Rhapsody haircut: features, types and selection tips

The peak of the popularity of this hairstyle in Russia occurred at the beginning of the 90s of the last century. After a triumphal march on the screens of the American series Friends, where one of the main characters had a similar haircut, they began to order it in all salons. The huge popularity of the rhapsody haircut is also due to the fact that it is suitable for almost any woman, regardless of age and type of hair.

The description of this haircut can be compared with the name of the musical direction of the same name, the characteristic of which is improvised, that is, free performance of the work. Rhapsody haircut has similar qualities. Its main feature is strands of different lengths. The crown area is shorter than the entire main length, and it turns out voluminous. Curls framing the oval of the face form a multi-stage ladder.

There are two main technologies for performing the aforementioned hairstyle. In the classical method, curls are left the same length behind, and milled oblique strands fall around the face. In a modern performance, a haircut with a consonant musical name is more inventive and is performed in several stages.

Freshly washed wet and towel-wrung hair with parting is divided into several parts: parietal, occipital and temporal. First, the hair is separated vertically from the central part of the nape to the middle of the forehead.Then, using a horizontal line passing from the top point through the whole head, a strand is separated near the forehead and lowered to the face.

Haircut should begin with the parietal region. A vertical strand on the top is separated, rises at a right angle relative to the head, and the required length is cut off. This control strand should be guided when all subsequent strands will be formed on both sides. Haircut is performed from top to bottom, while the length of the next lower strand is left slightly more than the previous upper. In the process of cutting, the head should be lowered down. The line of strands has the shape of an arcuate line, curved downward, and is defined parallel to the line of the forehead. Strands are cut near the face along a concave line inside.

At the final stage, the hair is trimmed. The lower curls on the back of the head are shaped in the form of a trapezoid, and the ends are milled using special scissors.

Like any haircut, rhapsody has a number of positive and negative qualities. First, let's focus on the pros of such a hairstyle.

• Women's haircut rhapsody is universal and has virtually no age restrictions. It can be worn by both young girls and their mothers, and even grandmothers.
• Rhapsody goes to women with any facial type. In the hands of a skilled stylist, a haircut can somewhat smooth out the excessive angularity and sharpness of the face, stretch the oval where necessary. The main thing is to choose the right cut line and hair length.
• Rhapsody is equally good on straight hair, which becomes more voluminous, and on wavy curls - they become obedient and neat.

• With the help of some simple frauds, a haircut from everyday styling easily turns into a festive masterpiece of hairdressing.
• A haircut is able to give the missing volume to thin hair and remove unnecessary splendor on excessively fluffy curls.
• Rhapsody provides tremendous scope for a variety of staining techniques: from simple highlighting to complex multilayer coloring or ombre.

• Haircut does not require frequent visits to the hairdresser in order to adjust it. To maintain shape, it is enough to visit the master once every few months. And for those who grow their hair, rhapsody is generally a lifesaver.
• A rhapsody haircut can be worn with or without bangs. The shape of the bangs can also be variant: long or short, straight or at an angle, round or angular, thin or multi-layered.
• With the help of a rhapsody haircut, you can create any image - business or with a touch of light romance.

However, with all its advantages, this hairstyle can ruin the appearance of its owner if you fall into the hands of an inept stylist and choose the wrong haircut length or bang type. In addition, some women may not be able to bang at all, so they should only cut their hair in proven places where they carefully approach staff recruitment.

Also, do not make a haircut for those who do not like radical changes in their appearance, or who do not want to draw attention to their person, since the very form of the hairstyle involves a complete change in appearance.

The hairstyle can be performed on hair of various lengths, the features and differences are discussed below.

For owners of long hair who do not want to part with their curls and prefer to wear them loose, rhapsody is a real lifesaver. She will not only give the hairstyle a finished look, but also facilitate subsequent care. With such a haircut, the hair is less confused and, therefore, comb better and faster.

Haircut on medium hair is carried out according to the principle of multilayer slices, which provide pompous characteristic of rhapsody. In this case, graduation can start from the very eyebrows and have a continuation over the entire area of ​​the head.

On short hair, this version of the hairstyle is done in order to give additional volume to the upper part of the head. Haircuts can be with an open forehead, or with any form of bangs.

