The haircut “cap” on long hair begins its history in the 60s of the XX century. Fashion tends to return like a boomerang, but its next arrival is always accompanied by innovations in style and performance. Now this haircut is no less popular, but it has come these days with a lot of modifications to the basic scheme.
Performance Changes
This year, stylists will add notes of originality and brightness with the help of fashionable coloring and a share of aggressiveness thanks to the pointing technique (one of the ways of milling). A common feature in all haircut options is the presence of two tiers. They divide the head into two waves: the upper part is a tall, voluminous “cap”, and the lower part is straightened hair.
Hairstyle benefits
Owners of long hair often prefer this extravagant and extraordinary haircut because of a number of advantages.
- Thanks to this model you refresh your everyday look, and you can leave the hair length the same. Ideal for those who are afraid of radical changes. But do not forget to cut off the dry and split ends, if necessary. Otherwise, the head will look careless, which will ruin your freshly baked hairdresser’s masterpiece.
- You can provide noticeable volume to your strands. This is a lifesaver for women with thin, section-prone hair.
- Haircut "hat" great for both curls and completely straight hair. From thin curls you will get a pile of beautifully laid out strands, and curly hair will settle down in the form of a neat hat.Such a hairdressing trick will not work with a classic short square.
- By experimenting in a similar way with your style, you You can forget about long and difficult stylingx To create the perfect hairstyle, you just need to resort to a hair dryer and work a little with a comb: the upper strands are twisted with a comb inside, and the lower ones, on the contrary, are pulled. For extravagant women, the styling process is even faster and more elementary. We apply styling to wet hair, ruffle and proceed to drying curls.
- Also the presence or absence of a bang does not matter the owner of this haircut. In both cases, you will look great and stylish.
- It is suitable for any type of face.: oval, round, trapezoidal, etc. Therefore, all the brave ladies who liked this option of haircuts, you can begin to translate their ideas into reality.
The best design options
Hairdressers decorate this model of hairstyle in this way: the top of the head is cut off with a short hat. The remaining long strands get a different shape (flat, asymmetric) depending on the preferences of the client. To create a fashionable crown use:
- flat hat or graduated square - thanks to them, the top layer of the haircut is dense and voluminous;
- classic or elongated bob - creates a volumetric effect on the back of the head;
- medium or short page - will give audacity to the image;
- asymmetry, shaving in the temporal part of the head - emphasize extravagance and rejuvenate for several years.
The bottom remaining strands can be beat as follows:
- align them with one horizontal cut;
- apply a cascade technique or cut a hair with a ladder that will look stylish and fashionable;
- make thinning and thereby give the effect of disheveled.
It is also fashionable to cut the hat not along its entire length, but only to remove the hair on the temples and add a bright accent with the help of a bang (flat, torn, straight with and without thinning). This type of haircut is ideal for those who want to add extravagance to their image, but do not dare to radically change the length of the curls.
With and without bangs
Since this haircut is combined with most design options for the upper tier of the hairstyle, the presence or absence of a bang can be the final emphasis. The main thing is to focus on the shape of the face and the compatibility of the bangs with a "hat". This is necessary to ensure that there is a tandem between the three components of the hairstyle: bangs, "cap", long curls.
The most versatile option is beveled bangs. It fits absolutely every face shape. For those with a long, elongated face, a thick straight bang is appropriate, which will hide a high forehead and smooth a narrowed chin. Young women with oval shapes are recommended to choose a bang, which smoothly passes into the temporal part of the face. Milled bangs perfectly mask a square face and give lightness to the look.
Styling methods
Haircut "hat" is stacked using several techniques. Which one to apply - the appropriate atmosphere for demonstrating the hairstyle, the woman’s clothing style, her temperament and a certain mood will tell.
- The everyday and easiest way to style your haircut - with a round comb and hair dryer. Gel, foam or mousse is applied to wet, slightly dried hair to simulate hairstyles. After that, the upper part of the haircut is dried, twisting the strands inward, and long curls, on the contrary, are straightened.
- If it is time for a solemn visit, a holiday, then a winning styling option will be a combination of perfectly straightened lower tier of hair and fluffy thanks to the "hat" fleece.
- For a romantic date you can easily tighten the bottom of the haircut with a curling iron, hairdryer, curlers and fix the hair with varnish. Or to give your hairstyle along the entire length of your hair with cute wavy lines.Your gentle and slightly playful look will be appreciated by the opposite sex.
- The presence of a woman with this haircut allows you to experiment with braiding braids (French braid, spikelet). These models are harmoniously suitable for everyday life, and for publication.
- For those who save their time or simply do not like to bother with creating something extraordinary, suitable version of the tail, bundle on the occipital part of the head. To simulate such a hairstyle does not require a lot of time and special additional skills.
Despite the straightforward styling, it is still worth doing it often, otherwise the haircut will lose its original appearance and shape.
Varieties of staining
The choice of hair shade for this haircut should be approached very responsibly and it is better to consult a specialist colorist. The difficulty in choosing the color lies in the fact that the shades of the two tiers of the haircut should be combined with each other and in total give a symmetrical, well-chosen color image. Once or twice a month, you need to update the color and visit the hairdresser or color the curls yourself.
When choosing colors, it is worth taking into account the fact that they must be monophonic. It does not matter whether it is flashy saturated colors or calm natural.
For the brightness of your haircut, a great option is natural red tones or a combination of brown and red. Women who prefer their choice of natural shades of color, always win. Their stylish hairstyle looks well-groomed and at the same time natural and restrained.
If you want to stand out from the crowd and amaze others with your courage in choosing and combining shades, ask the hairdresser to paint the top hat in one color and the remaining length in another. Be sure that you will not meet a woman with identical hair color in every way. A very unusual and interesting option is the coloring of not only the upper and lower tiers in tones that harmonize with each other, but also the creation of a separate color delimiting strip between them. The ends of the hair in this case are good to profile and thereby facilitate the “foundation” of the haircut.
The beautiful accent of the hairstyle is remarkably demonstrated thanks to the coloring of the tips of the lower part of the haircut.
It is not at all necessary to make a deep contrast between the color of the curls of the main length and the tips. Create a smooth transition. For example, brunettes will suit dark blue, purple, and blondes - pale pink or lilac.
For those who are afraid of experiments or doubt the correct choice of palette, tonics and crayons will come to the rescue. In case of an unexpected staining result, you can easily wash them off with water (washing off the tonic after 3-6 times washing your hair, traces of crayons - at the first contact with water).
Who is better for?
Choosing a “cap” in combination with long hair, as in principle any other variant of a modern hairstyle, you must first determine your face type. From the foregoing, it was said that this haircut is suitable for almost any face shape. The only exceptions are those ladies whom nature has endowed with a round shape. However, it will not be difficult for a true hairdresser to correct defects in appearance and make a hairstyle advantageous for women with round shapes.
Girls with a fine hair structure can safely apply for a “hat” with long hair. You will have additional volume masking rare curls. Another important plus - age is not an obstacle to this haircut. It is suitable for both aged ladies and young girls. Older women will look younger, and young women will be even more mischievous. Women's hairstyle with the preservation of length is very relevant.
Even those who fear the shortening of their hair are able to choose this particular hairstyle. After all, here the length of the main part of the hair remains unchanged, and only the crown is trimmed.Over time, if you want to change the image, the hair will grow back and become even with the bottom layer. So go ahead, girls, for new hairdressing transformations!
Video on how to make a haircut cap on long hair, see below.