Regardless of age, every woman wants to have lush hair that looks good even without careful styling. And this hairstyle is included in the arsenal of modern stylists. This haircut "cascade" or "Aurora." This hairstyle was invented by Italian masters, quickly received a well-deserved recognition among fashionistas and spread everywhere.
Features
This popularity of this type of haircut due to its complete versatility. The basic version allows you to create a large number of combinations, thanks to which a face of any shape will look attractive. In addition, this lush haircut visually reduces facial features, which many women want - to look delicate and fragile. It can add bangs of different shapes and densities.
"Cascade" can be performed at any length, with no need to be a master. It is enough just to cut correctly and evenly.
But this option perfectly suited Italian women several decades ago. In modern times with a large number of beauty salons for the best possible result, it is better to contact a professional. He will help you choose the best haircut for any length of hair. Although I want to note that most often, a “cascade” is made for medium and short hair with a split structure.
This haircut perfectly hides hair defects and flaws of facial features.
Hairstyle has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of a cascade haircut include the following:
- the ability to hide the flaws of the oval face (large cheeks, excessively protruding cheekbones);
- relief and revitalization of heavy thick hair (they lie magnificently, not sticking to the head);
- visual facial rejuvenation, hiding wrinkles;
- correction of split ends.
This haircut has several drawbacks. They primarily concern the structure of the hair. Do not do without a professional when creating such a hairstyle for curly hair. To make the haircut well, the master must carefully and correctly calculate each step.
For owners of thick and unnecessarily heavy hair, there is a risk of getting too smooth, direct styling.
You can make a "cascade" for such hair, but there are some peculiarities that can only be taken into account by a qualified and experienced hairdresser.
Who is suitable?
Haircut "cascade" will suit girls with different types of hair. They may be as follows:
- straight;
- slightly wavy;
- very curly.
And also the hairstyle is well combined with various forms of the person.
But best of all "cascade" is suitable for oval, round and rectangular types.
It should be noted that any hairstyle is perfectly combined with the oval shape. The owners of the face of this form have a wide variety of options for haircuts, which can be constantly changed. With the help of “cascade”, for example, you can get additional volume on the sides, which helps to make the face more proportional, slightly expanding it. When the face is round or rectangular, the “cascade” will help to slightly extend its outline and hide the wide chin. And also the hairstyle perfectly hides too big cheeks or cheekbones that stand out.
With the help of a haircut "cascade" on medium hair, you can mask the flaws of almost any type, creating an emphasis on the eyes.
Since this hairstyle has a large number of variations, professionals recommend using certain types of haircuts to correct various shortcomings.So, with wide cheekbones, a ragged type of haircut is used. Fashionistas whose face has narrowed down features should take a closer look at the “cascade” version with graduations. This approach will help to visually expand the cheekbones. However, the graduation must end higher than the chin line begins.
There are some peculiarities of this haircut, depending on the type of hair.
- Girls with thick thick hair Experts do not advise doing this haircut, since the heaviness of the strands will prevent the necessary curling of the tips. The form in this case does not hold and the beauty of the "cascade" disappears. Instead, incorrectly lying curls will create the impression of formlessness and neglect. But there is a way for girls with such hair. You can consider the type of type frozen cascade. This haircut does not imply giving the hair volume and twisting the tips. When working, the specialist simply makes the strands torn from the bottom.
- Quite differently with curly hair. Their structure is light in itself and a lush haircut is great for her. But there are a few nuances. Just fit only soft hair with large curls. They are easier to stretch and give the tips the necessary direction. If the curls are medium, then only an experienced craftsman will be able to perform a haircut, which will take into account the degree of curling and the subsequent change in the length of the strands after washing and drying.
- As for small curls that resemble a perm, they are not recommended to “cascade” at all. This haircut will make the hair just stick in different directions, creating excess volume. The work of the master (forms of hair) will be virtually invisible. Therefore, to make a "cascade" in small curls is impractical.
