(+192 photos) Aurora retro haircut 80s

Aurora is one of the best versatile, deeply personalized haircuts. Its peculiarity consists in a voluminous cap and cascading strands with various transitions. Another of its advantages is the variety of styling of the strands near the face and the permissibility of various types of bangs.

Thus, the shape of the face is easily corrected, flaws are hidden, the advantageous sides are emphasized.

Peculiarities

For the first time this hairstyle was presented in the 80s of the last century in Italy, which is considered the birthplace of this trend, which is why many still call the haircut "Italian". The main feature of the "Aurora" is its versatile performance, such a haircut can be done even by a master with little experience.

The technology here is extremely simple - shortened strands are cut off at the crown, and the length of the rest of the hair remains unchanged. In conclusion, the curls are milled a little - and the "Aurora" is ready.

In its classic version, popular in the USSR in the 90s, the haircut was a little extravagant by today's standards, but today more and more girls prefer it due to the ease of the created look and the simplicity of styling. It is very easy to maintain such a haircut in the desired shape, and, if necessary, "re-cut" into any other, no less spectacular.

The Italian woman is performed in several versions - for long, medium and short hair, however, stylists note that shortened hairstyles do not look so advantageous.

With a short "aurora" stylists recommend concentrating on the crown area, it should be given additional volume. This will visually lengthen the face and make the overall look softer due to the roundness of the haircut as a whole.

Short styles are performed in different versions, these can be:

1. cascading feathers from the occipital region;
2. if you wish, you can put on a few strands on the cheekbones, then the face becomes more "thoroughbred";
3. on the sides, stepping is often made - such options are especially good for long faces;
4. torn ends are ideal for girls who want to be different and stand out from the crowd.

"Aurora" for medium hair makes the style more feminine, the most popular modifications of this haircut are:

1. ladder below the chin;
2. asymmetrical bangs;
3. oblique torn bangs to one side;
4. pronounced structuring combined with cropped bangs.

Long options are now less versatile, most often they are made in a classic version, but modern girls prefer add elements to the haircut such as:

• pronounced cap on the top of the head;
• curls decorated with a cascade;
• torn contours and graduations;
• feathers on the crown;
• perfectly smooth tips.

Many people often confuse "aurora" and "cascade". And in fact, at first glance, haircuts are similar to each other and represent a smooth transition between short strands at the top of the head to long ones at the back of the head and in the area of ​​the temples.

However, in the "Aurora" the crown is more luxuriant than in the Cascade, the transitions between the layers are much sharper, and the tips are necessarily milled (in the cascade, they are usually left thick).

Haircut history

"Aurora" refers to retro hairstyles. She appeared in the 80s of the last century in Italy.Haircuts are done for hair of any length, but most often for medium curls. An obligatory element of "Aurora" is a pronounced multistage.

The transitions between the levels are clear, even sharp. Above make a "hat" of shortened strands, and the lower long curls are filleted. As a result, the upper part of the hair acquires splendor and root volume. Haircut "Aurora" is always done with bangs.

The classic version is in the form of a horseshoe. But you can choose the one that suits your face more: torn, straight, asymmetrical, etc.

By the way. Curly hair is not a contraindication for Aurora. But cool curls (for example, after chemistry - perm) will not be able to demonstrate the beauty of the hairstyle.

Who suits

This hairstyle can be easily chosen by women of different ages. Mature ladies love the most popular Italian haircut because it visually helps them to lose several years and hide minor defects: wrinkles, pigmentation, and also to correct the oval of the face.

For girls, "Aurora" is a way to declare oneself boldly and boldly, especially if a stylish hairstyle is complemented by strands of bright colors.

The haircut is universal, and yet hairdressers give recommendations that will help you choose the best haircut option, taking into account the shape of the face and the length of the curls:

1. Chubby young ladies need a particularly lush volume at the crown. In combination with short bangs and torn strands at the chin, this technique will help to visually make the face more elongated. Also, in this case, it is undesirable to cut for short hair.
2. If the face angular (resembles a square, rectangle or triangle in shape), thick torn strands in the cheekbones and cheeks will make it proportional.
3. Owners oval face any haircut option is suitable.
4. The haircut looks good on girls with straight and wavy hair. In the first case, the hair gets additional volume and new accents, in the second - easier combing, since partially shortened and profiled curls are less confused.
5. Rare, weakened or tough and thick - the haircut looks good on any type of strand.
6. Medium length hair optimal for Aurora. You can even do your hair without bangs. The "cap" is allowed to be cut so that it is pronounced or merges with the bulk of the hair.
7. Haircut on long curls - the ability to add volume to the hair and keep its length. But at the same time you will have to say goodbye to a significant part of the curls in order to make a "hat".
8. On short hair such a layered hairstyle looks very stylish and voluminous. However, "Aurora" on such strands will not suit the owners of an angular face.

