Ragged cascade: advantages and disadvantages, selection and styling
The image of a modern woman is largely determined by her hairstyle. A haircut can emphasize the dignity of the face and create a certain image if it is matched to the type of hair and face. There is a universal solution for most options - a ragged cascade.
Peculiarities
This hairstyle is characterized by well-defined strands in a chaotic arrangement throughout the head at different length levels. Basically, a torn cascade is complemented by a bang: this way the haircut turns out to be more effective. Any bangs are performed, choosing a style according to the shape of the face and individual preferences. The structure of a torn cascade implies a multi-stage styling, in which the hair goes down a ladder from top to bottom.
The creation of a stepped ladder on the curls occurs due to deep filing of the strands. The haircut looks most impressive on straight hair with a not too rigid structure.
Advantages and disadvantages
The hairstyle has pluses:
- hair looks thicker and fuller;
- suitable at any age;
- looks great on hair of different structures;
- just fits, and sometimes does not need styling.
Torn strands on curls with a curly and rigid structure are not recommended. A cascading haircut in this case will add extra volume to the hairstyle and create the impression of a mess on the head.
Who is it suitable for?
A torn cascade haircut is not considered a radical change in the image. She is able to quickly modernize the appearance, depending on the method of styling. You can soften or change the image by highlighting individual strands by painting or lightening. The main advantage of a torn cascade is to add volume to the hair and get rid of split ends. At the same time, the strands retain their naturalness, mobility and acquire a healthy look.
This haircut is not the best option for thick and heavy hair. Such strands will be difficult to lay after thinning. The cascade shape on such hair will not hold as planned. The strands turned in different directions will incorrectly redistribute the volume. As a result, the hairstyle will turn into a shapeless head of hair. But if the desire to make yourself a cascade with such natural data is great, it is better to choose the so-called frozen cascade. Its essence is that the main length is preserved, and only the ends are milled.
The cascade on naturally curled curls, soft in natural structure, will have a light, natural and well-groomed look. But only when the curls are not very small and during proper drying they are easily straightened.
With strongly curled curls with a small pronounced curl, cascading haircuts will not work at all.
How to choose?
Usually, a torn cascade is selected according to the length of the hair and the type of face.
Hair length
The torn cascade on long hair turns into a luxurious, elegant hairstyle. Thinning adds extra playfulness to the standard long classic. Strands can be cut in steps starting from the crown, or only the edges can be torn. In each case, the shape turns out to be very feminine and attractive, since:
- weakened tips become more obedient;
- thin curls look more voluminous;
- the appearance of smoothly flowing strands is created, carefully, but naturally laid from roots to ends;
- you can correct facial contour defects, hide wrinkles.
Thanks to the technology of creation, a torn cascade gives a multifaceted structure, giving long strands airiness. In addition, the problem of split ends is completely solved. This means that the hair can be extended to the desired length, and the hairstyle will still look formal. Taking care of such a haircut is easy. Even sleep with undried hair is allowed. Chaotically protruding strands make the haircut even more unique and interesting.
With any version of the stepped hairstyle on long hair, it will turn out to look stylish in everyday life and on holidays.
But still, for its popularity, the torn cascade should do justice to medium-length hair. They in the best light present to fashionistas the whole range of advantages of this haircut. Uneven, light strands from the temples to the ends create an image of pronounced femininity. Complementing the graduated bangs, it looks great.
The advantages of spectacular styles are obvious:
- the face looks younger and fresher;
- in addition to the bangs that playfully fall to one side, the look takes on an aura of mystery.
By face type
If you choose a haircut in a cascade according to the type of face, you will be able to correct its features with locks. Most of all, torn thinning suits oval or elongated face. Visually, it adds volume to the sides, balancing the existing imbalance.
At narrowed face it is better to choose a graduated cascade (V-shaped). If the graduation ends slightly above the jawline, the cheekbones will appear wider than they actually are. A ragged cascade will cope with the task of masking wide cheekbones and will remove attention from minor defects in appearance.
