The female half of humanity always strives to have a stunning appearance. A particularly exciting process occurs when choosing a hairstyle. In this article, we will look at how to make beautiful without much effort. hairstyle for different lengths of hair - a shell.

Having a gorgeous hairstyle, regardless of the season, day and allotted time for styling, is the dream of any girl. I always want to experience the admiring glances of others. The hairstyle, which is popularly called the shell, was introduced into fashion in France. The shell is the personification of femininity and tenderness. It emphasizes the graceful posture and creates a light, weightless silhouette.

This hairstyle is easy to make for both owners of long and medium length hair. Only wavy hair will not make it possible to make this hairstyle perfect, because naughty curls will not allow you to lay the shell perfectly. Hairstyle shell will be appropriate for any occasion and at any time of the year. This hairstyle is suitable for solemn, festive, funny and sad events, business meetings. It will complement your image with elegance and unsurpassed simplicity.

Shell - step by step instructions

In order for the shell hairstyle to take on an incomparable look, you need to do the following manipulations:

  • First of all, it is necessary to apply foam or styling mousse to the hair, so small hairs will not fall out and stick out in different directions.
  • A shell hairstyle looks more impressive with a side parting, so if you have an even parting, make it from the side.
  • Comb your hair to the left side and comb well.
  • Secure the strands at the back to make a tight tail.
  • Lift the tail up and start twisting it into a tight rope, as if winding it around your thumb, until the tips are inside.
  • Secure the shell with hairpins and hairpins.
  • For a good hold, sprinkle your hair with varnish.

Little tricks to help you do your hair perfectly:

  • You should not make a shell on wet hair, this will only make the hairstyle fragile and it will fall apart faster.
  • Use styling products very carefully, do not overdo it, they can give your hair an unfresh, dirty look.
  • You can give your hairstyle an even more festive royal look by releasing a few beautiful strands in front and twisting them into curls.

  • You can purchase sets of special styling tools that are designed to various kinds hairstyles.
  • You can add volume to your hair by separating the upper part of the hair, and make a pile there.

If you're having trouble curling your hair and the result isn't what you expected, don't despair. There is also a way to make the perfect shell using Chinese chopsticks. For this you need:

  • Secure the ponytail at the bottom by combing the hair to the side
  • Attach the sticks to the hair on both sides of the ponytail
  • Twist the hair, holding it with chopsticks, towards the center of the back of the head.
  • Fix the hairstyle with hairpins and carefully remove the sticks from the top of the hairstyle
  • Spray the shell with fixative varnish
  • Hairstyle is ready

Varieties of hairstyles

  1. wavy shell is one of the varieties of this hairstyle, which is suitable for owners of curly wavy hair. It will also appeal to girls who love airy, slightly carelessly styled hairstyles.

The styling method and procedure are the same as for the classic beam, but it is not recommended to use mousse or foam. Align curls with a straightener is also not necessary. The whole secret of this charmingly messy hairstyle is in wavy curly hair, so it does not require any extra hair treatments.

  1. Double Shell- This is another of the unique and not particularly difficult ways to perform this hairstyle. The execution technology is the same as for the classic hairstyle, only now it is necessary to divide the hair into two parts, taking into account the parting in front, and, fixing the two tails in the back of the head, twist the jutes to the center of the head and secure them with hairpins.

If for a classic hairstyle the ends of the hair were hidden inside the shell, then in this method they can be left on top, fixed with hairpins and curled with a curling iron. This will give the hairstyle a unique and more festive look.

  1. Shell, complemented by pigtails. This kind of this hairstyle will require higher skills in handling your hair. But, what happens in the end will keep millions of looks on your hairstyle. This type of hairstyle is used for the most significant and important events in life, as it will require great skill, patience and time to create.

To perform a shell with elements of weaving braids, do the following manipulations:

  • Part your hair with a side part
  • Separate a small part of the hair in the temporal zone, gently braid into a braid
  • Fasten the tail and braid at the back of the head
  • twist the harness
  • The tips can be either hidden inside the shell or left on top, giving them a wavy look.

To perform a hairstyle with braids, you can not only braid a braid on one side, but do the same manipulations on both sides.

  • Any of the ways of styling a shell hairstyle can be supplemented with a variety of hairpins with flowers, beads, bows. Suitable for decoration and a beautiful hairpin, and a comb.
  • You can weave a ribbon into the braids, complement the hair with a floral arrangement.
  • Hoops or veil pins can also be used to create this sophisticated hairstyle.

