Popular and versatile haircut Ladder resembles steps of various lengths, with a slight difference relative to each other. The upper level starts from the elongated bangs or from the earlobe, then the next step comes, longer than the previous one. The hairstyle principle is similar to the levels on the stairs.
Pros and cons of the "Ladder" haircut
Hairdressers love haircuts for simplicity and relevance, and clients love their versatility and ease of care.
Hairstyles of this type contain many advantages, namely:
- suitable for hair of any length;
- looks beautiful without a styling product;
- do not lose their relevance for a long time;
- due to different hair lengths, visually increase their volume;
- for a haircut, there are many styling options;
- go to almost any face shape;
- the haircut is suitable for women of any age category;
- do not require additional care and frequent haircut adjustments from the master.
There are some disadvantages to a haircut:
- hair at the ends after cutting is split more often than usual. The fact is related to the work of the profiling shears.
- the haircut is not suitable for "cool" curls.
Haircut "Ladder" is suitable for representatives of various face shapes:
- With a round shape "Ladder" hides pronounced cheekbones and visually stretches the face.
- With a square shape a haircut hides the angularity of the face.
- With a triangular shape "Ladder" makes the lower part more massive, which is necessary to maintain the proportions of the face.
- With an oval shape a haircut stretches the face even more, so hairdressers recommend that owners of such a front part wear haircuts with straight or asymmetrical bangs.
Haircut for short hair
Shoulder-length hair is considered short. "Ladder" on short hair looks bold and at ease, the haircut gives additional volume and requires the use of special styling products.
Pros of haircuts for short lengths:
- volume along the entire length... A haircut on short hair involves cutting from the top of the crown with a gradual transition to the main length, so the hair looks fuller than it actually is;
- rejuvenates the face... "Ladder" on short hair throws off its owner for several years.
Minuses: to accentuate the transitions of the haircut, the "Ladder" requires everyday styling with mousses and gels.
Haircut for medium hair
For women with medium hair length, the hairstyle adds volume.
Pros:
- "Ladder" for medium hair is ideal for those with a round face. Haircut steps visually lengthens facial parameters and hides the fullness of the cheeks.
- "Ladder" for hair of medium length goes well with any kind of bangs: elongated, straight and asymmetrical.
Minuses:
- requires styling for a well-groomed appearance;
- not suitable for girls with heavily cut ends.
A stepped haircut for medium-length female hair is the most common option among girls. A hairstyle in this style gives its owner feminine and sophisticated features.
Haircut for long hair
The fair sex with hair below the level of the shoulder blades is always a pity to part with the length, even if it is necessary to cut the split ends.
The “Ladder” haircut for girls with long hair perfectly combines two advantages:
- the first - the length of the last step remains unchanged;
- the second - the shape of the hairstyle acquires volume and relevance.
A haircut does not suit girls with an oval face shape without bangs because it visually lengthens the facial features.
Types of haircut "Ladder" - how the hairstyles look from the front and back. A photo
The classic haircut has many varieties. Each hairstyle is performed based on the characteristics of the face shape and skin color type.
Square "ladder"
The square "ladder" is made on the basis of the classic haircut. The lower part of the hair is cut in tiers or steps. A multilayer effect is achieved, which gives volume without additional funds.
The front of the hair shows stepping, which gradually goes back. The hairstyle has various options for styling with mousses, foams, gels and varnishes. Each lady can choose her own unique image, so the haircut is suitable for almost all ladies.
Bob "ladder"
Bob "ladder" - one of the common types of bob haircuts.
The classic version is a clear contour line.
A ladder haircut makes adjustments in different lengths. In front, the hair is cut in a gradient: from short to elongated. The longest hairline is then shortened to the base of the neck at the back.
Direct "Ladder"
Straight Ladder gives volume to hair below... The highlight is the transition from short hair to long strands that are cut at a 90 degree angle at the face. The last step finishes the haircut neatly.
Thus, the front strands resemble a "Ladder", and the back are neatly trimmed straight.
Oblique "Ladder"
The oblique "Ladder" is opposite to the straight line. Facial locks are trimmed with a smooth transition from short hair to long hair.
The front view resembles a cascading shape, the haircut from the back ends in a semicircle.
Torn "Ladder"
Torn "Ladder" gives volume due to thin strands of different levels. Haircut does not need to be styled carefully, it looks good even after a simple shampooing.
It does not have a contrasting transition, therefore it is suitable for women with curly hair, as well as women with round and oval face shapes.
Elongated "Ladder"
The elongated "Ladder" starts below the cheekbones. A feature of the haircut is the gradual stretching of the steps along the entire length.
Suitable for owners of long hair with a slight natural curl or ladies with straight hair.
"Ladder" with a hat
"Ladder" with a hat is ideal for ladies who do not have volume on the back of the head.
Haircut feature: several steps are cut at the back of the head, and then the master makes a sharp transition to a long level.
Thus, a short "cap" is formed in the upper part, while the hair length remains unchanged in the lower part.
"Ladder" - asymmetry
"Ladder-asymmetry" consists of different levels relative to the left and right halves of the head. The peculiarity of the haircut is uneven levels across the entire surface.
For example, short strands start on the left side and then extend to the right side. The haircut is at the peak of popularity, suitable for everyone except for a lady with curly hair.