Attention! Curls of any length practically do not need styling if the master has done his job flawlessly, observing the nuances of the Aurora technique.

Aurora for thick hair

Hair type has a big influence on the choice of hairstyle. Girls with thick hair need to be careful about this type of haircut. Aurora creates additional volume for the hair, and the density already provides for their splendor.

In this case, the female representatives must follow the regular renewal of the haircut, the hair must be milled, then the desired result can be achieved.

Aurora for fine hair

This is the most suitable option for creating an elegant and romantic look. Thin and light hair will look fuller and thicker. A correctly created haircut is easy to style and creates the right volume.

80s model

The first distinctive feature of the 80s hairstyle was the short length of the haircut, which was not suitable for all face shapes.

The second element was volumetricness: the hair on the top of the head was laid in a volumetric manner and passed to a smooth lengthening in the lower part. Bangs are required.

Modern model

The modern version of the Aurora is an elongated haircut. She emphasizes the personal style of a woman, shows her individuality.

Distinctive features are:

• smooth lines and a pronounced silhouette;
• elongated curls that go down to the shoulders;
• the crown is trimmed in the form of a hat with a smooth transition down;
• the rest of the hair is cut in the form of a cascade.

The elongated version of Aurora is relevant for any strands, including curly curls.

Classic model

The Aurora haircut, made for medium length hair, in the classic version is popular and widespread. The main distinguishing feature is the limitation of the length of the strands - it reaches the shoulder line.

The crown looks like a hat, from which there is a smooth transition down. Bangs are allowed of any kind, an obligatory element of a haircut is a thorough hair filing. The curls in the front should be shorter than the main strands.

Model with bangs

The main element of the haircut is the bangs. Aurora allows the use of different types: bangs, horseshoe, straight, oblique. The length depends on the customer's choice. The type of bangs must be chosen according to the shape of the face. For chubby women, oblique milled bangs are suitable, which will add harmony to the image. The model with bangs will bring elegance, style, femininity to the style.

Model without bangs

Aurora hairstyle without bangs is suitable for medium hair length. The model will hide the flaws in the face shape and emphasize the individual image. Women with an oval face should use this model, parting on the side.

A haircut without bangs is ideal for women who have a lot of hair or volume.

Model with curls

Aurora haircut on curly hair requires more maintenance, but looks no less charming than straight hair. She adds French charm and Italian sophistication to the look. Hair should be styled and smoothed daily using an iron.

Feather model

This model differs in that in the occipital area, a few curls should be left longer than other hair.

After - apply contrasting shades on them. There are notes of unusualness, femininity in the image.

Model "Hat"

The configuration of the model is distinguished by the following features: the parietal region acquires the shape of a "cap", the strands are not graduated, but leave the same length. In the back of the head and near the cheeks, the haircut is performed using the Cascade technique. The image will become romantic, extravagant.

Preparatory stage

It is not very easy to make "Aurora" at home. However, if you have a haircut scheme at hand, then you can try. Prepare hairdressing clips or hairpins, scissors, thinning scissors, and a hairbrush to separate strands. Wash your hair, but do not dry it with a hairdryer. Blot it lightly with a towel to keep the hair damp.

Execution technology

A short haircut can radically change your image. It emphasizes the expressiveness of the eyes and helps to highlight the cheekbones beautifully. If desired, you can leave gracefully trimmed "feathers" on the back of the head to emphasize a thin neck or make it visually longer.

Any bang is suitable: straight, oblique, to the middle of the forehead or to the eyebrows. The profiled tips will help you avoid the hassle of styling every morning.

On medium curls, "Aurora" also looks good. The volume at the crown contrasts with sharply defined strands alternating along the length. A haircut for medium curls helps to model the correct oval of the face.

It is important that the hairdresser takes into account the natural proportions and gives the hairstyle the right silhouette.

Long hair is cut according to the classic scheme. At the top, a fluffy "cap" is obtained with smooth contours. The rest of the strands almost do not lose their length. They are cut with "feathers" or made "torn".

