Shell hairstyle: stylish styling options

There are many different women's hairstyles, which are distinguished by their ease of implementation and visual appeal. This category includes the "shell", which can be assembled in several ways, in light of which it is used for everyday life and celebrations, choosing the most suitable option and accessories.

"Shell" refers to the classic ideas for creating a woman's hairstyle, so it has remained popular among women and girls for quite some time. Its second name is considered "French bunch" or "banana" in the light of some similarity of the result with an exotic delicacy. Due to the mention of France, some masters argue that the "shell" also appeared there.

Today it is difficult to assert with certainty where this fashion for hair styling comes from, however, very similar variants of female images can be seen in paintings depicting European ladies of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the history of earlier times, you can find information that the hair in the form of a seashell was collected by the ancient Egyptian rulers.

As for modernity, then the peak of popularity of the French beam came in the middle of the 20th century. At that time, such styling was positioned as solemn, therefore it was used in a composition with evening dresses. Now "banana" has become a great idea for creating a casual look, as well as a festive option, provided that it is supplemented with appropriate accessories.

The versatility of the shell is the main benefit of the hairstyle. It is due to the ability to beautifully collect hair of any length and structure. Styling in the form of a French beam using hairpins can be obtained even on some short womens haircuts. In addition, for an evening or everyday "shell" it does not matter whether the strands are curly or even in their original state.

The features of the "banana" include the presence of a mass of options for creating a fashionable female hairstyle. This makes it possible to select an idea for individual features of appearance, lifestyle and other important nuances regarding the harmonious appearance of a woman. "Shell" is easy to make an office hairstyle or appropriate at a gala reception, a romantic date.

Its advantage should be considered the ability to transform the appearance of its owner, highlighting the posture and visually making the lady more graceful.

To make a French bun, it is not necessary to resort to the services of a master from a hairdressing salon, since the technology of its implementation allows you to experiment with options on your own with a minimum of additional tools and devices.

Today, there are a large number of ideas for creating a shell on the hair. It is worth highlighting the most demanded ones.

A feature of this option is the ability to give your hairstyle additional volume, dispensing with bouffants and a large number of fixing agents. "Shell" is going using a special roller, on which the hair is rolled, hiding it inside. As a result, a neatly assembled bundle is obtained on the head, twisted inward, which is able to maintain its shape for quite a long time due to the volumetric product in the middle.

This device will be useful when working with hair yourself. The method of creating a hairstyle is quite simple, it will be enough to curl the curls pass all the hair between the tube and twist the twister in the chosen direction, forming a vertical "shell".

The name of this styling option speaks for itself. It is recommended for creating an openwork and romantic hairstyle for curly hair. To achieve a similar result on straight curls, they are pre-curled with a curling iron or curlers. The styling created will be deliberately careless, which will make the image of a woman airy and feminine.

This idea stands out by creating two symmetrical tails on the hair, which will curl towards each other. "Shells" are fixed low on the back of the head, as well as additionally among themselves. Usually, the double version is done for long hair, using this styling for special occasions.

Fantasy hair styling, which is formed from three bundles of hair. This option will be suitable for girls, as well as older girls.

For more experienced girls who actively practice creating hairstyles for themselves, the original version of the French bun with weaving will become an idea for home experiments with hair. The essence of styling is reduced to weave curls into several braids to the middle of their length, after which the strands should be assembled according to the standard "shell" formation scheme.

A horizontal styling option that is created from the tail. Its ends are wrapped in a loop and secured with hairpins or hairpins from below.

For the classic version of this hairstyle, you will need a minimum of auxiliary devices. As a rule, it will be possible to make a beautiful styling with the help of:

• scallop with a sharp handle and fine teeth;
• hairpins, invisible;
• means for fixing hair.

More complex shell variations may require additional tools and compositions:

• to create a fleece, you may need special massage brushes;
• to straighten or, conversely, curl the curls, you will need to use a curling iron, iron or tongs;
• for coarse or unruly hair, before styling, they must be treated with styling compounds;
• evening or festive styling may require additional hairpins, jewelry, etc.;
• to facilitate the creation of a "shell", rollers, twisters, bambits and other products are often used to accelerate hair fixation.

