Shell Hair Style: Stylish Styling Options

There are so many different women's hairstyles, which are characterized by ease of implementation and visual appeal. This category includes the “shell”, which can be assembled with several options, in the light of which it is used for everyday life and celebrations, selecting the most suitable option and accessories.

"Shell" refers to the classical ideas of creating a female hairstyle, so it has remained popular among women and girls for quite some time. Its second name is considered the “French bunch” or “banana” in the light of some similarity of the result with an exotic delicacy. Due to the mention of France, some masters claim that the "shell" appeared there.

Today it is difficult to say with certainty where this hair styling comes from, However, very similar variants of female images can be seen in the paintings depicting European women of the XVIII-XIX centuries. In the history of earlier times you can find information that the ancient Egyptian rulers collected hair in the form of a seashell.

As for the present, The peak of popularity of the French beam came in the middle of the XX century. At that time, such styling was positioned as solemn, therefore it was used in a composition with evening toilets. Now the "banana" has become a great idea to create a casual look, as well as a festive option, provided that the appropriate accessories are added.

Universality of shells is the main advantage of the hairstyle. It is due to the ability to beautifully collect hair of any length and structure. Laying in the form of a French beam with the help of pins will be able to get even on some short female haircuts. In addition, for the evening or everyday "shells" it does not matter whether the strands will be curly or even in the original state.

The features of the "banana" include the presence of a mass of options for creating fashionable women's hairstyles. This makes it possible to select an idea for the individual features of appearance, lifestyle and other important nuances concerning the harmonious appearance of a woman. "Shell" is easy to make office hairstyle or is appropriate at the solemn reception, a romantic date.

Advantage it should be considered the ability to transform the appearance of its owner, highlighting the posture and visually making the woman more elegant.

To make the French beam, it is not necessary to resort to the services of a master from the hairdressing salon, since the technology of its implementation allows you to experiment with the options yourself with a minimum of additional tools and accessories.

Today there are a large number of ideas creating shells on the hair. It is worth highlighting the most popular.

A feature of this option is the ability to add extra volume to your hairstyle, doing without bouffanting and a large amount of fixing agents. "Shell" is going to with the help of a special roller, on which hair is wound, hiding it inside. As a result, a neatly assembled bundle, twisted inward, which is able to retain its shape for a rather long time due to a volumetric product in the middle, is obtained on the head.

This device will be useful when working with hair. The way to create a hairstyle is quite simple, it will be enough to tighten curls. thread all the hair between the tube and twist the twister in the chosen direction, forming a vertical "shell".

The name of this styling option speaks for itself. It is recommended to create an openwork and romantic hairstyle for curly hair. To achieve a similar result on straight curls, they are pre-curled using curling or curlers. The created styling will be deliberately careless, which will make the image of a woman airy and feminine.

This idea stands out by creating on the hair of two symmetrical tails, which will be twisted towards each other. "Shells" are fixed low on the back of the head, as well as additionally among themselves. Usually a double version is made for long hair, using this styling for special occasions.

Fantasy hair styling, which is formed from three bundles of hair. This option will be suitable for girls as well as older girls.

For more experienced girls who actively practice creating hairstyles to themselves, the original version of the French bun with weaving will be an idea for home experiments with hair. The essence of laying is reduced to interweave curls in several braids to the middle of their length, after which the strands should be assembled according to the standard “shell” formation scheme.

Horizontal variant of laying, which is created from the tail. The ends of it are wrapped in the form of a loop and fastened with pins or hairpins at the bottom.

For the classic version of this hairstyle you will need a minimum of accessories. As a rule, it will be possible to make a beautiful styling with the help of:

• scallop with a sharp handle and fine teeth;
• hairpins, invisible;
• means for fixing hair.

More complex variations of shells may require additional tools and compositions:

• To create a pile, you may need special massage brushes;
• in order to straighten or, conversely, curl curls, you will need to use a curling iron, an iron or a forceps;
• for hard or unruly hair before styling, they must be treated with styling compositions;
• Evening or formal styling may require additional hairpins, jewelry, etc .;
• rollers, twisters, bambits and other products that accelerate hair fixation are often used to facilitate the creation of a “shell”.

