "cascade" with graduation. This approach will help visually expand the cheekbones. However, the graduation should end higher than the chin line begins.
There are peculiarities of such a haircut and depending on the type of hair.
- Girls with hard thick hair experts do not advise doing this haircut, since the severity of the strands will impede the necessary curling of the tips. In this case, the form does not hold and the whole charm of the "cascade" disappears. Instead, incorrectly lying curls will give the impression of formlessness and groomed. But there is a way out for girls with such hair. You can consider a type of frozen cascade. Such a haircut does not imply giving the hair volume and curling ends. When working, the specialist simply makes the strands torn from the bottom.
- Things are completely different with curly hair. Their structure in itself is light and a magnificent haircut suits it perfectly. But there are a few nuances. Just fit only soft hair with large curls. They are easier to stretch and give the tips the necessary direction. If the curls are medium, then only an experienced master can correctly perform the haircut, which will take into account the degree of twisting and the subsequent change in the length of the strands after washing and drying.
- As for small curls that resemble a perm, then a "cascade" is not recommended to them at all. Such a haircut will make the hair just stick out in different directions, creating an excessive volume. The master’s work (hairstyle form) will be practically invisible. Therefore, doing a “cascade” of small curls is impractical.
Owners of a high forehead are also shown a haircut in the form of a "cascade" on medium hair, but with an elongated bang.
It will help to reduce the forehead and correct the shape of the face. By the way, by choosing the right kind of bangs, you can easily create a new image, without changing the familiar form of the "cascade". Today, bangs are one of the trends that fashionistas actively use.
There are certain options for bangs for girls with different types of faces.
- If it is round, then the slanting fringe is perfect. It will help to slightly narrow the shape of the face and lengthen it.
- When the face is already elongated, it is better to resort to a long thick bang of a straight shape. She will help create the right balance. The face will not look too thin.
- In the case when the face shape has a classic oval type, it is possible to experiment not only with a haircut, but also with the appearance of a bang. It may be as follows:
- triangular;
- torn;
- shortened;
- arcuate;
- asymmetric;
- divided.
Important! But these are just a few options. To select the ideal option, it is better to contact a qualified specialist.
Varieties
As mentioned earlier, there are a large number of varieties of cascading haircuts for medium hair with bangs. The shape distinguishes several main types of cascade.
Double
Double cascade is considered one of the most popular options for women's hairstyles. The peculiarity of this haircut is that the hair is cut in levels not only in the area framing the face, but throughout the head. This technique allows you to create the additional volume that girls crave so much. In the resulting hairstyle, all the strands have different lengths and thicknesses, which creates an interesting multi-stage composition.
This technique is used to mask such imperfections as a long nose or a heavy and large chin.
When performing this haircut, medium hair has its own nuances. So, it is important not to overdo it with short layers in the back of the head, which will make strands around the face rare.
And it is also important to have two levels that will be clearly visible. The first is short. He frames the face. The second is long. It is located behind and creates the necessary length. Due to the different lengths of the strands, this hairstyle requires daily careful styling, which takes quite a lot of time, so busy girls are not recommended to do it.
Graduated
A graduated or ragged cascade is characterized by the creation of both smooth and sharp transitions. This is a haircut whose charm lies in the contrast of the short upper part of the hair and the lower ends of different lengths. The hairstyle is suitable for girls who want to create a daring modern look.
In addition, you can emphasize the intentional contrast of the transitions by coloring the strands in different shades and even colors.
This haircut has a large number of variations.
It may be as follows:
- with a big difference in the length of individual curls;
- with various kinds of bangs;
- just with sharp, clear tips (a more casual option);
- with long curls in the occipital part and short on the temples and crown.
Frozen
A more democratic option is a frozen or direct cascade. Its distinguishing feature is the creation of steps only in the lower part of the strands, which allows emphasizing the natural shape of the face and crown, as the master does not make any cuts in these areas. That is why this option is suitable for coarse hair and regular facial features. And also pay attention to this haircut for conservative girls who prefer naturalness.
A haircut will retain its own hair as much as possible, giving it a well-groomed appearance.
Elongated
An elongated cascade will help add to the image of romance and femininity. It differs from other species in that the hair is not cut only at the crown. Shortened strands begin in the middle of the head. This hairstyle significantly changes the appearance, while not requiring long styling. After washing your hair, you only need a hair dryer and a round brush.