"Shell" is considered a fairly simple option for self-creation, the main thing is to gain a little practical experience. However, a beautiful result can be obtained only if the hair is preliminarily prepared for subsequent fixation. There are several guidelines for working with curls before styling.

• In order for the strands to lay down correctly, they should be washed, and also treated with additional balm or rinse. This is necessary in order for the curls to become soft and pliable.
• You should only work with dry hair, since styled wet hair after drying may not hold its shape, which will ruin the appearance of the hairstyle. It will be more correct after washing to dry the strands with a hairdryer in the cold blowing mode, combing them in the process with a brush towards the back. This will allow you to straighten the rods and set them in advance in the direction in which they will lie in the future.
• In some cases, after drying, you will need to additionally use an iron to straighten your hair. This is especially true of naturally curly curls, which are planned to be laid in a smooth "shell".

The instructions for creating a classic French beam are as follows.

• It is recommended to lightly treat the curls along the entire length with a fixing compound of your choice, dry naturally and comb. For fine hair, you can create a small bouffant at the roots with a brush.
• Next, they must be collected in a tail at the back of the head, but without fixing with an elastic band. The curls along the entire length will need to be twisted with a tourniquet and made a roller out of them, twisting in one direction. For a neat look and hold, the ends should be tucked in, secured with hairpins if the hair is too long. On medium hair, you can use several invisibility. So that short hairs do not stick out of the hairstyle, they need to be smoothed with your hands, sprinkling the entire styling with varnish.

Another option for the "shell" would be a hairstyle without a tourniquet. Step-by-step technology, how to make it to yourself.

• The initial steps will be the same as in the case of the classic styling method - the hair needs to be washed and dried, and a fixing compound should be applied to it. It is best to distribute the foam or mousse through the hair with a comb.
• Further, the curls are collected in a tail, which should be taken a little to one side, on the other, collecting all the stray hairs. After that, the entire volume is twisted into a roller, the ends are hidden inside. The styling is fixed with hairpins or hairpins.
• The final touch will be to fix the result with varnish.

Very long hair can be styled with a banana with two Japanese food chopsticks. In addition, hairpins of a similar type are also on sale. The algorithm of actions will be as follows.

• Combed and clean hair is collected in a side ponytail without fixation with an elastic band at the base.You need to grab it with chopsticks, and twist the hair into a roller so that the hairstyle acquires a direction in the opposite direction from the one on which the tail was made.
• When all the hair is curled and the ends are tucked into the "shell", it must be cleaved with hairpins. If necessary, secure with varnish.

Despite many opinions that a French bun cannot be done on short hair, there is a styling option that allows you to create a fairly similar hairstyle even on such women's haircuts. For these purposes, the curls will alternately twist at the back of the head, fastening with hairpins in one place. All protruding ends are tucked in, and short hairs should be treated with styling products and secured with invisibility.

Any additional accessories are suitable for such a versatile hairstyle as a "shell". These can be hairpins with jewelry, hairpins with stones or pearls, as well as bandages or scarves. Jewelry can be selected depending on the type of styling, decorating it with thematic devices for fixing hair and their additional decor.

It will turn out to bring fresh notes to the styling, if you comb the curls from above, or release and wind a few strands on the sides.

To keep your hair in the shape of a shell for a long time and look beautiful, you can take on board the following recommendations.

• If you plan to create perfectly smooth styling, which may be required by a business style, it is best to additionally align the hair along the entire length with an iron before curling it. For a more playful look, the strands can, on the contrary, be curled with tongs with gorpa attachments.
• For beginners, it is best to use special twisters and rollers to help secure the shape. Also, these devices will be necessary in the event that a woman will move quite actively with her hair. With retainers inside, the "shell" is guaranteed not to disintegrate, and under the hair they will be completely invisible.
• On haircuts with bangs, the shell will look more harmonious if the hair in front is perfectly laid in exactly one line. This look is suitable for a business style, as well as for young girls.
• It will be possible to make the styling festive if you do not twist a few strands in front into a "shell", but make curls out of them and lay them on the top of the head. In this case, additional jewelry and accessories will not be needed.

The technique of styling "shell" for short hair is shown in the following video.