Haircuts in layers

Layered haircuts ✂ are at their peak. 📈 The choice of hairstyle depends on the shape of the face, 😉 hair type and image. 👜 The rules of technique for performing the model and styling curls 👱🏻‍♀️ is easy to learn.

general description

As the name implies, a multi-layered haircut is created in steps. The length is cut in layers to achieve a certain effect. Usually, the purpose of cutting the strands step by step is called obtaining volume. The multi-stage model is also made for thinning thick curls, facilitating regular styling.

Layered hairstyle is suitable for owners of long, medium and short hair. You can definitely find a suitable model for any type of face. Most of the options are versatile for creating different looks.

Multilayer models are made for straight and curly hair. Options are cut with and without bangs.

Note! The variety of stepped patterns makes the cutting method versatile. This is what brought the variant massive popularity.

Features of the technique in layers

Layers are a basic hair cutting technique that creates hair texture.

1. It is important to consider the angle of the guy. In the technique, layers the angle of the brace is 90 degrees and above from the fall of the hair.

2. Layers are suitable for clients wishing to enhance hair movement.

3. The technique of layers reduces the volume and mass of the hair, respectively, the haircut acquires an oval-elongated silhouette.

4. Layers and are suitable for clients looking for volume in medium to short lengths.

5. The basic definition is that layers reduce volume and mass, but there is an exception in length. Layers on long hair can create volume. Long hair has more volume than weight compared to medium or short lengths, so the gradation technique will not be able to cope with the creation of volume, and here it is necessary to use the layering technique.

6. In extremely rare cases, the layering technique is applicable to fine hair. Mostly it is suitable for thick hair.

7. At the SASSOON Academy, the technique of layers is equated with thinning, if you think over the layers correctly.

8. If the client has curly hair, then using the technique, the layers can be reduced in volume, but you should definitely think about the use of the technique in great detail.

Pros and cons

Women's haircuts, made in layers, are suitable for mature women and young ladies with any type of face. The hairstyle helps to retouch the imperfections of the face, and, on the contrary, emphasize the advantages. Despite the seeming carelessness of the haircut, the lady always looks well-groomed and stylish.

The undoubted advantage is the ease of hair care. First you can wash your hair, dry it naturally. Then just ruffle your hair with your hands. The use of curlers is allowed. Gel, wax, foam, varnish are good for fixing. It is required to update the haircut every six months. The growing curls do not spoil the appearance.

A feature of multi-layered haircuts is that even without styling, the hairstyle looks amazing. Ladies with a layered ladder look attractive.

The downside may be the unsuccessful execution of a short haircut.It cannot be corrected due to too short tiers at the crown.

Who is it for?

Any woman can find a suitable layered hairstyle. Age, face type, hair structure and length do not really matter. Owners of a thick head of hair are recommended haircuts "bob", double "bob". "Italian" looks amazing on curly curls. The she-wolf haircut is ideal for bold, distinctive girls.

The "ladder" and "cascade" are perfect for romantic owners of the finest hairs. Layering hairstyles will help you achieve the desired volume and create a lush effect.

For young ladies with thin hairs, experts do not recommend thinning; straight, even cuts are best suited.

The "whim" model looks incredible on thin young ladies with a beautiful swan neck. Slicked back curls accentuate her curves. Puffy strands in the form of feathers of different lengths can be fixed with fasteners. Any form of bangs will do.

The choice of model directly depends on the type of person.

Triangular shape corrected with short layered haircuts. It is necessary to create a contrast between a narrow chin and large cheekbones. Young ladies are advised to increase the crown volume.

1. Chubby ladies are advised to make an oblique forelock, leave elongated strands. Shoulder-length curls work best for a round face. The parting on the side contributes to its lengthening.
2. Straight bangs and parting in the middle are not recommended, as they round the face.
3. Full-faced and cheeky girls are advised to pay attention to the front strands. Straight hair along the cheeks will correct facial imperfections. For girls with a square shape, long hair gives the appearance of a flawless oval. Side parting, asymmetrical torn bangs, open ears help to hide the flaws of this type of face.
4. Rectangular the shape is corrected, leaving short shreds on the crown of the head and long curls hanging along the face to the shoulders. Curled strands with an elongated forelock retouch the flaws of the shape. A graduated short haircut with straight bangs reaching down to the jawline will create the appearance of roundness.
5. The "bob" model is appropriate for young ladies with oval and triangular face. An elongated shape needs straight bangs. The haircut goes well with the sporty style. This model does not need styling. The problem of straight thin hair is solved due to the stepped hairstyle and formed bangs. Thick strands are made into a "bob", while the forelock is absent. A haircut with asymmetrical bangs is combined with curly and straight hair, any type of face. Curly hair, due to the graduation, easily fits into beautiful curls.

