Classic square - an almost universal haircut that emphasizes the health and density of hair. It has clear geometric lines. The bangs variation makes the face visually younger and focuses on the eyes. For more than 20 years, magazines have constantly published photos of dozens of world celebrities who have tried on the classic square with bangs.
Who is the classic square with bangs suitable for?
A classic square with bangs (photos of celebrities can be used to select your own hairstyle model) looks best on healthy thick hair - the cut is clear, the volume visually increases. It is desirable that the curl cloth be uniform - without cutting in layers.
It will emphasize the density of the bob on dark hair: dark blond, chestnut, black. Modern dyeing techniques look interesting on the haircut: ombre, shatush, balayazh, Californian highlighting.
A square on hair with large soft curls looks spectacular. In this case, it is recommended to make an elongated milled bangs. With a strong curl, a straight square is rarely done. Most often, on curly hair, a haircut "square with lengthening" is performed, where the length of the strands increases from the back of the head to the front.
The shape of the bangs matters a lot. Most often, a square is made with a classic straight line. It suits girls with an oval face or a large forehead. With a square and round shape, straight bangs will only aggravate the proportions, making the face visually wider and shorter.
It is not recommended to make a square on weak porous hair. For example, after bleaching, washing, perming. With brittle split ends, the cut will be uneven, and the length will be noticeably transparent.
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The classic shape of the square is suitable for girls and women of any age.
Haircut features
A classic square with bangs (a photo of the desired result will help the master to make the perfect haircut) involves a straight cut of curls. Hair is almost the same length around the entire head circumference. Haircut length - approximately to the jaw line or 2-5 cm lower.
Most often, the square is performed in the middle. If desired, you can make a light thinning of the top layer of hair. At the back, the cut runs parallel to the shoulder line. The direction of the hair ends is towards the face and neck. The front hair strands of the face may be trimmed slightly. The bangs are in most cases straight, up to the level of the eyebrows, with a straight cut or light thinning.
Haircut process
A bob haircut is easily mastered by any hairdresser. However, without specialized knowledge, it is not easy to repeat it at home.
You need to have a good eye and take into account a lot of little things in the process:
- Tilt angle;
- Zonal hair separation;
- Symmetry.
The classic variation has a great advantage over other forms of the square - straight lines and the absence of layering. It is recommended to analyze several photos of the haircut in advance in order to understand how the cut is located in relation to the jaw and shoulder line.Straight bangs are also easy to cut - charts can be found online.
Cutting is done on slightly damp hair. After drying, the square looks 1 cm shorter. The haircut should be done by another person - even with a mirror it is difficult to assess the symmetry of the shape and the clarity of the lines. The shorter the haircut, the greater the cost of the mistake.
You will need sharp scissors, a hairbrush or comb, a spray bottle with drinking water. After cutting, hair can be dried naturally or with a hair dryer.
On medium hair
On hair below the shoulders, the master works from scratch.
Step by step haircut process:
- First, the shape of the haircut is selected based on the proportions of the face, head, neck.
- Next, you need to part and break the hair into sections: back (below the crown), two side and one at the forehead.
Classic square with bangs. A photo - The back zone must be divided into two more identical parts with a horizontal parting. The sections can be secured with clamps.
- It is necessary to work from the back of the head. Comb and pull the hair with a flat comb and cut to the desired length. This slice is a guideline when working with others with sections.
- Comb the long part of the hair from the second section of the section over the approximate cut and trim.
- Remove the clips from the side sections. Make a slice, controlling its view in profile.
- The forehead area has a wedge-shaped parting. The peak part is in the middle. Side partings - towards the temples. The bangs are trimmed with a straight, even cut.
- The symmetry of the square is checked as follows: the side and back strands are connected on the back of the head. They should close in the center.
The last step is to comb the hair and trim the highlights.
On short hair
On short hair, the haircut is performed according to the same instructions as on long hair. Hair must be longer than the level of the jaw. To maintain the shape and length of the haircut, it is enough to trim the ends every 1-1.5 months. Work with edging is carried out on slightly damp, combed hair.
On curly hair
Curly hair is a difficult material to work with. In large cities you can find hairdressers specializing in haircuts for curly girls. this type of hair is difficult to shape.
The cutting principle remains the same. The main thing is not to comb the curls with a regular comb before the procedure, but to use a comb with wide teeth or fingers. It's so easy to understand the direction of the curl and the actual length of the hair. They need to be slightly moistened with a spray bottle - so that the strands do not straighten under the weight of the water. After cutting, it is better to dry your hair with a diffuser attachment.
Features of a square on thin strands
A classic square with bangs, a photo of which can be found in any fashion magazine, is recommended only if the fine structure of the hair is compensated by the density. Otherwise, there will be "gaps" in the form, and there will be no volume at the root zone.