Graduated "Ladder"
The graduated "Ladder" suits everyone. The peculiarity of the haircut is a smooth transition from level to level.
The hairstyle consists of thin strands of different sizes, which create additional volume.
Deep "Ladder"
Deep "Ladder" suggests clear and precise transitions. The peculiarity lies in the deep steps between each other.
A haircut is not for everyone, especially for ladies with porous hair. Requires additional care and the use of styling products.
"Cascade" and "Ladder" what are the differences. A photo
Representatives of the fair sex often believe that "Cascade" and "Ladder" are equivalent concepts. But for masters, haircuts have distinctive features.
The name "Cascade" contains the meaning of a waterfall, so the finished hairstyle differs from the "Ladder" by smooth transitions from short ledges to long ones. Haircut "Ladder" got its name from the steps, which have clear boundaries between each other.
The gold scissors note that "Cascade" - a complex haircut, therefore, it is recommended to entrust the work to an experienced hairdresser. And you can cut your hair with a ladder yourself at home.
How to cut your hair with a ladder yourself. The scheme and technique of cutting the "ladder" in stages. Photo and video tutorial
The haircut is carried out in two versions and depends on the lady's wishes: "Ladder" only on the strands in front or "Ladder" over the entire surface of the head.
The bangs can be with clear straight contours, ragged or asymmetrical lines, or they can be completely absent. To carry out a haircut at home, you will need a comb, a spray bottle with clean water, clips or hairpins, two mirrors, and a hair dryer with a round brush.
How to cut hair with a ladder on your own at home will help step by step instructions:
- The hair is carefully combed and divided into four equal parts. With the help of special clamps, they are fixed in the region of the crown. On the back of the head, the main strand is distinguished, which they will adhere to.
- The main part of the hair is raised at right angles to the head and the excess length is cut. The cut is made with scissors on the outside of the fingers.
- The rest of the partings on the back of the head are cut in the same way. Parallel sections of hair are taken at a 90 degree angle to the head and trimmed like the main section.
- After working off the upper area, the hair strands are cut from the side, their length is equated to the selected main part.
- The final stage of the haircut consists of carefully combing and trimming the hair without pulling back the strands.
- The finished haircut is dried with a hairdryer and styled.
Note: if a lady prefers to wear her hair to a certain side or there is a clear parting, then adhere to this direction.
How to cut the ladder, watch the video tutorial:
"Ladder" for short hair (shoulder length)
Cut short hair with a ladder at home, like long, similar to the instructions. The top step is cut short at the crown. If the owner has a bang, then they adhere to its level.
The bangs are cut last.... To give the hairstyle a ragged effect, use a profiling scissors.
"Ladder" for hair of medium length
To cut your hair with a ladder at home will help the method of tying a tail.
How exactly, step-by-step instructions will help:
- pick up hair with an elastic band on the crown or frontal part;
- tie with an elastic band;
- cut the required length;
- dissolve the hair;
- trim the necessary strands;
- comb and blow dry.
"Ladder" for long hair
The first step for long hair starts from the shoulder line with a gradual transition to the last level. If a lady has an elongated bang, then the step starts from her and goes to the bottom.
"Ladder" with bangs oblique, straight, long, on the side
All types of bangs go to the haircut: oblique, straight, elongated.
But cut the "Ladder" based on the characteristics of the bangs.
- To cut your hair with a ladder with oblique bangs at home, a guide to the longest strand of the bangs will help. Since a gradual transition to a haircut begins from him.
- For hair with a straight line of bangs, the haircut is carried out independently of it.
- Long bangs are the first level for the hairstyle.
- The bangs on the side give a guide to the parting on which it lies. Thus, the hair is cut relative to the left or right direction of the parting.
"Ladder" without bangs
Cut without bangs starts from the lower edge of the ear on medium hair length, from the shoulder line on long hair and at the crown of short hair. "Ladder" without bangs is not suitable for a lady with an oval face shape, as it visually stretches the proportions.
"Ladder" for wavy and curly hair
Cutting curly hair with a ladder is problematic. A stepped haircut is not the best way out, since it is difficult to tame the porous structure.
Therefore, if you want to make a similar hairstyle yourself at home, you should adhere to the rule: cut steps only at the front of the face... Do not trim the entire length of your hair.
Hair styling for a "ladder" haircut - beautiful and fashionable hairstyles. How to curl
Hair is styled depending on the importance of the event. In everyday life, a stepped haircut is emphasized by strictly straightened strands. A common option is a curl in the inner or outer part, made with a hair dryer.
For a romantic meeting, a hairstyle with curls or a wave is suitable.
This hairstyle is easy to do with a special iron:
- Divide strands of hair into thin sections.
- Wrap one strand in a tourniquet and gradually from the top to the end, iron it.
- Unwind the strand.
- Apply varnish over the finished hair.
For a sophisticated evening, a hairstyle with volume at the hair roots is suitable... To do this, you need to lift the roots with a hair dryer, then comb it on either side and fix the hairstyle with varnish.
The haircut has many options, so each woman decides how to cut a ladder on her own at home. Some use the classical scheme, others experiment with their own method. The main thing is the result, which will please the owner.
Video tutorials on how to cut your hair with a ladder yourself at home
How to cut a ladder for long hair? Watching a video clip:
How to cut hair of different lengths yourself, find out in the video clip: