A graduated haircut is a great option for creating a stylish and unique look. Its lightness and playfulness are great for every day and for special occasions.
What is a graduated or layered haircut? This is a hairstyle formed using thinning and smooth transitions. Getting acquainted with this hairstyle should begin by studying its features. Only then can you determine whether it is right for you:
They look bold, eccentric and very original. They give lightness, make you look younger, and do not require complex and lengthy styling. Such haircuts can be done even with a round face.
When creating a short layered haircut, you must follow several rules:
Some of the most popular graduated haircuts for short hair include the following models.
Graduated square
Layered bob can be classic or asymmetrical. It beautifully frames a long and oval face, creating a soft transition from the lush crown to the graduated strands near the cheekbones. Also, this hairstyle successfully emphasizes regular and sophisticated facial features.
Kare on a leg
Another fashionable option is a layered bob on a leg. A characteristic feature of this haircut is a fluffy cap at the back of the head, which opens up the neck. The hairstyle can be combined with oblique or straight bangs. It does not require much time for styling and is suitable for hair of a wide variety of densities. Elongated side strands painted in a different color will help to accentuate the layered bob on the leg.
Graduated bob
The classic bob, cut using the layered method, makes the look feminine, light and very youthful. It looks especially impressive on straight strands. In this case, you can easily change from a sporty, daring look to an elegant and business one.
A layered bob welcomes the presence of all types of bangs, but the most successful option is a thinned oblique with protruding sharp ends. This combination of soft contours and sharp edges draws attention to the eyes, emphasizes the cheekbones and contour of the face, and creates lush volume.
Ladder
The 2016 season simply cannot do without one of the most modern solutions - a layered ladder. It is suitable for straight and curly hair and has no age restrictions.
With a graduated ladder, hair is cut in flowing layers from the crown to the ears. Each next layer has its own length, making the hairstyle look even more interesting. Such a silhouette visually elongates a round face and softens the features, which is also important.
Pixie
A layered pixie cut looks great on both young girls and mature women. The texture of the hair also does not matter much - it can be either straight or wavy. As for bangs, most often it is an elongated asymmetrical model, going down to the middle of the cheekbones or a little lower. It allows you to smooth out a heavy chin, hide a high forehead and soften your features.
The graduated pixie has no restrictions on face shape. Of course, ideally it should be oval or round, but the master will be able to adapt it to any type - from rectangular to heart-shaped. When deciding on a pixie haircut, remember that it completely exposes your neck and draws attention to your lips and eyes.
Traditional bobs, bobs, ladders and cascades can also be performed on medium-length strands. These graduated hairstyles help refresh your look and make your hair look fuller and fuller. Another significant plus is the variety of styling. Graduated haircuts at medium length can be styled using different methods depending on your mood. Moreover, with them even weak and unruly hair becomes alive and dynamic. And one more nuance! For split ends, a layered haircut will be a real length saver. To do this, it is enough to process only the top layer of hair with scissors.
Graduated cascade
Layering in cascading haircuts allows you to make smooth transitions and give your hair airy shapes. A mid-length cascade can be curled with an iron, the ends curled with brushing, or simply straightened.
Bob bob
The soft shapes of layered bobs are ideal for oval face shapes. This hairstyle looks feminine and gentle, creates a lot of volume, which women with thin hair will certainly appreciate.
Ladder
The layered ladder is a universal model that will suit almost every one of you. The ladder looks most successful on straight and thin strands, but it is no less attractive in curls.
Debut
This is an excellent example of model grading. It looks very feminine and hides all the nuances of the “circle” and “square”. The debut haircut is universal, unpretentious in styling and compatible with any type of face or hair. The peculiarity of this hairstyle is a clear arched frame of the face (the shape of a half-opened horseshoe) and a voluminous occipital-parietal zone. The debut can be complemented by various types of bangs - oblique, straight, horseshoe-shaped.
Layered haircuts for long hair have been in fashion for many years. Depending on the structure and characteristics of the strands, graduation is performed at different levels:
Here is a list of layered haircuts for long hair.