It all depends on your imagination, skill and reason. The main thing is not to overdo it with decoration. Imagine, create and enjoy the result.

Video: Shell hairstyle for long and medium hair

A shell is a far from “middle-aged” hairstyle, our grandmothers also loved it, but despite its considerable age, this styling is also popular with young modern girls. From this article you will learn how to make a shell out of hair, and learn a lot more interesting information associated with this setup.

Classic styling "Shell"


A shell, in other words a “snail”, is a classic French bun, but if in France this is an ordinary hairstyle, then for Russian girls, this is a very unusual styling that looks quite interesting. First, carefully study the photo instruction that you will find below, and then start doing your hair, following the instructions of the master class.

  • Before you start styling, wash and dry your hair. If you dry your hair with a hairdryer, then the styling will turn out to be more magnificent. After these steps, the hair must be carefully combed. You can apply a little styling foam to your hair, so they become more manageable.
  • Gather your hair at the crown, as if you want to make a ponytail, but you do not need to fix it with an elastic band, start twisting your hair into a bundle.
  • Now fold this hair flagellum into a loop, and hide the tip inside it. Secure the hairstyle with hairpins or invisible, matched exactly to the color of the hair. Form a “shell” of the desired shape from the hair, correct all the places that do not suit you and fix the styling with hairspray.
  • You can leave a few strands near the face, and you will get a very gentle and romantic look, the strands can be curled a little.

Shell "second"

This hairstyle is called a “second” because it will take you the minimum amount of time to create it, not a second, of course, but no more than five minutes.

  • First, comb your hair well, you can comb it a little at the roots to add volume.
  • Now collect the hair in a ponytail, do it not at the crown, but closer to the back of the head. Leave the elastic almost at the ends of the hair.
  • Now place the elastic between two Chinese styling sticks (you can use sushi sticks, just wash them thoroughly before doing this).
  • Now just wind your hair around these sticks, fix your hair with invisible hair and remove the sticks from your hair.
  • It remains only to fix the styling with hairspray, and, if desired, add accessories.
  • If you still have questions, you can see the photo instruction below:

Exactly the same styling can be done with a twister, it will even be even easier and faster, the only thing is that the twister remains inside the hair, and is not removed like sticks.

horizontal shell

We suggest you make a slightly different version of the shell hairstyle, making it as easy as other options.

  • Comb your hair and gather your hair into a low ponytail at the back of your head.
  • Now you need to make a loop from the hair and turn the tail into it. Simply put, you need to make an ordinary inverted tail.
  • Now tease the hair in the tail to give it volume.
  • Finish combed hair to the base of the ponytail and hide the tip inside the hairstyle. Straighten the shell and give the hairstyle a shape.
  • Secure with hairpins and fix with hairspray.
  • You can see each step in the photo tutorial below.

  • You don't have to style wet hair. Yes, the styling will be much easier, but as the hair dries, the hairstyle will fall apart.
  • You should not overdo it with gels, styling foams, the hair will be glued and seem dirty, for the same reason you should not overdo it with hairspray.
  • To make the hairstyle more magnificent, you can add artificial hair. Also, if you have a short haircut, but you really want to do such a styling, you can attach tips (hair on hairpins) to your hair and make a hairstyle, if the hair in front is too short and does not gather, you can leave a few strands near your face.

  • When combing your hair before styling, it is better to use a comb with fine and frequent teeth.
  • Today negligence is in fashion, you can make a shell in a casual style, for this you just need to pull a few strands out of the styling.
  • The shell looks great with accessories, but if you are doing such a styling for an office-business style, it is better not to use bright hairpins, maximum a hairpin with a pearl ball at the end.

  • The shell hairstyle looks great on both perfectly straight hair and curly hair, so if you are the owner of chic curls, it is not necessary to straighten them with an iron first.
  • This styling is quite reliable, so it can also be done for going to the gym, but in general this hairstyle is universal, suitable for both holidays and working days, you just need to add some accessories, and the hairstyle from one style, turn into another.

The classic is always relevant. Of course, there are classic hairstyles that are more popular, there are less popular ones. There are hairstyles that are completely forgotten over time, but this does not apply to the hairstyle that we will talk about today. So, today we will talk about the classic shell hairstyle. And do not immediately think that this is something boring and uninteresting, everything is not at all like that. In today's master class, we will talk about the diversity of this hairstyle, about various options and types of hair styling that can be depicted with a little imagination. And also let's see how to make a shell hairstyle with your own hands and understand whether it is difficult or easy.

