The "Ladder" haircut has become popular due to its extraordinary appearance and ease of styling, which any girl can do. This haircut looks especially beautiful on medium-length hair. There are several options for the ladder, in order to determine the most suitable for yourself, it is better to look at the photos of models with this haircut.
Haircut features
The ladder differs from haircuts with a straight cut in its smoothness. The shape of the finished styling is voluminous and flowing. This effect is achieved due to the multi-layered haircuts and competent thinning of the hair ends. That you can get a high-quality result only by entrusting a haircut to a professional.
To achieve this effect, the master cuts strand by strand in such a way that each strand towards the crown is shorter than the previous one. There may be several options for the length of the shortest strand. An experienced hairdresser will help you choose the most suitable length, based on the external data of each specific client.
Note! Thanks to the "ladder" it is possible to solve the problem of split hair, since the damaged ends are removed during the cutting process.
Ladder advantages
A ladder haircut for medium hair (photos of girls who prefer it clearly demonstrate this) has a number of advantages over other hairstyles.
It:
- Adds volume to hair. This effect is achieved due to the multi-layered haircut. In finished styling, shorter strands add volume to the hairstyle. This is especially true for owners of insufficiently thick hair.
- Eliminates excess thickness. If you combine the "ladder" with deep thinning, then thick and heavy hair will acquire the desired lightness.
- Helps to correct facial features. By varying the length of the shortest strand of the face, depending on individual characteristics, it is possible to correct the imperfections of the face oval.
- Suitable for any style of clothing. "Ladder" is harmoniously combined with both classic looks and casual, which makes the haircut universal.
- Looks beautiful with any coloring. Especially bright and unusual "ladder" looks with staining in the technique of ombre and balayage.
- Reduces styling time. The special shape of the haircut allows you to dry your hair quickly and make a minimum of effort to style the strands into your hair.
- Doesn't require frequent form updates. The length grows smoothly and not noticeably. It is enough to visit your master once every two to three months to refresh your haircut.
Disadvantages of haircuts
Like any other haircut, the "ladder" has its drawbacks.
Before deciding on such an experiment, you should pay attention to the following nuances:
| Daily styling | If you neglect this procedure, then the hairstyle will look untidy. You should also not go to bed with wet hair., since in the morning the strands will have many creases along the entire length and it will be difficult to lay them neatly. |
| Thorough care | Correct care is necessary for any haircut, the "ladder" is no exception. In order for the strands to retain their original appearance as long as possible, you need to select the appropriate hair care products.The action of drugs should be aimed at nourishing and moisturizing the hair along the entire length. |
| Professional approach | It is important that such a haircut is done by a professional hairdresser and only with high-quality tools. A haircut made with household or insufficiently sharpened scissors will very quickly lose its appearance. This happens because the canvases of scissors with poor-quality sharpening tend to break off the hair rather than cut it, which causes the ends to be cut. |
| Defined hair texture | For girls with naturally curly hair that has a porous structure, the "ladder" is not suitable, since on such hair you will not see the effect of graduation and length transitions. You should not choose this option for owners of too thin and sparse hair. In this case, you can achieve the opposite effect - instead of the desired volume, the hair will lose its density. It is also worth giving up this style of haircut for girls with spoiled hair. |
Who is the step cut for?
A "ladder" haircut for medium hair (photos of girls with a perfect oval shape, show the ability of this haircut to emphasize the merits) helps to correct the face shape, if necessary. This type of haircut looks very impressive on straight hair.
In the finished hairstyle with straight strands, all the transitions and smooth lines of this haircut are most noticeable.
A video suggesting who is suitable for a haircut with a ladder, and who is not:
It is worth paying attention to this style of haircuts for girls whom nature has awarded with such a face shape:
- Square. Will soften the angularity of this shape. Not recommended in combination with bangs, as a square face will be visually smaller and features heavier.
- Triangle (or "inverted heart"). It helps to correct the imbalance of a wide forehead and a too narrow chin due to the different length of the strands. Looks great with bangs.