For young ladies with an oval shape, you can completely open your face or slightly close it with curly curls. Owners of a flawless oval are not always devoid of imperfections in some parts of the face.

An overly wide forehead can be closed with oblique bangs. Short strands should not be above the chin.

Which layered haircut to choose?

If you want something more daring, choose square or horizontal layers - they create straight lines and uneven texture.

If you have very thick hair and want to reduce the volume a little, Daniel recommends vertical layers: they "remove density around the hair perimeter", while "diagonal layers will look more even and, conversely, add volume."

Still not sure which layers are right for you? Daniel Keesling recommends paying attention to three main factors: hair texture, hair density and face shape. Let's talk about this in more detail.

Multilayer haircuts for short hair

For short hair, there are tons of options - both classic and incredibly daring.Such haircuts seem to be created for experimenting with color: on short hair cut in layers, you can endlessly try many shades and their combinations.

For example, a pixie - in a traditional or author's design, a textured or cascading bob, as well as the famous rocker grunge, can be an excellent solution for owners of short hair!

Multi-layer haircuts for medium hair

With medium hair, there are plenty of layered haircuts too! In this case, you can vary the length of the strands that frame the face, and the length of the hair at the back of the head. Experts recommend leaving a medium length in the front, showing the beauty of the hair, but making an almost short haircut in the back.

Owners of medium-length hair can choose haircuts such as a cascading bob, a bob on a leg, "Italian", as well as options with torn strands, which will not only enhance accents where necessary, but also give the hairstyle a special chic!

Layered haircuts for long hair

Long-haired girls who dream of a multi-layered haircut are especially lucky this year: at the peak of popularity, multi-level combinations that allow you to actively use the length.

The main trend is geometric haircuts, in which the face is clearly shaped by the contour, and the lower layer of hair remains long. You can add a little boldness to the image: the upper layers of hair are cut in a torn manner, and the lower ones are straightened to a mirror shine, even if they are naturally curly!

Layered haircuts for a round face

A round face is roughly the same width at the top and bottom. Girls with this face shape usually prefer long layers that frame the face and look very organic.

A straight cut draws more attention to the shape of the face than to the hair, so ask your stylist to create several diagonal layers around the perimeter of the face - they always look very advantageous.

If you want to visually lengthen your face, consider the side bangs option. It makes the gaze slide diagonally across the face, making the face appear longer and narrower.

Layered haircuts for a square face

Those with a square face usually have a wide forehead and chin. To round off the bottom of your face, a graduated bob with layers that start just below the chin will work for you. The longest strands will soften the straight lines, and the layers will add dynamism to the hairstyle.

When styling at home, try options with a deep side parting: the extra volume around the crown will help to even out the proportions of the face a little.

Layered haircuts for an oval face

This type of face is narrow and long. This is both good and bad: when any haircut suits you, how to choose? There are many options, but the best is considered to be a multi-layered elongated bob.

It will give the face perfect proportions, as opposed to just long hair, which lengthens the face even more. An elongated bob will look great on its own, but by adding layers, you can emphasize the areas of the face that you like the most.

Execution technology

It will be possible to make a hairstyle, guided by the standard rules for the implementation of a particular model. There are nuances regarding the length of the hair.

Short hair

There is nothing difficult in creating a multi-layered haircut for short hair. The main difficulty in independent execution: compliance with proportionality. Only a few manage to beautifully handle the volume from the top of the head to the back of the head. Better to use outside help.

It is enough to moisten short strands, comb, cut in layers from the crown of the head down. Secondly, the temples and the frontal part are processed. Layering is created by cutting the hair in a row. Hair is divided into layers by horizontal parting. The curls are pulled at right angles to the floor, cut, focusing on the control strand.

Attention! The option is suitable for feminine, active ladies who do not like to waste time styling.You can simply blow-dry your hairstyle or tousle it with your hands with a little gel.

Medium length hair

You can make a classic multi-layer haircut (options with a cascading cut) for medium-length hair using the technology proposed for short hair. An easier way: collect curls in a tail at the back of the head, make a general cut, if necessary, modify it in a row. A ponytail gathered at the top of the head will allow for a more textured version.

