Shell is one of the styling options,which are considered classic. This hairstyle is suitable for special occasions, and for a working atmosphere. Knowing the main nuances of its implementation, you can easily make a similar installation with your own hands.
History of creation
Creating a seashell hairstyle does not take longand will create an elegant look. Now no one knows exactly where the installation first appeared, but it also has an alternative name - “French bundle”. Perhaps that is why many fashionable women are convinced that this image appeared in the vastness of romantic France. However, there is a version that the ancient Egyptian queens were fond of such styling.
It gained popularity only in the 60syears of the last century. Then it was made on the occasion of various celebrations, to give the image elegance and festivity. By definition, this styling was considered the evening. Interestingly, in France itself, the familiar shell is called a "banana" - the inhabitants of the trendsetter see in this arrangement the similarity with the exotic fruit.
Styling Features
Many girls do not even suspect that the hairstylethe shell, which opens up the shoulders and the back for everyone to see, makes their silhouette much more attractive. In addition, visually similar styling increases growth - that is, the figure seems slimmer.
What are the main aspects in creating this hairstyle? Stylists recommend to pay attention to the following points:
- This styling has received its name absolutely not by chance. Therefore, in appearance the finished hairstyle should actually look like a seashell.
- Hairdressers are advised to perform this styling only on straight hair. In other words, the owner of disobedient curls better to start straightening them with the help of an iron.
- Despite the apparent elementarity, the "snail" may not work out the first time. Therefore, it is better to arrange a training session on the eve of the event in order to know exactly how long it will take.
- Hairstyle is best done on completely drya head of hair. After all, if it is at least a little wet, then the shell haircut can simply fall apart right at the evening party or date, which is always undesirable.
Items to create an image
To make a beautiful styling of this type, the beauty should get the following toilet articles:
- High-quality comb with antistatic effect.It is best to choose a brush, in which the teeth will not be very sharp, because this can damage the hair and scalp itself. Stylists are advised to select a large rectangular comb to create a "snail".
- Also, to create a seashell hairstyle you will need a lacquer with strong fixation. If there is a celebration, you can pamper yourself and buy a varnish with the content of colored or silver sparkles.
- From the accessories can be useful various studs, hairpins and brooches with beautiful inlays. You can choose them to your taste, which will give the classic shell hair personality.
- It is also necessary to acquire a thin single-row comb. It should have small, thick teeth, as well as a long spike to create straight partings.
Hairstyle creation algorithm
In its classic version, the cockle hairstyle for long hair, as well as medium-sized long hair, is created as follows:
- Hair styling product - foam, mousse or varnish- applied to pre-washed hair. If the hair is curled, then it is necessary to straighten it with the help of an ironing device. Stylists recommend not to dry with a pile of hair dryers, and wait until it dries naturally - of course, if time allows.
- After styling is evenly distributed through the hair, you should gently comb it.
- Then the hair is collected in a ponytail, but not fixed with a rubber band. The higher this tail is, the higher will be the final version of the cockleshell.
- A bundle is twisted from the tail and hides inside - it turns out something like a spiral shell. The tip of the tail can be completely hidden, or you can leave it so that it is beautiful to lay strands out of it.
- Fixing hairstyle occurs with the help of hairpins, andif necessary, then invisible. Hairdressers are advised to start from the bottom. Each girl determines the number of pins for herself — after all, the density of hair and their obedience are different for everyone.
Creating hairstyle shells with a roller
To create this version of hair, you needprepare another item. The roller can be purchased at a specialty store. Some clever beauties do such a thing in two accounts ... from their own socks. The first step in making a roller is to cut off the sock of the sock, we apologize for the tautology, and wrap it with an elastic band to the wrist. The resulting bagel does not concede in its functionality store counterparts.
The process of creating hairstyles usingThis accessory is similar to the classic one, with the only exception that the hair is wound around the roller, and then fixed with the help of pins. In this case, the bagel itself should be hidden under the "snail", so it is advisable to choose a sock to match the hair color. This option is well suited for rare hair, as well as for the creation of hairstyle shell on medium hair. Also, it is appropriate for not enough long hair.
A few more features of creating a "snail"
It is believed that the hairdo shell on medium hair- This is the perfect option. After all, often long hair can interfere with the creation of such styling. This hairstyle is performed in the same way as on long hair - with the only difference that it will have less fuss with knocked out curls. However, it is necessary to make a caution - often this hairstyle on thin hair of medium length may not fit, and styling will look somewhat ridiculous. Therefore, it is necessary to try to make a shell hairdo with your own hands before you understand whether this option is suitable hairstyle or not.
Twister hairstyle
С помощью такого французского аксессуара, как Twister, beauties are available a variety of hairstyles - including with it you can create and an excellent shell. To make such a styling, you need the so-called "French twist" - a special tube with a slot and a clip for fixing. The algorithm for creating such a hairstyle is as follows:
- Hair going to the tail.
- Then twister is passed through the tail, and slowly pulled down from the base.
- Hair scrolls in the form of a roller.
- The resulting shell is fixed using stealth.
Cockleshell
The option of this installation can be not onlyclassic, but also more romantic. To add volume to the shell, you can add an element such as a pile. Then the resulting styling will seem much more airy.
The pile must be performed slowly, eachstrand flavoring hair spray. If desired, the front part can be left smooth. When processed all the hair, you can begin to create the shell itself.
Laying with bangs
Отлично будет смотреться такой вариант прически у owners of bangs - especially if you make a voluminous shell with the help of the described pile. In this case, the hair in front and the fringe itself should be smoothed with the help of a fixing agent for the hair, and the “snail” itself should be made more voluminous.
Create a hairstyle such as a shell, under the forces of every fashionista. Having learned to make a "snail" once, you can use it in a variety of life situations.