"Shell" is considered a fairly simple option for self-creation, the main thing - to gain a little practical experience. However, a beautiful result can be obtained only on condition of preliminary preparation of the hair for subsequent fixation. There are several recommendations for working with curls before laying.

• To strand correctly lay down, they should be washed, and also treated with an additional balm or rinse. This is necessary so that the curls become soft and supple.
• It is necessary to work only with dry hair, because wet hair, after drying, may not keep its shape, which will spoil the appearance of the hairstyle. Correctly, after washing, it will dry the strands with a hairdryer on a cold-blowing mode, combing them in the process of brushing backwards. This will allow the rods to be straightened and in advance given them the direction in which they will subsequently lie.
• In some cases, after drying, you will need to use an additional iron for straightening hair. This is especially true of curls from nature, which are planned to be put in a smooth "shell".

Instructions for creating a classic French beam is as follows.

• It is recommended to gently treat curls along the entire length with a fixing compound to choose from, dry naturally and comb. For fine hair, you can create a small pile at the roots with a brush.
• Next, they must be collected in the tail at the back of the head, but without fixing the rubber band. Curls along the entire length will need to be twisted with a braid and make a cushion of them, twisting in one direction. The ends for a neat appearance and fixation should be hidden inside, fixing hairpins if the hair is too long. On the average hair can be used several invisible. To keep short hairs from sticking out of hair, they need to be smoothed with hands, sprinkling the entire styling with varnish.

Another option for "shells" will be a hairstyle without a harness. Step-by-step technology, how to make it to yourself.

• The initial steps will be similar, as in the case of the classical method of styling - the hair should be washed and dried, and also apply a fixative composition to them. It is best to distribute the foam or mousse through the hair with a comb.
• Further, the curls are collected in the tail, which should take a little in one direction, on the other collecting all the loose hairs. After which the whole volume is twisted into a roller, the ends are hidden inside. Laying is fixed with pins or hairpins.
• The final touch will be fixing the result with varnish.

Very long hair will be able to lay a "banana" with the help of two sticks for Japanese food. In addition, similar hairpins are also on sale. The algorithm of action will be as follows.

• Combed and clean hair is collected in the side tail without fixing the elastic at the base. His need to clasp with chopsticks, and twist the hair into a roller so that the hairstyle has got the direction in the opposite direction from the one on which the tail was made.
• When all the hair will be curled and the ends tucked into the "shell", it is necessary to chop hairpins. If necessary, fix the varnish.

Despite many opinions that the French bun can not be done on short hair, There is a styling option that allows you to create a rather similar hairstyle even on such female haircuts. For these purposes, the curls will alternately twist at the back of the head, fastened with pins in one place. All protruding ends tucked inside, and short hairs should be treated with styling agents and secured with invisible hair.

For such a universal hairstyle, as the "shell", fit any additional accessories. These can be hairpins with ornaments, hairpins with stones or pearls, and also bandages or scarves. Jewelry can be selected depending on the type of styling, making it thematic devices for fixing the hair and their additional decor.

Bring fresh notes in styling work out if you comb curls on top or release and wind several strands on the sides.

To styling the hair in the shape of a shell kept for a long time and look beautiful, You can adopt the following recommendations.

• If you plan to create a perfectly smooth styling, which may require business style, it is best to even out the entire length using a hair iron before twisting the hair. For a more playful image, the strands can, on the contrary, be curled with the help of tongs with nozzles for the ridge.
• For starters, it is best to use special twisters and rollers to help secure the form.Also, these devices will be necessary if the woman is moving quite actively with the hairdo. With clamps inside the "shell" is guaranteed not to disintegrate, but under the hair they will be completely invisible.
• On haircuts with bangs, the shell will look more harmonious if the hair in front is perfectly aligned in one line. This image is suitable for business style, as well as for young girls.
• It will be possible to make a holiday setting if several strands in front are not twisted into a “shell”, but turn curls out of them and lay on top of it. In this case, additional decorations and accessories will not be needed.

Technique performing styling "shell" for short hair is given in the following video.