Women's haircut "American": features, the nuances of selection and styling

Homeland female haircut "American", as you might guess, is the United States. It is suitable for women and girls who love bangs and short haircuts. In addition, this haircut is universal - it is quite appropriate both in everyday situations and at celebrations.

This hairstyle is characterized by bangs, voluminous top and short strands on the temples and the back of the head. It creates a kind of mischievous silhouette in the shape of a droplet. But at the same time, the haircut looks elegant and fits any setting, matching any chosen style. Technique performing haircut "American" depends on the length of hair.

The sequence of short haircut following.

• Visually, the hair is divided into areas - the crown, occipital and temporal.
• In the lower part of the nape the hair is clipped by a typewriter, and in the upper part it creates volume, cutting the strands in layers and forming a “ladder”.
• Strands are captured diagonally and re-trimmed.
• At the temples strands are formed by extruding the tips to the face or clipping to zero.
• In the classic "American" ears, as a rule, open layered haircut, but there are many options when the ears are hidden side curls.
• The top of the head is cut last, using a layered cut.
• Strands are milled with scissors. At this point, it is selected whether the haircut is symmetrical or asymmetric.
• The desired volume and length of hair at the crown is determined, as the result is already visible.
• After drying the hair, you can lightly lay them with a hair dryer or tongs. And you can leave a slight natural negligence.

In the case of medium-length hair on the back of the head, you can leave strands in the form of a cascade. Then there is the possibility of forming a variety of hairstyles.

Consider now the sequence of haircuts "American" for long and medium hair.

• It is advisable to wash the head or just how to wet your hair and carefully comb them.
• Divide hair into radial partings.
• Select the central strand and cut it at the level of the chin using thinning scissors.
• Grab the next strand of hair, shift it to the other side through the parting and trim to the middle of the central strand, on which it lay. Repeat these actions in a circle, shifting the strands through the parting and forming a “cap”.
• The rest of the hair cut to the selected length around the perimeter of the head.
• The top of the head is divided into wide strands, each of which is horizontally thinned and profiled.
• To form an additional volume at the back of the head, twist the braid from the hair and make cuts in three places from the middle of its length from top to bottom.
• Make a hairdryer with a special nozzle or using a brush for brushing. Laying start from the head, moving to the crown.

The description of the haircut “American” is quite simple, but not every hairdresser can make it. But an experienced master usually sees the desired image of the client immediately. Therefore, it is enough for him to say only the name of the haircut, and then he will just have to wait for the result, which will surely delight with novelty and naturalness.

Haircut, as already noted, is universal - suitable for almost any image, age and occasion. For a modern working woman, it is important to spend less time laying - this is the undoubted advantage of the “American”.However, with thin sparse hair should be more abundant to use styling gels to provide yourself the desired hairstyle. With the rapid growth of hair, you need to follow the shape of the neck, do not give it "weight".

As for self-haircut at home, the "American" is too complicated for this. To set and observe the desired length and direction of the haircut on your own crown is very difficult. Even the assistant is unlikely to help (if she is, of course, not a hairdresser), since a whole set of special tools is needed for a haircut. Scissors will require two types - the usual well-sharpened hairdressing scissors and special thinning. You will also need a comb for brushing (round brush), a hairdryer, a spray bottle and clamps to pin up strands.

The general lack of short haircuts - their fragility, "American" - is no exception. To correct even the most unpretentious haircut, you must visit the hairdresser at least once a month and a half.

In the world of style, one can come across various versions of “American” - with long and short hair, straight and curly, with bangs and without it. The style of "American" allows the choice of bangs of any shape - straight, slanting, torn - and thanks to this breadth of views, the "American" often becomes similar to representatives of related styles.

For example, one of the varieties of short "American" looks like a classic haircut "bob". Tyra Banks illustrates this case. The shape of such a haircut resembles a “cap” on a small leg.

On the hair of medium length “American” often resembles a haircut “cascade”, when on the sides and on the back of the head individual strands are arranged in a special way, giving the chosen style romance or extravagance. Hair graduated, acquiring volume and easy natural negligence.

And even long hair can be laid in such a way that they will have the form of "American." True, you can not call this image a classic haircut, but - why not.

When choosing a haircut form, you should not worry that it does not match your age. "American" looks great on young girls, and also has a reputation for perfect haircuts for 50-year-old women, and even for older age.

To determine what type of haircut is best for you, first of all you need to take into account your type of face and hair. So, we select a hairstyle as follows.

For curly hair "American" - a real find. It turns the curling hair into elegant curls, beautifully and naturally lying in waves. Owners of fine hair, this haircut will please the acquisition of volume. And for a short haircut, the type of hair is almost unimportant.

Short haircut "American" can be formed similarly to the classic haircut "bob". Another option is possible - with open temples and forehead or short bangs.

On long and medium hair, “American” resembles a cascading haircut. The desired style is created by laying on the back of the head and temples.

With an elongated face, do not make the top of the head too voluminous, and also comb the side strands to the face. This will visually lengthen the face. But in this case, oblique or straight bangs are very suitable.

But if the face is triangular, the top of the hairstyle is highly recommended. At the same time, the elongated curls on the sides will correct the shape of the face.

The face is oval in shape - perfect for any kind of haircut. You can vary the shape, length and volume in your pleasure.

As a rule, it is not recommended to wear an “American” when wearing a round face, because in this case the voluminous top of the head does not help to correct the shape of the face.But you can experiment by abandoning the bangs and stretching the elongated side strands to the chin.

"American" is good because it allows you to create any image for any length of hair. The secret is styling. With short hair styling does not require a lot of time - you can even get by with a hairdryer, and you can use a little styling gel if you want to increase the volume at the top of the head.

Romantic style in medium length curls will require a little more effort, especially in the evening version. But the result is worth it, but with the dress looks great.

For daily styling will require:

• hair dryer;
• comb, preferably on a long handle;
• comb for brushing;
• hair styling product (gel or mousse).

The procedure for laying the following.

• Wash your hair, preferably using a balsam conditioner.
• Good to comb your hair.
• If you have time, dry your hair a little naturally. If there is no time, dry a little with a hairdryer to a slightly damp state.
• First fit bangs in the selected direction.
• Take a brushing brush or a special brush head for a hair dryer and dry the top of the head from the top curls. Separating the strands in turn, moving the comb from the bottom up, we get the desired volume.
• To dry the bottom strands with a usual nozzle or a crest. At the same time, they can also be pulled out in the desired direction. You can use the tool for laying in the drying process.
• You can focus on the bottom of the hair, highlighting the cascade strands. To do this, a small amount of gel is applied to their ends.

Haircut "American" - a good version of the wedding hairstyle. To attach a veil on it, you should make a pile at the top of the head, and the rest of the strands comb back. To keep the hair is better to use studs and barrettes.

"American" in different versions like many Western stars. See how wonderful this haircut looks like on Jessica Simpson. Slightly disheveled, this hairstyle nevertheless corresponds to a businesslike, elegant look. It will be appropriate in any circumstances.

The lack of bangs gives nobility to the romantic image of Jennifer Aniston. The haircut here resembles a cascade, and the strands stretched and slightly twisted to the face create a gentle, subtly touching fleur.

If we talk about how "American" looks like on older women, then a great example is Sharon Stone. The naughty short haircut with a slightly longer bang underlines the natural charm of Sharon.

On curly hair looks great haircut at Meg Ryan.

As you can see, the haircut "American" is not for nothing loved by many women around the world. Versatility, natural styling, the ability to experiment, ease of care - all these advantages allow us to highlight the “American” in a sea of ​​styles and directions.

For tips on styling a short haircut, see below.