These are nuances, and the general technology for performing Aurora looks like this:

1. Comb your curls thoroughly.
2. Part horizontally from earlobe to earlobe.
3. Pick up the top of your hair with clips or hairpins.
4. Select the side areas at the temples. Fix them separately too.
5. Start cutting from the back of your head. Cut off the curls along the bottom parting, choosing the desired length for them.
6. Continue cutting hair one at a time, layering the strands on top of each other and forming a multi-layered hairstyle.
7. Cut the curls at the temples also with steps.
8. When finished, pull all your hair into a ponytail at the back of your head with your hand. All strands should be the same length.
9. Profile the curls, highlight the bangs.
10. Dry and style your new hairstyle.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other haircut, "Aurora" has its own advantages and disadvantages. The benefits of a haircut include:

1. simplicity of execution - the technology is elementary, therefore, in order to obtain a beautifully designed head of hair, it is not necessary to turn to the services of a master;
2. versatility - the haircut is suitable for women with any type of hair and facial contours, it is harmonious for ladies of any age and style;
3. hairstyle "Aurora" allows you to visually add density and splendor to the hair;
4. skillfully hides hair defects - even the thinnest and weakened strands look alive, since they are superimposed on each other when cutting;
5. styling is quite light and does not require any special styling products - a hairdryer and a comb are enough here;
6. from a haircut "Aurora" you can create several hairstyles in a variety of styles and images.

Despite the fact that the haircut is universal, you can still highlight some features of the appearance, in which it is better to pay attention to other styles.

So, a haircut will not look very stylish on:

1. too curly strands;
2. soft and fluffy strands;
3. unruly hair.

In these cases, it will be quite difficult for the master to style the hair and give it the desired shape, the whole process will take too much time, and during styling it will be necessary to resort to all kinds of irons, curling irons and fixing agents that can harm the hair with frequent use, lead to them fragility and delamination.

Haircut Aurora for medium hair

The classic and most common variation of the Aurora haircut is for medium hair length. Ideally, this haircut is suitable for owners of a round face, as it visually stretches the face due to the transition of length from the crown to the shoulders.

Haircut Aurora for long hair

Aurora for long hair is a rather risky step. Most girls are not ready to say goodbye to the bulk of their hair, so it is not possible to implement the classic version of this haircut.

Stylists' recommendations

Stylists recommend that when choosing a haircut Aurora pay attention to the shape of the face and hair structure.

The hairstyle is considered universal, but it has some features:

• For women with a round type of face, stylists advise not to cut their bangs, then this haircut will suit them. The last curls should remain as long as possible to draw out the oval of the face;
• To visually shorten the long face shape, stylists recommend leaving the bangs straight or semicircular;

• Irregular facial features will be hidden by an asymmetrical Aurora with a side parting, a torn contour, an oblique bang;
• For girls with curly hair, it is better to choose a different type of haircut. If they lean towards this hairstyle, stylists advise styling every day.

The versatility of the Aurora haircut offers many variations for expression, especially when done on medium hair. The hairstyle corresponds to modern fashion trends, creates stylish and simple images.

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Back view

If you look at the hair from the back, you can see layered transitions. The layers gently lay on top of each other and create a voluminous head start.

Beautiful examples

A characteristic feature of the very first haircuts "Aurora" was a rather short length, as well as volume - at the top of the head, the strands fit very luxuriantly and smoothly transition to lengthening downward. The bangs were an indispensable attribute of the hairstyle.

• However, not all girls liked this option, so the length gradually increased. Today, the main trend is precisely the elongated versions of the "Aurora". This image effectively emphasizes the lady's style and shows her individuality and impeccable taste.

• Remains at the peak of popularity "Aurora", made for medium hair - in this case, the curls reach approximately shoulder level, the crown is made in the form of a hat, from which a smooth transition downward begins.

In this version, bangs of any modification are allowed. The hair in the front is usually shorter than the rest.

Models with bangs look very impressive, while the "Aurora" allows you to cut bangs of various types - straight, arched and oblique, their length completely depends on the woman's preferences and features of her appearance.

For example, for women with a rounded face, it is better to choose milled oblique bangs, they make the face more harmonious, but girls with elongated ovals need to give preference to straight options up to the eyebrow line.

In general, the bangs make the "Aurora" more sophisticated and truly flawless.

This does not mean at all that "aurora" without bangs simplifies the face. By no means, if a woman has medium-length hair, then such options are allowed, especially for oval faces - in that case, it is better to comb the bangs to one side.

