Graduated square with elongation

Graduated square is one of the variations of the popular carving, which is most often performed on medium hair with elongation. The very word "graduation" is translated as "step, step". So, if the classic square has an even cut, then for the graded one there is a different length of strands, which are arranged stepwise.

Cutting technology graded square with elongation

Such a haircut is quite versatile, as it is possible to pick up its variations for almost any face and hair type. However, for excessively curly hair, this haircut is not suitable, as it will not have a look or will have to straighten hair regularly. There are many variants of graded square: variants with bangs and without, and with shorter strings on the back of the head, when the elongated locks are located in front, and when the elongation goes back.

As a rule, the graduated square is cut to long hair or medium-length hair, and the longest strands can be from the chin line and up to the shoulders. When creating such a haircut initially selected control strand, and each subsequent cut slightly longer than the previous, a kind of ladder. After shearing, the ends are usually milled.

Elongated graded square for different types of face

For a round face

For this type of face, a graduated square with elongated front strands is most suitable. Framing the face, such strands visually extend it, bringing it closer to the oval. Also for the round face, such elements as torn asymmetrical bangs , elongated lateral strands, unequal structure of a hairstyle are well suited.

For a square face

It is best for this type of face looks elongated graded square with torn tips and oblique bangs. Such a haircut helps to hide the wide cheekbones, and the thinning of the ends of the hair adds volume and naturalness, softens the sharp features. Preferred haircut elements with this type of face are oblique bangs of medium length, raised nape, profiled ends of hair. A long bang with this type of face is not good, since it will emphasize the wide cheekbones.

For an oval face

Graduated quads with bangs are most suitable. Particularly relevant bangs with a very elongated oval face, as it helps to make the face visually shorter. It will look good graded square to the shoulders of the ladder, where longer strands are located on the back of the head. But to extend the front strands with this type of face is not recommended.

For a triangular face

To this type of face are well suited various elements of asymmetry (lengthening strands only on one side), oblique asymmetric or tousled bangs, multilayer haircut or a haircut stairs.

Features of stacking graded square with elongation

Caring for such a haircut is quite simple, but there are certain nuances. To the hair did not lose shape, the ends had the appearance, clear and smooth lines were preserved, to update it in the hairdresser will have about once a month. In the case of torn, milled and asymmetric ends, you can trim the hair a little less often.

Without additional styling after washing the head, this haircut retains its shape only on thick, straight hair. In all other cases, blow-drying with a round nozzle or a round hair brush, possibly using gels, mousses and other styling products, will be required.

Certain problems with such a haircut can arise in the owners of thin dry hair or hair with dry tips, as with frequent drying by a hair dryer they can begin to curl in different directions.