Haircuts on straight long hair is a favorite job of a hairdresser. Long strands provide plenty of room for action. Thanks to all sorts of variations of modern haircuts, you can change your look without sacrificing hair length.
Tips for choosing haircuts by face type and shape
A correctly chosen haircut can adjust the individual characteristics of each girl.
Depending on the shape of the face, the master hairdresser will help you choose the right option:
- Round... In order to bring a round face closer to the ideal oval, it is advisable to opt for a “ladder” haircut with asymmetric bangs. In this case, the shortest strands of the face should be at the level of the cheekbones. Thus, you can visually stretch the oval of the face. Looks good "bob" or "bob on a leg" such haircuts stretch the line of the back of the head.
- Square... For girls with a square face, haircuts with smooth lines are suitable. "Cascade" and "ladder" will also suit the owners of angular facial features. It is better to choose a straight bang with profiled ends. For lovers of non-standard solutions, a torn bang is suitable. The main rule in choosing a haircut for this face shape is no straight cuts and clear lines.
- Triangular... The inverted triangle face shape is more like an ideal shape, with one difference - a high forehead. This feature of appearance can be easily corrected using the same bangs. However, in this case, it is better to choose a straight thick bangs with a straight cut. This haircut element will not only help balance the facial features, but will add a stylish nuance to the image.
Oval - This is the perfect face shape. any haircut is suitable for a girl with an oval. here you can try something non-standard, such as a ragged haircut or asymmetry.
Fashion trends of haircuts for medium hair
Naturalness has remained an unchanged trend for several seasons in a row. Stylists advise to stick to simplicity and naturalness in everything.including a haircut. The ideal option for a stylish and fashionable haircut will be a cut with a straight cut. An important nuance - hair must be in perfect condition.
This can be achieved by sacrificing hair length.
The cut ends are cut off by the craftsman, and the hairstyle will look fresh. In addition, an even cut provides the effect of thick hair, which is perfect for girls with thin hair. If the hair was initially thick enough, then a haircut with an even cut can weigh down the image.
In this case, it is better to combine the haircut with the thinning of the ends to give the hairstyle lightness.
It is very convenient to form neat hairstyles from exactly cut hair, including all kinds of weaving. If you want more radical changes in the image, then you should pay attention to the asymmetrical haircut.
"Asymmetry" can be of several types:
- "Kare" and "Bob-Kare" for lengthening;
- Legged square with lateral asymmetry;
- "Pixie" with asymmetrical bangs;
- "Cascade" with oblique bangs;
- "Modern" with a shaved temporal area on one side.
Haircuts for straight long hair of an asymmetrical cut will help to form a light, airy, feminine look.An oblique haircut with styling in the style of "artistic disorder" looks bright and non-standard. This effect is easy to achieve at home.
All you need is styling foam or mousse and a hairdryer.
Elongated bob
"Bob" - a haircut that is not fussy about wearing, does not require special styling skills. An important point: a properly executed "elongated bob" haircut does not require frequent correction from the master hairdresser. Growing back, the hairstyle will look new, unusual. Naturally, this only applies to healthy, well-groomed hair.
The main distinguishing feature of this fashionable haircut is the elongated strands of the face. The "bob" is cut for lengthening in such a way that the occipital area remains much shorter than the front strands. For the most daring, you can choose the option with a shaved head. The owner of such a haircut will definitely not be left without attention.
"Long bob" is ideally combined with coloring techniques such as:
- ombre (suitable only for a more elongated version);
- balayazh;
- sombre.
"Bob" not only refreshes the image, but also helps you look several years younger.
Cascade
Haircuts for straight long hair, which is the hit among the "cascade" haircuts, help to add zest to the look. Strands of different lengths help to achieve more hair volume even at home. "Cascade" forms a feminine, romantic image.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08t4NuGF7UA
The hairstyle is easy to care for and in the process of hair regrowth it does not lose its original neat appearance.
The hairdresser chooses the control strand at the crown (it will be the shortest), and cuts each subsequent strand at a right angle. The ends of the hair are usually shaped like a triangle or semicircle. If the client wants to maintain the length of the hair while updating the haircut, then the "cascade" is perfect.
In this case, to maximize the preservation of hair length, the haircut is done in reverse order.
The master should take the hair on the back of the head for the control strand and then move to the crown, cutting strand by strand from the bottom up. To lay the "cascade" you need to use a hair dryer, a round comb (brushing) and a styling product to add volume.
After the hair has dried a little, it will need to be styled in a row by brushing, lifting the hair at the roots.
In order for the tips to look well-groomed for a long time and not split, you will need to pay special attention to them. After each hair wash with shampoo and balm, apply a caring fluid or special leave-in oils to the ends.
Ladder
Haircut "ladder" got its name due to the design of the strands of the face of different lengths, forming a stepped transition. This haircut can be combined with a "cascade", but you can just style only the hair in front. Depending on the features of the appearance, the master hairdresser will be able to vary the length of the hair in order to emphasize the advantages and correct the disadvantages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N23WFV66JLA
Haircuts for straight long hair, such as "ladder", allow you to make changes to your appearance without compromising the length of the hair. To achieve the maximum effect, in each case, the hairdresser selects the type of cut that suits each client.
For instance:
- "Ladder" sheared in a zigzag. Suitable for almost everyone. A zigzag cut allows you to create an extra transition between strands. This enhances the “ladder” effect and at the same time eliminates the need for additional thinning.
- "Ladder" made using the "slicing" technique (translated from English "slice" - "slide"). This cut provides a smooth transition in the length of the strands. It is carried out as follows - the master directs the scissors from top to bottom and works through the entire length. The slicing tool must be perfectly sharpened.
