Any stylist can say with confidence that shoulder-length hairstyles are the easiest hairstyles to take care of on your own. This length does not create any difficulties. Compared to long hair, medium-length curls are less prone to splitting and tangling, they dry faster and are easier to style. However, this length is quite enough to create both everyday and sophisticated evening hairstyles. In this article, we will take a closer look at several types of styling that you can quickly and easily do yourself.
Ways to choose haircuts
It is no secret to anyone that any hairstyle for shoulder-length hair is formed on the basis of an already created haircut. Thus, on a haircut, a cascade, most likely, will not be able to form retrowaves of the 20s, and on a smooth straight bob it will be difficult to achieve the effect of careless curls in the style of shegg. In addition, any haircut is selected according to the shape of your face. Correctly cut curls are designed to hideshortcomings and highlight the advantages. So, let's take a closer look at which haircut is right for you.
Elongated face shape. It is better for owners of this face shape to refuse haircuts with a cascade starting from the crown. Any volume at the top of the head will visually stretch the shapes even more and make the face look thinner. Bangs will help balance the appearance. It will hide the extra centimeters and make the face shorter. If you have no desire to have a classic bang, you can always imitate it by combing a strand of hair to one side and securing it with a hairpin. In addition, girls with this face shape should abandon smooth straight strands, which also add extra length to the chin and cheekbones. It is better to turn your attention to haircuts with a cascade from the middle, as well as a ladder haircut.
Round face shape. If nature has endowed you with a round face shape, then haircuts and hairstyles for shoulder-length hair are exactly your option. Any haircut that ends at the chin area will visually round out an already round face, and many short hairstyles will not make it visually narrower. When choosing a haircut for medium hair, give preference to those models that are able to keep volume at the top of the head. This trick will help make the face visually longer. Also pay attention to models with graduation in the face area. Strands framing the cheeks and cheekbones slim and hide imperfections. If you're a fan of straight curls, you'll love the long, shoulder-length bob with an asymmetrical brim. Choosing this hairstyle, do not forget that a straight parting in the middle of the headwill make the face even wider. To avoid this, it is better to shift the parting to one of the sides.
Square face shape. In working with a square face shape, you should use the same techniques as with a round one. The only thing worth giving up is a smooth edge of hair that runs parallel to the lower jaw and chin. If your choice fell on a bob haircut, then it’s better to choose the lengthening option, where the front strands are much longer than the back of the hairstyle, or combine the classic bob with ladder haircut elements.
Oval face shape. We can assume that the owners of this form are the most fortunate, as they can choose from a huge variety of hairstyles. Almost any haircut model suits such a face, regardless of the length and structure of the hair.
With or without bangs?
Hairstyles for shoulder length hair with bangs are perfect for those who want to create a playful youthful look. Bangs can easily mask many imperfections, such as wrinkles or a scar.
Also, bangs are indispensable for correcting the shape of the face. For girls with a round or square face, beveled bangs or elongated options, slightly combed to one side, are suitable. Young ladies with oval or elongated faces can afford strict straight bangs with or without thinning. If everyday styling bangs does not scare you at all, then feel free to add this simple detail to the silhouette of your haircut.
Perfect smoothness
The simplest and at the same time the most popular hairstyle for shoulder-length hair is loose, perfectly smoothstrands. It is very easy to make if you follow a few rules.
- Before you start straightening your hair with an iron, they must be washed and dried thoroughly. In no case should you straighten wet strands, this can lead to overdrying.
- To reduce the aggressive temperature effect, do not forget to use a special thermal hair spray. It will also help to fix the finished hairstyle for a long time.
- Narrow plate irons are used to straighten hair from the roots. If it is important for you to leave volume at the roots, you can use a plate of both narrow and wide diameters.
- To fix the hairstyle, it is advisable to use medium or light fixation hairspray. It does not glue hair, and the hairstyle looks the most natural.
Scandinavian spikelet
This hairstyle has been considered the peak of fashion for a couple of seasons. It looks good on both long hair and medium length hair. The density and structure of the hair here also do not matter. The hairstyle is very practical due to the fact that some of the strands are removed from the face and do not interfere with daily activities.
