Rhapsody haircut: features, types and selection tips

The peak of the popularity of this hairstyle in Russia fell on the beginning of the 90s of the last century. After a triumphal march across the screens of the American TV series Friends, where one of the main characters had a similar haircut, they began to order it in all the salons. The huge popularity of the Rhapsody haircut is also explained by the fact that it is suitable for almost any woman, regardless of age and hair type.

The description of this haircut can be compared with the same name of the musical direction, the characteristic of which is improvised, that is, the free performance of the work. Rapsody haircut has similar qualities. Its main feature is strands of different lengths. The area of ​​the crown is shorter shorter than the entire main length, and it turns out to be voluminous. Curls framing the oval of the face, form a multi-step ladder.

There are two main technologies for performing the above hairstyle. In the classical way, the curls at the back are left the same length, and milled oblique strands are lowered around the face. In the modern version, the haircut with a consonant musical name is more inventive and is performed in several stages.

Freshly washed wet and wrung-out hair is divided into several parts using partings: parietal, occipital, and temporal. First, hair is divided vertically from the central part of the head to the middle of the forehead. Then, with the help of a horizontal line passing from the top point through the entire head, a strand is separated near the forehead and lowered onto the face.

Haircut should begin with the parietal region. A vertical strand is separated at the crown, rises at a right angle relative to the head, and the necessary length is cut off. This control strand should be oriented when all subsequent strands on both sides will be formed. The cut is done from top to bottom, with the length of the next lower strand being left slightly longer than the previous one. In the process of cutting the head should be lowered down. The line of strands has the shape of an arcuate line, curved downwards, and is determined parallel to the line of the forehead. Near the face, the strands are clipped along a concave line.

At the final stage, hair trimming is done. The lower curls on the back of the head are made in the form of a trapezoid, and the ends are milled using special scissors.

As with any haircut, the rhapsody has a number of positive and negative qualities. First, we dwell on the pros of such a hairstyle.

• Women's haircut Rhapsody is universal and has almost no age restrictions. It can be worn as young girls, and their mothers, and even grandmothers.
• Rhapsody goes to women with any type of face. In the hands of a skilled stylist, a haircut can somewhat smooth out the excessive angularity and sharpness of the face, stretch the oval where it is needed. The main thing is to choose the right cut line and hair length.
• Rhapsody is equally good both on straight hair, which becomes more voluminous, and on wavy curls - they become obedient and neat.

• With the help of some simple machinations haircut from everyday styling easily turns into a festive masterpiece of hairdressing.
• Haircut is able to give the missing volume to thin hair and remove unnecessary pomp on excessively fluffy curls.
• Rhapsody gives a huge scope for various staining techniques: from simple highlighting to complex multi-layer coloring or ombr.

• Haircut does not require frequent visits to the hairdresser in order to adjust it. To maintain the form, it is enough to visit the master once every few months. And for those who grow hair, the rhapsody is a magic wand.
• Rapsody haircut can be worn with or without bangs. The shape of the bangs can also be variant: long or short, straight or angled, rounded or angular, thin or multi-layered.
• With the help of a hairy rhapsody, you can create any image - business or with a touch of light romance.

However, with all its advantages, this hairstyle can spoil the look of its owner, if you get into the hands of an inept stylist and choose the wrong haircut length or type of bangs. In addition, some women bangs may not go at all, so you should perform a haircut only in proven places, where they carefully approach the selection of personnel.

Also, you should not make a haircut for those who do not like radical changes in their appearance, or do not want to draw attention to their person, as the shape of the hairstyle itself implies a complete change in appearance.

Hair can be done on hair of different lengths, the features and differences are discussed below.

For owners of long hair who do not want to part with their curls and prefer to wear them loose, the rhapsody is a real magic wand. It will not only give the hairstyle a finished look, but also facilitate subsequent care. With such a haircut hair less confused and, therefore, better and faster to comb.

The haircut on medium hair is performed according to the principle of multi-layered cuts, which provide the fluffiness characteristic of the rhapsody. In this case, the graduation can begin from the very eyebrows and have a continuation over the entire area of ​​the head.

On short hair, this version of the hairstyle is done in order to give an additional volume to the upper part of the head. The hairstyle happens both with an open forehead, and with any forms of a bang.