The model is completely universal. The curls in the hairstyle are airy and voluminous at the same time. The model can be laid in different ways or left in its natural form.

Long hair

It is easiest to make a multi-layer treatment of curls for long hair. It is enough to determine the desired total length, the length between the layers. The strands are separated by horizontal parting. You can cut a single cut or cut in a row for each layer.

For hairstyles with this length of curls, a ponytail method is also available.

The model for long hair allows for a two-level or multi-level structure. Layering allows you to achieve airiness, uniformity in appearance. Abrupt transitions between two or more layers will create a severity of the style.

The multi-layered haircut for long hair is ideal for young, romantic natures. Curls, complemented by highlighting or glare coloring, look gorgeous. The hairstyle does not require complex styling and maintenance.

Regular care

Multi-layered haircut is undemanding to regular procedures. After washing, it is permissible to dry your hair in a natural way. As styling, use the separation of layered strands by hand with a small amount of gel or wax. Layered hairstyle without the usual styling looks stylish, a little sloppy. The fashionable option is practical, relevant for busy and lazy women.

1. Styling with a hair dryer and a round brush is the optimal solution for two-layer and other stepped models. The curls are given volume at the roots, the ends are twisted. The styling option is universal, it gives the hair additional volume. The hairstyle looks neat, feminine.
2. A multi-layered haircut is easy to turn into a shock of curls or waves. To do this, use a curling iron, curlers. The hairstyle is fixed with foam or varnish. With the help of an iron, it will be possible to create a perfectly flat canvas with an accent transition in length.
3. The hairstyle does not require complex care. It is enough to renew the multi-layer haircut once every 1.5–6 months (depending on the total length). The growing strands do not spoil the overall structure. When split ends appear, you will have to update the cut of the strands more often.

Styling tips

Short hair often doesn't need styling. It is enough to wash your hair often and treat them with a suitable balm. The multi-stage model makes hair styling easy. You can simply blow-dry your hair, tousle it slightly with your hands, and your hair is ready.

Some people prefer to style their hair to the side. Someone lifts them up. Others make a ponytail on the top of the head. To give the mop splendor, the strands are raised at the very roots. Sometimes they deliberately give the hair a sloppy look. Styling is done by squeezing well-washed and dried hair. Knead the strands with your hands, slightly lifting them up, using foam or mousse. Then they are dried with a hairdryer and fixed with varnish.

The option of bouffant is not excluded. They give some disheveled hair by combing a few strands on the crown.

Sometimes bouffant is done around the perimeter of the head. Business style allows for light bouffant. The curls combed back and sprinkled with varnish give a strict look.

There is a simple scheme for laying a tiered hairstyle in stages:

1. wash your hair thoroughly;
2. squeeze a little foam or mousse into the palm of your hand;
3. ruffle your hair with your fingers and palms;
4. alternately wind the strands on the brush, dry;
5. it is allowed to swap some curls;
6. the short forelock does not need to be touched, and the long bangs can be tousled with your hands or combed back;
7. fix the creation with varnish.

Experts advise starting drying with a hair dryer from the lower strands towards the parting. The bulk of the hair is fixed on the crown with a clip, the curl is twisted from below with a round brush inward or outward, and a stream of hot air from a hair dryer is directed at it. And so all the strands are laid in turn.

The curlers are wound in the same order. With their help, more elastic curls are obtained. The hairstyle gains firmness. After complete drying, the curlers are removed. Thorough brushing with a massage brush is required to make the hair splendid.

If you want to get springy curls, keep the curls as follows: carefully remove the curlers, carefully disassemble the strands with your fingers, shake them a little.

It is recommended to style short hair by winding large curlers on the crown of the head. After thoroughly drying with a hairdryer, the curlers are removed, the curls are twisted with their hands, and sprinkled with varnish. Fixing styling products help to create lush hair. Foam or mousse is spread over naturally dried curls or with a towel. Spray periodically with water from a spray bottle.

Owners of thin hair should use fixing agents with caution. They make the curls heavier.

The mop fits snugly to the head, the splendor is lost. Pile is contraindicated in thin strands. In extreme cases, it is acceptable for special occasions, but you do not need to comb it. It is necessary to carefully wash your hair and treat it with balm, then the strands can be unraveled without difficulty.

