Rhapsody haircut: features, types and tips for selection

The peak of the popularity of this hairstyle in Russia came in the early 90s of the last century. After the triumphal procession on the screens of the American TV series Friends, where one of the main characters had a similar haircut, they began to order it in all salons. The huge popularity of the rhapsody haircut is also explained by the fact that it is suitable for almost any woman, regardless of age and hair type.

The description of this haircut can be compared with the same name of a musical direction, the characteristic of which is an improvised, that is, free performance of the work. The rhapsody haircut has similar qualities. Its main feature is strands of different lengths. The crown area is cut shorter than the entire main length, and it turns out to be voluminous. The curls framing the oval of the face form a multi-step ladder.

There are two main techniques for performing the aforementioned hairstyle. In the classical method, the curls in the back are left the same length, and milled oblique strands are dropped around the face. In a modern version, a haircut with a consonant musical name is more inventive and is performed in several stages.

Freshly washed, damp and wrung out hair with the help of parting is divided into several parts: parietal, occipital and temporal. First, the hair is divided vertically from the central part of the back of the head to the middle of the forehead. Then, using a horizontal line running from the top point across the entire head, separate a strand near the forehead and lower it onto the face.

Start trimming from the parietal area. A vertical strand is separated at the crown, rises at a right angle to the head, and the required length is cut off. This control strand should be guided by when all subsequent strands on both sides will be formed. The haircut is performed from top to bottom, while the length of the next lower strand is left slightly longer than the previous upper one. During the cutting process, the head should be down. The strand line has the shape of an arched line curved downwards and is defined parallel to the forehead line. Near the face, strands are cut along a line concave inward.

At the final stage, the hair is edged. The lower curls at the back of the head are made in the form of a trapezoid, and the ends are milled with the help of special scissors.

Like any haircut, rhapsody has a number of positive and negative qualities. First, let's dwell on the pros of this hairstyle.

• Women's haircut rhapsody is universal and has practically no age restrictions. It can be worn by both young girls and their mothers and even grandmothers.
• Rhapsody suits women with any type of face. In the hands of a skilled stylist, a haircut is able to somewhat smooth out the excessive angularity and sharpness of the face, to stretch the oval where it is necessary. The main thing is to choose the right cut line and hair length.
• Rhapsody is equally good on straight hair, which becomes more voluminous, and on wavy curls - they become obedient and neat.

• With the help of some simple shenanigans, a haircut is easily transformed from everyday styling into a festive masterpiece of hairdressing art.
• A haircut is able to give the missing volume to thin hair and remove unnecessary splendor on unnecessarily fluffy curls.
• Rhapsody gives a huge scope for various coloring techniques: from simple highlighting to complex multi-layer coloring or ombre.

• A haircut does not require frequent visits to the hairdresser in order to correct it. To keep in shape, it is enough to visit the master every few months. And for those who grow their hair, rhapsody is generally a lifesaver.
• The rhapsody haircut can be worn with or without bangs. In this case, the shape of the bangs can also be optional: long or short, straight or at an angle, round or angular, thin or multi-layered.
• With the help of a rhapsody haircut, you can create any image - business or with a touch of light romance.

However, with all its advantages, this hairstyle can ruin the appearance of its owner if it falls into the hands of an inept stylist and choose the wrong haircut length or type of bangs. In addition, for some women, the bangs may not go at all, therefore, a haircut should be performed only in proven places, where they carefully approach the selection of personnel.

Also, you should not do a haircut for those who do not like radical changes in their appearance, or do not want to draw attention to their person, since the very shape of the hairstyle involves a complete change in appearance.

The hairstyle can be performed on hair of various lengths, the features and differences will be discussed below.

For owners of long hair who do not want to part with their curls and prefer to wear them loose, rhapsody is a real lifesaver. It will not only give the hairstyle a finished look, but also facilitate subsequent care. With such a haircut, the hair is less tangled and, therefore, combed better and faster.

Haircuts for medium hair are made according to the principle of multi-layered cuts, which provide the splendor characteristic of rhapsody. In this case, the graduation can start from the very eyebrows and continue over the entire area of ​​the head.

On short hair, this hairstyle option is done in order to give additional volume to the upper part of the head. A haircut can be either with an open forehead or with any form of bangs.

Rhapsody is unique in its versatility - no two haircuts are alike. It looks different on every woman. All haircuts (and rhapsody is no exception) are usually divided according to several criteria.