When this hairstyle appeared, and it was at the beginning of the last century, it was a variant of evening hair styling. But time goes by and today the shell is not only an evening hairstyle. The classic styling option goes well with a business suit, which is why many women style their hair like this before a business meeting or just every day to the office. If you add a drop of mischief and a little disheveled, then it will be great option for everyday hair. And if you attach flowers, bows or ribbons, you get a wonderful wedding hairstyle. You can see for yourself in the photo below.

Classic hairstyle

Shell hairstyle for every day

By adding decorations or carefully highlighting a few strands, the hairstyle turns into a wedding one. It is also perfect for any other special occasion.



By the way, the stars also do not bypass this hairstyle, the photos speak for themselves:

As you can see, the application is very diverse. She is universal. A shell hairstyle is perfect for long hair, medium hair, and I even saw options with short hair (but here, of course, you need to look at how short they are). There are also no age restrictions. It is worn by girls, girls, women and ladies of advanced age. It suits everyone and very correctly emphasizes beauty, grace and elegance.

And now she will look at how to make a shell hairstyle herself, with her own hands at home.

How to make a shell hairstyle

1. We comb the hair in one direction, no matter which one, where it is more convenient for you. We fix them from below so that they hold and spray with varnish.

2. We collect the hair in a ponytail and twist it tightly in the opposite direction. If you combed your hair initially to the left, then you need to twist it to the right and vice versa.

3. We remove the remaining tail (hide) in a shell and fix it with hairpins.

4. Using the same hairpins, tuck the remaining loose hair into a shell.

5. We fix the resulting styling with varnish.

For a classic shell, the tighter you fasten it, the better. And for a hairstyle for every day, you can not so tight. And if the remaining tail is not removed, but left, then an eccentric shell may turn out.

Experiment, try several options to understand which one suits and likes you. And don't be discouraged if you don't succeed the first time, it's a matter of skill. Try again and again. And with each new time you will see that it will get better and better.

If you have not yet fully understood how to make a shell hairstyle at home, then watch the video tutorial below. It presents another technique, perhaps it will be easier for you.

Hairstyle "shell" is a feminine look and simplicity in execution. Of course, there are many variations of the “shell”, and the simplest hair manipulations require literally a couple of minutes of time so that you can go to work or study with dignity. Special ceremonial options This style is perfect for parties, various anniversaries and even as a wedding hairstyle for the bride.

Why the styling is called that way is not at all difficult to guess - the original shape of the roller on the head resembles a sea shell. But the shape of this shell itself can be different. Also, sometimes this hairstyle is called a French bun, and the inhabitants of France themselves are used to calling our shell a “banana”: they see the similarity of styling with bends exotic fruit. However, no matter how this hairstyle is called, it is done the same way all over the world.

On what hair can you make a "shell"?

Naturally, you won’t be able to create such beauty from short hair - to twist the “banana” you need hair of at least medium length, and even better long. True, the obvious plus of the French bun is that the hair does not have to be thick and silky, as in advertising.

"Shell" looks gorgeous even on thin and weakened hair. Spinning it is not difficult at all, but practice is also needed here, you need to practice well in order to learn how to spin a strong fine squiggle.

Step by step instructions for a shell hairstyle

To create a French beam, you will need the following tools:

  • Large massage comb;
  • Small comb for leveling;
  • Comb with an elongated tip for adjustment;
  • Hairpins and a “crab” hairpin if desired;
  • Lacquer, mousse and foam.

Step 1

Carefully comb the hair with a large massage comb, comb the hair back and flavor it well with foam. We collect all the hair in the tail and hold it with your hand.

Step 2

We twist our tail, pulling it and directing it in a vertical direction. As a result of twisting, we get a kind of roller.

Step 3

Twisting, we evenly straighten the hair in the roller vertically and pin it up with hairpins to the hair below. For greater strength of the “shell” hairstyle, you can first comb the hair to the left edge and use a couple of invisible hairpins for which the hairpins will cling.
Such a modest and neat "shell" will become an indispensable working hairstyle for every weekday.

Video instruction for a shell hairstyle is a more complex option:

Step-by-step instructions for the hairstyle "double French bun"

If you have a hand full of twisting the usual one, then it will be easier to capture the essence of creating this hairstyle.
For creation double shell option we will need:

  • Comb:
  • hairpins;
  • "Crab" for hair.

We divide the hair so that the bangs and another part of the hair remain in front.

For now, let's leave the bangs, fix it with a "crab" so as not to interfere.

