As they say, the new is well forgotten old. This can be said about the fashionable in recent years hairstyle called "cap." There was such a haircut for a long time and for about a hundred years does not lose its popularity. Modern haircut embodies a fundamentally new approaches and techniques of implementation, while it has many different versions.
Features
The name “cap” haircut received due to its appearance. In its form, it is similar to a hat, put on the head. A feature of the classic haircut is to perform it with a clear boundary lines, and the shape of the hairstyle becomes ideal. In modern interpretations, the haircut is performed not only in the classical version, but also makes it asymmetric or with torn edges.
"Cap" has a characteristic texture and pattern. When performed, the hair appears to be more voluminous, with a rounded shape. But for very short hair, this option is not suitable, since the haircut should be voluminous, and a good volume is difficult to do on very short strands.
Female hairstyle should seem natural and airy, so the master must know how to properly cut hair to achieve this effect. The technique of cutting requires the creation of a smooth transition boundaries so that they have a finished look.
In this case, the tips of the order must be profiled. This will give the hair pomp and appropriate shape.
Consider the technique of haircut "cap".
- Starting work, you should prepare the working tools. To create a fashionable image, the master will need thinning scissors, a comb and a hairdryer.
- Head should be washed and slightly dry.
- Slightly wet curls need to comb, starting from the crown. Then it is necessary to separate the side and temporal zones with a vertical parting.
- Following this, it is necessary to separate the lower temporal and upper zones.
- Then the extreme strand is combed out on the ear, an even neat cut is made.
- This strand is considered the control and perform a haircut, focusing on it.
There are many options for haircut “cap”, it is made on the hair of different lengths. In the classic version, the haircut is not recommended to be done on curly hair, since the edges of the strands should be smooth.
Fashionable haircut “cap” for short hair will suit owners of any type of face. This is an ideal option for women with pear-shaped face, this hairstyle allows you to visually balance it. It will look good haircut and square face. When choosing this hairstyle, it should be borne in mind that it will not suit those who do not wear bangs, because it helps to hide possible flaws and serves as an ornament to the hairstyle.
It may seem to many that the “cap” is similar to the “bob-square” or “cascade”, which is not quite so. Although these haircuts have similar features, for an experienced wizard differences will be immediately visible.
Advantages and disadvantages
This haircut looks good on young girls and teenagers, it is suitable for women a little older, after 40 years. The advantages of hairstyle "cap" should include the fact that:
- it suits the owners of all types of faces - such a haircut will help to hide some of the flaws and balance the proportions;
- This hairstyle will look good on ladies with any hair color;
- it will not take a lot of time to lay it; besides, there is a minimum amount of styling tools needed;
- when strands regrow, you can easily change such a haircut to another option, for example, to make a fashionable “square” or a cascade haircut;
- This stylish haircut will give the image of individuality, while at the same time emphasize and refresh it;
- even on thin hair an illusion of sufficient thickness is created.
Although the “cap” has clear advantages, it should be borne in mind that it has some minor drawbacks. First of all, it should be noted that It is very difficult to make such a haircut on your own; it should be done by an experienced master who will take into account the structure of the hair, their appearance and length. This is an unfortunate option for owners of disobedient strands sticking out in different directions. Also, do not choose a “hat” for girls with curls, otherwise straightening will be damaged when leveling with an iron.
To protect curly hair from the negative impact when leveling strands, it is worth using styling products with thermal protection. You can also level out unruly strands by applying various smoothing masks, shampoos, serums or balms.
Options
Perform this haircut in two versions, the "cap" is a classic or asymmetric. These species can be divided into variations that will depend on the technique and the length of the hair. In the classic version, the haircut is performed with smooth edges that will smoothly frame the face. The back of the head can be made short or with a length that allows you to completely close the neck.
In the asymmetrical version, the haircut has a different length of hair on the right and left side. Such a haircut on short hair is better to do with a beveled bang or create a sharper length transition in different zones.
On the leg
If you choose a haircut on the leg, then the master makes it with an open nape. Cut the upper layers to the desired length, while on the back of the head hair should be cut off most shortly. During the haircut, the master cuts the hair on the back of the head very shortly, while the upper strands make the necessary length, allowing to cover the back of the head.
With such a haircut, the desired effect is achieved, and the hairstyle at the back visually looks like a leg. Haircut on the leg will be very well combined with bangs. Make the bang start from the top, while leaving the longer side strands that will frame the face.
Torn
The “torn cap” version will be distinguished by the presence of torn edges on the strands, while the bangs are performed in the same manner.
Bangs are considered to be the most capricious element of the hair, so it is important to choose the right option. For a ragged haircut is more suitable asymmetric fringe, which will fit perfectly into this variant of styling.
With shaved nape
No less impressive, and at the same time extravagant, look haircuts for short hair with shaved nape. Such creative hairstyles have recently become increasingly popular. When choosing a hat with a shaved nape, you need to consider some of the nuances.