Optionally, the haircut is performed with or without bangs. Framing oval, slightly elongated face, thick straight bangs will perfectly servepopular at all times. With a flawless face shape and a beautiful forehead, you can do without bangs altogether. Straight bangs with a cascade will easily hide a high forehead. And also this option will be a good solution for those with small facial features or a slightly elongated nose.
On the other hand, a short-cut bang with a cascade will emphasize the existing flaws in appearance.
At rectangular face or high cheekbones the best choice is a cascade with bangs up to eyebrows.
Round or square face will correct the pronounced asymmetric strands of the cascade and straight oblique bangs. A cascade on short-cropped hair, complemented by straight bangs with torn ends, is a great solution. For this, the strands need light thinning.
It is better that they are of medium length, and the bangs are slightly elongated, combed to the side.
How to cut?
Outwardly, a torn cascade looks like a complicated haircut, but it can be done quite simply. Actions are performed in a specific order.
- Pre-washed hair is trimmed while wet. If they are clean, then they need to be moistened with water.
- If you have a bang, you need to separate it and fix it with a clip.
- The rest of the hair mass is divided into occipital and parietal parts.
- From the middle of the crown, a strand of about 3 cm wide is taken. This will be the shortest strand - a guideline for a haircut.
- Then you need to measure the length of the strands and cut them at right angles. First of all, all the strands in the crown are cut.
- Strand by strand, guided by the control, the rest of the hair is cut from the front lobe of the head, and then from the sides. The cut is made at a 90 ° angle.
- Now you can make out the back of the head. All hair from there is pulled up to the indicative strand. The curls are combed, trimming along the length.
- The last stage of the haircut is thinning. Its depth is determined based on the structure of the hair.
The technique for performing a haircut is clearly presented in the following video.
How to wear and style?
A torn cascade is the most convenient haircut option for those who do not like to bother with styling using all kinds of devices and tools. The hairstyle is versatile and unpretentious. You can style the cascade in different ways: it all depends on the length of the hair. It is enough to dry short strands, slightly lifting at the root. Feathers, highlighted with modeling mousse or gel, will add effectiveness to the styling.
Longer cascade allows for more styling variations... It is easy to create a beautiful everyday look on clean, slightly damp curls with a hair dryer. The head hangs down and in the inverted state the hair is blown with a warm stream of air from the hair dryer in the direction from the roots to the torn ends. Then a small portion of the mousse is distributed on the fingers and the tips are formed. You can twist them either inward or outward, according to personal preference. Finished laying is fixed with varnish.
In addition, the cascade can be interestingly played with an unusual parting. It is made even, divided closer to the right or left side, or given a zigzag shape. They also experiment with curling the ends and fleece, which is done at the very top of the head. For lovers of the natural shine of clean flowing strands, you can lay the cascade with an iron. And for thin hair, curlers are ideal. They will give the desired volume and keep the natural waves of curls.
The corrugated tongs will turn a cascade haircut into an example of a feminine style. And if we are talking about long milled hair, it is not forbidden to braid them into spikelets, braids and build bunches on the head, careless, but very effective: you get a very stylish and charming hairstyle.
Stylist tips
The technique of performing a torn cascade is simple and understandable: clear stepped transitions on profiled curls. This hairdressing trick allows you to get the missing volume, giving your strands amazing texture and lightness.
A special trend for cascading haircuts is uneven ends or even whole strands, which create a ragged effect.
Leading stylists working at fashion shows advise those who cannot boast of thick curls to pay attention to the cascade.
Hair with a cascade will acquire the desired splendor and retain its natural vitality. It is also not forbidden for curly beauties, but thinning of the strands is recommended. Otherwise, they will be naughty when styling.The same obstinacy is shown in the cascade of hair that is very rigid in structure.
However, there are not so many restrictions on the use of this hairstyle. There are many more different alternative solutions for the type of faces and hair. To make the torn cascade play on the hair even more interestingly, a hairdressing technique such as dyeing individual strands along the entire length or at the ends, or painting using the ombre technique will help. It looks fashionable and enhances the lush effect.
Beautiful examples
Cascade haircuts on short hair lengths are often embodied in spectacular pixies, bobs, squares. Outwardly, this combination looks simply charming and attracts the attention it deserves.