Owners of high forehead also shows a haircut in the form of a "cascade" for medium hair, but with elongated bangs.
It will help reduce the forehead and correct the shape of the face. By the way, choosing the right kind of bangs, you can easily create a new image, without changing the usual form of "cascade". Today, bangs are one of the trends that fashionistas actively use.
There are certain options bangs for girls with different types of faces.
- If it is round, then oblique bangs are perfect. It will help to slightly narrow the shape of the face and lengthen it.
- When the face is already elongated, it is better to resort to a long thick bang of a straight form. It will help create the right balance. The face will not look too thin.
- In the case when the shape of the face has a classic oval type, there is an opportunity to experiment not only with a haircut, but also with a bang view. It may be the following:
- triangular;
- torn;
- shortened;
- arcuate;
- asymmetrical;
- divided.
Important! But these are just a few options. For the selection of the ideal option, it is better to contact a qualified specialist.
Varieties
As mentioned earlier, there are a large number of varieties of cascading haircuts for medium hair with bangs. The form distinguishes several main types of cascade.
Double
Double cascade is considered one of the most popular options for women's hairstyles. The peculiarity of this haircut is that the hair is clipped by the levels not only in the zone framing the face, but throughout the entire head. This technique allows you to create additional volume, which so crave girls. In the hairstyle, all the strands have different length and thickness, which creates an interesting multi-stage composition.
This technique is used to mask such defects in appearance as a long nose or a heavy and big chin.
When performing this haircut on medium hair has its own nuances. So, it is important not to overdo it with short layers in the back of the head, which will make strands near the face rare.
It is also important that there are two levels that will be clearly traced. The first one is short. He frames the face. The second is long.It is located at the back and creates the required length. Due to the different lengths of the strands, this hairstyle requires careful daily styling, which takes quite a lot of time, so it is not recommended to make it to busy girls.
Graded
Graduated or ragged cascade is characterized by the creation of smooth and abrupt transitions. This haircut, the charm of which lies in the contrast of the short top of the hair and the lower ends of different lengths. The hairstyle is suitable for girls who want to create a daring modern look.
You can further emphasize the deliberate contrast of the transitions by staining the strands in different shades and even colors.
This haircut has a large number of variations.
It may be the following:
- with a large difference in the length of individual curls;
- with different kinds of bangs;
- just with sharp, sharp tips (a more casual version);
- with long curls in the back of the head and short at the temples and crown.
Frozen
A more democratic option is considered to be a frozen or direct cascade. Its distinctive feature is the creation of steps only in the lower part of the strands, which allows to emphasize the natural shape of the face and the crown, as the master does not make any cuts in these areas. That is why this option is suitable for hard hair and regular features. And also pay attention to this haircut to conservative girls who prefer naturalness.
Haircut as much as possible to preserve their own hair, giving them a well-groomed look.
Elongated
An extended cascade will help add to the image of romance and femininity. It differs from other species in that the hair does not cut only on the top of the head. Cropped strands start from the middle of the head. This hairstyle significantly changes the appearance, while it does not require long-term styling. After washing your hair, you only need a hair dryer and a round brush.
This type of cascade is often used by masters when working with wavy or curly hair. It should also be noted that the elongated cascade is perfectly combined with different forms of bangs.
So, it is combined with the following options bangs:
- short;
- elongated;
- long
The cascade with short bangs will suit girls who have round and square oval faces.
Framing strands and torn fringe make the shape of the face visually already. The chin line at the same time looks smooth and soft. To give more volume to bangs, it is recommended to lightly comb it and spray it with varnish. And you can also use a large curling iron. A cascade looks good with an elongated or long bang, which can only slightly overhang the eyebrows or completely close the eyes. Such options make it possible to pin her into bunches or to style her hair if necessary. But more often the bangs are worn on one side.
Performance technique
For cascading haircut wizard often use either scissors or a razor. A more common option is scissors cutting, which should take into account such basic nuances as:
- it is necessary to carry out a hairstyle only with high-quality sharp tools;
- Before work, you need to moisten the hair (they should not be too wet or too dry);
- to make the necessary shape of the tips using thinning shears.
