It is simply impossible not to fall in love with the haircut “page” at first sight - it always looks stylish, perfectly keeps its shape, is quite simple in styling and is appropriate in any situation. Such a practical hairstyle makes the image very lively, adds youth and freshness to it. You can perform this haircut with almost any hair length. But before you do it for yourself, you should still carefully examine all the nuances.
Features
Haircut "page" exists in the fashion world for more than one century, and this is not surprising. She received her birth in the times of the Middle Ages, in Europe, however, at that time such a haircut was popular among men. Time passed, views on fashion trends changed, and times came when women began to wear trousers, and “page” became one of the favorite women's hairstyles. The fashion for haircut "page" came to us from France, which has always been famous for its daring fashion trends, and now we are watching how this hairstyle has become a favorite not only for young and bold, but also for women of mature age.
In the classic version, the haircut “page” has the shape of a semicircle, but at the same time the back of the hair has an almost even cut of the border, which gradually passes to the strands on the sides.
This women's hairstyle is traditionally performed with straight bangs on the hair with an average length. After styling, when all the hair strands are twisted inside, the “page” looks like a kind of cap. Today, retreating from the canons of the classics, the technology of performing the “page” exists in various versions - it can be found both in a short variation, when the hair length covers the ears, and on the elongated strands. Even the form of a bang is allowed any - in the semicircular, extended or oblique execution.
To make the haircut look good, it is made on smooth and even strands, the page book looks especially beautiful when the hair is rather thick. Curly naughty strands of thin and porous hair are completely unsuitable for creating this classic hairstyle. With the seeming simplicity, “page” requires high professional skill. But the result is worth it - the hair after such a haircut is very well styled and literally fall into place. Clear and adjusted hair lines can sometimes even give the impression that the lady is wearing chignon - so incredibly perfect hair lies.
The technology for doing haircuts for long hair is as follows:
- hair moisturize and divide into the head first vertically into two parts, and then each part is divided horizontally;
- now it is necessary to make layer-by-section cuts, and each new cut is made several centimeters higher than the previous one;
- having worked in such a way the whole nape goes to the zone of the side strands - the cut angle is chosen depending on the desired length of the strands of the face and correlated with the lower cut point of the border;
- now you need to comb the hair well from the top itself and check the smoothness of the transition from the edging and temporal strands; loose hairs trim;
- The tips of the hair to give them volume can be shaped with special scissors.
Important! The above describes how to perform a haircut without a bang. If you need a bang, then it is isolated from the total mass of hair and cut to the desired length.
Advantages and disadvantages
In the modern version, the “page” began to be performed on hair of almost any length, based on the classic version. Thus, women who want to get a comfortable and feminine haircut, but who do not want to lose the length of their hair at the same time, may well realize their idea. There are some opinions that the haircut has long been morally obsolete and uninteresting. These errors can be quite easily dispelled if all its advantages are assessed, namely:
- hairstyle allows execution in the presence of the length of hair from the earlobe to the shoulder blades;
- as a result of the haircut, the hair looks thick and the hairstyle is voluminous;
- high-quality haircut does not need correction for a long time and ideally maintains its shape after simple styling manipulations;
- “Page” helps to correct the shape of the face and, depending on the length of the strands, can soften the sharp angles of the cheekbones or the strongly pronounced jaw line;
- if the haircut is made as short as possible, it can emphasize the beauty of the neck or focus on the smooth lines of the chin area;
- "Page" is universal not only by the variety of forms, but also by the fact that this hairstyle is equally good both on weekdays and for a very festive atmosphere, perfectly combining with business attire or evening wear.
Haircut in the style of "page", despite its advantages, has the following limitations, the essence of which is not in the technique of execution, but in the qualitative structure of the hair and the shape of the face:
- the hairstyle will not look beautiful if your hair is curly in nature and is difficult to style;
- the structure of the hair, which has an uneven coloring or damaged split ends, completely deprive the hair of its attractiveness and charm;
- “Page” is well suited for slim girls, and for those who have a round face or large cheeks in combination with a double chin, it is better not to do this haircut in order not to emphasize these features of your appearance anymore.
Still, “Page” is a charming miracle of retro hairdressing. Hairstyle looks decent at any age, and it is suitable not only for adults, but even for children.
Moreover, among modern teenagers, haircut is becoming more and more popular - the classics never go out of fashion.
How to pick up?
Choosing the shape of a haircut for women, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the shape of the face and type sets the tone for the whole image, and therefore, the hairstyle must be harmonious for this. It is worth considering what form the page will best suit under the given conditions.
By hair type and hair length
- “Page” on straight strands of short length, from the earlobe to the center of the lower third of the face, is considered a classic. It is laid with the help of a hair dryer with twisting strands inside. Bangs will be the highlight of the image - it can be made of any length and shape. It is worth noting that this hair length in this hairstyle makes it necessary to have excellent proportions of the face and a beautiful neck.
- On medium strands, from the line of the cheekbones to the shoulder, the haircut looks good on thick hair. Strands of the face are performed by the "ladder", while the ears in this hairstyle are completely covered with hair. The hairstyle gives the possibility of additional visual volume, and also allows you to create a wide variety of styling options.
