Cascade is a modern haircut, always in great demand. The cascade gained its popularity back in the 80s, and thanks to sexuality, playfulness and versatility, it still remains the favorite of a large number of fashionistas. This hairstyle is famous for an impressive number of models and variations of performance, but in this article it will be considered a short cascade with bangs.
Features
The main characteristic of this hairstyle is the technique of performing alternating strands of various lengths using thinning scissors or a razor (mainly used by professionals): short strands on the crown smoothly turn into longer ones, as they approach the back of the head, forming “steps from the hair”. Thus, the hair acquires volume and lightness.
Given the rule of sequence, or rather, the fact that each next hair level should be longer than the previous one, you can execute a cascade, having such hairstyles as a base, bean, square, squeaks as a base.
Here are some of the main features of the cascade:
- not subject to mandatory styling - slight negligence is a kind of highlight of this image, and in those cases where styling is required, it is done very simply;
- you can easily hide the imperfections of a person, divert attention from them, directing him to profitable areas;
- universality - the cascade is suitable for any age, face type and hair structure;
- in harmony with any way - without much effort you can turn the everyday option into a business or a solemn one;
- gives volume to any hair due to its layering.
Kinds
There are several varieties of the cascade for short hair.
Classical
The characteristic direct forms of this cascade are obtained by a gentle transition of steps (with the absence of clear cuts). The hairstyle as a whole looks neat, with a share of elegance and aristocracy.
Recommended for business ladies and women aged.
Torn and asymmetric
Will make any woman spectacular and mysterious. A bold choice for avant-garde fashionistas. This hairstyle rejuvenates and refreshes. Each strand is cut at an acute angle, the crown is formed by a "hedgehog", the total volume - steps. The asymmetric cascade, in addition to the above, also involves different lengths of curls on each side of the face, their alternation along the entire length and the presence of sharp feathers.
Graduated
The highlight of this cascade is the harmonious transition of the ladder, which gives accuracy to the whole image. Thanks to such a haircut, which is created with the help of skillful work with thinning scissors, an amazing effect of a “waterfall” on the hair is created.
Most suitable for thick, dense and thick hair.
Short crown
As a base, fairly short hair is taken. The main task is to give the head an ideal shape through a smooth transition to the neck, starting from the back of the head.
The hairstyle is voluminous, hides the defects of the irregular shape of the head.
Double
Formed by steps throughout the hair, including whiskey. Light layers of strands in the crown area give the hairstyle splendor, making the overall appearance more accurate, and the hair - voluminous.
Italian version
This cascade has a smaller step size than other varieties. This means that the transitions on the hair will be smoother. The tips are abundantly milled.
Suitable for women with a face in the shape of an elongated oval.
On the leg
A distinctive feature of this model in the original design of the occipital part. You can also add emphasis on creating splendor in the crown and cheekbones along with an exquisite cut line. Suitable for any hair, including curly. Modern fashionistas - supporters of this type of cascade - often use shaving elements of the neck of the neck or temples with the addition of a screen haircut. Impeccable experience guaranteed.
Cascade on short hair - salvation for owners of thin hair. It gives volume, giving the impression of thick hair. Especially good is the graded, Italian and “cascading” cascade.
Ragged is considered less suitable, since a sharp cut of the ends of the hair looks better on thick hair.
Bang
Adding this detail to the haircut, you can adjust almost any shape of the face. Indeed, a short cascade in tandem with bangs is able to work wonders, and for this, a whole palette of different models and performance techniques is provided by the masters. Each detail of the hairstyle is selected individually.
Classic straight
In this case, I mean the option to the length of the eyebrows or slightly lower.
It is recommended for an elongated type of face, it can smooth out the look of a long nose.
Elongated
Usually the lower edge of such a fringe reaches the line of the chin or earlobe. Suitable for almost everyone, but it is especially advised to owners of a massive lower jaw. Visually narrows the oval of the face. Provides many styling variations.
Slanting
Distracts attention from small defects. Balances the corners of a square and triangular face. Using the thinning technique, a light bang is obtained, airy and feminine. If you use only scissors, making out the bangs with sharp, precise slices, then the image will come out more clear.
Also, this model rejuvenates and refreshes its owners.
Torn
The decisive role here is played by thinning.It is thanks to her that the hairstyle can look cute and romantic or decisive and extravagant. Often this image is associated with sexuality and a certain degree of aggressiveness.
Asymmetric
Also corrects facial imperfections. It can be short, elongated and milled. Short corrects the oval of the face, but is more suitable for young women and extravagant personalities.
The elongated version brings a touch of femininity, and the milled one gives an even greater volume to the hairstyle, while maintaining the uniqueness of the asymmetric image.
Short
Naughty and cocky. Particularly well complements extravagant personalities and is widely popular among girls from subcultures, but not only - just remember the famous French film “Amelie” to understand this subspecies of asymmetric bangs.
Arched
In this embodiment, the bangs are a continuation of the cascade itself, while having a minimum length at the eyebrows, gradually increasing in length to the temples, eventually turning into the cascade itself.
This kind of bangs suits women with high clear cheekbones, giving it an image of elegance and femininity.
Who is it for?
In fact, the cascade is suitable for almost everyone, but it is especially recommended for women with asymmetrical facial features, since this haircut, properly selected, can smooth out uneven corners and make the face more proportional.