If the work is done with a blade, then it must also be extremely sharp.
Careful preparation of the tools contributes to maintaining the necessary hairdo shape in the future. In addition, the hair on the tips will not be cut. Moisturizing is also of great importance, because it helps to avoid stratification of hair after shearing. Since the cascade is a step hairstyle, each new hair layer should be clearly separated from the previous one. Previously, this haircut was started from the area around the neck, but modern masters made some changes to this technique. There are options in which the hair on the top of the head is cut very short.Further haircut perform, starting from this small length.
Each equipment has a scheme in several stages. In the classic version of the haircut, the so-called control strand is taken at the back of the head. Then divide the remaining hair into rows in a horizontal direction and, focusing on the control, cut it in turn. In this case, the hairdresser moves in the direction from the occiput to the forehead. Last cut bangs. In modern design, the main strand is isolated on the crown and cut to the required length. Most often, the nose becomes the reference point. The remaining hair is also divided into strands. They are alternately pulled towards the face and cut to the size of the main one.
After the main haircut is done, you can start working with thinning shears. This process is nothing more than thinning strands. This is necessary in order for the hair to become light, volume and smooth transitions. If the cascade is ragged, this procedure will help emphasize the clarity and sharpness of the lines.
It is possible to mill not only the tips, but also the strands along the entire length.
This adjustment of the cascade shape can be performed not only with scissors, but also with a razor. However, it can be used strictly on wet hair, while scissors are used on dry and wet curls. This procedure is performed not once, but several times.
When only the ends are milled, the hairstyle is fluffy at the bottom. If the process is performed on all the hair - at the roots, in the middle and at the bottom of the strands, then the haircut will become completely voluminous.
Unfortunately, not for any curls such a design is shown. If the hair is too greasy or too dry, then the thinning will not bring the desired effect.
In the first case, without daily washing, the hair will still not keep its shape, and in the second, the volume will be too large. With too thin hair, the filing is done only 1-2 times, since more repetitions can lead to the opposite effect - a decrease in volume. At the same time, the filing on wavy and heavy hair sets the necessary direction to the ends of the curls and facilitates the hairstyle.
Separately, it is necessary to disassemble the asymmetrical cascade into medium hair with bangs.
This hairstyle suggests the presence of strands of different lengths on both sides of the face.
Haircut is also performed in several stages. First, they cut the back, using the classic technique. Then the control strand is measured on the one hand, the hair is cut just for her. Then the same procedure is performed on the other hand, but the length is taken longer (or shorter). This type of haircut is most often preferred by girls. It is great for creating an image of a hooligan. However, more adult women also pay attention to a haircut and use it to get a youth image.
Creating a graded cascade is as follows:
- at first, the hair under the bang stabbed invisible;
- determined with a minimum length of hair, measure it at the crown and cut the strand of the desired size;
- then divide the remaining hair into strands and cut them, applying to the control;
- in the process of shearing strands trim in the vertical direction;
- further, the hair around the face and on the temples is cut off with a ladder;
- and, finally, you can cut off the bangs of the desired size and shape;
- the last one is doing the filing of all the curls.
Important! This type of cascading haircut looks best on thin hair, creating a fluffy hat from them.
Double cascade is a rather complicated hairstyle, as it consists of two in one: four of a kind and a long haircut. There are several ways to do it. It depends more on the condition of the ends, as the techniques of cutting the length of the hair differ. In the first case, it is performed based on the length of the short part, in the second case it is not performed at all. That is, perhaps, to keep the original length of the hair, and get a new image.
As for the bangs, for this type of haircut masters recommend the use of an extended version.
Not to mention the torn cascade. This haircut that can transform girls with heavier straight hair. A feature of this type of hairstyle is the same length of hair at the crown and bangs. At the same time on the back of the head hair is cut in the form of a torn line. And about the face they cut the strands shorter, but also creating torn edges.
