Side tuft: many ways to wear it with style
The hair looks with side tuft are the hairstyle for women very much appreciated especially at this moment. But what is the right way to show off your tuft? In which cases is the fringe to be preferred? In this article we will try to answer this and others super popular questions But first, we recommend you watch the video below to find out when and how to cut hair according to the phases of the moon.
The advantages of the side tuft
The side tuft is so loved as an ally of any type of cut. But how come? The advantages of choosing this hair look are many, let's see some of them.
In addition to framing the face, the side lock of hair is good at hiding a very high or very narrow forehead, as well as rejuvenating the face. Depending on the personality of the wearer, it can give a retro, bon-ton or punk-rock tone also based on the styling that we feel like expressing at that moment. But that's not all: one of the great advantages of the side tuft is that it can be managed by constantly changing the hairstyle, alternating a soft fold with simple brush strokes with the use of gels and other fixing products. You can also choose a short side tuft, a fake fringe, or a long tuft to wear behind the ears, up to a more voluminous lock that covers part of the face and which is always much loved by stars to go unnoticed.
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Lateral tuft: who is it good for?
A question arises: but who is the side tuft good for? If we told you that it is good for everyone, we would run the risk of disappointing someone, but in reality a few simple tricks are enough to make you say yes to the side tuft, without hesitation!
We must admit that the lateral tuft remains very versatile in any way you decide to style it, and can be considered as a "safe haven" for all women: it is very difficult to find a face that cannot be easily enhanced through the lateral tuft. It is particularly suitable for oval faces, giving a greater three-dimensionality to the face; moreover, if you have a high forehead, the side tuft can camouflage it. The tuft is also perfect for those with very marked and square features, as it restores balance to the shapes and refines the features. So the secret is not so much in understanding if the lateral tuft can do for you or not, as in understanding how to enhance it to obtain a pleasant result.
All the reasons just mentioned have always made the side tuft one of the most popular cuts not only among the very young, but also among more mature women. The side tuft, in fact, is an excellent solution for all those who want to change their look without completely upsetting the hair, adding a simple touch of style to make a difference.
If you are not yet ready to completely overturn your haircut, the side tuft is a valid alternative to proceed in small steps. The same also applies to the fringe: rather than fossilize on the fact that it is not suitable for different types of face and is particularly not recommended for women with elongated faces and / or with low foreheads, you could ask your hairdresser for advice to choose a type of fringe that enhances the face.
How to cut the side tuft: short, medium and long cuts
The cut of the side tuft is essential for the success of the entire look, that's why you should always avoid DIY and rely on a professional. in order to make the most of them.
- Tufts pulled out
Perfect for high and wide foreheads in order to cover them halfway, balancing an elongated face, with a smooth or wavy crease depending on personal preferences.
- Tufts that tend to open to one side
It is a cut that involves a greater amount of hair concentrated on one of the two sides of the face, right or left depending on personal comfort and preferences. Ideal for small and low foreheads.
The side tuft is an easy and versatile styling that can be used on both short, medium and long hair. It is used to give movement to a smooth hair, makes a wavy hair more lively and, in the case of curly hair, an Afro-inspired tuft is recommended, ie more voluminous towards the top.
- The side tuft goes well with short cuts like short bob or pixie cut, because it is always able to make the look fresh, jaunty and sexy.
- For medium cuts, the side tuft adapts to scaled cuts or to more marked ones. In this second case, a short and regular enough tuft is better to wear disheveled!
- Finally, for long cuts, the side tuft is the right compromise to revive and make the cut harmonious, lightening the hairstyle and giving volume and movement to the hair.
How to dry the side tuft?
Drying the side tuft on your own at home is easy, but we want to reveal some secrets to do it best and the steps to follow.
- Use a heat-protective product before drying, only in this way will you be able to obtain a nice tuft to be shaped at will.
- Choose the most suitable styling product for your hair type: volumizing for straight and thin hair, taming for thick and frizzy hair, giving definition and elasticity for curly hair.
- To give volume to the side tuft, dry the lock on the opposite side to the one where you usually keep it: so if we want the side tuft on the right, let's dry it on the left and vice versa.
- You can also dry the tuft from below with a round brush, treating it like a fringe.
- If you notice that the side tuft immediately loses volume, after passing the lock with a brush and hairdryer, fix it with a goose beak.
- You can also use curlers, which vary in size depending on the effect you want to achieve.
- Finally, let the tuft cool, or use a cold blow with the blow dryer.
