Modern hairstyles allow you to create different images, give the appearance of romance, mystery or playfulness. The Greek style is extremely popular today, its elements can be traced in hairstyles, styling, cut clothes. Style opens up a lot of new possibilities in the process of creating an image. What hairstyles in the Greek style are in fashion today will be discussed further.
Distinguishing Features
What woman would not be pleased with the resemblance to the Greek goddess - the standard of beauty and femininity? The culture of ancient Hellas still influences the ideas of modern people about perfection, harmony and grace. Modern fashion has adopted all the best that was inherent in the aesthetic preferences of the ancient Hellenes, brought many modern innovations and as a result created a magnificent Greek style in clothing and hairdressing. Its main features are simplicity, versatility, romance, femininity - all this creates an imageperfection.
For hairstyles in the Greek style (photo above), the following main features are characteristic:
- wavy hair;
- parting;
- open temples and forehead;
- voluminous nape;
- curls falling from the temples;
- braids of an openwork and slightly disheveled look.
These techniques are used when creating everyday or evening styling. The hairstyle can be done entirely in this style or include only some of its elements.
Required Accessories
To create a Greek-style hairstyle, in addition to the usual accessories in the form of hairpins, hairpins, elastic bands, a donut and varnish, you will need jewelry, depending on the occasion for which the styling is intended.
It can be a satin ribbon, a stylized headband, a headband (from very simple to decorated with rhinestones), a tiara, a diadem, a stefana - a hairnet decorated with rhinestones, stones and shiny threads. Jewelery will help you create a sophisticated, stylish and sophisticated look.
For long curls
Greek-style hairstyles for long hair look spectacular. The strands should be curly. If the hair is straight, they will have to be curled on voluminous curlers or curling irons. There is a simple way to create a similar hairstyle, which in the future can serve as the basis for the creative imagination of the master.
A wide strand of hair on toplift, comb, fix with varnish and fix with invisibility. The rest of the curls are combed to one side, secured with an elastic band and fixed with varnish. That's all! And now you can dream up to revive your styling, give it lightness and grace.
To do this, small strands on each side are brought back in turn and collected with an elastic band into a ponytail, which is then twisted, releasing the strands. Repeat, thus fixing the curl after the curl. The remaining hair is turned to one side and, if desired, collected in a ponytail. You can leave small curls at the temples that will emphasize the shape of the face.
Another simple styling option - strands from the temples are twisted into bundles and, together with the rest of the hair, are fixed in a ponytail, which is collected in a bun at the back of the head.
Medium length
Medium-length hair is the most popular among modern women. They are more practical, easier to care for and install on their own. There are many stylish and easy Greek hairstyles for medium hair, the easiest of which is the Antique Knot.
Curled strands are divided into a straight or corner parting, combed back and formed into a bundle in the form of a cone or trapezoid using hairpins. The beam can be placed in the center or at the bottom of the back of the head. You can complement the image with a ribbon or bandage. To make it more romantic, some of the hair on the sides is left to fall in loose curls or braided into thin pigtails.
A node can be made voluminous by turning it into"Hetaera's hairstyle." Having decorated it with a special mesh of gold threads, decorated with flowers, rhinestones or pearls - stephan - you can safely go to any social event or fashion party.
Another version of the "Antique Knot" is a tight high cone at the back of the head, which is decorated with ribbons, laces or circular rims. The choice of accessory depends on the event for which the hairstyle is intended - be it a romantic date, a gala evening, a fun party with friends or a regular work day.
Greek braid
The braid, made in the Greek style, has many options for weaving. It can be done from the temple, effectively wrapping around the head. You can weave according to the principle of a spikelet or a French braid in reverse and decorate one side of the head. The Greek braid can be worn like a crown. At the same time, you can choose whether to collect all the hair in weaving, leave thin curls at the temples or freely flowing strands at the back and sides.
The most attractive braid is woven from thick curls. However, this should not upset the owners of thin hair, a loosely braided braid is suitable for them, the links of which are slightly stretched, fluffy and give the impression of lightness and volume.
Wedding hairstyles
Greek-style hairstyles are the most suitable for creating a romantic, feminine, gentle and beautiful image of the bride. They combine volume and conciseness. Such styling makes it possible to use lush bunches, freely flowing curls andintricate weaving.
This makes Greek wedding hairstyles extremely popular and in demand. They are perfect for any outfit, combined with fresh flowers, tiara, tiara, stefana or a spectacular headband. An open forehead and temples, romantic curls and graceful braids make it possible to emphasize the beauty of the neck, shoulders, arms and décolleté, turning the bride into a real antique goddess.
Short hair
It is believed that long hair and medium length curls are most suitable for creating styling in the presented style. However, this does not mean that lovers of short haircuts will not be able to feel like Hellenic beauties, because one of the main characteristics of this style is naturalness, freedom and fluttering curls, and the haircut does not interfere with the creation of such an image.
Often create a hairstyle with a bandage in the Greek style. For those who wear shoulder-length hair, the following option is offered. Curled hair is laid so that the main part of it falls on the right side and only a few strands from the temple - on the left. Fix with varnish.
If the hair is short, they need to be curled, sprinkled with varnish, folded back and secured at the back of the head with invisible hairpins or hairpins. To keep the hairstyle well, it is fixed with a braid or a triple rim. In this case, the tape should be fixed with invisibility.
If desired, owners of short hair can usefalse curls to create hairstyles.
Bangs are not a hindrance
As mentioned above, one of the characteristic features of the Greek style is an open forehead. However, modern fashion does not consider the presence of bangs an obstacle to creating Greek hairstyles. So, for example, if you are the owner of a short haircut, for you, creating a hairstyle in the Greek style with bangs will consist of the following steps:
- Hair is curled on a large diameter curling iron.
- The tip of the bangs is twisted up.
- Apply fixation foam to the ends of the hair.
- The bangs are laid on one side, and the back of the head is combed.
Modern fashion allows bangs in all variants of such hairstyles. It is important that it looks organic and does not discord with the general styling style. Having shown imagination, you can create a styling worthy of a real goddess. It is important to pay attention to the choice of accessories to create a particular image. Hairpins, simpler headbands are suitable for everyday styling. An evening hairstyle will require luxury and bright accents.
Having considered the features of creating a hairstyle in the Greek style, you can create a unique romantic look. There is a hairstyle for every occasion, and the Greek style opens up a lot of new opportunities for creativity.
