Today, you can improve and transform your hairstyle with the help of a large number of different materials. Among such a list it is worth highlighting the false hair, with which you can create a casual or solemn image, regardless of the original length of natural strands.
How to choose false hair?
False hair, unlike wigs, cannot solve the problem of complete hair loss, but for many women such products prove to be very useful for daily use or for creating a festive look. This is due to the characteristics of the strands to model the hairstyle and its length, without resorting to an expensive procedure of extension.
Today, overhead strands have become a worthy alternative to such a service, however, aiming at acquiring a similar useful accessory, it is worthwhile to carefully approach the selection of the product of interest. First of all, it should be understood that the modern assortment of overhead strands is classified based on the composition of the base raw material.
Today on sale you can find the following types of false hair:
- artificial;
- natural;
- mixed
The latter type of manufacturers is extremely rare. The most in demand, of course, products from natural raw materials, since they are of high quality in comparison with the first variety. In addition, it is several times easier to work with them even at home, since the strands will be more susceptible to curling, straightening, washing and drying.
As for artificial materials, the quality curls will be slightly inferior in appearance to natural strands. In addition, the products will be more affordable.
Synthetic false hair is also divided into several groups. Acrylic, nylon and vinyl versions are available. The main visual difference from real hair is the thickness of the filaments, thanks to which synthetics will be much easier. But, despite the fineness of the filaments, the material is durable and durable, but more sensitive to the effects of high temperatures. Based on this, hairdressers do not recommend drying or styling the hair with artificial strands using a hot stream of air, as well as curling them or straightening with devices that will heat the material to give shape.
Taking into account the type of raw materials used to create the product, the technology of hair care will also vary. For natural curls, the use of conventional shampoos and rinses is allowed, and as for synthetic fibers, they will need to purchase a specialized care product.
Also, split hairs can be divided into groups according to their purpose and attachment options.
- There are products that are fixed to the hair with various barrettes. Most often, the curls are attached to the clip or "crab".
- The second most popular is a type of curls, which can be attached with a tape or textile strip.
- Also, false hair can be sold in the form of a tail with a rubber band or a hairpiece on a string.
- Quite popular type of overhead strands are products in the form of bangs. As a rule, such a small bundle of hair is attached to the main hair with a comb located at one end or with a clip.
Such a variety of overhead strands significantly expands their functionality. In addition, of all the above products, you can create the desired image and hairstyle with your own hands.
In the salons to create a styling professionals prefer to use varieties of strands on the bands, since such products are the longest able to last on the hair.
There are also two types of tress based on the thickness:
- products with thin bunches;
- varieties with a wide range of material on the base.
Usually a set of tresses consists of 4-8 strands of different lengths. They start fixing with the largest product and then place the rest in the selected area. Laying or weaving is done after all the strands from the set will be placed on the head, and all the hair will be combed.
In the process of selecting an accessory with overhead strands, the fundamental point is also the choice of hair color and tint, which will be in harmony with natural hair as much as possible. The most correct way is to focus on your own shade, but as a “highlight” of the future image, strands on hairpins will look good with a difference of 1-2 points in the dark or light side. It also concerns the issue of length - on medium and short hair, you can use longer strands.
Planning to create hairstyles with tresses, you should also familiarize yourself with their main features.
- Modeling hair with these accessories does not harm health. In contrast to the accumulated material, the scalp does not suffer from wearing overhead strands. In addition, the entire hair follicle remains in integrity.
- Strands stand out for ease of use. As a rule, to create a simple hairstyle with minimal skill, the product can be fixed in just a few minutes, regardless of the type of fixation.
- Thanks to false hair, you can quickly and economically change your image, and the process of operation will be completely painless.
- The fasteners on the strands are minimal in size, so the extra hair in the hairstyle will be securely hidden under the other strands.
Kinds
With the help of overhead strands, you can make many different styles and hairstyles. Conventionally, all created groups can be divided into two types.
