The desire to change your appearance is always commendable, especially if they happen for the better. A great way to do this is with a new haircut. To emphasize the merits of the appearance and its individuality, and if necessary, hide the flaws, the "Ladder" hairstyle will help. It can be done on hair of any length and has many variations. So making a unique haircut is not difficult for any master. Let's consider in more detail all the nuances of this hairstyle.
Benefits
"Ladder" is a haircut consisting of several layers, while the strands at the temples and cheekbones are cut in steps. Hence the name for the hairstyle. The photos perfectly reflect how voluminous the haircut looks, especially if it is laid correctly.
Let's list the main advantages of the "Ladder":
- Harmony with any type of face and figure.
- Able to hide imperfections in appearance.
- Adds extra volume to sparse and thin hair.
- Makes a round face appear longer. Recommended for women with a short neck, large nose, square or triangular face shape.
- You do not need to spend a lot of time and styling products on styling. Strands can be straightened, curled, teased, slightly disheveled to create a casual effect.
- Provides an opportunity to update the image, while not sacrificing too much strand length.
- Looks stylish, feminine and very elegant.
"Ladder" or "Cascade"? Are there any differences?
Stylists in practice often face a situation where clients do not know or do not see the difference between the "Ladder" and "Cascade" hairstyles. This happens all the time. And, despite the fact that the appearance of these haircuts is somewhat similar, they have differences, and quite striking. Let's figure out what is the difference between these hairstyles:
- "Ladder". Externally cut strands look like "steps", smoothly following one after another. All hair is divided into equal parts and cut off evenly. The length of the strands in front and behind is practically the same. The shortening and lengthening of the strands occurs evenly throughout the hair. If the haircut is done on long hair, then the gradient is made almost invisible by cutting sharp corners with thinning scissors. A medium-length hairstyle, on the contrary, requires a sharp gradient design.
- "Cascade" is a haircut of a more complex technique. The hallmark of this hairstyle is "torn" strands. They are very short at the temples and lengthen as they approach the face. The transition between layers is not smoothed out by "steps", only the length of the strands changes. The torn line is maximally emphasized and stand out. There are no smooth lines and transitions in the haircut.
That is, we can conclude that "Ladder" from "Cascade" differs in the line of shearing layers and the level of the gradient.
Curly hair. Should I do "Ladder"?
Experienced stylists will never offer a girl with wavy or curly hair to do such a hairstyle. This is due to the fact that the strands will have to be constantly styled with a large number of styling products or pulled out with an iron. Without this, the shape of the haircut will not be noticeable, and the appearance of the hairstyle will turn out to be sloppy and careless. And constant exposure to ironing can greatly harm the hair. No matter how this haircut is suitable for all types of appearance, any thickness and length of hair, it will not look at all on curly hard strands.
Another "BUT" for the "Ladder" - split ends. A haircut will not hide them, but rather expose them to the public. So the hair should first be treated with special masks and balms, and then do the hair. And it's better to do it with hot scissors.
Hairstyle "Ladder" onlong hair
It is believed that such a haircut is the most chic and feminine kind of "Ladder". It looks great on any hair, whether it's dyed or not.
A square-shaped face will look softer with a Ladder hairstyle. Round - visually stretched, and the triangular face will become more voluminous in the necessary areas. A haircut done by a good master will make a sharp chin and a big nose invisible.
The haircut scheme looks like this: starting from the bottom, the layers are cut off - one after the other, each subsequent layer should be a little shorter. It is very important that the length of adjacent strands does not differ much.
"Ladder" for long hair will give your hair a beautiful volume and allow you to do any styling at your own discretion.
You can choose any bangs. It can be straight and light strands or a dense asymmetry that attracts attention. Girls with a low forehead should do without bangs.
Medium hair
The best universal solution to change the image is the "Ladder" on medium hair. A haircut will keep the length of the strands, as well as create a beautiful silhouette.
"Ladder", made on hair of medium length, visually gives volume to the hairstyle. This happens thanks to the short strands in the top layer.
The photo of the "Ladder" hairstyle for medium hair shows that the absence of bangs lengthens the shape of the face and makes it more open. BUTtorn or oblique bangs will perfectly hide chubby cheeks or divert attention from a short neck and sharp cheekbones.
The main advantage of this "Ladder" is that it suits everyone. The scheme of its implementation is no different from the sequence of creating the same hairstyle on long hair.
For thin and light hair, to make it more fluffy, "Ladder" is cut with frequent and thin "steps". And elongated and shallow steps are made on hard and lush strands. This gives the hair elegance and plasticity.
Haircut provides ample opportunities for the realization of any fantasies and fashionable experiments. For example, it is now very popular to do slight asymmetry, highlighting, coloring and torn strands on medium hair.
Ragged hair
One of the varieties of hairstyles "Ladder" for medium hair is a ragged haircut. To do this, the standard execution process needs to be slightly changed, and then the hair will look like separate strands. The peculiarity of the haircut is that the control strand will have the shape of a star, not a circle. At the same time, the longer the "rays", the more torn the hairstyle will turn out.
Professionals in their field create such a "Ladder" only with a dangerous razor. Firstly, it is very fast, no more than 10 minutes. Secondly, the strands cut in this way look unusual and original. Thirdly, the hairstyle will keep its shape better.
Haircut for short hair
Ladder hairstyle for short unruly hair is the perfect and modern solution. It will look like this: the shortest hair is at the top, the longest is at the bottom, and they are united by a smooth transition.
Haircut can be modified depending on the features of appearance. If the face is square, round or triangular in shape, then the hairstyle will help to make appearance less noticeable.
The best option is "Ladder" based on a short bob with oblique or asymmetrical bangs. The hairstyle will be very catchy and fashionable.
Despite the fact that a haircut is very convenient for everyday life, it is extremely rare to do it. Basically, this is the choice of women whose age has crossed the line of 40 years. Complement the hairstyle for short hair with toning or highlighting to emphasize the "steps".
Should I cut my bangs?
Combined with "Ladder" any bangs will look amazing. It should be selected based on the general style, image and wishes. Of course, it should beautifully harmonize with the oval of the face and body type. Hairstyle "Ladder" with bangs looks just great, especially if it is even and straight. Professionals say that such a haircut suits absolutely every girl.
You can also make asymmetrical, torn or thin bangs.
You need to start cutting the "Ladder" from the level of the length of the bang itself, and if it is not there, then the shortest strand should start at the level of the earlobe.
Laying
"Ladder" requires constant daily personal care, because its springtime attractiveness can quickly fade if the haircut is not styled and the he alth of the tips is not paid attention to. It is very important to ensure that the ends of the strands do not become very thin and do not begin to split. Special masks are used for this, but if this happens, they must be cut off immediately. Otherwise, the hairstyle will take on a careless and sloppy look. If there is no time for constant high-quality hair care, then it is better to choose the Cascade haircut. She is more undemanding.
Among women's hairstyles for hair, "Ladder" is practically the only one that is contraindicated in a large number of styling products. If you apply too much mousse, wax or varnish, then the entire volume of the haircut will disappear, the strands will fit very tightly to the head. And worst of all, they can stick together.
Styling products should only be applied to the ends of the strands to secure them and lay them in the right direction. It is worth remembering that strands curled outward will visually expand the face, and laid inward will stretch the oval of the face.
On short and medium length hair, styling will take a lot of time, as you need to take time for all the strands so that they are directed in one direction. It is better not to neglect fixing the tips, otherwise the hairstyle will fall apart and lose its attractiveness.