Rhapsody is unique in its versatility - there are no two identical haircuts. On each woman, she looks different. All haircuts (and rhapsody is no exception) are usually divided according to several criteria.

Surprisingly, the fact is that this haircut makes tough and thick curls smoother and more obedient, and to thin strands it gives them the volume they need. To do this, it is enough to cut the crown a little shorter, and lay the rest of the hair with wavy curls.

There are several rules on how to choose a rhapsody for different types of faces. You should not neglect them, only then you can get the perfect haircut.

• Smooth out some irregularity triangular face straight bangs will help.

• For square face type styling with curled up tips is suitable. Such women are advised to avoid too abrupt transitions of length, preferring smooth and rounded lines.

• Round face looks best framed by torn strands and asymmetric bangs. To raise the top, you can play with different lengths of hair, shortening the strands at the top and lengthening near the neck.

• To the right oval absolutely any form is suitable. With this type of face, you can decide on the most daring experiments. The transitions between the lengths of the strands can be sharper and more expressive, and the colors can be more contrasting.

If you choose a haircut with bangs, you should use some tips from stylists. For example, a long or asymmetric bang visually stretches the face, making the circle slightly longer. Direct fringe will add a certain touch of mystery and romance to the image. Thick or multi-colored bangs on a large, wide-cheeked face look very creative. But for fragile young ladies with narrow features, a thick straight bang is extremely rare. It is best to give preference to non-standard shapes: asymmetric or curly bangs will add brightness and modernity to the image.

If we talk about the option of cutting a rhapsody without a bang, then it is ideal for those who have a high expressive forehead. To add a twist, you can dye one or more strands in contrasting colors or highlight the ends of the hair using color.

The scheme of daily styling of a haircut with rhapsody is simple, and every woman can do it herself. Here are some basic everyday styling examples.

• Upper volume. Dry hair with freshly washed hair starting from long strands, and gradually moving to shorter ones. With a round comb and a hair dryer, all strands should be laid with the tips inward or left straight and decorated with hair wax.

• Strict styling. To give a well-groomed look to curly naughty hair, you can use the ironing. When laying, short strands should be pulled out only at the tips, while longer ones should be laid along the entire length. However, in both cases, when using the iron, it is necessary to deviate slightly from the roots so as not to lose volume. This strict and elegant styling is quite suitable for a business style.

In addition to everyday, there are several solemn options for cutting a rhapsody.

• Soft curls. For this solution, the strands need to be twisted using a curling iron, and if there is a bang, it should also be twisted inward. At the final stage, the hair is fixed with varnish. This styling is suitable for gentle sensual persons and for those who want to look young. Such styling will be a wonderful solution for a love date or going to the theater.

• The maximum volume. This is a reinforced version of everyday styling, only the volume is created using curlers, then a light pile is done at the roots of the hair, and for greater fixation, gel and hair spray are used.

• Fast styling. If there is no time for complex variations, you can simply blow dry your hair, twisting the ends of the strands, and add a bright accessory to your hairstyle - a spectacular hairpin or living flower.

• "Shell". Another very simple technique, how to turn everyday styling into an evening hairstyle, is to collect all the side strands in the tail and wrap the entire bundle in a “shell”. The hairstyle can be fixed with decorative hairpins, hairpins or invisible.

Rhapsody haircut is self-sufficient and does not require any additions. However, with creative coloring, the hairstyle will sparkle with new colors. Using various staining techniques, not only visual volume can be achieved, but also a complete image change.

The most win-win staining option is highlighting. It is suitable for almost all women, regardless of the original hair color. There are several highlighting techniques. For example, you can lighten the strands all over the head, you can color only the topmost ones - those that are shorter. And you can whiten several lower strands or curls near the face. If a simple highlighting is bored you, you can create two or more shades.

On blondes, a hairstyle with a red color looks very impressive. Caramel and honey colors never go out of style. Several shades of cinnamon and copper on strands of different lengths form a fashionable 3D effect. To brown-haired women, stylists often recommend highlighting several strands with a cherry or plum color. Lovers of radical measures can be advised to dilute the main color with ink shades. Brunettes can be recommended to add bright accents - from light red to creative red or light lilac.

Over the past few years, the ombre technique has been gaining popularity, when one color flows smoothly from another. Here you can also play with shades and make the transitions more expressive or more smooth.

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