Cascade
A cascade with or without bangs is performed around the entire circumference of the head or just around the face. The shortest layer of hair is at the top of the head. Then the layers smoothly move to the tips.
Italian
This is one of the types of cascade. A characteristic feature of the Italian is the ultra-lush multi-layered crown. The remaining strands are cut according to the standard pattern, and excess volume in the occipital-parietal zone is removed with a razor or thinning scissors.
How to choose the perfect haircut?
Styling graduated hairstyles
Photos of layered hairstyles have already shown you all the variety of styling. Let's clarify a few more points.
For daily styling, simply dry your hair with a hairdryer with a crevice attachment and a flat comb. The process begins from the area at the temples and ends at the back of the head. The hairstyle turns out very fluffy and neat.
For those who want to emphasize multi-layered looks, we recommend using modeling wax or gel. Apply any of these products to dry ends. An alternative to gel would be unusual coloring (for example, coloring using 2-3 tones).
On extended models, greater variety is allowed. These are hairstyles with backcombing, curls, braids, babettes, buns, shells, ponytails, etc. The “wet effect” and other tousled hairstyles look very good with a graduated haircut.
Graduated haircuts for long hair are one of the modern trends in hairdressing. Graduated haircut has a variety of execution patterns, which allows you to get the desired result. But despite the many options, this type of hairstyle is not suitable for everyone. Particular attention should be paid to owners of fine hair, so that the haircut fits perfectly, you should carefully monitor the care.
A graduated haircut represents sliding transitions, ultimately forming. It is formed using a thinning tool. Features include the following:
- graduated hairstyle looks great on all hair types (wavy, straight);
- cascades can be carried out at any length, both short and long curls;
- cascading transitions look great for those with voluminous hair, but women with thin and sparse hair need to be careful when choosing such a haircut;
- An excellent addition to a graduated haircut on long hair is dyeing and bangs. Coloring, blond, highlights look great. Bangs can have different shapes (oblique, straight, torn, asymmetry) depending on the preferences of the owner of the hair.
The technique of performing a cascading hairstyle allows you to maintain the length of the hair; only the layers of the upper strands are removed. The ends of the hair lie smoothly on top of each other, which adds volume, fullness and vitality to long curls. In addition, removing the ends of the hair eliminates split ends.
Graduated haircuts for long hair are performed according to the following basic rules:
- a 90-degree slope allows you to visually add volume. Using a 90 degree lift pattern, the client gets the missing thickening effect;
- pulling the curl at an angle of 45 degrees helps to increase the volume in the occipital zone at the middle and lower level;
- to get a high cascade, the strands are pulled parallel to the floor;
- another secret is the location of the stylist’s hand. If your fingers are at an angle of 60 degrees relative to the strand at the time of cutting, then the result will be ideal;
- the thinning process should also be approached carefully. Thin hair has brittle ends, which can ruin styling and overall appearance;
- you should carefully monitor the implementation of transitions; they can be invisible to the eye, smooth or sharp, bold.
The use of a haircut pattern on long hair is suitable for those with short necks; the hairstyle will visually lengthen the neck area.
For women with a long face type, the addition of thick bangs, which are best laid to one side, will help achieve maximum effect.
With the help of a graduated hairstyle, you can hide large facial features, giving the owner softness and femininity.
The haircut is very popular among middle-aged women, helping to disguise their real age.
An excellent addition to this haircut technique is bangs. With long hair, bangs add freshness and newness to the haircut. However, owners of long and curly hair should think about the shape of their bangs in advance to avoid unpleasant embarrassment.
In order for the graduation to be in harmony with the bangs, it is necessary to begin the transitions directly from the bangs. For those who have refused it, the cascade begins at the level of the top point of the earlobe.
With straight bangs you can hide a high forehead; such bangs are great for oval face types. Straight bangs with an even cut to the eyebrow line or just below are ideal for all hair types and types of graduated haircuts.
Soften rough facial features, great for square shapes. The bangs can be located along the chin or eyebrows.
The arch shape looks good on a triangular face type. Arched bangs have a characteristic elongation that requires laying on the side or symmetrically positioned.