- A circle. Visually lengthens the shape of the face, bringing it closer to the ideal oval. Can be worn with asymmetrical bangs.
Ladder types
The haircut "ladder" for medium hair (photo by Jennifer Aniston, who introduced this haircut into fashion, after filming the famous sitcom "Friends", shows the most suitable hair length) looks the most harmonious. It is on the middle hair length that all the transitions are visibleand also easy to lay.
But if there is no desire to part with long curls or, on the contrary, you want radical changes, then you can consider other options for the "ladder".
Haircut ladder for medium hair with bangs
If you add bangs to the ideal length for this haircut, you can add a new zest to your image. This element will help to emphasize the advantages of appearance and hide flaws, if any. For owners of angular facial features, bangs can become an indispensable assistant in the formation of images.
In a duet with a "ladder" bangs are able to balance the shape of the face, bringing it closer to the ideal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkGS_7Bb_HE
There are a sufficient number of variations of bangs, which will harmoniously complement the "ladder" and will suit each particular girl, taking into account her individual features of appearance and personal wishes. So, for example, straight thick bangs will suit girls with a high forehead. Plus, these bangs look very stylish.
An asymmetrical bang is almost a universal option. Slanting bangs on the side add mystery. It is easy to lay it, even if it was not possible to visit the master in a timely manner, since the asymmetric shape, even in a regrown state, looks harmonious.
The "torn" bangs look bold and youthful. At the same time, the strands of the entire haircut are also worked out with this type of thinning. In a ready-made hairstyle, this combination makes the mistress of the haircut stand out from the crowd.The torn version of the "ladder" keeps its shape for a long time, which reduces the number of visits to the beauty salon.
Perfectly complements the bangs with a stepped haircut on short hair. You can choose any version of the bangs and the "ladder" will play with each in a new way.
Ladder without bangs
A bang is an element of a haircut that requires special attention. And not every girl is ready for daily bangs styling and frequent shape updates. Fortunately, The "ladder" is versatile and looks complete and harmonious and without bangs.
Attention! It is the “ladder” without bangs that is the undoubted trend among haircuts this year.
It is strongly not recommended to cut bangs for girls with curly hair., since, due to its structure, such hair will be very difficult to style at home, as well as maintain a well-groomed appearance throughout the day. Do not cut bangs on severely damaged hair, as constant hot styling with a hairdryer or iron will only aggravate the problem.
In addition, spoiled hair is not able to keep its shape and will not be able to convey the dynamism of the haircut. For girls with naturally not thick enough hair, it is also not recommended to cut bangs. A trimmed section will further reduce the amount of hair on the head, which will be very striking.
The most suitable option for a "ladder" without bangs is a haircut for long hair. This cut opens the forehead and frames the face attractively. A ladder haircut for medium hair (photos without bangs are distinguished by the romance of the image) is the most practical.
The absence of bangs and the correct cut of the strands near the face facilitates the daily styling process. The hairstyle lasts all day and looks equally good both in loose hair with strands near the face, and with hair tucked behind the ears.
If necessary, the hair can be gathered in a neat ponytail and freshened up the image throughout the day.
Graduated ladder
Graduation (from the Latin step, step) is a special cut that hairdressers use to achieve the effect of a smooth transition between the length of hair strands. Simply put, using this technique, you get a step haircut.
A graduated haircut, made by a professional, taking into account individual characteristics, can visually reduce age!
A haircut is performed by pulling strands and then cutting the length at different angles. The larger the angle of the retract, the greater the graduation effect is achieved and, the more hair is trimmed. The control strand is usually cut off at the crown and trimmed at a 90 ° angle.
On each successive strand, the cut should be made at a smaller angle over and over again.
Particular attention should be paid to the following points:
- only a professional can correctly perform the calibration;
- keeping in shape requires frequent visits to your master hairdresser;
- Hair severely damaged by numerous dyes and hot styling can finally lose volume after graduation, and the situation can be corrected only by a radical change in length.
