Modern hairstyles allow you to create different images, give the appearance of romance, mystery or playfulness. The Greek style is unusually popular today, its elements can be traced in hairstyles, hairstyles, cut clothes. Style opens up a ton of new possibilities in the process of creating an image. What hairstyles in the Greek style are in fashion today, will be discussed later.
Distinctive features
What woman will not appreciate the resemblance to the Greek goddess - the standard of beauty and femininity? The culture of ancient Hellas still has an impact on the ideas of modern people about perfection, harmony and grace. Modern fashion has adopted all the best that was inherent in the aesthetic preferences of the ancient Hellenes, introduced many modern innovations and as a result created a magnificent Greek style in clothes and in hairdressing. Its main features are simplicity, versatility, romance, femininity - all this creates an image of perfection.
For hairstyles in the Greek style (photo presented above), the following main features are characteristic:
- Wavy hair;
- direct parting;
- open whiskey and forehead;
- volumetric nape;
- curls falling from the temples;
- openwork and slightly disheveled braids.
These techniques are used to create everyday or evening styling. The hairstyle can be made completely in this style or include only some of its elements.
Essential Accessories
To create a hairstyle in the Greek style, in addition to the usual accessories in the form of hairpins, hairpins, elastic bands, bagels and varnish, you will need jewelry, depending on the case for which the styling is intended.
This can be a satin ribbon, a stylized bandage, a rim (from very simple to decorated with rhinestones), a tiara, diadem, stephane - a hairnet decorated with rhinestones, stones and shiny threads. Jewelry will help to create an image of sophisticated, stylish and sophisticated.
On long curls
Effectively look hairstyles in the Greek style on long hair. The strands should be curly. If the hair is straight, they will have to be curled into voluminous curlers or curling irons. There is a simple way to create a similar hairstyle, which in the future can serve as the basis for the creative imagination of the master.
A wide lock of hair at the crown is lifted, combed, fixed with varnish and fixed with invisibility. The rest of the curls are combed to the side, fixed with an elastic band and fixed with varnish. That's all! And now you can dream up to revive your styling, give it lightness and grace.
To do this, small strands on each side are taken back in turn and collected with an elastic band in the tail, which is then turned out, releasing the strands. Repeat, thus locking curl after curl. The remaining hair is turned sideways and, if desired, is collected in a ponytail. You can leave small curls at the temples that emphasize the shape of the face.
Another simplest styling option - locks from the temples are twisted into bundles and, together with the rest of the hair, are fixed in a tail, which is collected in a bundle at the back of the head.
Average length
In modern women, medium-long hair is most popular. They are more practical, it is easier to care for them and independently lay. There are many stylish and simple options for a hairstyle in the Greek style for medium hair, the easiest of which is the "Antique Knot".
Curled strands are divided into a straight or corner parting, combed back and formed from them a bundle in the form of a cone or trapezoid with the help of hairpins. The bundle can be placed in the center or at the bottom of the head. You can complement the image with a ribbon or bandage. To make it more romantic, part of the hair on the sides is left to fall in loose curls or braided into thin pigtails.
A knot can be made voluminous, turning it into a “Getter Hairstyle”. Decorating it with a special net of gold threads decorated with flowers, rhinestones or pearls - stefan - you can safely go to any social event or fashion party.
Another version of the "Antique Knot" is a taut, high cone on the back of the head, which is decorated with ribbons, laces or circular rims. The choice of accessory depends on the event for which the hairstyle is intended - be it a romantic date, a gala evening, a fun party with friends or a regular working day.
Greek braid
The Greek-style braid has many braiding options. It can be made from the temple, effectively wrapping your head around it. You can perform weaving on the principle of a spikelet or a French braid on the contrary and decorate one side of the head. A Greek braid can be worn like a crown. In this case, you can choose whether to collect all the hair into a weave, leave thin curls on the temples or loose strands falling behind and on the sides.
The most attractive braid, woven from thick curls. However, this should not upset the owners of thin hair, a loose braided braid is suitable for them, the links of which are slightly stretched, fluffy and give the impression of lightness and volume.
Wedding hairstyles
Greek-style hairstyles are the most suitable for creating a romantic, feminine, tender and beautiful image of the bride. They combine volume and conciseness. Such styling makes it possible to use lush bunches, freely falling curls and intricate weaving.
This makes Greek-style wedding hairstyles extremely popular and in demand. They are perfect for any outfit, combined with fresh flowers, tiara, diadem, stefan or a spectacular rim. An open forehead and temples, romantic curls and graceful braids make it possible to emphasize the beauty of the neck, shoulders, arms and décolleté, turning the bride into a real ancient goddess.
Short hair
It is believed that long hair and curls of medium length are most suitable for creating a styling in the presented style. However, this does not mean at all that lovers of short haircuts will not be able to feel like Hellenic beauties, because one of the main characteristics of this style is naturalness, freedom and waving curls, and a haircut does not prevent the creation of such an image.
Often create a hairstyle with a bandage in the Greek style. Those who wear shoulder-length hair are offered the following option. Curled hair is laid so that most of it falls on the right side and only a few strands from the temple on the left. Fix with varnish.
If the hair is short, it must be curled, sprinkled with varnish, tipped back and secured to the back of the head with invisible hairpins or hairpins. To keep the hairstyle well, it is fixed with a braid or triple rim. The tape in this case should be fixed with invisibility.
If desired, owners of short hair can use false curls to create a hairstyle.
Bangs are not a hindrance
As mentioned above, one of the characteristic features of the Greek style is an open forehead. However, modern fashion does not consider the presence of bangs an obstacle to the creation of Greek hairstyles. So, for example, if you are the owner of a short haircut, for you to create a hairstyle in the Greek style with bangs will consist of the following steps:
- Hair curl on a large diameter curling iron.
- The bangs are twisted up.
- Apply foam to the ends of the hair for fixation.
- Lay the bangs on one side, and comb the back of the head.
Modern fashion allows the presence of bangs in all versions of such hairstyles. It is important that she look organically and not dissonant with the overall styling style. By showing imagination, you can create a styling worthy of a real goddess. It is important to pay attention to the choice of accessories to create this or that image. For everyday styling, hairpins, rims are simpler. An evening hairstyle will require luxury and bright accents.
Having considered the features of creating hairstyles in the Greek style, you can create a unique romantic image. For every occasion, there is a hairstyle, and the Greek style opens up a lot of new opportunities for creativity.