When performing any type of haircut, a woman primarily pays attention to the front view and only a small percentage strictly monitors the condition of the new hairstyle from the back. Below is a graduated haircut, the photo of which allows you to see in detail the final result, rear view and profile.
A torn cascade suits slightly curly and not too voluminous hair. A haircut helps to give the necessary volume, but you should remember that thin strands require special care, so the graduation needs constant styling.
Creating curls with electric curling irons will help add effect. for long hair, the photo of which is shown below, looks simply gorgeous, giving the owner of the curls a seductive look.
Like any other type of haircut, graduated hairstyles require not only care, but also additional decorations. You can use everything in a cascade, from ribbons to hairpins. Any type of decoration will emphasize the advantages of long strands.
With the help of decorative jewelry, you can arrange your curls into a stylish hairstyle. A hairpin, a crab, a cutter, and bobby pins will help you gather the strands into a luxurious ponytail that will create a stunning spectacle like a waterfall.
A hoop is great for graduated curls, especially for those who flatly refuse to cut their bangs. The hoop will allow you to collect long hair and fix it back, in turn, the curls will cascade to frame your facial features, emphasizing your dignity.
A graduated haircut for long hair represents a complete style. No matter how the cascade haircut technique is used, it will look perfect on long curls. Properly executed technology will create the perfect style and allow you to enjoy the result. Don’t forget about care, split ends can ruin the whole look. Therefore, once a week it is necessary to use strengthening and vitamin masks.
Fashion requires radical innovations, so glamorous graduated haircuts have become a trend. This is a stepped multi-layer composition that looks great at any length.
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The hairstyle gives the missing volume. The look is modern, fashionable and elegant. All steps and transitions are performed smoothly to avoid sharp asymmetry.
Graduation - performing a haircut at a strictly established angle, has stepped levels, which differs from a cascade. Depending on the angle, the airiness and pomp of the hairstyle is formed. At the same time, the hair lies perfectly straight.
Beginning of hair graduation
Graduated hairstyles for short and medium hair are varied: light elements, deep cuts.
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To make your hair look natural, apply a little gel or wax to dry hair. In this way, it is possible to emphasize the complexity of the hairstyle. Do not neglect coloring your head, highlighting using several colors.
Before the haircut
Styling graduated haircuts on medium, short, and long hair works well if you use a flat massage brush, an example in this photo.
The hair is dried from the ends, gradually moving to the roots. The strands are dried, starting from the side strands, gradually moving to the back of the head. The result is incredible volume. The hairstyle looks fresh and great.
A graduated haircut for medium hair involves thinning in the temporal region from ear level to the chin. The crown area remains virtually untouched.
The whole head is divided into areas of different lengths of curls. As a result, the hairstyle has strict, even lines.
Master of Hairdressing
This hairstyle is suitable for ladies with limited time, as it does not require careful styling. The main advantage of the hairstyle is maintaining the average maximum hair length, as in the photo.
The option with straight, thick bangs looks attractive. Suitable for girls with a long face, visually widening and shortening it.
There are enough ways to style your hair to change your look every day depending on your mood. Externally, a graduated version of cutting short and medium hair looks like a ladder for medium hair, an example of this is the photo. It will give your curls beauty and volume while maintaining the length so you can create a variety of styles.
Salon procedure
Asymmetrical haircuts for medium, short hair with long bangs look stylish, see the photo for an example. They look impressive and unusual. Watch the video on how to do your own hair without bangs.
For styling you will need mousse or gel. By drying the curls separately with a massage brush, they are given the required shape.
The classic styling option is to lay the curls inward. See photo.
To add mischief and playfulness, it is placed outside. The effect of wet curls looks unusual. To secure the shapes, they must be leveled with a curling iron or laid in a wave.
The effect of negligence looks stylish and feminine. Slightly curled strands look romantic. Large curls are carefully separated into small strands.
Cute appearance
To obtain very fine curls, curlers are used. The installation is fixed with varnish.
For short hair, simply spray with styling lotion and then dry with a hairdryer. During drying, the curls are combed along the entire length. To make the haircut appear stepped, wax, gel or styling cream is applied.
