Cascade is a universal, fashionable haircut, which became widespread in the fashion industry in the 80s and has not lost its relevance today. She decorates Hollywood divas (Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lopez) and is able to give every woman a fashionable, well-groomed and elegant look.
Features haircut Cascade for long hair
Cascade haircut is characterized by a smooth, gradual transition from a shortened volume crown to elongated and light ends. Cascade haircut is especially popular among owners of long curls, as:
- Creates the necessary volume of hair without loss of length;
- Provides ease of installation;
- Allows you to create many spectacular styling and hairstyles.
The technique of haircut is simple enough, but to achieve the desired result, it is recommended to seek professional help:
- Performed on clean damp hair;
- Make two partings: horizontal (through the crown from ear to ear) and vertical (from crown to neck);
- To define a triangle on the occipital part (the landmark is two oblique lines from the crown to the right and left occipital protrusion). By lifting the indicated section of the strand vertically upwards, cut it with the desired length, which will be a guideline for the subsequent alignment of the remaining strands;
- Cut the temporal zone from the crown with diagonal partings with a reference to the control strand;
- Hair lay in the direction of their growth and make the edging. The length of the side strands should reach the chin;
- To give a shearing volume and ease to perform the thinning of the parietal and temporal areas.
For straight hair, the top layer should be at ear level.
Who will suit haircut Cascade
The secret of the popularity of haircuts in its universality: democratic to any age, type of face and hair structure. In addition, Cascade copes with the task of correcting the following minor flaws:
- On thin hair creates the necessary volume;
- Greatly facilitate styling thick and heavy hair;
- Smooth strands of a haircut laid along the cheeks will hide and soften the lower part of the face of the owners of its round and square shape;
- Frequent strands from the crown to the cheekbones, laid out or in light waves, will visually expand the narrow face;
- Torn strands perfectly hide the cheekbones and visually soften the face of a triangular shape. Also will adjust the elongated face.
For all its democracy, Cascade is not recommended to owners of wild curls, as well as too thin or fluffy hair.
Unambiguous taboo on weakened, split ends. They must first be strengthened and restored.
Haircut options Cascade for long hair without bangs
Popularity Cascade provides and its variability, for each type of hair and face, it is possible to choose your own version of the haircut.
Types of Cascade:
- Classical. Soft, smooth transition from short strands to long (from the crown to the tips). To create a gentle, romantic image;
- Graduated. Step processing of strands at a certain angle. Facilitates styling: strands fit one another beautifully, and the haircut looks great;
- Ragged. Emphasis on the ends of hair of different lengths and a sharp transition between the layers. Performed with a razor. Suitable for young, courageous and creative owners of long hair. Coloring in bright colors will create a unique and memorable image.
Haircut can be performed with or without a bang. Variations of the cascade without bangs fit almost everyone:
- The classic cascade without bangs will suit owners of an oval face with a small forehead. Particularly advantageous overwhelmed by straight hair;
- Graduated cascade without bangs looks great on thick hair;
- Ragged cascade is recommended for owners of a triangular face.
Cascade types for long hair with bangs
Bangs in the Cascade can only perform an aesthetic function, giving the image playfulness, elegance, mystery. And it can be a tool for correcting minor imperfections of the face (hides the high forehead, visually lengthens the wide or round face, and more).
There are several types of bangs:
- Straight, well-defined, as well as long suitable for an oval and square face;
- Oblique and asymmetrical bangs will help to visually lengthen the round face, hide the overestimated forehead. Ideal for ragged cascade;
- Arched. An interesting solution is a short bang above the eyebrows with a smooth elongation to the temples and a transition to the cascade. Perfectly made arched bangs will smooth out the cheekbones, make the face more elegant and refined;
- Trend straight "French" bangs to the middle of the forehead easily fit and, thanks to the contrast with the stepped cascade, gives the haircut a special chic. Suitable for owners of a triangular or elongated face.
- Any type of bang is suitable for an oval face.
With all the variety, the choice of the desired bangs option remains with the client, but under the strict guidance of a professional master - and then the result will not disappoint either the owner of the new haircut or the people around.
Styling and hairstyles
Haircut Cascade is quite simple in everyday styling.
Required tools:
- hair dryer;
- wide brush;
- curling tongs (large curlers);
- the iron for alignment;
- device for corrugating strands;
- means for styling and fixing hairstyles (mousse, gel, wax, varnish).
After pre-washing hair, proceed to creating a chic image:
- For "strict" styling - iron. Align strand by strand of hair growth, lift the crown;
- To give volume to dry hair, head down. You can make in the crown a little bouffant;
- To give a hairstyle lightness and negligence - slightly tousled strands;
- Curls soften facial features and make the image romantic;
- Focus on the tips (pull out, twist).
- The final touch: apply a little wax on your fingers and once again walk along the tips of the strands.
Types of styling
- Laying on large curlers to create light waves and volume. Will emphasize a romantic image:
The first way. The front strand and the subsequent strands from the crown to the neck are wound back. The remaining side strands down in the direction of hair growth. The strands framing the face are wound inside. Ideal for a round face.
The second way. Top of the head - inside, the rest of the strands - out. Recommended for narrow and triangular faces.
The third way. Front strands inside, the rest - out.
- Laying "Gofre". Using a special device to handle individual strands. Achieved effect of corrugated areas in combination with smooth. The owner of such an unusual hairstyle will not go unnoticed.
To fix the result obtained, it is recommended to use styling mousse or varnish, which do not glue or weight the hair.
For the solemn occasion, the installation of the Cascade includes the following steps:
- Wash your hair;
- Apply a styling agent along the entire length of the hair;
- Dry hair hair dryer strand by strand, pulling and lifting them on a large brush;
- Lay the tips along the face or out. To give extra smoothness to the tips, you can use the iron.
Hairstyles
- High styling, with oblique or straight bangs with several strands along the face;
- Hair put curly curls on one side;
- Openwork side braid (use mousse for styling, varnish);
- For young fashionistas hairstyles with a wet effect on a torn cascade;
- A sideways or zigzag parting will allow you to create an original and stylish hairstyle.
Important! When creating your daily or solemn image, do not forget about hair care.
To help those who like to experiment:
- regenerating masks and hair conditioners;
- thermal protective agents (sprays, fluids, gels, etc.);
- the impact of the iron on the strands of hair should be minimized, and use the device at medium temperature.
Following these simple rules will allow cascade haircut owners to keep their long hair healthy and attractive.
Haircut Cascade democratic, versatile, not afraid of experiments, easy to care - which makes it popular among other women's haircuts. Choosing Cascade, owners of long hair can create a modern, bright image.
The variety of its options will allow you to choose the most advantageous, taking into account your individual characteristics, which will emphasize the existing advantages. Proper care will keep your haircut for a long time, and your hair will become a source of pride and admiration.
Technique of cutting hair cascade for long hair is shown in the following video.
