Although a bob haircut has been incredibly popular for more than a decade, many modern women of fashion undeservedly consider it boring and monotonous. It should be noted that one of the most important aspects of a harmonious image is for caret styling. Properly styled hair can emphasize the dignity of the face and hide imperfections. A large selection of options for such a hairstyle makes it possible to choose an image that is appropriate for a friendly party, and for a solemn event, and for a normal working day. Wearing a square is easy and pleasant, and we will tell you about the ways of laying it in this article.
What is a caret
This simple but very functional hairstyle has an ancient origin. A haircut hailing comes from ancient Egypt. Surprisingly, at that time most often it was worn by men. However, women of Ancient Egypt in particularly hot periods preferred a short square and cut off long hair.
At different times and eras, a bob haircut was popular around the world. The French called it a square for straight lines and smooth bangs.
Over the long period of its existence, the square has undergone many changes. Now this haircut has dozens of variations in length and shape. It is easy to imagine a square with both bangs and without it. However, among the mass of varieties, three main types of caret can be distinguished:
- Classic. It is characterized by straight lines along the bottom and the lack of graduation.
- Rack with graduation. In this embodiment, the lower ends of the hair are directed inward.
- A caret with a graduation in which the ends of the hair are directed outward.
Accessories and tools for styling
From the correct styling of the hairstyle, its final appearance completely depends. And it depends on the correctly selected devices and styling tools how easy it will be to perform this or that styling, how long it will last on the hair. In the arsenal of beauties today there are such means:
- A hair dryer is a universal device that can not only dry wet hair, but also give it the necessary shape. With the help of a hairdryer, volumetric styling, smooth strands are made, and the direction of the curls is also regulated.
- An iron with metal or ceramic plates is used in cases where you need a smooth styling for a caret or soft curls.
- Large or small curlers are used to create waves and curls. Curlers of especially large sizes can also be used to create bulk styling.
- Many women prefer to use a curling iron. It is intended for curling curls. Their size depends on the diameter of the metal or ceramic base.
- Hairspray is a fixing agent for styling a caret. It is applied to the finished hairstyle or to its individual elements. For thin hair it is better to use a weak fixation varnish. Its composition does not weigh down the hair, so you do not risk losing your styling during the day. For dense and heavy hair, a medium or strong fixation varnish is used. He has the strength to hold naughty hair for a long time.
- Mousse, foam and spray are used at the very beginning. They are applied to wet hair before applying a hair dryer and curlers. Their function is to help the hair quickly take the desired shape, as well as keep it longer.
- Hair styling gel is most often used to give it a moist effect, so it is applied at the end of styling.
- Hair styling wax is necessary to fix and emphasize individual strands. For example, they can twist the ends of the bangs in the right direction.
Parting
Only the owner of an elongated or oval face can afford to wear a straight parting with any hairstyle. For girls with round or square faces, it is better to abandon this option, as it visually expands the cheeks and cheekbones.
A straight parting looks good both on smooth evening hairstyles, and on a square with soft curls.
So that your perfectly even parting does not lose shape all day, you should straighten your hair from the very roots. An iron with small diameter plates is ideal for this. Also, hair at the roots can be smoothed with a hairdryer and comb with frequent cloves. The final touch will be the application of mousse or foam on the parting. To get a light effect of wet hair, you can use styling gel. The styling photos placed below on a square with a straight parting clearly demonstrate what type of face this hairstyle is suitable.
Parting
If the usual square seems to you too boring or the shape of your face needs to be adjusted, pay attention to styling with a side part. This square looks great with any length and structure of hair.
Now light negligence has come into fashion. To achieve it, we advise you to perform laying with a side part according to the principle below.
A small amount of foam or light mousse is applied by hand to clean, slightly damp hair. It is important that there is not much money, otherwise the hairstyle will lose its naturalness.