"Aurora" is rarely done on curly hair, but still, if the owner of such hair wants, then everything is in her hands.

True, in this case you should be ready for constant and laborious haircut styling, but the result will delight the owner of wavy hair - light waves give the image a bit of Italian sophistication and French charm.

• "Aurora" with feathers is an avant-garde option, in this case, in the nape of the head, a few curls are left longer than the rest of the hair, as a rule, they are additionally highlighted in contrasting colors.

• The hat is another interesting fashionable version of the "Aurora", here the hair on the crown of the head takes the shape of a beanie, the strands are not milled or graduated - the length is left the same, and in the back of the head the curls are cut using a cascade technique. This is a rather extravagant bow.

Who wears out of celebrities

Many famous actresses and singers love this versatile multi-layered haircut. Abroad, these are Jessica Alba and Lindsay Lohan, as well as Charlize Theron and Eva Longoria. At various times, this hairstyle was preferred by Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Jennifer Aniston. In Russia, a spectacular voluminous haircut adorned Vera Brezhneva, Nadezhda Granovskaya, actress Yulia Mavrina, and others.

Variants

Aurora can be performed on hair of different lengths. This option looks perfect on short hair. This perky hairstyle is especially good for creating a youthful and daring look.

If you want to make your hairstyle even more creative, you can complement it with elongated "torn" strands and original coloring using bright colors.

• However, the short haircut of the aurora is not suitable for girls with a square or round face. The fact is that the hairstyle looks voluminous, so it will only emphasize the shape of the face, visually making it even larger.
• Classic Aurora is performed on medium hair, the occipital strands go down to shoulder level. A haircut in this version can be styled in different ways, you can straighten your hair with an iron or, on the contrary, curl it on large curlers.

Aurora, made for long hair, looks romantic and stylish. However, when deciding to make such a hairstyle, you need to understand that it will not be possible to maintain the overall length. The strands are trimmed with a ladder along the entire length, and in the area of ​​the crown they are cut rather shortly.

Only an experienced master can execute Aurora correctly, if the technology is broken in the process, then the hair will look disheveled and sloppy. It is especially difficult to get a proper haircut if the hair is very thick or curly.

Aurora can be made with bangs, and its shape can be different - straight, torn, asymmetrical.The shape and thickness of the bangs is selected depending on the shape of the face. For example, if the face is wide, an oblique bang that is laid on the side is well suited. A high forehead can be decorated with a short bang, it can be made torn.

How to pack?

You can style a haircut in different ways, here is a description of several popular types of styling:

• Casual option. A little foam is applied to the hair, and dried with a brush. The ends need to be tucked inward. The hairstyle turns out to be neat and stylish, it is great for every day, it can be done for work or for a walk.

• 80s style. Beat the washed hair (you can first wind it on large curlers), comb in the front part, secure with varnish. The bangs can be combed back or laid on the forehead in the form of a roller.

• Curls. An extended version of the haircut can be wound on curlers, forming romantic curls. If you want to do styling in a nostalgic style, then you need to use small diameter curlers so that the hairstyle resembles the perm popular in the 80s.

• Modern styling. Hair is gently pulled out with an iron (you must first use a thermal protection agent). It is necessary to ensure that the strands are even and perfectly smooth. It is also better to leave the bangs straight when doing this.

• Romantic styling. It can be done on straightened or curled hair. The hair is combed to one side, decorated with a beautiful hairpin or flower. Long hair can be pulled into a ponytail on the side.

• Evening option. For the evening, you can do a brushed hairstyle. Comb the hair in the upper part and, after smoothing it with a comb, fix it with varnish. Pin the side strands with hairpins, you can use a beautiful rim. The bangs can be laid on the forehead or removed under the rim.

• Retro. Comb the hair along the entire length, curl the ends outward. Fix the hairstyle with varnish and decorate it with a ribbon.

Of course, today, the Aurora haircut is not as popular as in the 80s, but this hairstyle option can look quite modern and stylish.

However, it is worth deciding to change the image only if there is confidence in the skill of the stylist, since an inexperienced master can ruin the haircut.

Conclusion

"Aurora" on hair of different lengths, colors and structures proves that any girl or adult woman can afford such a hairstyle. Separate accents in the form of bright "feathers" on the curls, the rich color of the hair, highlights and other details will complement the "Aurora" and make the image even more expressive.

Entrust your hair to an experienced hairdresser to get a haircut that is trendy in any season and not affected by the changing fashions.