Ladder with a hat
Another interesting haircut option is a "ladder with a hat". The main distinguishing feature of the "hat" is that the volume of the hairstyle is concentrated mainly on the upper part of the head. This emphasis will help to correct some of the flaws and features of the client's appearance.
The finished hairstyle looks voluminous and dynamic. The hairstyle "hat" with asymmetric bangs and non-standard coloring looks especially original.
Note! Collecting hair cut using this technique in a tight braid or in a smooth ponytail is unlikely to work. However, if you braid only the lower strands in a braid, without touching the upper part of the hair, you get a very interesting and extraordinary hairstyle.
This haircut is not suitable for owners of very thick and unruly hair. It will be quite difficult to do the styling at home on your own.Girls with curly hair should also refrain from cap haircuts.
Tight, unstable curls will create extra volume at the top of your head.
Ladder with obmre, balayazh or coloring
"Ladder" has not lost its relevance for several decades, and the combination of this haircut with trendy dyeing for medium hair, as in the photo, will make the image complete and original. Ombre and balayage are varieties of hair coloring. They differ in execution technique and final effect.
The differences between these staining techniques:
- Balayazh - this is a smooth, soft color transition. Creates the effect of sunburned hair. As a rule, for a high-quality result, the colorist selects at least 3 matching shades. A ladder haircut and balayage create a light romantic look.
- Ombre - a sharp transition of color from dark to light, with a blurred or clear border. This coloring technique, combined with a step cut, helps create a bright and bold look.
It is important to know! When choosing one of these staining techniques and the "ladder", you need to follow a sequence of actions that differs from the standard staining in one color. Haircut is done first, since otherwise it will be impossible to achieve the desired effect.
Styling types
Unlike straight-cut haircuts, stacking a ladder hairstyle does not take much time and effort. It is enough just to dry your hair with a hairdryer and shape individual strands thanks to a round comb - brushing.
Simplest styling
The simplest way of laying the "ladder" is as follows:
- Wash hair with shampoo using conditioning products and wrap with a terry towel. Leave to dry a little like this.
- Apply, if necessary, a care product for the ends of the hair, and then a product to add volume (this can be foam or mousse, spray or powder).
- Dry your hair with a hairdryer 80% at an average temperature in the direction of hair growth.
- Use a brush to dry the hair, paying particular attention to the roots.
- The ends of the hair can be curled according to the mood - inward or outward.
At the end of styling, blow the entire mass of hair with cold air. This life hack will help to close open hair scales during hot styling. After that, the hair will look shiny and vibrant, and the styling will last longer than usual.
Careless stylish styling: step by step instructions
A ladder hairstyle can play in a completely new way if styling is done in the spirit of "artistic mess".
To achieve this unusual effect, you must perform the following steps:
- After washing, towel dry and apply hair care and styling products.
- Blow dry your hair with your head tilted down.
- If necessary, selectively pull out the upper strands with a round comb, creating root volume.
- Fix with varnish. In order not to burden the hairstyle, the varnish should be applied at a distance of at least 20 cm.
Haircut care
To make a stepped haircut look well-groomed and neat, you need to maintain its shape. The recommended frequency of visits to the beauty salon is once every two months.
Among home treatments, the following hair care products are recommended:
- shampoo, selected according to hair type, preferably moisturizing;
- balm or conditioner;
- nourishing mask (no more than 1 time per week);
- fluid or oil for the care of hair ends.
A ladder cut for medium length hair is an excellent choice for those who want to always be the center of attention. The finished hairstyle looks harmonious and natural both in everyday life and in the photo. At the same time, it remains in trend for several years in a row and, according to professional stylists, this trend will continue for more than one season.
Article design:E. Chaikina
Useful video clip on a haircut for medium length hair
Video on how a ladder haircut is performed with the release of volume on the top of the head:
And I always cut myself, I only have a ladder and it turns out 😀 It's good that the hair is wavy and large irregularities are not noticeable.