Carving for short hair. Photos before and after use, on curlers, with bangs, for adult women

Styling short hair on a daily basis is tiring and time-consuming. In beauty salons today they offer carving service for short hair. You can familiarize yourself with photos of modern styling in the catalog and make a choice in favor of the hairstyle you like.

What is hair carving?

The English word "carving" implies the concept of long-term styling using a chemical composition that is strikingly different from the usual perm.

Hair treatment with this method is more gentle. The tool acts only on their outer part, without affecting the deep layers.

Thanks to this procedure, owners of short curls can forget about the inconvenience with their hair for several months.

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Types of carving

Carving for short hair (photos of various options can be viewed in any hairdressing salon or on the Internet) is suitable for women with any type of face, hence the variety of hairstyles.

Masters divide this type of styling into several types:

• basal, in which work is carried out in the area of ​​the roots. This styling method looks good with bangs;
• vertical - done along the entire length of the hair to obtain spiral curls;
• textural - the work is carried out using curlers of different sizes and shapes, the result looks very creative;
• small - designed to create small curls and maximum volume;
• middle - to give the styling airiness and lightness;
• large - to obtain wavy hair.

Advantages of the method

Carving has gained popularity for a number of reasons:

• the chemical agents used for the procedure do not cause noticeable damage to either the hair or the scalp;
• the resulting curls look more natural than with a perm;
• curls without additional styling can last from 1 month to 3;
• hair becomes more obedient, easier to comb;
• the hairstyle lasts much longer;
• oily hair after the procedure will no longer be intensively covered with sebaceous secretions, there will be no need to wash your hair often;
• a gentle method of hair treatment allows you to change the image every 2-3 months, carrying out the following carving procedure.

Cons of carving

Carving for short hair, the photo of which attracts fashionistas so much, has its drawbacks:

• styling does not give the effect of noticeably pronounced curls and curls;
• carving products have a specific smell that does not immediately disappear, but at first intensifies when washing your hair;
• the ends of normal and dry hair may split;
• an individual reaction is possible, expressed in intense hair loss;
• styling chemicals can help change the color of colored hair;
• the procedure may not work on thick hair or Asian-style hair;
• after the end of the action of the chemicals and their washing out, the hair may immediately begin to lose its shape, or it may retain it, but create disharmony with the growing part.

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Contraindications to the procedure

There are not many contraindications, more often they are temporary, but you should know them:

• the period of pregnancy and lactation, in which a significantly changed content of hormones in a woman's blood can affect the carving effect - the reaction can be unpredictable;
• bleached or prone to dry hair - styling products, after drying them, can make the strands brittle, like a "washcloth";
• freshly dyed hair (after dyeing it is necessary to withstand at least 7-10 days);
• hair weakened by stress, cold, heat;
• individual allergic reactions;
• period of menstruation, due to changes in hormonal levels;
• during the entire time of taking hormonal drugs.

Popular home carving products

Carving can also be done at home if you have some experience in hairdressing.

As a rule, preference is given to kits with an ammonia-free composition produced by well-known companies.

• Schwarzkopf offers for carving the Natural Stayling series, which guarantee not only the visual effect of a new hair shape, but also its health and restoration thanks to aloe vera extract and amino acids. The effectiveness of the funds depends on the density, length and thickness of the hair, the preservation of the effect is 2.5-3 months. A pleasant bonus is the presence of keratin in the line of products, which effectively "patches" weak points along the entire length of the curls. The procedure successfully combines curling and gentle hair care. The best effect is obtained when using the Natural Stayling Neutraliser.
• Wella, as a gentle curling, offers customers the Curl lt extra conditioning series. Experts recommend these products for colored, fine or weak hair and sensitive skin. Cysteine, which is part of the preparations, allows you to moisturize the strands and make them more elastic, and the modern Flexi-Protect technology has regenerating and protecting properties. The duration of action is about 2.5 months.
• CHI Lonic Shine Waves contains silk proteins. Suitable for weakened hair. The products do not contain toxic, aggressive ingredients; pregnant and breastfeeding women can safely use them (the effect of perming may not justify expectations only in the case of hormonal imbalance in the body).
• Estel Niagara offers several options for long-term curling. Tool # 1 - for coarse unruly hair, # 2 - for normal curls, # 4 - for dyed, weakened or bleached strands. The entire line has no distinct chemical odor. Complexes involve the additional use of hair protecting agents Essex shampoo, spray for damaged areas. The only thing that needs to be borne in mind is that the products of this manufacturer are designed for professional use, so at home they can be used by those who have experience in this area.

