The desire to change their appearance is always commendable, especially if they happen for the better. A great way to do this is with a new haircut. Emphasize the advantages of appearance and its individuality, and if necessary, hide flaws, will help the hairstyle "Ladder". It can be performed on hair of any length and has many variations. So to make a unique haircut is not difficult for any master. Consider in more detail all the nuances of this hairstyle.
Benefits
"Ladder" is a haircut consisting of several layers, while the strands at the temples and cheekbones are cut in steps. Hence the name for the hairstyle appeared. Photos perfectly reflect how voluminous the haircut looks, especially if it is properly laid.
We list the main advantages of "Ladders":
- It harmonizes with any type of face and figure.
- Able to hide imperfections in appearance.
- Sparse and thin hair gives extra volume.
- Makes a round face more elongated. Recommended for women with a short neck, large nose, square or triangular face shape.
- You do not need to spend a lot of time and styling tools on styling. Strands can be aligned, curled, combed, slightly tattered to create the effect of negligence.
- Provides the ability to update the image, while not too sacrificing the length of the strands.
- It looks stylish, feminine and very elegant.
"Ladder" or "Cascade"? Are there any differences?
In practice, stylists often encounter a situation where clients do not know or do not see the difference between the "Lesenka" and "Cascade" hairstyles. This happens all the time. And, despite the fact that the appearance of these haircuts is somewhat similar, the differences between them exist, and are quite striking. Let's figure out what is the difference between these hairstyles:
- "Ladder". Externally cut strands have the form of "steps", smoothly following each other. All hair is divided into equal parts and cut off evenly. The level of the length of the strands in front and behind is practically the same. Shortening and lengthening of the strands occurs evenly throughout the hair. If the haircut is done on long hair, then the gradient is made almost invisible, cutting off the sharp corners with thinning shears. A medium-length hairstyle, on the contrary, requires a sharp gradient.
- "Cascade" is a haircut of a more complex technique. The calling card of this hairstyle is “torn” strands. They are very short at the temples and lengthen as they approach the face. The transition between layers is not smoothed by "steps", only the length of the strands changes. The torn line is underlined and allocated as much as possible. Smooth lines and transitions in the haircut are absent.
That is, we can conclude that the "Ladder" from the "Cascade" differs in the line of shearing of the layers and the level of the gradient.
Curly hair. Should I make a "Ladder"?
Experienced stylists will never offer a girl with wavy or curly hair to do such a hairstyle. This is due to the fact that the strands will have to be constantly laid using a large number of styling products or pulled out with an iron. Without this, the shape of the haircut will not be noticeable, and the appearance of the hairstyle will turn out to be sloppy and careless. A constant exposure to the iron can greatly damage the hair. As if this haircut does not fit all types of appearance, any thickness and length of hair, but on curly hard strands it will not look at all.
Another "BUT" for the "Ladder" - split ends. A haircut will not hide them, but rather put them on public display. So the hair should first be treated with special masks and balms, and then do the hairstyle. And it’s better to do it with hot scissors.
Hairstyle "Short flight of stairs" on long hair
It is believed that such a haircut is the most chic and feminine variety of "Ladders". It looks great on any hair, and it does not matter if it is colored or not.
A square-shaped person will look softer with a Ladder haircut. Round - visually stretches, and the triangular face will become more voluminous in the necessary zones. A haircut made by a good master will make your sharp chin and big nose invisible.
The haircut scheme is as follows: starting from the bottom, the layers are cut - one after another, each subsequent layer should be slightly shorter. It is very important that the length of adjacent strands is not much different.
“Short flight of stairs” for long hair will give the hair a beautiful volume and will allow you to make any styling at your own discretion.
You can choose any bangs. It can be straight and light strands or a thick asymmetry that attracts attention. Girls with a low forehead should do without a bang.
Medium hair
The best universal solution to change the image is the “Ladder” on medium hair. A haircut will save the length of the strands, and also create a beautiful silhouette.
"Ladder", performed on medium hair, visually gives volume to the hairstyle. This is due to the short strands in the upper layer.
A photo of the “Short flight of stairs” hairstyle on medium hair demonstrates that the absence of a bang lengthens the shape of the face and makes it more open. A torn or slanting bangs will perfectly hide chubby cheeks or distract attention from a short neck and sharp cheekbones.
The main advantage of this "Ladder" - it suits everyone. The scheme of its implementation is no different from the sequence of creating the same hairstyle on long hair.
For thin and light hair, to make them more fluffy, the “Short flight of stairs” is cut with frequent and thin “steps”. And elongated and shallow steps are made on hard and lush strands. This gives the hair an elegance and plasticity.
A haircut provides ample opportunities for the embodiment of any fantasies and conducting fashion experiments. For example, it is now very popular to make a small asymmetry, highlighting, coloring and torn locks on medium hair.
Torn hairstyle
One of the varieties of hairstyle "Short flight of stairs" on medium hair is a ragged haircut. To do this, the standard execution process needs to be slightly changed, and then the hair will look like individual strands. The peculiarity of the haircut is that the control strand will be in the shape of a star, not a circle. In this case, the longer the "rays", the more torn the hairstyle will turn out.
Professionals in their field create such a "Ladder" only with a dangerous razor. Firstly, it is very fast, no more than 10 minutes. Secondly, strands cut in such a way look unusual and original. Thirdly, the hairstyle will be better to keep in shape.
Short hair haircut
Hairstyle "Short flight of stairs" for short naughty hair is an ideal and modern decision. It will look like this: the shortest hair is at the top, long hair is at the bottom, and they are united by a smooth transition.
Haircut can be modified depending on the features of appearance. If the face has a square, round or triangular shape, then the hairstyle will help make the appearance defects less noticeable.
The best option is a short flight of stairs based on a short square with a slanting or asymmetric bangs. The hairstyle will be very catchy and fashionable.
Despite the fact that the haircut is very convenient for everyday life, it is extremely rare. Basically, this is the choice of women whose age has crossed the line of 40 years. Complement the hairstyle for short hair with tinting or highlighting to emphasize the "steps".
Should I cut my bangs?
In combination with the "Ladder", any bangs will look amazing. It should be selected based on the general style, image and wishes. Of course, it should be in harmony with the oval of the face and body type. Hairstyle "Short flight of stairs" with bangs looks just great, especially if it is straight and straight. Professionals say that such a haircut to face absolutely every girl.
You can also make asymmetric, lacerated or thin bangs.
You need to start cutting the Ladder from the level of the length of the bangs itself, and if it is not there, then the shortest strand should begin at the level of the earlobe.
Stacking
A short flight of stairs requires constant daily self-care, because its spring attractiveness can quickly disappear if you do not style your haircut and pay attention to the health of the tips. It is very important to ensure that the tips of the strands do not become very thin and do not begin to split. For this, special masks are used, but if this happens, they must be cut off immediately. Otherwise, the hairstyle will become sloppy and sloppy. If there is no time for constant high-quality hair care, then it is better to choose a Cascade haircut. She is more unpretentious.
Among the women's hairstyles for hair, "Ladder" is almost the only one that is contraindicated in a large number of styling products. If you apply too much mousse, wax or varnish, the entire volume of the haircut will disappear, the strands will fit very tightly to the head. And worst of all, they can stick together.
Styling products should be applied only to the ends of the strands in order to fix them and lay them in the right direction. It is worth remembering that the strands curled outward will visually expand the face, and those laid inside will stretch the oval of the face.
On short and medium-length hair, styling will take a lot of time, since you need to take time for all the strands so that they are directed in one direction. It is better not to neglect the fixation of the tips, otherwise the hairstyle will disintegrate and lose its attractiveness.