One of the popular haircuts of this season is a cascade for medium hair. Beautifully graded strands create volume, and modern dyeing gives them depth. With such a haircut, even weak hair looks thick and healthy.
In fact, a cascade is not the name of any model, but the result of a certain technique. When the method of constructing a layered haircut just appeared, there were not many of its options. But now, stylists have already proposed so many models containing elements of the cascade that it is worth considering in detail the main ones.
The principles of the cascade
The technique with which the haircut is performed may be different. The result combines all the methods - a multi-layered zone in which hair of different lengths fall on each other. The longer ones are at the bottom, and the higher the layer, the shorter the length. But there is a limit set by the control strand on the top of the head. This is a length of 8 centimeters. So usually men's haircuts are performed with a raised parietal zone, which allows you to visually stretch a round face, giving it masculinity.
For a female cascade for medium hair, a control strand of 15 centimeters is usually chosen, for long hair - 20–25, but no more - otherwise the graduation area will be lowered significantly, which will not create the effect of increasing the volume and playing of the strands.
Haircut options
The cascade can be raised high to the crown of the head and descend to the edge line. At an average length, do not raise the graduation area above the lower occipital region so as not to reduce the volume of the temporal part.
Two photos of the cascade for medium hair differ only in the edging: asymmetry is selected on the left, and a straight edge on the right. In both cases, the control strand from the crown reaches the border of the upper and lower occipital zones. On the left, a higher degree of slope was chosen - the strands were lifted vertically when cutting the length. Therefore, there are no clearly defined layers, the volume gradually decreases to the shoulders.
But this option emphasizes the lack of density of hair, so many hairdressers choose a different way to perform the cascade - from lock to lock, making horizontal partings. This is an example of a right photograph. Tiers are seen that lie beautifully in the waves.
Haircut Technology
The cascade is performed in one of two ways: using the control strand on the top of the head (all curls are cut, equal to it) or the method "lock by lock" (control lock is cut at a right angle on the back of the head, cut from the back of the head to the forehead in levels).
The easiest way to perform a cascade on medium hair is to carefully comb all the hair up, join them on the top and cut them at a distance of ten to fifteen centimeters from the head. After that, the strands break up into a natural cascade, which is additionally milled.
There is another method: the control strand is highlighted on the top of the head, stretched to the face and measured to the nose. This is about ten centimeters. After that, all the locks are combed onto the face and are equal to it. The entire volume is cut, after which the hair falls into a cascade.
Varieties of haircuts cascade on medium hair (c photo)
The length of the control strand depends on how much the graduation area will be raised or lowered. The shorter it is, the higher the cascade zone begins. For women's haircuts, it is not recommended to take short strands. Their length ranges from ten to fifteen centimeters. In this case, a classic graduated cascade for medium hair is obtained.
If necessary, perform a haircut without bangs (usually for growing lengths), the control strand reaches the earlobe. Graduation will go down, forming an A-silhouette. You can perform a haircut with a control strand selected in the parietal zone near the forehead. A guy is made at 45 degrees, a cascade line is formed that resembles a bean. This option may also not have bangs. When the length grows, the cascade is cut off, and a caret elongated to the face is obtained.
Another variant of the cascade is its execution on the upper half of the head. So do a pixie haircut. Temporal locks and edging are left long, the parietal and upper occipital area are cut in layers. The lower strands can be cut short or, conversely, remain quite long.
Face contour design
Haircuts for thin hair have their own characteristics. Graduation too strong in such cases is not recommended so that even a small volume does not go away at all. They are limited to performing a short cascade in the crown region, attaching greater importance to the design of the temporal zones and the formation of the bangs.
The contour of a face haircut cascade on medium hair can be performed in the following ways:
- Strongly expressed layered structure.
- Smooth line without bangs.
- Semicircle, triangle or U-shaped frame.
Bangs play an important role in choosing a design option.
Which bang to choose
The contour of the haircut depends on the bangs, this affects its choice for a certain type of face. The following types of bangs are distinguished:
- Straight. It is light and thick. Not recommended for curly hair.
- Slanting. Ideal for a round face, can be combined with an asymmetric cascade shape.
- Torn. An avant-garde option that can emphasize creative staining. Suitable for thinned strands.
In the photo there is a cascade of medium hair with a bangs highlighted in the parietal zone.
Hairdressers call the allocation of bangs a separate haircut. It should be in harmony with the general contour, not make up a big difference in the graduation of the parietal region, fit the outline of the face and fulfill the role of correcting its shape assigned to it.
In the season 2018-2019, thick bangs with graduation are in fashion. When growing, they are separated by a straight parting and laid a little back. Another way to style the bangs is with a parting.
Coloring the cascade to add volume
A cascade of medium hair with bangs will be more interesting to look if you apply modern methods of dyeing strands. In the spirit of the latest fashion trends of naturalness in everything, the tones that a colorist should choose should be close to the natural range.
Staining the roots is an important process that sometimes gets out of hand. Within two weeks, the border of regrowth becomes visible. To avoid frequent visits to the hairdresser, stylists recommend applying the ombre technique, choosing shades one, two and three tones above the natural base.
Staining is performed on foil. On the strands, paint is alternately applied from the darkest tone at the roots to the lightest to the tips. Due to this distribution, the growing border is almost invisible. Between visits to the hairdresser, stylists advise refreshing the color using products with a low percentage of oxidant.
To achieve even more naturalness, some of the upper strands are specially made a little lighter, simulating fading in the sun.
Cascade stacking
Stylists advise you to follow simple rules for styling layered hairstyles:
- Wet hair gets wet with a towel, preferably warm. So get rid of excess moisture. Then they are applied mousse for styling, trying not to fall on the area at the roots.
- A step haircut responds well to the use of a diffuser. They quickly create volume at the roots. The same effect can be achieved with a round brush or brushing. Strands are pulled to her, drying vertically.
- Special products for curly hair will help keep your curls obedient.
- If you want to emphasize the texture, use wax for hairstyles. After applying it, the hair is combed with a large comb with wide teeth.
If the cascade is quite short, you can simply apply a pea of mousse on your palms and spread it over wet hair, then allow them to dry naturally. In addition, this approach will preserve their health. Indeed, the frequent use of the hair dryer overdries the hair, and thermal protection means make strands heavier.
Looks interesting on such a laying zigzag or side parting. The cascade can be combed on one side, forming an asymmetric styling. In this case, long locks on one side are fixed behind the ear.
Conclusion
The cascade for medium hair is a universal haircut. It is suitable for curly and straight, short and long hair, and adds or removes volume with fluffy thick hair. With her, the easiest way to create a hairstyle structure. Partial execution of the cascade in some areas, combined with other classical models, creates new forms.
The cascade does not require frequent visits to the hairdresser, growing beautifully for three months. Caring for him is simple: a pea of styling gel after each shampoo is all he needs. This is a really practical and modern haircut.