Volumetric coloring with alternating light and dark strands will help to divert attention from the problem of thin hair. Due to the play of light and shadow, the hair will appear thicker and more voluminous.
Fashionable bob haircuts: new items, trends 2024, original solutions
One of the unusual trends, especially popular among young girls, is a bob with short straight bangs to the middle of the forehead. It suits girls with an elongated face and thin expressive features.
Another extravagant solution is a shaved head or temples hidden under the top layer of hair. You can complement the haircut with a pattern made with a typewriter.
The current variation of the square is with an extended bang. The strands are shortened on one or both sides of the face. Length - 12-17 cm. Such a bang does not “load” the image as much as a straight one and does not change the proportions of the face.
Curls on an elongated square look especially impressive. Especially in combination with balayage or highlighting. This styling has not lost its popularity for several years.
Hair must be wound on a curling iron of medium diameter - up to 3 cm. More often the hair is curled away from the face.
Curls look best on a slightly elongated square. After curling, the hair looks 3-5 cm shorter.
You can freshen up the look with hidden staining.
The bottom layer of hair on the back of the head is colored in unusual colors. When the hair is loose, the colored area is not visible. When the tail or "malvinka" is gathered, the strands become visible.
Fast styling methods
If your hair is straight, styling or brushing up is easy enough. You just need to apply a moisturizing spray, comb and dry the strands. Wavy and curly hair is more difficult to style. Especially if the shape of the haircut is deformed after sleep.
If your hair is not washed every day, then you can restore volume to the roots using dry shampoo. The product is applied to the partings, then the hair is combed well - so that no traces of powder remain on them. Then you need to throw your head back and shake your hair, ruffling it with your fingers. On average, laying a classic square with the help of devices takes 15-20 minutes.
Hairdryer styling
A beautiful hairstyle is obtained after blow-drying - it takes no more than 10 minutes. The haircut looks more graphic, but does not lose volume like when styling with a straightener. You can use brushing - a round brush that lifts the hair at the roots and shapes the direction of the strands. If styling time is short, a regular comb will do.
Hair is dried in three stages. The first is the evaporation of excess moisture. Drying is carried out in an arbitrary position. The second stage is styling. When the strands are barely damp, you can style them with a comb. The hair should be combed well from the tips to the roots. Particular attention should be paid to the area of the top of the head and the back of the head - "creases" are often formed there. The air direction of the hair dryer is from top to bottom.
The third step is to add volume to your hair. You need to throw your head back down and comb the hair again along the entire length, drying the root zone well. You can use a special root volume nozzle. After styling, straight and slightly wavy hair will lie flat, curly hair will have a light wave.
Creating curls
An alternative is to use a hair dryer brush. It is a brush with an air flow from the inside. As with a hair dryer, you can adjust the flow rate and temperature.
Most models have a ceramic base and spin slowly. With its help, you can create root volume, lay the strands in curls / waves or straighten them. Laying with such a device takes much less time.
You can create soft curls with a hair straightener. The strand is wound so that it wraps the plates and is fixed between them. A step-by-step tutorial on how to create such curls can be found on the Internet.
Wet effect
A quick way to style unmanageable hair is the "wet effect". Hair should be damp, so styling should be done after washing or first sprinkle it with water from a spray bottle. For styling, you need hair gel. For shoulder length, a walnut-sized amount is sufficient.
First, the product is evenly applied with the palms, then with squeezing movements the strands are given a wavy shape. If you process the hair with normal movements from the ends to the roots, you will get fine, light waves. If you press them from below towards the scalp - a large curl.
After the gel dries, you will get a structural styling. The strands can be stiff. Don't brush them. To break the "crust" of the product, you need to bend down and shake your hair with your hands.
Another way to add texture to your hair is with a salt spray. It is sold in professional hair cosmetics departments. The hair becomes drier to the touch, but it looks like after swimming in the sea - light body waves.
How to care for your hair?
Hair cut under a bob is 2-3 years old. In most cases, they are healthy if they have not been discolored or permed.Therefore, they do not need powerful nourishing or regenerating care. The main task is to emphasize a beautiful cut. To do this, you need to keep the hair ends in good condition.
The haircut needs to be renewed every 1-1.5 months. The tool must be well sharpened, otherwise the hairs will split and break off. For daily styling with a hairdryer or straightener, use thermal protection in the form of a cream or spray. Another essential tool is a tip oil or fluid.
The silicones in the composition will create a film on the surface that will protect against mechanical, chemical and thermal effects. Also, silicones temporarily "solder" split ends, making them visually healthy.
It is recommended to avoid bouffants, daily styling with a curling iron or straightener, and do not use metal combs or sharp-toothed brushes. To keep your hair fresh longer, you need to apply masks, balms and indelible oils at a distance of at least 10 cm from the roots.
A classic bob with bangs is a haircut that has remained relevant for the second decade. The easiest way is to contact a hairdresser by showing a photo of the desired result.
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