Thick locks are, of course, one of the female external virtues. Despite the fact that they are rather heavy, solving this problem is much easier than adding volume to weak, sparse hair. A huge number of feminine, stylish and creative hairstyles can be performed on thick strands. The main thing is to choose the right haircut, taking into account the features of the face and lifestyle, emphasize the beauty of the face and strands, hide defects.
What's in fashion?
Thick hair, unlike rare ones, can allow you to choose haircuts from a large number of options. Fashionable stylists believe that now the most relevant hairstyles are several models.
- Pixies. This is a bold and bold haircut for active and confident women. This haircut is especially for the owners of the right features, as well as those who like boyish notes in the image. Pixie is universal, suitable for any age and type of strands.
It is best suited for those with strands of direct type and no extra pounds.
- Bean. This is an ideal solution for thick hair, it can be done with or without bangs. The shortened nape makes the image and hair lighter, more airy, and its owner is younger. A very relevant variety is an asymmetric bean, both with thick bangs and without it at all. This haircut has no age limit or style.
- Four of a kind. Of course, this haircut has long become a classic, but stylists every season offer to refresh it with new details. A large amount of hair is not a hindrance, but a huge plus is a square. It is able to stretch the neck, give the face grace. Rich hair, unlike rare ones, can be cut directly in a square.
Among the fashionable varieties of the square are distinguished by a haircut on the leg, A-shape, sharp asymmetry.
- Page. If this prim and strict haircut suits anyone, it’s for the owners of chic hair. The main thing is that the strands are straight. Modern variations of the page: asymmetric sections, elongation.
Page should be abandoned by those whose face needs to be visually narrowed or hidden obvious flaws.
- Cascade and "ladder". These types of hairstyles can quite get along in one look. Layering on thick strands looks especially advantageous, while the “ladder” eases the severity of hair on the face. Moreover, slight negligence is now in fashion, when the strands remain slightly disheveled.
Cascading haircuts and "ladders" especially contribute to the embodiment of this fashion trend. They are great for both straight and curly hair.
With or without bangs?
Thick strands allow you to consider not only different haircuts, but also allow experiments with bangs. When deciding whether you need a bang or not, first of all, you need to proceed from whether it is suitable for you, whether you are ready to put it on and adjust it in time. Almost all women’s modern haircuts can be performed with or without bangs. The pluses of the bangs are that it allows you to adjust the shape of the face, hide appearance defects, and switch accents to virtues. In addition, thick bangs make it visually lighter, at least in the face area.
Short, long, oblique and straight bangs should be considered only from the point of view of the features of the face and tasks of the haircut, and not the type of strands. Although curly hair is better to cut without bangs, as it will require careful styling.
If you don’t want to wear a bang, don’t like to put it on or it just doesn’t suit you, thick locks can be worn even without a bang. For example, a straight cut elongated square without a bang is a classic of the genre. You can slightly shorten the strands at the back and lengthen the face - this is a very effective and fashionable haircut without bangs. It is not recommended to do a direct parting in this option.
What to look for when choosing?
Of course, not all hairstyles are suitable for thick strands. As a rule, they are not easy to install, so you should avoid variations with complex care. In addition, if the strands are very thick - they are not only visually heavy, but also physically. Therefore, too long hairstyles are contraindicated. You do not need to be afraid of short hairstyles, because it is they that greatly simplify styling and care.
In any case, before going to the hairdresser, evaluate the structure of the strands, the shape of the face, the initial and desired hair length.
Hair structure
If straight thick hair looks good in all haircuts, especially if they are profiled qualitatively, then slightly wavy or strongly curly curls often cause trouble for their owners. For fluffy, naughty strands, hairstyles that require a clear structure, even sections are not suitable. Lush, curly strands are good in multilayer variations, in cascading type, as well as in medium or elongated square. Short bangs are contraindicated.
If the strands are hard or heavy, on the contrary, it is better to turn to those haircuts that are able to visually make the image softer, easier: "ladders", graduations, thinning. Torn, asymmetric bangs make the composition easier. Structural haircuts are good here.
Face shape
It’s not enough among the variety of fashionable hairstyles to choose what you like, it is important that it suits you. Otherwise, you run the risk of exposing the flaws for all to see, hiding the existing virtues.
Correctly selected haircut and bangs can correct any form and any defects in appearance. Therefore, be sure to start the selection of haircuts with determining the shape of the face.
Let's start with chubby girls, despite the fact that their faces are quite universal, there are a number of rules that must be taken into account. The main thing is to avoid round shapes that expand the oval.Perfectly correct a wide face curls, medium or long strands, layering, thinning, ragged type haircuts. When choosing an option for a round face, discard the following options:
- straight shortened bangs, it is better to choose elongated, oblique;
- volume in the ear area;
- parting, especially in short hairstyles;
- rounded lines in the chin area.
