One of the most popular haircuts of this season is a cascade for medium hair. Beautifully graduated strands create volume, while modern coloring gives them depth. With such a haircut, even weak hair looks thick and he althy.
In fact, a cascade is not the name of any model, but the result of a certain technique. When the method of building a layered haircut first appeared, there were not many options for it. But now stylists have already offered so many models containing elements of the cascade that it is worth considering in detail the main ones.
Cascade principles
The technique used for cutting may be different. The result unites all the methods - a layered zone in which hair of different lengths lie on top of each other. The longer ones are at the bottom, and the higher the layer, the shorter the length. But there is a limit set by the control strand at the crown. This is a length of 8 centimeters. This is how men's haircuts are usually performed with a raised parietal zone, which allows you to visually stretch a round face, give it masculinity.
For womencascade for medium hair usually choose a control strand 15 centimeters long, for long hair - 20-25, but no more - otherwise the graduation area will be significantly lowered down, which will not create the effect of increasing the volume and play of the strands.
Haircut options
Cascade can be raised high to the crown area and descend to the marginal line. At medium length, do not raise the graduation area above the lower occipital zone, so as not to reduce the volume of the temporal part.
Two photos of the cascade for medium hair differ only in edging: asymmetry is selected on the left, a smooth edge on the right. In both cases, the control strand from the crown reaches the border of the upper and lower occipital zones. On the left, a higher degree of inclination was chosen - the strands were raised vertically upwards when cutting the length. Therefore, there are no clearly defined layers, the volume gradually decreases towards the shoulders.
But this option emphasizes the lack of hair density, so many hairdressers choose a different way to perform the cascade - from strand to strand, making horizontal partings. This is an example of the right photo. You can see the tiers falling beautifully in waves.
Haircut technology
The cascade is performed in one of two ways: using the control strand at the crown (all curls are cut off, equal to it) or by the “strand by strand” method (the control strand is cut at a right angle at the back of the head, cut from the back of the head to the forehead along levels).
The easiest way to perform a cascade on medium hair is to thoroughly comb all hairup, connecting them at the crown and cutting at a distance of ten to fifteen centimeters from the head. After that, the strands break up into a natural cascade, which is additionally milled.
There is another method: the control strand stands out at the crown, stretches out to the face and measured to the bridge of the nose. It's about ten centimeters. After that, all the strands are combed on the face and are equal to it. The entire volume is cut, after which the hair falls into a cascade.
Varieties of haircuts cascade for medium hair(c photo)
The length of the control strand determines how much the graduation area will be raised or lowered. The shorter it is, the higher the cascade zone will begin. For women's haircuts, it is not recommended to take short strands. Their length ranges from ten to fifteen centimeters. In this case, you get a classic graduated cascade for medium hair.
If it is necessary to cut without bangs (usually to grow length), the control strand reaches the earlobe. The grading will come down to form an A-line. You can make a haircut with a control strand selected in the parietal zone near the forehead. The guy is made at 45 degrees, a cascade line is formed, resembling a bean. This option also may not have bangs. When the length grows, the cascade is cut off, and a bob elongated to the face is obtained.
Another version of the cascade is to perform it on the upper half of the head. This is how a pixie haircut is done. The temporal strands and edging are left long, the parietal and upper occipital zones are shearedlayers. The bottom strands can be cut short or, conversely, left quite long.
Shaping the face haircut
Haircuts for thin hair have their own characteristics. Too strong graduation in such cases is not recommended, so that the already small volume does not go away at all. They are limited to performing a short cascade in the crown region, attaching more importance to the design of the temporal zones and the formation of bangs.
The contour of the face haircut cascade for medium hair can be done in the following ways:
- Strongly expressed layered structure.
- Smooth line without bangs.
- Semicircle, triangle or U-shaped frame.
The bangs play an important role in choosing the design option.
Which bang to choose
The contour of the haircut depends on the bangs, this affects the choice of it for a certain type of face. There are the following types of bangs:
- Straight. It is light and thick. Not recommended for curly hair.
- Slanting. Ideal for round faces, can be combined with an asymmetrical cascade shape.
- Ragged. An avant-garde option that can emphasize creative coloring. Suitable for thin strands.
In the photo - a cascade for medium hair with bangs highlighted in the parietal zone.
Hairdressers call highlighting bangs a separate haircut. It should be in harmony with the general contour, not make a big difference in the graduation of the parietal region, fitcontours of the face and fulfill its role of correcting its shape.
In the 2018-2019 season, thick graduated bangs are in fashion. When growing, they are separated by a straight parting and laid a little back. Another way to style bangs is a side parting.
Coloring the cascade to add volume
Cascade for medium hair with bangs will look more interesting if you apply modern methods of dyeing strands. In the spirit of the latest fashion trends for naturalness in everything, the tones that the colorist should choose should approach the natural range.
Root coloring is an important process that sometimes gets out of hand. After two weeks, the border of regrowth becomes visible. To avoid frequent visits to the hairdresser, stylists recommend using the ombre technique, choosing shades one, two and three tones above the natural base.
Coloring is done on foil. On the strands, paint is alternately applied from the darkest tone at the roots to the lightest to the tips. Due to this distribution, the growing border is almost invisible. Between visits to the hairdresser, stylists advise refreshing the color using products with a low percentage of oxidant.
To achieve even more naturalness, some top strands are specially made a little lighter, imitating sunburn.
Laying the cascade
Stylists advise following simple rules for styling layered hairstyles:
- Wet hair gets wet with a towel, preferably warm. So get rid of excessmoisture. Styling mousse is then applied to them, being careful not to hit the area at the roots.
- Step haircut responds well to the use of a diffuser. They quickly create volume at the roots. The same effect can be achieved with a round brush or brushing. Strands are pulled back to her, drying vertically.
- Special products for curly hair will help keep curls manageable.
- If you want to emphasize the texture, use hair wax. After applying it, the hair is combed with a large comb with wide teeth.
If the cascade is quite short, you can simply put a pea mousse on your palms and distribute through damp hair, then let it dry naturally. In addition, this approach will save their he alth. After all, frequent use of a hair dryer dries out hair, and thermal protection makes strands heavier.
It looks interesting on such styling zigzag or side parting. The cascade can be combed to one side, forming an asymmetric styling. In this case, long strands on one side are fixed behind the ear.
Conclusion
Cascade for medium hair - a universal haircut. It is suitable for curly and straight, short and long hair, and adds or subtracts volume to fluffy thick hair. With it, it is easiest to create a hairstyle structure. Partial execution of the cascade in some areas, with the combination of other classic models, creates new forms.
Cascade does not require frequent visits to the hairdresser, growing beautifully within three months. look afterit's simple: a pea of styling gel after every wash is all he needs. This is a really practical and modern haircut.