Graded quads are created based on the classic. The essence of the very concept of "graduation" is to cut hair not along a flat line, as it does in the classic version of the square, but at an angle that is achieved by different variants of the pull of strands. Graduated kare on medium hair has a lot of advantages, but it also has negative sides, for example, there is a category of women to whom such haircuts will not work. The type of graded car, the shape of the bang, and the total length of the hairstyle are selected by the master taking into account the shape of the face and the structure of the hair. Read more about the technique of creating this hairstyle, its varieties and methods of styling, read this material.
Features of technology
Graded square is created on the basis of the classic square, which is a straight cut along the entire length of the strands. For women with thin, curly or sparse hair, the classic version of this hairstyle is simply contraindicated, as it will look like a shapeless shock that cannot be saved even by high-quality styling.
Owners of problematic hair, many masters recommend paying attention to the caret with graduation. At the heart of the principle of creating this haircut is the creation of levels of different lengths.
The overall geometry of the hair depends on the angle of the slice, which is parallel to the floor, perpendicular, inclined.
Advantages and disadvantages
Graded car is considered to be more creative and modern variation than the classic even car. Among its main advantages are the following.
- Relatively simple and short installation. It does not matter if you do not have at hand rectifiers or curling. You will be able to create volume with such a hairstyle, having only one hairdryer with a universal brush attachment and a fixer for a hairstyle.
- The ability to create a fantastic volume. Qualitatively made graduated car will add pomp to even painful and not very thick curls.
- When the haircut grows, it continues to look stylish. Even if you don’t run to the beauty salon every month in order to trim your hairstyle, still a “graduated shock” will not look like a shapeless mass. The optimal frequency of visiting a stylist for owners of such a haircut is 1 time in 2 months.
- Graduated car - a good option for women with curly, too stiff hair that is not easy to put in a classic car.
- Haircut visually tightens the shape of the face, adds energy to the image. However, multi-level strands do not look overly aggressive or defiant, so this hairstyle is suitable for both creative and conservative women.
Varieties
Graded quads are a general concept that provides for at least a dozen variations, allowing women with any features of appearance to choose for themselves the most suitable version of this haircut.
- Surround square This type of car is perfect for ladies with sparse hair. This is a simple and very effective way to give such hair volume and make the hair more lively and well-groomed.
- Kare with straight and oblique bangs. The length of the straight bangs usually reaches the temples, has a completely flat, parallel to the floor cut. Oblique bangs are most often chosen by women with straight hair.
- Extended quads. This haircut is characterized by a short length of strands on the back of the head and long curls in front, which frame the face.This haircut looks elegant, but not suitable for every woman. To create the desired volume, the locks at the temples are shortened to the ear, on the top of the head and the nape are made in the form of a “cap”. The caret with lengthening is suitable for thin painful curls.
- Bob-car. Graduated bob-caret is a very voluminous hairstyle. She helps girls who dream of a delightful amount for a long time to achieve it without using the means to fix the hairstyle. Here too, the strands on the back of the head are shorter than those that border the face in front. Strands ahead can be performed "ladder." This will help smooth or emphasize the correct proportions of the face.
However, this haircut has one major drawback - bob-square needs frequent correction.
- "On the leg." If nature has rewarded you with a beautiful neck, which is criminally hidden under the hair, then the so-called “on the leg” square will be the most suitable option for you. Here the shortened strands on the back of the head evenly translate into elongation in the front. This hairstyle will help you look very fashionable. But the most important thing is that this haircut will help create an additional volume of curls, which is very tempting for owners of thin and sparse hair. The main thing - they should be straight, curly women such a haircut will not work.
If you finally decided to make a graded square, then before you decide on the option of this haircut, it is useful to know the opinion of a specialist. And even if you really liked a particular kind of caret with graduation, do not forget that the final result depends largely on the type of your hair and their structure. Therefore, it is not necessary to prove anything to the master if he still rejected your option.
Better try together to choose the form of a haircut that is right for you.
How to pick up?
Graduated car can help a woman to create an unforgettable image that will look spectacular and appropriate both in everyday life and at social events. However, in order to make the hair look perfect, when creating it, it is necessary to proceed from the peculiarities of the structure and thickness of the hair, as well as the type of face.