- Haircut done for long hairreaching the shoulder blades looks unusual. Side strands can be laid by bending their ends inward hair, or, on the contrary, to make a curl out. Especially beautiful on long strands looks graduated "page", as this technique cuts the strands, making them light and mobile.
Important! In any case, the image with such a haircut turns romantic and very feminine. The bangs may be short, elongated, straight or beveled.
By type of face
- For round face The classic “page” haircut is not recommended, but if it is performed on the elongated hair strands and to add an oblique fringe to the top of the image, the proportionality will be visually corrected towards the oval.
- With oval face shape problems with the selection of a haircut, as a rule, does not exist. Both the short classic and the variant with long hair are equally suitable for him. The same applies to the form of bangs - preferences will depend only on your desire.
- Triangular face shape, in which you need to adjust the high forehead and large cheekbones, needs hairstyles of medium length, since the short form of the hairstyle will only emphasize the shortcomings of the appearance. In addition, bangs in this case is simply necessary to veil a massive forehead.
- Face in square shape also requires correction. In this case, the problem areas, in addition to the large forehead and pronounced cheekbones, are also massive jaws. To balance the image, the haircut must be done with the length of the strands below the chin line. At the same time, the tips of the hair should be well thinned with a thin line, and the top of the head should be voluminous, so that it visually “pulls” the face.
- Trapezoid face has protruding jaws, so for visual balance the “page” haircut is made up to the length of the earlobe.
Creating a volume in the upper third of the face, the hairstyle distracts attention from the problem area, while the face looks harmonious.
With bangs and without
Modern fashion trends allow the introduction of some innovative ideas into the classic technology of haircut "page". So, due to the various forms of bangs, it is possible to create new versions of this hairstyle. Beveled forms not only correct the appearance, but also give the image extravagance. Semicircular bangs, merging into one smooth line with the side strands, form a hairstyle in the shape of a ball. The extended bangs give a variety of styling options, making the haircut individual.
It often happens that the “page” haircut is performed without a bang, when the strands over the forehead are divided into two halves and form a smooth line, connecting with the side parts of the haircut. This bang can be worn on one or both sides, combed back or fastened with the help of pins or hoop in a certain position.
How to care and style?
The traditional way of styling is twisting the ends of the strands inside the hair. This technique does not take much time and does not require any special skills - any woman can easily cope with this task. This style is considered a classic and is suitable for any occasion. In addition, there are varieties of styling haircuts "page", which can be used for special cases. It should be considered step by step, what is the technique of execution of some of them.
- Evening option. Wet hair should be treated with styling agent, then take a brush of large diameter and, lifting the strands from the roots, dry them with a hair dryer. The tips of the strands can be turned inward. In the hair, you can add rhinestones or revive it with varnish and sparkles.
- Romantic image. On well-dried strands, treated with a heat-shielding agent, curl is made with the help of a curling iron or a thermo-hair curler. Moreover, curls can be done both horizontal and vertical. After all the strands are twisted, they need to be allowed to cool so that the curl retains its shape longer. And now you need to disassemble these curls with your fingers and beat them. Get a voluminous hairstyle. It can be fixed with varnish and left in this form, or you can stab some strands near your ear with a barrette.
- Business image. The hair should be dried, treated with a styling agent, and then with the help of an iron, pull out each strand. Now you need to take the iron, which makes the so-called corrugated strands, and focus on some side hair strands.If the corrugation does not suit you, you can comb the straightened strands over your forehead back, and put the side straps behind your ear and fix it all with a strong hold varnish.
Haircut care is simple - it does not need frequent adjustments, it can be updated as the strands grow or at your request.
The main condition for haircut "page" looked decent, are clean and healthy hair. Make sure that the ends of the hair do not dry out and do not split. To do this, do not abuse the implementation of styling with the use of hot appliances, as well as mandatory, 1-2 times a week, make a mask for the hair, containing a nourishing and moisturizing complex. To make your haircut even more expressive, you can use hair coloring. An experienced master will advise you which strands can be distinguished by contrasting shades or make a monochrome coloring. Color nuances can be very beneficial to emphasize the line of edging or to focus on the strands located near the face.
Beautiful examples
It is worth paying attention to examples of how the classic “page” and its variations can look.
- Classic "page", which is created on short hair. This version of the hairstyle opens the neck completely and focuses on the harmonious proportions of the face. Classic looks most advantageous on slender and young women.
- Haircut performed on the hair of medium length. This is a modern interpretation of the classics, which is used to correct the shape of the face or in order to preserve the existing length of hair.
- "Page" on the elongated strands - This is a new trend of fashion, where retrospective cutting technology is taken as a basis. The hairstyle has become popular for its versatility and a variety of styling options.
- Classic haircut "page" with options bangs. The unusual shape of the bangs can revive the haircut, making it individual and catchy.
- Apply color coloring adds to a hairstyle of refinement and charm. Such an image would be appropriate for everyday life and for celebration. No less interesting looks and haircut "page" in combination with highlighting.
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