El carding is a hairstyle technique that took a lot during the 80s. It consists of giving much more volume to the hair only with the brush. Although we think that this technique may be out of fashion, the truth is that it is not. Today there are still many hairstyles that can be done with this technique.
Let's see how we can carry out a simple carding in our own home and the hairstyles we have to use this type of technique. In addition, carding has advantages but also disadvantages, something that we must take into account when making our hairstyle.
what is carding
Carding is a simple technique that consists of giving volume to the hair by tangling it a little towards the root. This means that we can create different structures in the hairstyles, adding volume to all the hair or only to some areas. In addition, the carding may or may not have a disheveled appearance, it all depends on how we use it.
how to card
Carding is a technique in which we are giving volume to the locks. You should take a comb with fine spikes to help us carde. The strands are separated and held at the ends and upwards. The carding is done by combing the hair from the ends towards the root, creating a tangle that is what will give volume to that area. One of the places where the carding is usually done is at the crown, to appear taller and also to give the hair volume in a certain area without appearing too disheveled. Those who want to create a tousled effect do the carding to the ends in different strands.
It is important that before carding the hair is well combed, to avoid greater tangles. To do a total carding of the hair, you should go strand by strand, as this will make it easier to comb later. To keep carding with volume for as long as possible hairspray is usually used in that area. Use the type of hairspray that can be removed simply by combing your hair, as it will leave less residue.
Advantages and disadvantages
This hairstyle has its advantages and that is why it is still used today. Its great advantage is that it can add volume to the finest hair. It is a way of making the hair appear much more abundant. In addition, in certain hairstyles it helps us to create volume in different areas. You can make a toupee in the central part of the hair or give it volume at the crown to give a little height to the hairstyle.
The great disadvantage of the famous carding is that he tends to mess up his hair a bit, since we tangle it to be able to give that volume. That is why you have to have your hair well groomed and do the carding carefully. In fine hair we run the risk of breaking them when trying to untangle the hairstyle again. That is why it should not be used very often if we do not want to break the hair.
Hairstyles for combed hair
Carded hair can be worn with different hairstyles. At present, not all hair is usually combed, but volume is given to certain parts. It is common to see collections in which the central part or crown is carded. The ponytail area can also be carded to give it volume.
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