The shell is one of the styling options that are considered classic. This hairstyle is suitable for both special occasions and a working atmosphere. Knowing the basic nuances of its implementation, you can easily do this styling with your own hands.
History of Creation
Creating a shell hairstyle will not take much time and will allow you to create an elegant look. Now no one knows exactly where the styling first appeared, but it also has an alternative name - the "French bunch". Perhaps that is why many fashionistas are convinced that this image arose in the vastness of romantic France. However, there is a version that even the ancient Egyptian queens were fond of similar styling.
It gained popularity only in the 60s of the last century. Then it was made on the occasion of various celebrations in order to give the image elegance and festivity. By definition, this styling was considered evening. Interestingly, in France itself, the familiar shell is called “banana” - the inhabitants of the trendsetter see in this styling a resemblance toexotic fruit.
Styling features
Many girls don't even know that the shell hairstyle, which exposes the shoulders and back for all to see, makes their silhouette much more attractive. In addition, visually similar styling increases growth - that is, the figure seems slimmer.
What are the main aspects in creating this hairstyle? Stylists recommend paying attention to the following points:
- This styling got its name not by chance. Therefore, in appearance, the finished hairstyle should actually look like a seashell.
- Hairdressers advise to perform this styling only on straight hair. In other words, the owner of naughty curls should first straighten them with an iron.
- Despite the apparent elementality, the "snail" may not work the first time. Therefore, it is better to arrange a training session on the eve of the event in order to know exactly how long it will take.
- Hairstyle is best done on completely dry hair. After all, if it is at least a little wet, then the shell hairstyle can simply fall apart right at a party or a date, which is always undesirable.
Items to create an image
To make a beautiful styling of this type, the beauty should acquire the following toilet items:
- Quality comb with antistatic effect. It is best to pick up a brush,which the teeth will not be very sharp, because this way you can damage the hair and the scalp itself. Stylists advise choosing a large rectangular comb to create a "snail".
- Also, to create a shell hairstyle, you will need a varnish with a strong fixation. If you have a celebration coming up, you can treat yourself and buy a varnish containing colored or silver sparkles.
- From accessories, various hairpins, hairpins and brooches with beautiful inlay can come in handy. You can choose them to your taste, which will give the classic shell hairstyle a personality.
- You also need to get a thin single-row comb. It should have small, thick teeth, as well as a long spike for creating straight partings.
Hairstyle creation algorithm
In its classic version, a shell hairstyle for long hair, as well as medium length hair, is created as follows:
- Hair styling product - foam, mousse or varnish - is applied to pre-washed hair. If the hair is curly, then you need to straighten it with an iron. Stylists recommend not blow-drying the mop, but wait until it dries naturally - of course, if time permits.
- After the styling product is evenly distributed through the hair, comb it gently.
- Further, the hair is collected in a ponytail, but not fixed with an elastic band. The higher this tail is, the higher the final version of the shell will be.
- A tourniquet twists from the tail and hides inside - it turns out something like a spiral shell. The tip of the tail can be completely hidden, or you can leave it to beautifully lay strands from it.
- Fixing the hairstyle is done with hairpins, and if necessary, invisible. Hairdressers advise starting from the bottom. Each girl determines the number of hairpins for herself - after all, the density of hair and their obedience are different for everyone.
Creating a shell hairstyle with a roller
To create this hairstyle, you need to prepare one more element. The roller can be purchased from a specialized store. Some clever beauties do such a thing in a jiffy … out of their own socks. The first step in making the roller is to cut off the sock at the toe, we apologize for the tautology, and wind it with an elastic band to the wrist. The resulting bagel is in no way inferior in its functionality to store counterparts.
The process of creating a hairstyle using this accessory is similar to the classic one, with the only exception that the hair is wound around the roller and then fixed with pins. In this case, the bagel itself should be hidden under the "snail", so it is advisable to select a sock to match the hair color. This option is well suited for sparse hair, as well as for creating a shell hairstyle for medium hair. It is also appropriate for insufficiently long hair.
A few more features of creating a "snail"
It is believed that the hairstylea shell for medium hair is ideal. Indeed, often long hair can interfere with the creation of such styling. Such a hairstyle is performed in the same way as for long hair - with the only difference being that it will have less fuss with knocked-out curls. However, it is necessary to make a caveat - often such a hairstyle on thin hair of medium length may not fit, and the styling will look somewhat ridiculous. Therefore, it is necessary to try to make a shell hairstyle with your own hands before you understand whether this hairstyle option is suitable or not.
Twister hairstyle
With the help of such a French accessory as a twister, a variety of hairstyles become available to beauties - including with its help you can create an excellent shell. To make such a styling, you will need the so-called "French twist" - a special tube with a slot and a clip for fixing. The algorithm for creating such a hairstyle is as follows:
- Ponytail.
- Then the twister is threaded onto the tail, and slowly pulled down from the base.
- Hair rolls up.
- The resulting shell is fixed with invisibles.
Packed shell
This hairstyle can be not only classic, but also more romantic. To add volume to the shell, you can add an element such as fleece to it. Then the resulting styling will seem much more airy.
Bouffant must be done slowly, sprinkling each strand with hairspray. If desired, the front can be left smooth. When all the hair is processed, you can start creating the shell itself.
Styling with bangs
This hairstyle option will look great for owners of bangs - especially if you make a voluminous shell using the described pile. In this case, it is advisable to smooth the hair in front and the bangs themselves with a hair fixative, and make the “snail” itself more voluminous.
Creating a hairstyle like a shell is within the power of every fashionista. Having learned how to make a "snail" once, you can use it in a variety of life situations.