Rhapsody is unique for its versatility - there are no two identical haircuts. For every woman she looks her own way. All haircuts (and rhapsody is not an exception) can be divided on several grounds.

Surprisingly, but the fact is that this haircut makes stiff and thick curls smoother and more docile, and it gives the thinner strands the volume they need. To do this, just trim the top of the head slightly shorter, and the rest of the hair lay wavy curls.

There are several rules for choosing a rhapsody for different types of people. You should not neglect them, only then you can get a perfect haircut.

• Smooth out some irregularities triangular face help straight bangs.

• For square face type Suitable for laying with tips curled up.Such women are advised to avoid too sharp transitions of length, preferring smooth and rounded lines.

• Round face looks best framed by torn strands and asymmetrical bangs. To lift the top, you can play with different lengths of hair, shortening the strands at the top and extending near the neck.

• To the correct oval Fits any shape. With this type of person you can decide on the most courageous experiments. Transitions between strand lengths can be sharper and more expressive, and colors more contrasting.

If you choose a haircut with a bang, you should use some tips stylists. For example, a long or asymmetric bang visually pulls the face, making the circle somewhat longer. Straight bangs add to the image of a certain shred of mystery and romance. Thick or multi-colored bangs on a large, wide-bones face look very creative. But brittle young ladies with narrow facial features thick straight bangs are extremely rare. It is best for them to give preference to non-standard forms: an asymmetrical or figured bang will add brightness and modernity to the image.

If we talk about the option of haircut without a bangs rhapsody, it is ideal for those who have a high expressive forehead. To add a “zest”, you can paint one or more strands in contrasting colors or highlight the tips of the hair with the help of color.

The scheme of everyday haircut styling rhapsody is simple, and it is quite within its power to make every woman herself. Here are some basic styling examples for each day.

• Top volume Freshly washed hair with a hair dryer, starting with long strands, and gradually moving to shorter ones. All strands with a round comb and hair dryer should be put the tips inside or leave them straight and arrange with wax for the hair.

• Strict styling. It is possible to give a well-groomed look to curly naughty hair with the help of an iron. When laying short strands should be pulled only at the tips, while longer ones should be laid along the entire length. However, in both cases, when using the ironing it is necessary to retreat a little from the roots, so as not to lose volume. This strict and elegant styling is quite suitable for a business style.

In addition to everyday, there are several solemn options for cutting the rhapsody.

• Soft curls. For this solution, the strands need to be tightened with a curling iron, and if there is a bang, it should also be twisted inside. At the final stage, the hair is fixed with varnish. This styling is suitable for gentle sensual persons and for those who want to look young. Such styling will be a great solution for a love date or a trip to the theater.

• Maximum volume This is an enhanced version of everyday styling, only the volume is created with the help of curlers, then light hairs are made at the hair roots, and gel and hairspray are used for greater fixation.

• Fast styling. If there is no time for complex variations, you can simply dry your hair with a hairdryer, twisting the ends of the strands, and add a bright accessory to your hair - a spectacular hairpin or a live flower.

• "Shell". Another very simple technique, how to turn everyday styling into an evening hairstyle, is to collect all the side strands into a tail, and wrap the whole bunch in a “shell”.Hair can be fixed with decorative hairpins, pins or stealth.

Rhapsody haircut is self-sufficient and does not require any additions. However, with creative coloring hair will sparkle with new colors. With the help of various coloring techniques, you can achieve not only visual volume, but also a complete change of image.

The safest coloring option is highlighting. It is suitable for almost all women, regardless of the original hair color. There are several techniques of highlighting. For example, you can lighten strands all over your head, you can paint only the uppermost ones - those that are shorter. And you can whiten a few lower strands or curls near the face. If simple highlighting bored you, you can create two or more shades.

On blondes the hairstyle with red dyeing looks very impressive. Caramel and honey colors never go out of style. Several shades of cinnamon and copper on strands of different lengths form a fashionable 3D effect. For stylists, stylists are often recommended to single out several strands with a cherry or plum color scheme. Lovers of radical measures can be advised to dilute the base color with ink shades. Brunettes can recommend adding bright accents - from light red to creative red or light purple.

The last few years, the ombra dyeing technique has gained popularity, when one color flows smoothly from another. Here you can also play with shades and make the transitions more expressive or smoother.

Technique perform haircut "Rhapsody", see the following video.