This type of cascade is often used by masters when working with wavy or curly hair. It should also be noted that the elongated cascade goes well with different forms of bangs.
So, it is combined with the following bangs:
- short
- elongated;
- long.
The cascade with a short bang is suitable for girls with a round and square oval face.
Framing locks and lacerated bangs make the shape of the face visually narrower. The chin line looks smooth and soft. To give more volume to the bangs, it is recommended to comb it slightly and drizzle with varnish. You can also use a large curling iron. A cascade looks good with an elongated or long bang, which can only slightly protrude beyond the eyebrows or completely close your eyes. Such options make it possible to pin it in bunches or to lay in the hairstyle if necessary. But more often, bangs are worn on one side.
Execution technique
For cascading haircuts, masters most often use either scissors or a razor. A more mundane option is a scissor haircut, in which it is necessary to take into account such basic nuances as:
- it is necessary to carry out a haircut only with a high-quality sharp tool;
- Before work, it is necessary to moisturize the hair (they should not be too wet and not too dry);
- thinning scissors are used to give the tips the desired shape.
If the work is done with a blade, then it must also be extremely sharp.
Careful preparation of tools helps to maintain the necessary hair style in the future. In addition, the hair at the ends will not be cut. Of great importance is moisturizing, because it helps to avoid delamination of hair after cutting. Since the cascade is a stepped hairstyle, each new layer of hair should be clearly separated from the previous one. Previously, this haircut was started from the area on the neck, but modern masters made some changes to this technique. There are options in which the hair on the crown is cut very short. Further haircuts are performed on the basis of this short length.
Each technique has a scheme in several stages. In the classic version of the haircut, the so-called control strand is taken on the back of the head. Then they divide the remaining hair into rows in a horizontal direction and, focusing on the control, cut them in turn. In this case, the hairdresser moves in the direction from the back of the head to the forehead. The last cut bangs. In the modern design, the main strand is isolated on the top of the head and trimmed to the required length. Most often, the reference becomes the bridge of the nose. The remaining hair is also divided into strands. They are alternately pulled towards the face and cut to the size of the main one.
After the main haircut is carried out, you can begin to work with thinning scissors. This process is nothing more than thinning strands. This is necessary so that the hair acquires lightness, volume and smooth transitions. If the cascade is torn, then this procedure will help emphasize the clarity and sharpness of the lines.
You can mill not only the tips, but also strands along the entire length.
Such a cascade shape adjustment can be performed not only with scissors, but also with a razor. However, it can be used strictly on wet hair, while scissors are used on dry and wet curls. This procedure is performed not once, but several times.
When only the ends are milled, the hairstyle is lush at the bottom. If the process is performed on all hair - at the roots, in the middle and at the bottom of the strands, then the haircut will become completely voluminous.
Unfortunately, not for any curls such design is shown. If the hair is excessively oily or too dry, then thinning will not bring the desired effect.
In the first case, without daily washing, the hair will still not keep its shape, and in the second, the volume will be too large. With excessively thin hair, thinning is carried out only 1-2 times, since a larger number of repetitions can lead to the opposite effect - a decrease in volume. At the same time, thinning on wavy and heavy hair sets the necessary direction for the ends of the curls and facilitates the hairstyle.
Separately, it is necessary to disassemble the asymmetric cascade on medium hair with bangs.
This hairstyle suggests the presence of strands of various lengths on both sides of the face.
Shearing is also carried out in several stages. Initially sheared from behind using classic technique. Then the control strand is measured on one side, the hair is cut precisely under it. Then the same procedure is performed on the other hand, but the length is taken to be large (or less). This type of haircut is most often preferred by girls. She is great for creating the image of a bully. However, older women also pay attention to the haircut and use it to get a youth image.
Creating a graduated cascade is as follows:
- first, the hair under the bangs is stabbed with an invisible;
- they are determined with a minimum hair length, measure it at the crown and cut a strand of the desired size;
- then divide the remaining hair into strands and cut them, applying to the control;
- in the process of cutting, the strands are trimmed in the vertical direction;
- further, the hair around the face and temples is cut with a ladder;
- and finally, you can cut the bangs of the desired size and shape;
- the latter is done by thinning all the curls.
Important! This type of cascading haircut looks best on thin hair, creating a magnificent cap from them.
A double cascade is a rather complicated hairstyle, as it is two in one: a square and a long haircut. You can execute it in several ways. It depends more on the state of the ends, as the techniques differ by cutting the length of a part of the hair. In the first case, it is performed based on the length of the short part, in the second, it is not performed at all. That is, it is possible to preserve the original length of the hair and get a new look.