- It should not be chosen for girls with thin hair, because with this option the master will cut a significant part of the curls.
- In this embodiment, the hair on the nape is cut very short, so even with a strong desire to change the hairstyle quickly fail.
- Since shaved head looks not quite familiar, owners of such fashionable haircuts should be prepared that they will pay close attention. In this case, girls can not always hear in their address flattering reviews.
For those who are ready for constant and close attention from others, you can try to trim the back of the head with various patterns. This option is only for experienced professionals. They can create on the nape of the various patterns, shapes, drawings.In order to highlight the head, it is painted in different shades.
Smooth transition
Haircut "cap" with a smooth transition is performed using the method of a multi-stage cascade. On the back of the head, the style of the “cap” is poorly expressed, so they conduct intensive thinning to create torn strands along the contour. This option is more suitable for women a little older than young girls.
How to pick up?
When choosing the type of “cap” haircut, it is important to take into account the age of the client, to be guided by what lifestyle she leads, to the warehouse of her character. It is also important to take into account her professional activities.
By hair type
The choice of a haircut should be based on the type of hair, their structure. "Cap" looks perfect on soft strands that are easy to fit. On straight and hard hair during the haircut, the master performs a thinning, making a multi-level hairstyle.
It is better for the owners of curls to choose another option, although sometimes they can stop at the “cap”, because some people have a little creative mess on their heads.
Given the type of hair, volume haircut will look better on fairly thick curls. In that case, if the hair is not enough, styling may look uninteresting. If the strands are rare and thin, then this haircut will not always be appropriate. Although the master on thin hair can create the illusion of sufficient thickness.
Hair color does not play a decisive role, such a stylish haircut looks great on dark and light brown hair. "Cap" will be a good solution for strands with blond color. If desired, the strands can be colored or dyed in different colors, this will make the hairstyle more interesting and extraordinary.
By type of face
Although many ladies choose for themselves a haircut "cap", it is not for everyone. When choosing a hairstyle should take into account the shape of the face and the complete set of the figure.
- For any thin and tall woman of fashion, absolutely any option will do. This will round the cheeks, which will add to their particular attractiveness.
- Ladies with a square or diamond face will also have this haircut. This option will smooth the corners and give the appearance of femininity.
- Chubby women or chubby ladies are better to prefer a different option, since such a haircut will make the face visually more round. When choosing this option, these ladies are better to make an elongated version of hair.
Choosing such a haircut, it is usually taken into account that it looks good only with bangs, so for women with a low or open forehead “cap” is better not to choose. You should also take into account that the hairstyle is not very suitable for ladies with thick and hard hair, because they are worse fit.
How to lay?
Laying is carried out independently at home. The whole procedure takes very little time. It takes about 10-15 minutes to get the right hairstyle look. In order to properly perform the haircut “cap”, you need to go through three stages. The layout of the installation is as follows.
- You should wash your hair using a shampoo that suits the type of hair.
- The hair is dried. A special mousse is applied to the locks. In the process of laying, when drying hair, you need to lift the strands at the roots to give them the desired volume.
- Strands are completely dried using a hair dryer. Once the hair has been dried, you should level it, this will give strands of smoothness. Particular attention is paid to curls, naturally prone to curls.
In the process of shearing the strands are sheared at an angle, so that they become fluffy and light and fit well. To add extra volume during hair drying with a hair dryer, it is better to use a round brush. Mousse or foam is applied to the strands, they continue to dry the hair, pulling them up with a brush. At the end of the drying, it is worthwhile to turn on another mode and conduct a “cold blow”. Due to this, the styling will be the most magnificent. Particular attention should be paid to laying bangs.If it is elongated, it is better to pull it with an iron.
Those who choose this option should be aware that To maintain the hairstyle at the proper level, it will be necessary to carry out a correction every month and visit a hairdresser. Haircut "cap" on short hair looks very impressive, but to diversify it, you should use a variety of accessories. So, a beautiful hairpin, a bright bandage or a hoop with rhinestones or feathers on short hair will make the image more interesting.
Beautiful examples
- To give the image greater efficiency, during laying use a round brush. This will provide the greatest amount of strands at the crown.
- "Cap" will be an excellent option for girls with a thin face and well-pronounced cheekbones.
- This version of the hairstyle will make the facial contours more expressive, and at the same time soften the line of the cheekbones.
- "Cap" will help add additional volume exactly where it is missing. This will make the image fashionable and stylish.
- This option will look great on straight straight strands.
- Holders of a triangular face should prefer a retro hairstyle that can be complemented by straightened strands.
- The classic version is more suitable for business ladies and girls who adhere to this style of clothing.
- Creative girls will love asymmetrical haircuts. They will go options with high neck trimmed or multi-colored locks.
- During the haircut, the ears and the back of the head are opened, so the entire emphasis falls on the face, emphasizing its expressiveness and grace of the thin neck. At the same time, special attention is drawn to the silhouette of the owner of a fashionable hairstyle.
How to make a haircut cap, see the following video.