Incredible volume is obtained if you create a strong backcomb on the asymmetry. If you have straight bangs, then focus on natural beauty.
Following the technique
The hair shape gets its name due to the stepwise division of the strands. The curls are divided into several levels so that the lower strands are much longer than the upper ones.
First, a standard bob is made on the leg, and then thinning is done. The degree of gradation of short and long haircuts varies, ranging from light to sharp cuts of strands. The occipital part can be heavily milled, and the strands of the temporal lobe are cut along one line.
The bob is suitable for girls with an oval face type. Not recommended for chubby people as it adds unnecessary volume. There are no age restrictions on haircuts.
Suitable for any kind of profession. Strict and restrained interpretations are suitable for women, and bold experiments are suitable for girls. The bob looks even on curly hair.
The curls fit neatly due to their different lengths. Thus, suitable for any hair structure and type. The choice of haircut for medium hair depends on preferences and the condition of the head, for example, in the photo of a graduated cascade.
A graduated haircut for long hair looks impressive and is in demand. Only the form changes. Torn strands can be of different levels.
Division into zones
An easy option is to create a cascade and thin the ends. Suitable for thick hair when you want to get rid of straight lines. With the help of graduation, the effect of smoothness and ease is obtained.
Thinning of the strands starts from the temporal lobe and ears and continues along the entire length. Suitable for curls with a dense structure, straight or curly.
This type of haircut will suit many
Graduation is performed from the top of the head, where the curls are at least 5 centimeters long. Otherwise, it will turn out to be a “hedgehog”.
Absolutely any installation options are allowed. Hollywood divas often use just this hairstyle, thanks to the creation of airy, lush hair. Moreover, it visually makes you look younger.
The cascade looks perfect on modern beauties. This is a hairstyle consisting of steps, between which smooth transitions are made, completely unnoticeable. everyone understands. What is graduation? This concept refers to cutting the ends of the hair at a certain angle using the step technique. Women with particularly voluminous hair especially often resort to this method. This is a very versatile haircut. It will suit ladies of different appearance types.
It is very easy to create a hairstyle with a graduated cascade. There are many options for styling it. The haircut makes its owner look younger. Therefore, it is popular not only among young people, but also among older women. Famous fans of this graduated haircut are such stars as Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Milla Jovovich. Beautiful celebrity haircuts are visible on the covers of many glossy magazines.
You need to start getting acquainted with the graduated cascade by listing its features:
Beautiful haircuts with guarding can be achieved using the following methods:
The “ladder” look looks very extravagant on short hair. This is always a bold and original decision. This is exactly where the hairdressing technique of asymmetry came into play. A hairstyle like this can definitely make its owner stand out from the crowd. The largest number of girls prefer slightly elongated graduations in a romantic direction. The female image acquires lightness. In addition, no special tricks are required for installation.
Especially suitable for chubby young ladies. It is important to remember that long bangs parted to the side can visually elongate your face. Those who want to maintain the fullness and beautiful shape of their hair should not cut the top layer of hair too short.
Graduated - ideal for working, constantly busy ladies. This hairstyle is easy to care for. It looks especially good with curled ends or ironed strands.
Hair of medium length is cut along its entire length, starting from the crown. This technique removes split ends well and adds volume and shape to the haircut. The length of the strands at the back of the head is maintained. Therefore, it remains possible to collect Graduation at medium length hides skin imperfections and corrects the shape of the face. It is best to style this type of hair using a round comb and a hairdryer immediately after washing.
A graduated haircut for long strands visually increases the volume of hair without shortening it. This effect is created by cutting the strands, while the curls pull them at the desired angle and leave the length of the lower layers. Those with long curls can use this method to achieve a trendy effect. At the same time, the neck will become a swan, and the image will be more elegant. Depending on the desire and characteristics of the hair, a graduated cascade can be performed at different levels.
Very often girls create light “ladders” at the very tips. Many people prefer a haircut along the entire length of the strands, starting from ear level. Sometimes a cascade for long hair starts from the very top. This option is suitable for those with thin hair. Curly long locks can also be graduated. But it’s better to start steps from ear level, otherwise the curls will curl and rise.
