Classic square

The inhabitants of ancient Egypt wore the bob hairstyle familiar today. Even for male Egyptians, it was considered the norm to style the hair on the head in a square shape with bangs covering the forehead.

To this day, the classic square has come down almost in its original form, although it has absorbed some changes in the fashion of a particular era.

The translation of the word "square" means "square", which fully justifies the shape of the hairstyle.

The classic shape is mid-neck hair in the back and the tips in the front are on the jawline. The cut is straight and has a clear outline.

The presence of bangs is not a mandatory attribute of this haircut. You can find options for a square without a bang at all or with it, which can be elongated, asymmetrical, dense, thick, covering the forehead.

In fact, by choosing a haircut technique, you can achieve the desired shape and styling.

• Bob haircut. It works well for very short, straight hair and goes well with curly strands. The hairstyle creates volume even on thin hair due to layering, that is, the strands have different lengths and fall off in a cascade, creating a high rise at the back of the head.
• Straight square. It implies that the wearer has a thick head of hair. More suitable for naturally straight hair.
• A bob with a bang. Ideal for all hair types. The only drawback of curly curls is the need to straighten the bangs with an iron. This hairstyle suits both young girls and middle-aged women.
• Classic haircut without bangs. The hairstyle is justified, provided that its owner has a beautiful forehead and regular facial features. With such a square, the face framed by curls will be as open as possible.

• Square with lengthening. With this haircut, the hair is usually slightly shorter at the back and lengthened towards the chin or shoulders. This type of square is considered stylish and fits almost any face shape.
• Square "with a leg". Usually it is a square with a "path" of short hair on the back of the neck. They form, as it were, a kind of "leg". Due to this, the back of the neck is as open as possible. In front, the cut can be either straight or elongated.
• Asymmetrical haircut. With this option, the square uses different lengths of the strands in front. The hairstyle is quite original and not suitable for everyone. For example, owners of a long nose should abandon an asymmetrical haircut, since this shape will emphasize the imperfections of the face.

There are so many haircut options that you can choose a suitable square for both short strands (for example, a square on a leg) and for medium hair (a square to the shoulders, an elongated square).

A bob haircut is suitable for almost all women of any age.

It is not difficult to choose a bob haircut to your liking. However, it is important to take into account the shape of the face and determine which version of the hairstyle will suit her best.

There are several types of face.

• Triangular shape. As a rule, the characteristic feature is the angularity of the lines of such a face. Therefore, the main task is to mitigate them. To do this, you should give preference to the classic square with bangs. When laying, it is better to twist the ends a little inward. The rounding effect will add extra softness to the shape of the face. An extended haircut will also work well with a triangular cut.
• Round face. In this case, it is necessary to visually lengthen the face. This can be achieved through a graduated haircut, that is, at the back of the head, the haircut is more voluminous, and towards the chin it becomes thinner.

• Square face shape. With this shape, the cheekbones are pronounced, so it is better not to experiment with short haircuts. The most preferable choice will be the choice of an elongated square. You can add a twist with oblique bangs or asymmetrical parting.
• Oval face. This shape is ideal and will go well with any type of square. The nuances depend on the area of ​​the face that needs to be emphasized. If a woman has graceful cheekbones and a beautiful lip shape, then the emphasis should be on the strands elongated to the chin. If you have a flat forehead, you can choose a square without bangs. And when all the proportions of the face are observed, a bob haircut will do.

An overly high forehead can be hidden behind thick bangs. A face that is too elongated will visually look more beautiful if you choose the length of the hair just below the jawline. To hide a disproportionately long neck, a square with strands up to the shoulders will help.

A classic square is ideally presented on straight thick hair. However, this does not mean that girls with thin curls should forget about such a haircut.

The haircut has a number of features - an even cut and the ability to create strands of different lengths. Due to this, layering is formed and volume is visually added.

To form a bang, it is necessary to trim the hair from the total mass. Then the volume will decrease, and they will appear even thinner.

For girls with wavy strands, the path to a bob haircut has opened quite recently. Today, the trend to wear a bob with wavy hair is gaining more and more popularity.

No special grooming is required.You can use just one simple styling option - after washing your hair, dry your hair with a hairdryer, while adding the desired volume with a comb or twisting the ends.

In addition, special products in the form of foam or mousse will help to add the root volume. They are applied to the roots of the strands, then beat the hair with your hands and dry with a hairdryer. This is a quick styling option that suits your daily styling routine.

You can also use a round comb while blow drying. With its help, curls are created. Their curvature will depend on the diameter of the comb. After the styling is ready, it should be secured with varnish.

Another option for styling the bob is to use a hair straightener. Its use is justified if you want to straighten wavy curls and give your hairstyle a strict look. Conversely, creating light curls or tucking the ends of the hair outward, you can add romance to the hairstyle.

To do this, before straightening, it is necessary to apply special care products to the strands: mousses or sprays.

A bob haircut is good for creating a retro look, if you use a headband or hoop and slightly curl the curls in the front.

Of course, styling will help to make the final version of the hairstyle, but the effective appearance of the hair will ensure proper care. If the hair is not well-groomed, has split ends, then the shape of the haircut will be lost, the hairstyle will look sloppy.

Therefore, it is important to take the right approach to hair care.

• Eat vitamins for hair. They will help prevent brittleness and shedding, and add shine to the curls.
• Choose a quality shampoo. It should be suitable for the specific hair type. There are shampoos for wavy and straight curls that will help you maintain the desired styling. For colored hair, you should give preference to special shampoos that retain color.
• Use a balm. After the hair is washed, it is worth applying on them a balm from the series similar to the shampoo for a few minutes. It will give the strands softness and make them more manageable for styling.
• Use a hair mask. At least 2 times a week, you need to take care of your hair with masks. They need to be selected depending on the type of hair, as well as taking into account their current condition.

The haircut is not particularly difficult, but it is still better to contact trusted hairdressers so that the end result does not disappoint the owner of the square.

The haircut is carried out as follows:

• at the first stage, the hair is prepared, for this the master will wash it and dry it slightly;
• first, the lower part of the back of the head is cut;
• then the curls are divided into two equal parts with a parting;
• the haircut is carried out alternately from different sides;

• at the end, the master gives the haircut volume with the help of graduated strands;
• in the last turn, the temporal part is adjusted, and the bangs are also shaped;
• when the haircut is almost ready, the master adds finishing touches to the hair edges (usually this is done with thinning scissors, the hair edges are slightly uneven, which makes the hairstyle more voluminous and natural).

The square is not only a popular haircut option, but also has a number of advantages for its owners.

The ability to experiment with hair length will allow you to choose an option that goes well with your face shape. Variations with bangs make the haircut popular, as you can opt for bangs or no bangs.

The bob hairstyle is easy to care for and requires adherence to a small number of styling rules.

In the process of hair growth, the haircut will not lose its shape and will allow you not to rush to the hairdresser.

For information on how to cut a bob correctly, see the video below.