A characteristic feature of the classic cascade is the alternation in the hairstyle of strands of different lengths. Short strands on the crown gradually lengthen towards the back of the head. This haircut should not be confused with a ladder: they have different techniques of execution. Despite the variability of fashion, the classic cascade for many years remains among the most relevant hairstyles, both for women and for men.
Haircut Benefits
The main advantage of the classic cascade is its versatility. It is suitable for all types of faces, often helping to hide some of the flaws in appearance. This hairstyle is in perfect harmony with any chosen image, combined with any clothes and is suitable for every event - from workdays to a gala evening. But in addition to universality, there are many other advantages that convince you to opt for the classic cascade:
- Haircut helps visually make thin and sparse hair more thick and voluminous.
- Layering allows you to create completely unique images, just changing the styling.
- Looks great on strands of any length.
- Caring for a haircut is simple and does not require much time and effort.
- The hairstyle looks great both with bangs and without it.
Contraindication when choosing this haircut is brittle, weakened, thinned hair with split ends, which will look messy and scruffy, which will negate all of the above advantages of the cascade.
This haircut will not work for those who have too thick or stiff hair, since in this case the strands do not fit well and do not hold their shape. Too curly hair is also a contraindication for the cascade.
Execution technology
There are several ways to create a cascade. Typically, the classic version is performed using one control strand on the crown. This strand will be the shortest of all. Hair is alternately pulled from the back of the head, crown of the head and temples. At the same time, all hair is pulled at a right angle to the crown. As a result, all the layers of the hairstyle are evenly distributed around a circle, the center of which is located on the crown.
An elongated cascade is also done in one control strand, to which the strands from other sections are pulled. But at the same time, the hair from the back of the head is pulled along with the control strand parallel to the floor, and from the temples and crown - perpendicularly. At the end, an even arched contour is formed around the face. With this technique, the lower part of the hairstyle is longer than in the first embodiment.
The difference between the cascade and the ladder
Both of these haircuts are multi-layered, but in the cascade the transitions from short to long strands do not smooth, but, on the contrary, are emphasized and indicated by sharp transitions. The hairstyle is heterogeneous, giving the impression of lightness, airiness and weightlessness.
In the ladder, each subsequent strand is made longer than the previous one. The hairstyle is homogeneous, smooth, without transitions. Only the length of the strands along the contour differs. This haircut is quite simple, it is affordable for any novice hairdresser. The cascade is more complex both in execution and in laying.
On medium hair
It is generally accepted that the classic cascade on medium hair looks best. The multi-stage shape of the haircut fits perfectly with the hair to the shoulders, giving the hairstyle lightness, pomp and volume. This is especially true for those who have thin hair that does not hold well at the roots. The peculiarity of this haircut is that the hair begins to be cut off at ear level, gently descending to the very tips. Curls on the sides need to be carefully profiled.
With this hairstyle, you can hide such imperfections as a large nose or wide cheekbones.
On long hair
As an actual haircut for long hair, the classic cascade remains one of the most popular options. Hair cut in this way looks completely natural, and it does not require special effort for styling. Transitions in such a hairstyle can begin at different lengths - both on the crown and closer to the ends. This haircut option allows you to create a natural volume and looks good even without a bang. The cascade on straight long hair without curls looks the most harmonious.
Such a hairstyle will help to visually correct appearance defects to owners of a heart-shaped face.
On short hair
As a haircut for short hair, the classic cascade looks very bold and spectacular. In a short version, this haircut does not require careful daily styling, so it suits the energetic, business, purposeful lady as well as possible.
The classic cascade on short hair will help visually level out such imperfections as excessive roundness of the cheeks, wide cheekbones and a high forehead, as well as expanding the oval of too narrow a face.
You can make a narrow face softer and rounder by curling the ends of the hair outward. Strands curled to the face, on the contrary, allow you to remove the excessive fullness of the face.
Youth hairstyles for girls
Typically, a cascade on short hair is performed with a bang. But young girls who are not afraid of experiments with their appearance can afford short haircuts without bangs. The image may turn out to be quite aggressive and sharp, but often this is exactly what young people strive for, who want to stand out and emphasize their individuality. For them, a torn cascade is the most suitable option, for the creation of which the strands are cut in a chaotic manner. These locks have different lengths on all parts of the head.
With all the love for experimentation, girls still need to consider that short haircuts without bangs are suitable only for those who do not have pronounced appearance flaws that can easily be hidden with a bang.
Haircuts with bangs
A good choice of the shape of the bangs will significantly revitalize the image, introduce an element of diversity and adjust the appearance.
The cascade in combination with a straight bang will help to hide a too high forehead or a long nose. Such a bang will also help to make small facial features more expressive.
A straight bang, reaching the eyebrow line, is suitable for owners of a rectangular face with high cheekbones.
But chubby girls and owners of a square face should add as much asymmetry to the hair and bangs, adding as many strands of hair around the perimeter.
Several curls of different lengths on the forehead will allow you to divert attention from too massive a chin.
A cascade starting from the middle of the cheek, in combination with a straight bang, levels the triangular shape of the face.
The short cascade goes well with a straight bang, the ends of which are made in torn technique. The same haircut on medium hair looks good with a slightly elongated bang, combed to one side.
Men's haircut options
Cascade is a universal haircut, popular not only among women, but also among representatives of the strong half of humanity. As well as a female haircut, the male cascade is suitable for almost any type of face. It looks great on hair of any length. With it, you can create a classic, romantic image, as well as the image of a brutal man.
The classic version of this haircut can be combined with a symmetrical parting, combing your hair to the side or back. For example, a business style hairstyle can be made with strands that are smoothly combed back.
Youth haircuts for guys can be complemented by shaved temples or parting, as well as various options for asymmetry. Hair can be cut to the top of the head. Youth cascade allows for various options for creative staining.
Styling options
Cascade - a haircut that requires styling. The way hair will be styled depends on the length of the curls.
- Short strands are enough to simply dry, lifting them at the very roots. Some of them can be treated with modeling gel, resulting in spectacular “feathers”.
- Elongated strands can be laid in different ways. The easiest way is as follows: cleanly washed hair is dried with a towel, and then lower your head down and blow-dry your hair from roots to ends. After that, take a little mousse or gel on your fingers and twist the ends. If the face is narrow, they are twisted outward, if wide - inward.
You can diversify the hairstyle options by stacking locks in different directions, experimenting with bangs, using unusual partings or fleece options. The cascade on long hair can be modified by braiding them in braids and buns or experimenting with curling ends.
You can also use irons for styling. In this case, the hairstyle will gain a beautiful smoothness. The corrugation is made to be corrugated with tongs, so that the image becomes softer and more feminine.
Using curlers of different diameters, you can get additional volume and splendor.
In general, a cascade is always stylish, fashionable and relevant. Giving preference to this haircut, a person emphasizes his good taste, as well as the ability and desire to monitor his appearance. This haircut helps to create bright, unique, energetic images for representatives of both the female and male half of humanity. It is relevant and in demand by people of all age categories and always allows its owners to remain at the peak of fashion.