A graduated cascade with bangs suits almost everyone. Only those with curly hair should not resort to this technique. A “ladder” with bangs will emphasize the hair structure and create volume. You can use the following types: short, straight, elongated, torn, graduated, arched, multi-layered. If the bangs are cut and styled correctly, they can make their owner look 5 years younger. In addition, it gives depth and attractiveness to the look, making the face thinner. It also hides problem areas, such as age wrinkles.
Most often performed on medium and long curls. In this case, the straight version, straightened with an iron, looks best. It's a good idea to shape it using a curling iron. If the bangs are long and reach the level of the lips, then they are worn parted to the side or in the middle. Below is an example of choppy bangs.
Step graduation is very easy to maintain. Medium-length strands are most often styled using a round comb and a hairdryer. But some ladies give in to experiments and use the following methods:
The stepped structure of the haircut will be more visible after the original coloring or tinting. Coloring with two or more colors looks especially chic. A graduated cascade with such types of highlighting as Californian, French, Venetian looks stylish.
The following types of coloring are gaining particular popularity: ombre, shatush, balayage. Lightening individual zones or strands will look harmonious in a cascade. The color accents on the bangs look especially interesting. If you lighten it by one tone, it will immediately refresh your face. Don't be afraid of bold experiments!
The most fashionable feature for graduated haircuts is slight negligence and naturalness. Those around you should get the impression that the girl spent no more than 10 minutes laying the cascade. Pretentiousness and complexity in styling are permissible only for a special occasion: a holiday or a wedding.
Especially popular among young people is a graduated cascade for long hair. Slightly tousled strands will create a casual effect. Stylists offer the following fashionable shades for coloring the cascade: lilac, light pink, burgundy. The main trend of the new season is a graduated cascade with elongated bangs to the side. This type of haircut can be decorated with original decor.
Hairdressing art is developing very dynamically. One of the relatively new ways of doing hairstyles is graduation. A modern graduated women's haircut is a composition consisting of several layers. It can be performed regardless of hair structure and length.
Hairdressers use the word “graduation” or, alternatively, “graduation” to mean cutting hair at a pre-selected angle. In this case, the appearance and structure of the haircut will depend on the size of the angle. Changing this parameter affects the volume and lines of the future hairstyle.
Graduation can be performed throughout the entire volume of hair or only in certain areas, for example, on the face.
A little about technology
In order for a graduated haircut to beautify a girl, it is important to choose an option that matches the shape and type of face. Hairstyle technique is also very important. Different combinations of angles at which the strands are raised for trimming allow you to get different hairstyles; they will differ significantly in volume and expression of layers.
If the haircut pattern involves layering or gradation, then the use of graduation is mandatory. When performing a haircut with clear straight lines of the same length, the angle at which the combed strands are lifted is 0 degrees, that is, there is no graduation at all.
The lifting angle of the working strands and the appearance of the hairstyle are directly dependent. Here are the basic rules:
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When performing work, you will need to always focus on the signal or guide strand. It can be stationary or variable. In the first case, one strand is selected, to which all the others will be pulled and trimmed according to its length.
If you choose the option of changing the strand, then each time you need to take a small part of the already cut hair, which joins the working strand, that is, each time a new signal strand is created. This cutting method is used most often.
Let's consider graduation for long hair:
Technology for a similar haircut for medium hair:
Photos of various options for graduated haircuts allow you to choose the most advantageous option for almost every girl. Here are some tips for choosing:
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On thin and not very thick hair, you need to be careful with the graduation.
If you need to visually correct the shape of your face, then you should do a haircut with bangs. So, if your face is round, then you should get a haircut with a side parting and without excessively shortening the upper strands. It is recommended to make the bangs oblique and elongated. An elongated, thin face can be corrected with straight, thick bangs reaching to the eyebrows.
One of the advantages of this option is that everyday styling of a graduated haircut is as simple as possible; it does not require much time or professional skills in working with tools.
Simply dry your curls from ends to roots using a hair dryer with a crevice attachment and a flat skeleton brush. You should start styling from the temporal areas, and finish at the back of the head. In this case, the hairstyle will turn out neat and fluffy.