- "Ladder" with a straight cut. More suitable for girls with insufficiently thick hair, since a straight cut provides a clear line and does not require thinning, which is especially important for thinning hair.
Square
The habitual "square" has long gone beyond the classical presentation of haircuts, which makes this style incredibly popular.
In the beauty industry, there are many variations of bob-based haircuts:
| "Square on a leg" | The back of the head is cut "to no", the front strands are cut for lengthening. |
| Elongated "square" | A haircut made with a cut, as in the classic version, however, the length varies depending on the wishes of the client. |
| "Caret" for lengthening | The occipital area is worked out, as is typical for a haircut, and the strands on the face should be much longer. |
| Graduated "square" | Graduation assumes strands of different lengths. To achieve the desired effect, the master works out individual strands on the finished haircut. This allows you to give the haircut lightness and volume along the entire length. |
| "Kare" with straight bangs | The bangs itself can be either very long, covering the eyebrows, or extremely short. For a more dramatic effect, the bangs are worked out with a straight cut, and for romantic images, a profiled one is more suitable. You can also opt for the ragged bangs option, which looks bold and modern. |
| "Kare" with oblique bangs | Asymmetrical bangs soften the lines of the usual haircut option and add mystery to the image. It can be cut separately from the bulk of the hair or blend harmoniously into a haircut. For the latter option, the bangs are cut with a "ladder". |
| Asymmetric "square" | This option is characterized by a difference in length. Hair should be shorter on one side than on the other. The length is selected individually for each client. |
| "Modern square" | In this version, the hair is shaved off on one side. In this case, the client himself chooses how high the temporal zone will be shaved. Also, the so-called “tattoo hair” effect (patterns made by edging machine) looks very bright and non-standard. |
Haircuts with and without bangs
Haircuts for straight long hair, as a rule, are selected so as to maintain the length as much as possible. A haircut with a straight cut is relevant this season. From such haircuts, it is easy to perform hairstyles of varying complexity, due to the fact that the entire mass of hair remains the same length.
The process of cutting in layers with a selection of bangs can be seen in this video:
You can diversify the usual haircut with bangs. The choice of the form depends on the wishes of the client.
Or you can choose a bang, depending on the style of the haircut, for example:
- For haircuts with an even cut, a straight thick or oblique bangs with a "ladder" is suitable.
- Graduated haircuts are paired with well-profiled or torn bangs.
- An extravagant haircut can be complemented with a shortened thick bangs.
- The oblique bangs will be a continuation of an asymmetric or stepped haircut.
Each haircut looks independent and complete without this element. You should not cut bangs under the influence of momentary wishes, since hair grows in a healthy person, on average, from 1 to 1.5 cm per month.
Torn haircuts
An excellent choice for girls with thick hair, whose excessive volume has managed to get bored, will be "torn" haircuts. Also, such haircuts are well suited for thin, lacking hair volume., since thanks to multi-level thinning, they will acquire shape and volume.
The most advantageous "torn" haircuts look on short hair or at medium length.
Thin bangs in the same technique will harmoniously complement the look. For straight long hair, you can choose a haircut where the "torn" effect is concentrated mainly on the cropped cap and on the bangs, if such a hairstyle suggests.
Fashionable layered and asymmetric haircuts
Multi-level haircuts do not require excessive styling and add volume to the finished hairstyle. There is no need to use an excessive amount of styling products.Tiered haircuts in curls will be a great addition to your evening look.
And a slight deliberate mess of strands is suitable for every day.
These haircuts include:
- "cascade"
- "Ladder"
- graduated styles.
Asymmetry is harmoniously combined with a bob haircut... In an elongated version, an oblique bang can become an addition to such a haircut. For short hair, an asymmetrical strand of hair itself can function as a bang. To do this, you need to style your hair "over your face".
Creative haircuts
Those who are not used to monotony will be interested in modern creative haircuts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oasq56hJhfk
And besides the already familiar asymmetry, the master can offer the following options:
- “Pixie” with an elongated bangs, laid in a non-standard way (for example, there and up);
- "Undercut" (haircut with shaved temples;
- shortened "bob" with straight bangs;
- extremely shortened "cap" combined with very long hair on the back of the head.
In addition to the indicated styles, the long-forgotten "page" comes into fashion. New interpretations of this haircut will suit a girl with a bright personality.
Modern with a shaved temple or nape
If you want non-standard solutions, but do not want to cut the length, you can radically change your image with a modern haircut. This style assumes shaved hair in the temporal and occipital area. You can shave only the temples or only the back of the head, or you can combine these 2 options and get a trendy haircut.
"Modern" is ideally combined with all kinds of patterns.
The transition between the shaved temple and the bulk of the hair can be either sharp or smoother. The first option looks most impressive on long hair.... A smooth transition is more suitable for short haircuts. A shaved back of the head in combination with a haircut on straight long hair allows you to play with images and change them depending on your mood.
For example: loose hair can hide an extravagant nuance - the presence of a shaved pattern, and give the appearance a normal look. Gathering the same hair in a high ponytail or in a bun, others will be able to appreciate the brightness of the owner of a fashionable haircut, making her stand out from the crowd.
Author: Ksenia Varenitsyna
Article design:E. Chaikina
Useful video clip on haircuts for straight long hair
Video selection of fashionable haircuts for long hair:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOHQPOw8PqQ
The bangs are young, but up to 40 years old, and then they make a young old woman out of the face (I'm judging by my neighbor).