Laying with a side part is done with a hairdryer and without using a comb. During drying, the hair is lifted by hand. They can also be squeezed in the palms to give the curls a "naughty" look. Bangs or hair in the forehead should be dried, shifting from side to side.
When the hair is dried, do not comb it. Give the desired shape with your fingers, and shift the bang on one side. To keep it better, you can use several invisibles.
Zigzag parting
It is well suited for styling on a short bob, as well as for longer hair. Its purpose is to add volume to the hair and visually stretch the face. Therefore, girls with round and square shapes of faces will definitely like this parting.
Styling can be done very easily using a comb or hands.
Classic
In this case, the classic is a square with bangs. This is exactly the hairstyle we see in Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra. Laying on a square with bangs is distinguished by its simplicity and ease. It can be done with a special ironing, and you can achieve unprecedented smoothness or get fluffy hair with a hairdryer. When working with him, it is worth remembering several basic rules:
With a hairdryer, only clean hair is stacked. If you did not have time to wash your hair, it is better to abandon this method of styling altogether and use dry shampoo.
To lay a square with a volume along the entire length, choose round comb with a large diameter. Small diameter combs work well with basal volume, but it is impossible to wind curls on themselves along the entire length on them.
To hair dry faster and take the desired shape, use only round combs with holes between the cloves. They easily pass the air flow through themselves, due to which the locks dry on all sides at the same time.
To keep the styling longer, the hair strands are first dried with hot air, and then immediately cold. This technique is held by all hairdressers. In the photo below - laying on a square with a bang.
Irreplaceable iron
Modern women of fashion most often use an iron for hair straightening. However, there is another, no less convenient use of this device. With it, you can make natural curls that last longer than those made with a curling iron. If your haircut has a length below the earlobe, styling with a straight iron will definitely suit you.
Laying corrugation
Hair straighteners often have several tips in their kit. One of them is the corrugation. With this nozzle, you can easily style your hair along its entire length or walk along individual strands to give your hair a playful enthusiasm. But most often, corrugation is used to give hair volume.
If you are the owner of thin straight hair, use a wave of corrugation in the upper part of the hair, stepping back from the roots of half a centimeter. When the curls have cooled, comb them and fix with hairspray.
This type of styling is not suitable for girls with an elongated face shape. The rest can safely use it.
Fashionable haircut for any type of face
A square, short in the back, but with long curls in the front, has long been one of the most popular haircuts among young girls and among women of a more mature age. There are not many types of laying on a rack with elongation, but each option deserves special attention. The following describes the main features of this styling.
Smooth caret is most conveniently carried out with an iron, but if it is not at hand, use a comb with frequent cloves and a hairdryer with a flat nozzle.
Girls with a wide or round face during the installation process need to move the parting on one of the sides, and in the crown area raise the hair at the roots.
Volume with such styling can be obtained using a round comb and a hairdryer, corrugated nozzle, or plain pile.
If you choose a parting for your hairstyle, the lower ends of the hair must be twisted towards the face. This curl is also done with a hairdryer or ironing.
With even parting, you can leave your hair straight, without additional curling. It is important to remember that only dry hair is straightened with an iron, and a hair dryer is used only with wet hair.
Special Occasion Hairstyle
Many are interested in how to do styling on a square for a holiday, party, gala event. To solve this problem, you can turn your attention to retro hairstyles. In the 20s of the last century, young ladies preferred to have short haircuts with an even structure at the back and smooth waves in the face area. Nowadays, a hairstyle made in this style will definitely not be left without attention. Make it very simple.
We suggest you perform the following actions:
- Divide the hair into two parts with a parting. It must be oblique.
- Treat hair with foam, mousse, or spray, then comb.
- Gently comb the side of the head with which you left less hair and fasten with invisibility.
- Squeeze the side on which you parted, with large hairpins, forming waves.
- Wait for the hair to dry on its own or blow dry it with a hairdryer.
- Secure the wavy strand with small invisibles, giving it an additional shape.
The hair at the back of the head can be folded into an elegant bun or left loose.