Thin hair is easily injured, so it is necessary to avoid using a hot hair dryer.

Only a cold or slightly warm air stream is permissible. Tongs and curling irons are not used when styling fine hair. They dry out delicate strands.

The effect of wet strands is done using a special gel. The curls are combed back. Their ends are twisted outward with a round brush or hair dryer. Finish the styling by shaping a bang and securing it with varnish.

Beautiful examples

A step cut with square layers is performed on thick medium to long hair. By reducing the lower part, it focuses on the entire face. They look very beautiful from the back. When trimming the layers, it is important to maintain a balance between the line of the upper head and the back of the head. You should not round it off or make a curved border in the occipital region.

Fashionistas prefer to experiment with dyeing curls in unpredictable colors. Colorfully colored individual beams add originality and extravagance to the image. Bright red, red, purple, blue, green colors distinguish the young lady from the crowd. Fantastic layered styling in the shape of a silver fox grabs the attention of others.

Interesting design

Creating clear transitions between tiers, cutting geometric shapes, bright or contrasting coloring will help to make a multi-layer haircut individual, memorable. Hairstyles with square or triangular layers are a good example. If different levels are colored blue, purple, pink, then increased attention to the person is ensured.

Examples from celebrities

Celebrities have long appreciated all the benefits of multi-layered haircuts. Many divas do not change their choice for decades. Some only change the images, hair length, hairstyle format. The striking owners of a multi-layered haircut are: Rihanna, Keira Knightley, Kate Moss, Charlize Theron, Victoria Beckham. Famous ladies with different hairstyles are always in the spotlight.

Stylish layered medium haircuts

An experienced master can adapt any haircut that she likes for each client.

Cascade

Everyone's favorite, popular and versatile haircut, which they manage to perform even on short hair, but on medium hair, it "reveals" most luxuriously.

The cascade can be at the ends themselves, leaving the length from roots to ends untouched, or cut in layers almost the entire length of the hair, but the main thing is that the hair looks well-groomed, stylish and as if it had just been styled.

Cascade is suitable for any hair, but on too curly - all the beauty of the haircut will be lost. At least Cascade is chosen to reduce the visual volume of curly hair.

Ladder

It is often impossible to figure out from the photo where the Cascade is and where the Ladder is. The ladder is made mainly on the face, clearly cutting out in layers, while the main head of hair remains intact. With the Cascade, the layers are made over all the hair.

The ladder will easily mask facial imperfections, full cheeks, a round face, too massive or narrow chin.

The ladder looks good with bangs. To add volume, you can twist the strands slightly.

Also, the Ladder will have to be additionally laid, so those who do not have the time (or desire) for this - it is better to choose another option.

Aurora

Delicate and elegant haircut is one of the "oldest" haircuts that have appeared long ago. It is from Aurora that our famous Cascade and Ladder originated.

Aurora is made only for medium and long hair.

There are several subspecies of Caret, which is also performed with a difference in the length of the strands.

If you want to experiment with hairstyles, and Kare does not give him enough length to take all the hair in a ponytail, you can do a "malvinka", braid your hair in side braids, twist with a tourniquet, do "Greek" styling.

Asymmetry

In its simplest and lightest form, an asymmetrical hairstyle can be made from any Bob or Bob - side parting and comb the hair to one side. If a master gets down to business, then he can create a real fashionable masterpiece on his head. Different strands, a combination of long hair with almost shaved parts of the head, geometric lines and other variations.

Such haircuts are chosen by people of show business, stars, as well as young girls who want to stand out and attract attention.

Do not forget about coloring - bright or unusual combinations of shades will add individuality and expressiveness to your haircut.

Graduated haircuts

Any cuts of the strands "at an angle" can also be attributed to layering. True, here it will be more horizontal. It can be an elongated Bob, Bob-Kare or Kare, cut like this: a short nape (up to shaved) and long front strands (to the collarbone and below).

Graduation makes it easy to mask full cheeks, wide cheekbones, age-related changes and a flabby chin, as well as a short neck.

Graduated haircuts are not suitable for women with thin and thin hair - the hair will look even thinner and thinner.

It is also better not to cut unruly hair like this - you will have to devote a lot of time to styling.

Conclusion

A qualified master will help you choose the most suitable haircut. Choose only trusted and experienced professionals.

We hope our descriptions and photos of the best multi-layered haircuts for medium hair will help you decide on a new look and inspire you to bold changes in your appearance.