A characteristic feature of the classic cascade is the alternation of strands of different lengths in the hairstyle. Short strands at the crown gradually lengthen towards the back of the head. This haircut should not be confused with a ladder: they have different execution techniques. Despite the volatility of fashion, the classic cascade remains among the most relevant hairstyles for many years, both for women and for men.
Benefits of haircuts
The main advantage of the classic cascade is its versatility. It is suitable for all types of face, often helping to hide some of the flaws in appearance. This hairstyle is in perfect harmony with any chosen image, combined with any clothes and is suitable for every event - from working days to a gala evening. But in addition to versatility, there are many other advantages that convince you to opt for the classic cascade:
- Haircut helps to visually make thin and sparse hair thicker andvoluminous.
- Layering allows you to create completely unique looks by simply changing the way you style.
- Looks great on strands of any length.
- Caring for a haircut is simple and does not require much time and effort.
- The hairstyle looks great with or without bangs.
Contraindications when choosing this haircut are brittle, weakened, thinning hair with split ends, which will look sloppy and unkempt, which will negate all of the above advantages of the cascade.
This haircut is also not suitable for those who have too thick or coarse hair, because in this case the strands do not fit well and do not hold their shape. Too curly hair is also a contraindication for the cascade.
Execution technology
There are several ways to create a cascade. Usually the classic version is performed using one control strand at the crown. This strand will be the shortest of all. Hair is alternately pulled up to it from the back of the head, crown and temples. In this case, all hair is pulled at a right angle to the crown. As a result, all layers of the hairstyle are evenly distributed around the circle, the center of which is at the crown.
An elongated cascade is also made one control strand, to which strands are pulled from other sections. But at the same time, the hair from the back of the head is pulled along with the control strand parallel to the floor, and from the temples and crown - perpendicularly. At the end, a smooth arcuate contour is formed around the face. With this techniqueexecution, the lower part of the hairstyle is longer than in the first version.
The difference between a cascade and a ladder
Both of these haircuts are multi-layered, but in the cascade, the transitions from short to long strands are not smoothed out, but, on the contrary, they are emphasized and marked with sharp transitions. The hairstyle is uneven, giving the impression of lightness, airiness and weightlessness.
In the ladder, each subsequent strand is made longer than the previous one. The hairstyle is homogeneous, smoothed, without transitions. Only the length of the strands along the contour differs. This haircut is quite simple, it is within the power of any novice hairdresser. The cascade is more complex both in execution and installation.
On medium hair
It is generally accepted that the classic cascade looks best on medium hair. The multi-stage shape of the haircut is ideally combined with shoulder-length hair, giving the hairstyle lightness, splendor and volume. This is especially true for those who have thin hair that does not hold its shape well at the roots. The peculiarity of this haircut is that the hair begins to be cut off at the level of the ears, smoothly descending to the very tips. Curls on the sides need to be carefully profiled.
This hairstyle can hide imperfections such as a large nose or wide cheekbones.
On long hair
As an actual haircut for long hair, the classic cascade remains one of the most popular options. Hair cut in this way looks absolutely natural, and it does not require much effort for styling. Transitions in such a hairstyle can begin at different lengths - both at the crown and closer to the ends. This haircut option allows you to create natural volume and looks good even without bangs. The cascade looks most harmonious on straight long hair without curls.
This hairstyle will help visually correct the shortcomings in the appearance of the owners of a heart-shaped face.
On short hair
As a haircut for short hair, the classic cascade looks very bold and spectacular. In the short version, this haircut does not require careful daily styling, so it is the best fit for an energetic, businesslike, purposeful lady.
A classic cascade on short hair will help to visually level out such appearance flaws as excessive roundness of the cheeks, wide cheekbones and a high forehead, as well as expand the oval of a too narrow face.
You can make a narrow face softer and rounder by curling the ends of your hair outward. Strands curled to the face, on the contrary, allow you to remove excessive fullness of the face.
Youth hairstyles for girls
As a rule, a cascade on short hair is performed with bangs. But young girls who are not afraid to experiment with their appearance can afford short haircuts without bangs. At the same time, the image can turn out to be quite aggressive and sharp, but often this is exactly what young people strive for, who want to stand out and emphasize their individuality. For them, a more suitable option is a torn cascade, to create which the strandscut in random order. These strands have different lengths on all parts of the head.
For all the love of experiments, girls still need to consider that short haircuts without bangs are suitable only for those who do not have pronounced appearance flaws that can be easily hidden with bangs.
Haircuts with bangs
A good choice of bang shape will significantly enliven the image, add an element of diversity and correct the appearance.
Cascade in combination with straight bangs will help to hide a too high forehead or a long nose. Such bangs will also help to make smaller facial features more expressive.
Straight bangs that reach the eyebrow line will suit the owners of a rectangular face with high cheekbones.
But chubby girls and owners of a square face should add as much asymmetry as possible to their hair and bangs, adding more oblique strands around the entire perimeter.
Several curls of different lengths near the forehead will help divert attention from a too massive chin.
The cascade starting from the middle of the cheek, combined with straight bangs, level the triangular shape of the face.
A short cascade goes well with straight bangs, the ends of which are made in a torn technique. The same haircut on medium hair looks good with slightly elongated bangs combed to the side.
Men's haircut options
Cascade - a universal haircut, popular not only among women, but also among the representatives of the stronger halfhumanity. Just like the women's haircut, the men's cascade is suitable for almost any type of face. It looks great on hair of any length. With it, you can create a classic, romantic image, as well as the image of a brutal man.
The classic version of this haircut can be combined with a symmetrical parting, combed to the side or back. So, for example, a business-style hairstyle can be done with strands slicked back.
Youth haircuts for guys can be complemented by shaved temples or side parting, as well as various asymmetry options. Hair can be cut towards the top of the head. The youth cascade allows for a variety of creative color options.
Styling options
Cascade - a haircut that requires styling. The way the hair is styled depends on the length of the curls.
- Short strands are easy enough to dry, lifting them at the very roots. Some of them can be treated with modeling gel, resulting in spectacular "feathers".
- Elongated strands can be laid in different ways. The easiest way is as follows: cleanly washed hair is dried with a towel, and then the head is lowered down and the hair is dried with a hair dryer from the roots to the tips. After that, they take a little mousse or gel on their fingers and twist the ends. If the face is narrow, they are twisted outward, if wide - inward.
You can diversify hairstyle options by styling strands in different directions, experimenting with bangs, using unusual parting orbouffant options. The cascade on long hair can be modified by braiding and buns or experimenting with curling the ends.
You can also use flat irons for styling. In this case, the hairstyle will acquire a beautiful smoothness. The corrugation is wavy with tongs, making the image softer and more feminine.
Using curlers of different diameters, you can get extra volume and splendor.
In general, a cascade is always stylish, fashionable and relevant. Giving preference to this haircut, a person emphasizes his good taste, as well as the ability and desire to monitor his appearance. This haircut helps to create bright, unique, energetic images for representatives of both the female and male half of humanity. It is relevant and in demand by people of all age categories and always allows its owners to remain at the peak of fashion.