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Types of curlers, which are suitable for the procedure

Carving for short hair, the photo clearly shows this, involves the use of various curlers.

Their correct selection guarantees the desired result:

• voluminous curlers (3-5 cm in diameter) give the hair a wave effect, and are also used for root or local styling;
• bobbins (finger devices) are designed for small curls like African ones, providing good volume;
• spiral curlers are used for vertical curling and voluminous hairstyles;
• rollers (in other words, curlers-boomerangs) - made of foam rubber and well-bending wire in the center. Depending on the diameter, they can be suitable for the formation of large or small curls.

How to choose a wave size?

The choice of wave size depends on the main haircut. For a short square, large curls with root uplift may be suitable. For a long time, local curling with large curlers can keep the shape of the hair ends.

To create a perky look and get the maximum volume, you can form small curls "a la Africa".

For girls with hairstyles of the "ladder" type, with hair closer to medium length, a textured curling using curlers of different diameters, therefore, with different wave sizes, is suitable.

It is better to discuss the best option for curling with your hairdresser, who can adjust the client's desire based on the oval of his face, the length and condition of the strands.

Step-by-step technique for performing carving for short hair with a photo

Photos of carving for short hair clearly show its main stages.

But the step-by-step instruction contains several more positions:

• shampooing and lightly drying them with a towel;
• hair is divided into strands, each of which is wound on a bobbin of a chosen shape (curlers);
• a tourniquet is made from a soft cloth or towel and tied around the head along the hairline to prevent chemicals from getting on the face;
• using the applicator, each "wrap" is well processed with a curling agent;
• a swimming cap is put on the head;
• every 8-10 minutes one of the strands is checked for the degree of readiness of the curl (the composition stays on the hair for no more than 40 minutes);
• after 40 min. hair with curlers is well washed in running warm water;
• the head is dried with a towel;
• the strands on the bobbins are treated with a neutralizer, which fixes their new shape (the holding time is indicated in the manufacturer's instructions);
• it's time to carefully remove the curlers;
• based on the instructions, the hair is washed with warm water without shampoo, but with a regenerating balm;
• dry hair naturally or with a "not hot" hair dryer.

Some manufacturers of carving products do not recommend washing your hair for 2-3 days after going to the hairdresser, so that the fixer fixes the shape of the curls well, so it is recommended to study the intricacies of the instructions before styling.

Long hair carving technique: a step-by-step guide

Carving for long hair has the same scheme as for short hair, but there are additional nuances:

• when winding, it is necessary to choose large curlers so that the strands can be saturated with the styling agent evenly;
• strands should be the same in the amount of hair;
• it is very important to form curls in the right direction;
• long hair requires a professional approach, so the procedure is best done by a master.

What to do with bangs?

Bangs play an important role in attempts to hide the imperfections of the face oval. In this regard, when carving, the question arises of what can be done with this hairstyle detail.

Hairdressers usually adhere to the following rules:

• an even bang covering a wide forehead is best left intact;
• asymmetrical or oblique bangs can also not be touched;
• long bangs need to be curled so that it begins to harmonize with the total mass of hair;
• straight bangs, depending on the oval of the face and the shape of the head, may not be combined with small curls;
• you can use root styling to add volume to the bangs.

How long does the result last?

Usually 1 procedure is enough for 2.5-3 months.

However, there are a number of factors that affect how long a curl lasts:

• the thicker the hair, the worse it lends itself to chemicals, the less carving will last on the hair;
• "glass" hair, the structure of which is very dense and does not allow chemicals to saturate them in the required amount, does not lend itself to perm of this kind;
• curling straightens faster on long hair under their weight;
• curls (up to 3-4 months), made on dyed or bleached hair, last best. There is only one condition, the previous hair treatment with chemical agents should be 2-3 weeks before carving, while the hair should not be weakened.

The cost of carving in the salons of Moscow, St. Petersburg and regions

Long-term styling prices depend on several factors:

• hair length - the longer the strands, the more expensive;
• the sets of tools used are more expensive or cheaper (from 500 rubles);
• the status of a beauty salon - the class of the masters, experience, equipment is taken into account;
• city ​​status (central, million-plus, thousand-plus) - usually, the more modest the city, the more affordable prices.

Price indicators in rubles look like this:

Article design: Mila Friedan

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