Surprisingly, this haircut makes hard and thick curls smoother and more obedient, and it gives thin strands the volume they need. To do this, it is enough to cut the crown of the head a little shorter, and style the rest of the hair in wavy curls.

There are several rules for how to choose a rhapsody for different types of faces. You should not neglect them, only then you can get the perfect haircut.

• Iron out some irregularity triangular face straight bangs will help.

• For a square type of face styling with the ends curled up is suitable. Such women are advised to avoid too sharp transitions in length, preferring smooth and rounded lines.

• Round face Looks best with torn strands and asymmetrical bangs. To lift the top, you can play with different hair lengths, shortening the strands at the top and lengthening them near the neck.

• To the correct oval absolutely any form is suitable. With this type of face, you can decide on the most daring experiments. The transitions between the length of the strands can be sharper and more expressive, and the colors - more contrasting.

If you have chosen a haircut with bangs, you should follow some stylists' advice. For example, long or asymmetrical bangs visually stretch the face, making the circle slightly longer. Straight bangs will add a certain amount of mystery and romance to the image. Thick or multi-colored bangs on a large, wide-cheeked face look very creative. But for fragile young ladies with narrow facial features, thick straight bangs are extremely rare. It is best for them to give preference to non-standard shapes: asymmetric or curly bangs will add brightness and modernity to the image.

If we talk about the version of the rhapsody haircut without bangs, then it is ideal for those who have a high expressive forehead. To add zest, you can dye one or more strands in contrasting colors, or highlight the ends of your hair with color.

The scheme of everyday styling of a rhapsody haircut is simple, and every woman can do it for herself. Here are some basic styling examples for everyday use.

• Upper volume. Dry the freshly washed hair with a hairdryer, starting with long strands, and gradually moving on to shorter ones. All strands should be styled with the tips inward with a round comb and hair dryer, or left straight and decorated with hair wax.

• Strict styling. You can add a well-groomed look to curly unruly hair with an iron.When styling, short strands should only be pulled at the ends, while longer ones should be laid along the entire length. However, in both cases, when using the iron, you need to step back a little from the roots so as not to lose volume. This austere and elegant styling is perfect for a business style.

In addition to everyday ones, there are also several ceremonial rhapsody haircuts.

• Soft curls. For this solution, the strands need to be twisted with a curling iron, and if there is a bang, it should also be twisted inward. At the final stage, the hairstyle is fixed with varnish. This styling is suitable for delicate sensual persons and for those who want to look young. This styling will be a great solution for a love date or a trip to the theater.

• Maximum volume. This is an enhanced version of everyday styling, only the volume is created with the help of curlers, then a light bouffant is made at the hair roots, and gel and hairspray are used for greater fixation.

• Fast styling. If you don't have time for complex variations, you can simply blow-dry your hair, twisting the ends of the strands, and complement your hairstyle with a bright accessory - a spectacular hairpin or a living flower.

• "Shell". Another very simple trick on how to turn everyday styling into an evening hairstyle is to gather all the side strands into a ponytail and wrap the whole bun into a "shell". The hairstyle can be secured with decorative hairpins, hairpins or invisible hairpins.

The rhapsody haircut is self-sufficient and does not require any additions. However, with creative coloring, the hairstyle will sparkle with new colors. Using various staining techniques, you can achieve not only visual volume, but also a complete change of image.

The safest color option is highlighting. It is suitable for almost all women, regardless of the original hair color. There are several techniques for highlighting. For example, you can lighten the strands all over your head, you can paint only the topmost ones - those that are shorter. And you can whiten a few lower strands or curls near the face. If you are bored with simple highlighting, you can create two or more shades.

On blondes, a hairstyle with red dyeing looks very impressive. Caramel and honey colors never go out of style. Several shades of cinnamon and copper on the strands of different lengths create a trendy 3D effect. For brown-haired women, stylists often recommend highlighting several strands with a cherry or plum color scheme. Lovers of radical measures can be advised to dilute the base color with ink shades. Brunettes can be recommended to add bright accents - from light red to creative reds or light lilacs.

Over the past few years, the ombre staining technique has been gaining popularity, when one color smoothly flows from another. Here you can also play with the shades and make the transitions more expressive or smoother.

See the following video for the Rhapsody haircut technique.