- Apply a little foam, spray or styling mousse to damp, clean hair. Dry them by lifting them up at the roots. If desired, the ends of the strands can be wound with a curling iron, iron or curlers.
- Starting from the forehead to the very crown, separate the top of the hair with even parting.
- Braid these strands with a spikelet and secure with a thinrubber band. To give the pigtail a delicacy, gently pull a few strands out of it.
- The remaining ponytail can be curled, straightened or twisted into a bun and secured with clips at the back of the head.
This hairstyle also looks good with two or three thin braids instead of one.
Volume with corrugation
Do-it-yourself hairstyle for shoulder-length hair does not have to be complex and multi-layered. Sometimes just focusing on the right details can create a truly amazing look.
A regular everyday ponytail can be transformed as you wish, depending on the occasion and moment. We suggest trying to combine the corrugated styling and ponytail into a single hairstyle. This option will especially appeal to girls with thin, prone to lack of volume hair.
- Clean dry hair should be curled with a special corrugation nozzle at the roots or along the entire length. Such a perm will add splendor to the hair and visually add density.
- Wait for the curled hair to cool, comb through and tighten with a thin elastic.
- Separate a strand from the tail and wrap around the elastic a few times. Secure the loose end of the strand with invisible hairpins.
- Pull out a few curls around the crown of your head for extra volume. Fix with hairspray.
Beam from the reverse tail
If you have shoulder-length hair, everyday hairstyles can be a bit of a problem. Styling for everyday wear should be not only comfortable and beautiful, but also easy to use.execution plan. The reverse ponytail hairstyle meets all these requirements.
- Clean and dry hair, gather into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic band.
- Poke a hole through the hair over the elastic, thread the ponytail through it from top to bottom and pull it out the other side.
- Shape loose strands into a bun and secure it under the elastic band with invisible hairpins.
Evening shoulder-length ponytail
Great hairstyle idea for those who love unusual looks. With this hairstyle, you will definitely attract attention at any celebration.
- Comb your hair back and alternately, starting from the face, gently comb the top curls towards the back of the head. For a more lasting effect, each strand can be secured with medium hold hairspray.
- Comb the bouffant and gather the top of the hair into a tight high ponytail.
- Assemble the lower part into a tail, placing it exactly under the first.
- Punch a hole above the elastic of the first tail and thread the second tail into it so that it lies on the first one.
- Pull the first ponytail, now at the bottom, tightly.
- Comb the curls and for more solemnity twist the ends with a curling iron or curlers.
- Tie the top of the elastic with a pretty hairpin or bow.
Greek hairstyle
Another great hairstyle for shoulder length hair at home is the Greek styling. To make it, youyou will need a wide elastic band and ordinary invisible ones.
- Divide the front of the hair into an even parting and comb the curls back. Puff the back a little to give it some volume.
- Put on the elastic and secure it with bobby pins so it doesn't move up or down.
- Starting from the sides, alternately tuck each curl under the elastic so that you get a wide roller without protruding ponytails.
- To give the hair a delicacy, carefully pull some strands outward and fix the finished styling with varnish.
Sea foam
- Divide clean, dry hair into two sides. The parting should pass over the ear at a distance of about six centimeters.
- The side with a low parting is carefully combed back, having previously applied mousse or styling foam to it. Having achieved perfect smoothness, fasten the hair behind the ear with the help of invisibility. Hide the rest of the hair under the curls on the other side and also secure with invisibility.
- Curl the second free side with tight curls using a curling iron or curlers. Give your curls the desired bouncy shape with your hands, no comb.
- Spray or hairspray for a secure hold.
Simple bun
A regular tuft of hair at the crown can be played with in an original way if you add a side or back braid to it. This hairstyle looks good on shoulder-length hair both in the photo and in everyday life. And it is done verysimple.
- Bend forward so your hair hangs down gently.
- In this position, starting from the neck to the back of the head, braid a tight pigtail.
- Pull your hair into a high ponytail and twist it into a bun, secure with invisible hairpins.
Your beautiful shoulder-length hairstyle is ready!