As for the bangs, for this type of haircut, the masters recommend using an elongated version.
It is impossible not to mention the torn cascade. This haircut that can transform girls with heavier straight hair. A feature of this type of hairstyle is the same hair length on the top and bangs. At the same time, the hair is cut on the back of the head in the form of a torn line. And near the face, strands are cut shorter, but also creating torn edges.
Stacking
In order for a haircut cascade to look properly, it is necessary to take into account the basic rules for its styling. The key points in its creation is a reliable fixation of the ends and giving volume to the haircut. Based on the cascade, you can make several options for hairstyles.
Daily
The average hair length of this haircut and the presence of a bang will help diversify the appearance, create not only beautiful curls at the ends and along the entire length, but also a classic bun, as well as sloppy styling with a side part. In order to do everyday styling, you must adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- dry the previously washed hair with a hairdryer so that the volume is maximum; this effect is achieved when drying with the head tilted down;
- then a small amount of gel or mousse can be applied to the tips; such additional fixation helps to make the haircut structured;
- at the last stage, an additional volume is created at the roots with a hairdryer;
- for better fixation, it will be useful to spray hair with varnish at the base.
Evening
To create an evening hairstyle with the effect of negligence, you should adhere to the following sequence:
- the hair is moistened with styling foam and dried with a hairdryer using a round brush;
- long strands twist inward, and short ones outward;
- To create additional volume, you can slightly comb the hair of the horses.
Important! If you need to add mischief to the image, then you should wind all the strands outward.
Festive
To form a solemn hairstyle, an elongated cascade can be assembled into a classic smooth bun, after stretching your hair with an iron.And you can use a more complex design. To create it you need to follow these steps:
- it is necessary to wind the hair on curlers using a modeling tool;
- then you need to dry them with a hairdryer and unravel;
- further, the hair near the face and on the crown is collected in a light tail, not pulling for additional volume above the bangs, and stabbed with invisibility in the region of the crown, while the lower layers remain loose in the form of curls;
- such a hairstyle can be decorated with a hairpin with rhinestones, which will complement the festive bow.
In order for the styling to always look good, this haircut needs some care.
So, you need to carefully monitor the cleanliness of the hair. If the strands become oily, then when applying the fixing compositions, the hair will be even more untidy and will not be able to keep the necessary shape. As for styling products, it is better to use light foam. Frequent application of varnish will make hair heavy and reduce its volume. It is also important to use a soft brush to model hairstyles. She makes curls more magnificent, does not crush them to the head. The movements during laying should be directed upward from the roots, while the brush is placed on the inside of the strand.
Good examples
For such a multi-layered hairstyle such as a cascade, an excellent additional touch that adds a twist to the hairstyle is the ombre dyeing technique. It involves a smooth transition from a dark shade on the roots to a lighter one - at the tips. This option not only looks natural, but also perfectly emphasizes the haircut levels. This haircut in combination with ombre allows you to achieve the following goals:
- emphasizes complexion, eyes, helps soften rough features;
- makes the haircut more embossed;
- has a rejuvenating effect;
- visually increases the volume (if the hair is thin);
- Looks modern and fashionable.
For a cascade of medium hair with bangs, a multitonal ombre is best suited. To create it, several colors are used that are close to each other in tone. Most often, two main shades and 3-4 intermediate shades are used. Acceptable tinting in several shades of the same color.
Complex stains, such as:
- highlighting;
- Blonding
- shatush;
- hut;
- highlighting individual strands.
With a cascading haircut of different types, any coloring has a great look not only in the back, but also in the front, refreshing the face.
Selective strand highlighting is popular among girls who are not afraid of color experiments. So, a cascade of dark hair can be diluted with red, purple, blue strands, which perfectly emphasize the presence of several levels in the haircut. The most spectacular will look ragged cascade.
Techniques such as cranks and balayazhs will add naturalness to the hair, as it mimics hair that has sunburned in the sun. This helps make the face more tender and feminine. Romantic notes will add curled curls. As for highlighting, it also rejuvenates the image. But here it must be remembered that the simple highlighting of strands has already gone out of fashion. For modern onions, additional hair tinting is required, which makes the transitions of light shades smoother. Cascade is a great haircut that suits most girls and allows you to create different looks.
See how to make a haircut cascade on medium hair in the next video.