Everyday
A quick option to give your image a new note will help fixing straight strands to increase the volume or to change the length. This option will be the easiest, so it is recommended for girls to use without practical experience in operating tresses. The positive point of this idea is the fact that even when using an artificial type of products, visually additional curls are quite difficult to distinguish from the real ones.
Such an idea will be more attractive if we attach strands with a lighter or, on the contrary, a dark shade, which will bring a certain freshness and novelty to the image.
The next option for everyday styling can be a tall and smooth tail. For these purposes, you should purchase the product with the hair of the length you like with the color of the raw material that matches the texture and shade.
To make a tail, you first need to collect your hair on the back of your head and attach the selected product with a clip to your bundle. To hide the hairpin, it is possible to wrap the base of the hairstyle with one strand of the total mass and fix it with an invisible one.
An easy version of the transformation with overhead strands will also be weaving a braid. There are a lot of braid weaving options, so you should choose the one you like. You can add additional curls to your hair, either light or different from the main color, and then weave, emphasizing the additional strands to make the work of art more voluminous and beautiful.
This option is suitable for the usual "Russian" braid or the same for the French and boxing varieties.
Evening
For ceremonial events when creating an image with overhead strands, you can resort to using the idea with overhead curls. Curls with hairpins can be hidden under the main hair, increasing the overall length and volume. In this case, you can make the laying on the side, fixing the strands with beautiful hairpins or ribbons, as well as gather a low curly tail on one side. This version of the hairstyle will be appropriate for the bride, graduate or boyfriends.
The image in the Greek style with numerous and voluminous weaving would be appropriate for any celebration. Such a feminine styling will suit any girl, and the additional strands only emphasize the richness and luxury of hair. To create such an image, you need to put the required number of overhead strands on the sides and the back of the head, after which you can collect the hair in a sloppy "fish tail" with loose strands or separate the hair on the sides and wrap them in harnesses, securing them from behind.
Thus, you can select the upper part of the styling, and leave the lower curls free. You can also collect all the hair in the bulk roller, decorating the styling with rhinestones, flowers, tiara and delicate curls of strands of different lengths.
If the horse's tail tail appears to be an idea of a strictly office look, then a tight braid or a bundle of false hair can be used to create a festive styling. The product should be fixed at the base of natural hair and put it on the head with the help of the rim. In this case, the hair can be of any length, you can leave it loose or you can collect it in a shell or a tight bun.
Hairstyles depending on the length of hair
False hair is considered a universal version of hair styling, regardless of their length. The original idea of transforming long, but rare natural hair will be the use of overhead strands to match the base color. To create a hairstyle, you should make the tail on the back of the head, in the middle of it, place an additional insert. From the resulting volumetric bundle, you can braid a “fishtail” or a reverse braid, stretching the strands a little along the course of the weave to create volume.
This option is suitable for a strict celebration, and for the summer event you can use bright overhead curls that will allow you to make a colorful braid or braid.
For short haircuts you can also use overhead strands. In this case, stylists and hairdressers recommend contrasting strands to create highlights or use several multi-colored options that are suitable for the occasion.
Overhead curls will allow you to collect a voluminous shell, even with short hair. To do this, you should comb your hair as smoothly as possible upwards, make a bunch if the length permits, or make a shell with the help of a “donut” completely from additional strands, choosing in this case a shade similar to natural hair.
Beautiful examples
- Thanks to the additional strands, you can create a unique styling for the bride by combining natural hair in a bulk bundle with curls of different colors. This image will be feminine and light, and the decor of fresh flowers will help to hide barrettes. You can also give your hair a fabulous and elegant look, while the lower curls should be left on the bride's shoulders.
- You can make something new with the help of false hair even if the girl has an unusual color of the strands. The use of long curls to add volume and increase length will be an original solution. Unusual color in combination with lush mop unruly strands give the image of femininity and brightness. The idea itself will be universal, therefore it is suitable for any occasion.
- Even short haircuts can be decorated with overhead strands. To make a playful and feminine styling, it will be enough to supplement your volume with curls of natural or artificial hair to match. With the help of several curled strands, it will be possible to correct the styling or completely change your image.
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