Piling
In order for the haircut cascade to look properly, it is necessary to take into account the basic rules for its styling. The key points in its creation is a reliable fixation of the ends and giving volume to the shearing. Based on the cascade, you can make several variants of hairstyles.
Casual
The average hair length of this haircut and the presence of bangs will help to diversify the appearance, to create not only beautiful curls at the ends and along the entire length, but also a classic bun, as well as careless styling with a side parting. In order to make everyday styling, you must adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- to dry the previously washed hair with a hair dryer so that the volume is maximum; this effect is achieved when drying with its head tilted upside down;
- then a small amount of gel or mousse can be applied to the tips; this additional fixation helps to give the shear structure;
- at the last stage, the creation of additional volume at the roots with the help of a hair dryer;
- for better fixation, it is useful to spray your hair with varnish at the base.
Evening
To create an evening hairstyle with the effect of carelessness, you should follow the following sequence:
- hair is moistened with styling foam and blow-dried using a round brush;
- long strands twist inward, and short - outward;
- To create additional volume, you can slightly comb the hair of horses.
Important! If it is necessary to add mischief to the image, then all strands should be twisted outside.
Festive
For the formation of a solemn hairstyle, the elongated cascade can be assembled into a classic smooth beam, after stretching the hair with an iron. And you can use a more complex structure. To create it, follow these steps:
- it is necessary to wind the hair on the curler using a modeling tool;
- then you need to dry them with a hairdryer and unravel;
- further, the hair near the face and on the top of the head is collected in a light tail, without tightening for additional volume above the bangs, and stabbed with invisibility in the area of the top, while the lower layers remain loose in the form of curls;
- This hairstyle can be decorated with a clip with rhinestones that will complement the festive bow.
In order to always look good styling, this haircut needs some care.
So, you need to carefully monitor the purity of the hair. If the strands become greasy, then when applying fixing compositions the hair will be even more untidy and will not be able to keep the necessary shape. As for styling products, it is better to use a light foam. Frequent application of varnish will make the hair heavy and reduce their volume. It is also important to use a soft brush to model the hair. She makes curls more magnificent, does not crush them to the head. Movement when laying should be directed from the roots up, with the brush placed on the inside of the strand.
Successful examples
For such a multi-layered hairstyle, as a cascade, an excellent additional touch that adds zest to the hairstyle is an ombre dye technique. It involves a smooth transition from a dark shade at the roots to a lighter shade - at the tips. This option not only looks natural, but also perfectly emphasizes haircut levels. This haircut in combination with ombra allows you to achieve the following goals:
- emphasizes the color of the face, eyes, helps soften rough features;
- makes the haircut more prominent;
- has a rejuvenating effect;
- visually increases the volume (if the hair is thin);
- Looks modern and fashionable.
For a cascade on medium hair with a bang, a multitonal ombre is best suited. To create it uses several colors that are close to each other in tone. Most often used two basic shades and 3-4 intermediate. Acceptable toning multiple shades of the same color.
Such complex stains are popular as well:
- highlighting;
- blonding;
- shatush;
- balayazh;
- selection of individual strands.
With a cascade haircut of different types, any coloring has an excellent view not only from the back, but also from the front, refreshing the face.
Selective selection of strands is popular among girls who are not afraid of experiments with color. Thus, a cascade of dark hair can be diluted with red, purple, blue strands, which perfectly emphasize the presence of several levels in a haircut. The most impressive will look ragged cascade.
Techniques such as shatush and balayazh will give hair naturalness, as they imitate hair that has burnt out in the sun. It helps to make the face more gentle and feminine. Romantic notes will add curled curls. As for highlighting, it also rejuvenates the image. But here it is necessary to remember that the simple straightening of the strands is already out of fashion. For modern bows, additional hair toning is necessary, which makes the transitions of light shades smoother. Cascade is a great haircut that suits most girls and allows you to create different images.
How to make a haircut cascade on medium hair, see the following video.