The cascade is highly recommended for girls and women with an oval or elongated face shape: the additional volume on the sides will play a successful role in its visual expansion, balancing imbalances. With the help of a short cascade, namely with its torn variety, it is possible to slightly mask too wide cheekbones.
Ladies with a narrowed face will perfectly fit the graduated cascade: with its shape in the form of V, it is able to visually expand the shape and give the desired volume in places that require it. In this case, the graduation should not reach the chin itself, but should end a little higher, so that the result is impeccable. Only an experienced specialist can figure out such subtleties of skill, so it is recommended not to save time or money and look for a good hairdresser.
Execution technique
The name of the haircut in question is due to its obvious “waterfall” form. To achieve this result, the curls are divided into zones (parietal and occipital areas, temples on both sides) and sheared, based on the length of the control strand in each of them. But such a brief description of the implementation of this technique is not enough - you need to consider the entire process in more detail in order to know all the subtleties and nuances of the creation.
First of all, the necessary hairdressing tools should be prepared, namely:
- scissors: straight and thinning;
- comb with combined teeth: rare and private;
- hair clips for clamping excess hair;
- spray device (atomizer).
The hairstyle should be performed according to a certain sequence.
- Part of the hair with rare teeth is parted into zones, with one parting going through the crown of the head (from ear to ear) and the other in the center (from the forehead to the back of the head).
- Focusing on the obtained diagonals, a strand of a triangular shape is cut apart from each zone at the top of the head. Thus a rhombus is formed.
- A control strand is taken, the length of which, as a rule, does not exceed 10–12 cm, and is pulled at a right angle (perpendicular to the rest). The remaining strands are fixed with clamps.
- The haircut is started from the area on the back of the head. Focusing on the control, other strands are sequentially diagonalized in increments of 1.5 cm. The slice is made dull, it is performed with straight scissors.
- Similarly, strands from the whole head are separated and cut, stretching along their control area. After she is trimmed and she begins to move to the crown of the head, aligning the remaining strands.It should be noted that now each subsequent separated curl will already be guided not by the control strand, but by the previous one, achieving the result of “staircase versatility”.
- Check the correctness of the haircut. For this, the hair is combed, the tail is made. If the length of all the assembled strands is the same, then the cascade is made correctly.
- The final stage of the work includes hair thinning (similar to the scheme of the haircut itself) and the edging of strands in the face and bangs.
This scheme is universal for all cascades and is considered a mandatory base.
But there are, as we have seen, different types of this haircut, therefore, the technique involves additional actions depending on the presence of such elements as asymmetry, torn locks, various bangs, etc.
Stacking
The cascade on short hair opens up almost unlimited styling possibilities, allowing you to experiment in creating your own unique image.
- Beanie - The best option for a round face and thin hair. It is performed on clean, hair-dry hair dry. Foam is applied to the roots of each strand, then the hair is dried with a hairdryer, twisting the ends inward. The bangs are treated with gel and divided into strands.
- Refined smoothness - an elegant, business image. Foam is applied to the roots of clean and dried (without a hair dryer) hair. Smoothing a comb, the hair is dried with a hairdryer. Without parting, the curls are combed down from the crown of the head. At the last stage, the strands are treated with wax.
- Flirty negligence - An attractive option for informal communication and in general for everyday life. Foam is applied to clean and not completely dry hair, with the head down. Then, fingering each strand with your fingers, remaining in the head down position, the hair is dried with a hairdryer. Using the gel, the image is brought to an end.
- Bouffant - A real find for thin hair: creates the illusion of volume. Having moistened the roots with foam, each strand in turn rises and combes. Hairstyle is fixed with varnish.
- The effect of wet hair.A similar option is always in fashion. It can be achieved using a special gel. The product is applied to dried and already styled hair.
These are just a few of the possible styling options - you can improvise endlessly, using not only a hairdryer, but also an iron, curling iron, etc.
Dyeing
It's no secret that color is always selected individually, however, there are universal rules that help make the right choice. One of these rules says that light shades create an illusion of additional volume to the hair, rejuvenate the look and emphasize femininity. Dark tones, on the contrary, focus on the contours of the face and visually narrow the oval.
A win-win option is always natural shades. You can play with highlighting: it looks spectacular on a cascade, emphasizing the game of steps. Coloring and contrast coloring of tips is also recommended.
In addition to asymmetric bangs, individually colored strands will go original.
Good examples
Below are examples of how a short cascade with bangs was able to transform the entire image of its owner. Both celebrities and ordinary women who tried to transform their appearance through a short cascade with bangs will be set as an example.
In these photos, initially, the girls, due to an unsuccessful hairstyle, have a slightly lower jaw, as a result of which their face sags downward. But with the help of a haircut cascade, facial features were balanced, harmony appeared in proportions.
You can safely say that after the haircut, this woman became a completely different person: facial features found a balance, the whole image was refreshed, minor defects successfully disappeared.
Kristen Stewart creates a stylish and ultramodern image through the original styling of his cascade. Without a doubt, she looks spectacular.
Cascade Cate Blanchett emphasizes her subtle facial features and femininity. It creates the impression of mystery and lightness.
Paris Hilton chose a short cascading haircut, thereby creating an interesting and vibrant image that harmonizes with any style and event. In addition, with its help, the proportions of the face are adjusted.
A master class haircut cascade is shown in the next video.