The oval is considered to be the ideal face shape, so it’s enough to shave the hair, giving expressiveness and accuracy to the whole image. As for haircuts, here is a perfect carte blanche: short haircuts, long hair, structure or negligence - all to face. Torn hairstyles, classic bob and bob - everything suits you, you need to focus on style and lifestyle. To add charm to the correct shape of the face will help highlighting the strands near it. The following points should be avoided:
- large wide bangs that hide the oval;
- remove strands from the face, it should be emphasized as much as possible.
As for the square, feel free to pay attention to the crest as an addition to the haircut, and elongated hairstyles ending below the chin line. It is better to refuse very short options. The essence of any haircut is to soften the contours of the face, so use layering and graduation. Oblique graduated bangs to eyebrows - the best choice. If possible, lighten strands, such tones give softness and femininity. Give up options such as:
- straight clear lines of bangs, slices of total length;
- a bean ending in the jaw area, especially if it is not multi-layered.
The triangle needs balance, so you should create volume along the line of the chin. Thick strands need to be cut in layers. If you want to keep the length, start selecting strands at the jaw level - this is a win-win option. Complement the haircut with flowing curls when choosing a long hairstyle. Good options are when the strands fall on the face, and the bangs are lengthened.
Avoid the following points:
- volume creation in the area of the crown, occiput;
- smooth hairstyles, combing back;
- accents at the top of the hairstyle;
- too short voluminous hairstyles ending on the neckline or higher.
Straight haircuts fit straight haircuts, preferably shortened. Hide your high forehead under a bang, which due to the density of the strands can hide anything. If the lower part of the face is extended, a bang is not needed. Avoid options such as:
- elongated strands;
- direct parting.
The “rectangle” type requires softening, like a square, but here it is still important to balance the lines horizontally and vertically. Cover your ears, cover your face with curls, cover your forehead with an oblique bang. The asymmetry and volume on the temple line look gorgeous. The following will not work for the “rectangle” type:
- hairstyle without bangs, opening the forehead;
- combed strands back, especially in the temple area.
The rhombus type is well concealed by curls on the cheeks and bangs. Do not use a straight parting and comb the strands back.
Take hair length into account
In addition to the type of face, the initial and desired hair length are important.
For short
Short haircuts perfectly help to remove the density. This is a natural option that allows you to create dynamic and relevant hairstyles. With short haircuts, you can emphasize facial features. The most stylish hairstyles - page, pixie, bob, short square. They can be laid in different ways based on the situation and type of person.
Short haircuts will fit perfectly in both a business and an active way. Age does not matter, because short haircuts are universal.
On medium
If you are not ready for a radical change, you can do a haircut to the shoulders. For women, this option is often the most preferred. This length is also ideal for thick hair. Be sure to consider the options "ladder", cascading haircuts. Airiness will give strands a thinning.
Among the fashion models - a multi-layer haircut in an asymmetric type. You can play with strands at different levels. Elongated bob, medium bob also look good on thick hair of medium length. You can safely use graduation or combine several types of haircuts.
On long
If you do not want to cut your long thick strands, there are ways to give them a great shape. The main thing is to make it easier for you to wear this luxurious mane, because thick hair is very heavy. Consider cascading haircuts, which can start both from the cheekbones and from the bangs. “Ladder” will give lightness to the area around the face, while the base of the strands remains intact.
Be sure to work with the bangs, it is able to give a well-groomed look to any hair. You can try fashionable asymmetry, sharp transitions, torn bangs.
Beautiful examples
If you are not afraid of leaving and the weight of your strands, a luxurious curly mane will delight everyone around.
It is important that the hair is healthy, otherwise the whole effect is leveled. In addition, this option is completely unsuitable for age ladies, as it visually adds years and makes the silhouette heavier.
Long locks are an ideal background for various kinds of colorings. Natural trends are now relevant, but even part of the slightly highlighted strands can make the image more airy.
A straight bang will emphasize the features of your face, especially since a bang makes lighter strands in the face area.
If a straight bang does not fit your face, a bang on one side can correct facial features and hide imperfections.
The average length of the hair with pronounced regular features can allow you to realize a hairstyle in the style of Cleopatra. In order to make it more modern, you can highlight the strands below.
Curls of medium length are simultaneously feminine and very elegant. Density here cannot be a hindrance, most likely, on the contrary, it makes it possible to show locks in all its glory.
Bob is a universal haircut that allows you to shorten thick strands. If you want to add air visually - highlight the strands.
Asymmetrical caret for thick hair is ideal for lovers of modern classics. This solution is especially good for thick, healthy strands.
The trend is negligence! Therefore, avoid complex styling, ideally, the hairstyle should give the impression that you did not do it at all.
Elongation rack is an ideal way to color thick strands. The shortened nape will create a feeling of lightness, stretch the silhouette and neck.
Thick strands look great in shortened haircut options, you can safely experiment with them, since there is no need to artificially create volume.
You can afford torn edges, asymmetry, natural coloring at the same time. The sensation of a pile of hair will not disappear even with a short length.
Do not be afraid of pixies - it can be very feminine if you choose the right length, location of the strands, parting and bangs. A professional can easily cope with this.
See how to make a female haircut with thick long hair in the next video.