Women's haircut "American": features, nuances of selection and styling

Homeland women's haircut "American", as you might guess, is the United States. It suits women and girls who love bangs and short haircuts. In addition, such a haircut is universal - it is quite appropriate both in an everyday setting and at celebrations.

This haircut is characterized by bangs, a voluminous crown and shortened strands at the temples and the back of the head. A kind of mischievous droplet-shaped silhouette is created. But at the same time, the haircut looks elegant and suits any setting, matching any chosen style. The technique of performing the "American" haircut depends on the length of the hair.

The sequence for performing a short haircut is as follows.

• Visually, the hair is divided into areas - the crown, occipital and temporal.
• In the lower part of the back of the head, the hair is cut with a machine, and in the upper part of it they create volume, cutting off the strands in layers and forming a "ladder".
• The strands are grabbed diagonally and trimmed again.
• At the temples, the strands are formed by pulling the tips towards the face or cut to zero.
• In the classic "American", the ears are usually opened with a layered haircut, but there are many options when the ears are hidden by side curls.
• The top of the head is cut last using a layered haircut.
• The strands are cut with scissors. At this point, it is selected whether the haircut will be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
• The desired volume and length of hair at the crown is determined, since the result is already visible.
• After drying your hair, you can style it lightly with a hairdryer or tongs. And you can leave a slight natural negligence.

In the case of medium-length hair, you can leave strands in the form of a cascade at the back of the head.Then it becomes possible to form a variety of hairstyles.

Consider now the sequence of haircuts "American" for long and medium hair.

• It is advisable to wash your head or just properly wet your hair and comb it carefully.
• Divide hair into radial parting.
• Select the center strand and trim it at chin level using thinning scissors.
• Grab an adjacent strand of hair, pass it to the other side through the parting and cut to the middle of the central strand on which it lies. Repeat these actions in a circle, shifting the strands through the parting and forming a "hat".
• Cut the rest of the hair to the desired length along the entire perimeter of the head.
• Divide the crown of the head into wide strands, each of which is horizontally thinned and profiled.
• To form additional volume on the back of the head, twist a tourniquet from the hair and make cuts from the middle of its length in three places from top to bottom.
• Styling with a hairdryer with a special nozzle or using a brush for brushing. Start styling from the back of the head, moving towards the crown.

The description of the "American" haircut is quite simple, but not every hairdresser can do it. But an experienced craftsman usually immediately sees the desired image of the client. Therefore, it is enough for him to say only the name of the haircut, and then he will only have to wait for the result, which will surely please with novelty and naturalness.

A haircut, as already noted, is universal - suitable for almost any image, age and occasion. For the modern working woman, it is important to spend less time styling - this is the undoubted advantage of the "American". However, for thin, sparse hair, you should use more styling gels to achieve the desired hairstyle. With the rapid growth of hair, you need to monitor the shape of the back of the head, do not let it "get heavier".

As for the independent haircut at home, the "American" is too difficult for this. Setting and maintaining the desired length and direction of the haircut on your own crown is not easy. Even an assistant is unlikely to help (unless, of course, she is a hairdresser), since a haircut requires a whole set of special tools. Two types of scissors are required - ordinary well-sharpened hairdressing scissors and special thinning scissors. You will also need a brushing comb (round brush), a hair dryer, a spray bottle, and clamps to pin the strands.

A common disadvantage of short haircuts is their fragility, the "American" is no exception. To correct even the most unassuming haircut, you need to visit a hairdresser at least once every month and a half.

In the world of style, you can find various versions of the "American" - for long and short hair, straight and curly, with and without bangs. The "American" style allows the choice of bangs of any shape - straight, oblique, torn - and thanks to this open-mindedness, the "American" often looks like representatives of related styles.

For example, one of the varieties of short "American" looks similar to the classic "bob" haircut. Tyra Banks illustrates this case. The shape of such a haircut resembles a "hat" on a small leg.

On medium-length hair, the "American" often resembles a "cascade" haircut, when on the sides and on the back of the head, separate strands are laid in a special way, giving the chosen style a romantic or extravagance. Hair graduates, acquiring volume and light natural carelessness.

And even long hair can be styled in such a way that it will have an "American" shape. True, this image cannot be called a classic haircut, but why not.

When choosing a haircut, don't worry that it doesn't match your age. "American" looks great on young girls, and also has a reputation for perfect haircuts for 50-year-old women and even older ones.

To determine which type of haircut is best for you, you first need to consider your face and hair type. So, we select a haircut as follows.

For curly hair, "American" is a real find. It transforms puffy curls into elegant curls that flow beautifully and naturally in waves. Owners of thin hair, this haircut will delight the acquisition of volume. And for a short haircut, hair type is almost unimportant.

The short American haircut can be shaped similarly to the classic bob haircut. Another option is also possible - with open temples and forehead or shortened bangs.

On long and medium hair, the "American" looks like a cascading haircut. The desired style is created by styling at the back of the head and temples.

With an elongated face, you should not make the crown too bulky, and also comb the side strands to the face. This will visually lengthen the face even more. But in this case, oblique or straight bangs are very suitable.

But if the face is triangular, the voluminous top of the hairstyle is highly recommended. In this case, the elongated curls on the sides will correct the shape of the face.

The oval face is ideal for any type of haircut. You can vary the shape, length and volume at your pleasure.

As a rule, it is not recommended to wear an "American woman" with a round face, because the voluminous crown in this case does not help to correct the shape of the face. But you can experiment by giving up the bangs and stretching the elongated side strands towards the chin.

"American" is good because it allows you to create any image for any hair length. The secret is styling. With short hair, styling does not require a lot of time - you can even get by with a hairdryer, or you can use a little styling gel if you want to increase the volume at the crown.

A romantic style on medium curls will take a little more effort, especially in the evening version. But the result is worth it and looks great with the dress.

For daily styling you will need:

• hairdryer;
• comb, preferably with a long handle;
• brush for brushing;
• hair styling product (gel or mousse).

The laying order is as follows.

• Wash your hair, preferably with a conditioner balm.
• Comb your hair well.
• If you have time, dry your hair a little naturally. If there is no time, dry it a little with a hairdryer until slightly damp.
• The bangs are laid first in the selected direction.
• Take a brushing comb or a special brush attachment on a hair dryer and dry the top of the head from the upper curls. Separating alternately the strands, moving the comb from the bottom up, we get the desired volume.
• Dry the lower strands with a regular attachment or a comb. However, they can also be pulled out to the desired direction. You can use a styling product while drying.
• You can focus on the bottom of the hairstyle by highlighting the cascading strands. To do this, a small amount of gel is applied to their ends.

The "American" haircut is a good option for a wedding hairstyle. To attach a veil to it, you need to comb the top of your head, and comb the rest of the strands back. It is better to use hairpins and hairpins to hold the hairstyle.

"American" in different versions is loved by many Western stars. Check out how wonderful this haircut looks on Jessica Simpson. Slightly disheveled, this hairstyle nevertheless matches a business-like, elegant look. It will be appropriate in any circumstance.

The absence of bangs lends nobility to the romantic image of Jennifer Aniston. The haircut here resembles a cascading one, and strands elongated and slightly twisted to the face create a delicate, imperceptibly touching flair.

If we talk about how the "American" looks on older women, then a great example is Sharon Stone. A mischievous short haircut with slightly longer bangs emphasizes Sharon's natural charm.

On curly hair, Mag Ryan's haircut looks great.

As you can see, the "American" haircut is not in vain loved by many women around the world. Versatility, natural styling, the ability to experiment, ease of care - all these advantages make it possible to highlight the "American" in the sea of ​​trends and styles.

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