Representatives of the fair sex with lush curls are not recommended to choose a graduated square, because in the final version you will get a mess on your head, and not a neatly decorated haircut. However, it should be noted that there are exceptions to this rule, although this happens very rarely.
Graduated kare on problematic hair looks good normally only in the salon, when several tools for hair care and fixation were used to create the image. However, you should return home, and within a day there will be no trace of the lush hairstyle - the breathtaking volume will change to a “thin” shock, which will also be terribly bristling.
Beauty experts argue on the topic of optimal hair density, which would ideally fit a graduated car. Someone says that this haircut is a great choice for women with thick hair. Their opponents claim that every woman is unique, so before you finally decide on the choice of hairstyle, it is better to consult with a professional.
Of great importance in the selection of hairstyles is the type of person, since many of the flaws in appearance can be hidden by creating the optimal length of the haircut and the shape of the bangs. A quad with graduation, for example, is perfect for girls with a square or round face shape, because with the help of extra-long strands and additional volume, you can skirt the face silhouette and thus maximize the drawbacks.
It is recommended for owners of a wide forehead to choose the variants of a graded square in which there are elements of asymmetry.
In general, a haircut with a graduation on medium hair well hides all sorts of flaws in appearance, whereas short versions of this hairstyle, on the contrary, they are emphasized.
How to lay?
Any stylist will confirm to you that a graduated haircut must be constantly maintained in perfect condition. To do this, you must regularly visit the master. Taking into account the individual characteristics of the growth of your hair, you may need 2-6 visits to a hairdresser in six months. This is due to the fact that the main idea of a graded square consists in the nature of the cut, which gradually loses a given shape, because the hair grows unevenly. Therefore, when you notice that the shape of your hairstyle loses its original volume and does not acquire the best look, you will urgently need to enroll to the master.
Just do not try to save time and money on your own to adjust your hairstyle - 99% of the probability that you will be unhappy with the effect.
Do not neglect the styling. Without the use of additional funds, you can do only if mother nature has not rewarded you with heavy, thick and straight hair. Otherwise, unkempt curls will attract attention and give you a somewhat sloppy look.
For styling this hairstyle you can use several tools. Get ready for the fact that without exposure to high temperatures you can not do. This should be borne in mind owners of weak and damaged hair.
To create an evening look, you can use ordinary curling tongs (diameter - not less than 20 cm) or curlers. However, lovers of the solemn collected hairstyles will have to abandon the graded four, because on the basis of this haircut to create something like that is difficult.
Classical styling with a hair dryer should be done on wet strands, as this will make them soft and docile. If you do not have enough time to wash and dry your hair, you can simply treat it with dry shampoo. After that, you will need to divide the hairstyle into several horizontal levels and gradually dry the curls. The distance between the nozzle of the hair dryer and the surface of the comb should be minimal.
For classic styling, you can also use a hair straightener. Using it, you can create trendy elegant waves. To do this, intercept the strand at the base and slowly turn around its axis inward, then pull to the end and let go. Pulling can be quickly, because for this variant of the installation need waves, rather than elastic curls.
In addition to the ironing or hair dryer, you can also create styling with the help of folders, you just need to keep in mind that you will not be able to quickly make such a haircut. First of all, you need to follow the direction of the curls, so that it is the same.
The length of stay on the head also depends on the type of hair - some women need to spend the night with hair curlers on the head in order to achieve a visible result.
We now turn to the bangs. Depending on its shape, the styling will have certain nuances. An extended bang can be laid on its side, so that it slightly covers the brow. In conclusion, it should be covered with a retainer. If it is short, then it can be lifted at the roots and made slightly negligent.
If such a creative option does not suit you, then the bang can simply be left flat, slightly raising its volume.
Beautiful examples
Graduated four of a kind is the best option for a haircut for those ladies whom nature has not provided with thick hair. Thanks to the haircut, an artificial volume is created at different levels, due to which the hairstyle looks impressive even on thin hair.
Virtually any woman can choose for themselves the most suitable option of a graded four, which will mask the shortcomings of her appearance and put emphasis on her merits.
To properly choose the shape of this haircut, it is better to consult with the master.
See below for a master class on performing graded quads.