We divide the hair into two parts of the same volume. It is not at all necessary to observe a parting even as a string, but symmetry must be observed, otherwise the hair rollers will differ in thickness, and this already looks not at all neat and beautiful.

We take the first part of the hair and twist it into a roller, starting from the bottom to make a “banana”.

Now you need to screw the roller to the very top and hide the ends of the hair under it. At the end, we fix the “shell” with hairpins in the same way as a simple traditional bunch.

We take the remaining part of the hair nearby and twist a similar roller. Of course, it is necessary to twist it not in the same direction as the first one, but in the opposite direction. We should get, as it were, a mirror image of it.

In the same way, we twist the hair to the very top.

After that, we fix the structure with studs, hiding the end under the roller.

In general, this hairstyle option can do without bangs, that is, you can simply divide the hair into two parts and twist it into two “shells” towards each other. However, the variation with bangs is more solemn, therefore, if publication is expected, then we read the following steps.

Now we free the bangs from the “crab” and lightly comb.

We fix the “wave” from the bangs with invisibility, fixing the side that is adjacent to the head. It is quite simple, two hairpins are enough.

It remains to sprinkle the entire hairstyle with hairspray and look at the clock: make sure that it took no more than 10-15 minutes to create this masterpiece.

We wish you to always be irresistible and stylish with a shell hairstyle!

Video instruction for the double version of the "shell" without a separate bang:

It was created by French women. Hence the second title. Initially, this design option for curls was used only for social events and business receptions. Modern fashionistas use this hairstyle in Everyday life, fortunately, you can make a “Shell” hairstyle for yourself in just five minutes.

Hairstyle "Shell" is beautiful

Subtleties of choice: a high shell for a wedding or other event

French "Shell" is suitable for all occasions. It can equally be made to the bride to wedding ceremony or university teacher before class. It is worth noting that this design option for curls is suitable for ladies of any age group, in addition, the hairstyle looks elegant on hair of any length and structure. If you add here the time to complete and the ability to do it on your own, the popularity of the “French bun” becomes obvious.

Important! Curls collected in a bun are elegantly combined with clothes of any style and style. This hairstyle looks original against the background of a business suit or an open ball gown. In any case, grace is emphasized and an aura of refined and refined nature is created.

Hairstyles can be done in several variations, we suggest using any of your choice. So, ?

Can be used for hair accessories

How to make a shell hairstyle: step by step instructions

A shell of hair for everyday life is easy to do. Here are the detailed instructions:

  1. We straighten the curls. To do this, apply a little mousse to the hair and comb. To get a hairstyle, the hair must be straight.
  2. We collect the hair in a ponytail.
  3. Put your index finger on top of the tail.
  4. We wrap the strands around the finger. Two options are possible here: one turn up or twist the spiral until it stops.
  5. The resulting bundle is fastened with a hairpin.
Please note that the styling may not work the first time, but you have to try and everything will work out.

Despite its apparent simplicity, the "French twist" requires certain skills.

Advice! The shell is not done on wet hair. In this case, instead of an elegant bun, the effect of unwashed hair will be created. Therefore, do not overdo it with hair mousse.

French styling for long hair: an evening beautiful option

A shell for long hair is actually not difficult

Hairstyle "Shell" for long hair, gives room for imagination. The classic “French bun” framed by wavy curls looks especially elegant. This styling looks good with evening dresses, so it is best suited for special occasions. Here is a step-by-step algorithm for creating a styling:

  • The bangs are separated from the general hair. To do this, you need to draw a mental line at the level of the ears. So that the bangs do not interfere, it can be fixed with an elastic band.
  • We create a classic shell.
  • The bangs are given volume with the help of curlers.
  • The hairstyle is fixed with varnish.
Don't Forget Lacquer

As alternative, you can leave long strands on the sides. After creating a beam, the left strands can be turned into fancy curls or curls. This hairstyle can be complemented with interspersed pearls or flowers.

Wavy "Shell" for medium hair: performance technology

To create this masterpiece, the “Shell” hairstyle for medium hair is suitable. The styling got its name for its similarity with sea ​​wave: the hairstyle elegantly wraps around the ear, ending at the back of the head or getting lost in the depths of the bun. Laying helps to create a strict and businesslike image, so it is ideal for office workers, teachers and managers.

  1. The strands are carefully combed and fixed over the auricle with hairpins.
  2. Laying is created according to the standard scheme, but at the same time you need to try to make a dense and tight bundle.
Wavy hairstyle looks elegant

To give the image an elegant negligence, you can not hide the ends of the hair deep into the bun, but put it on the temples.

Owners of short hair: how to make a hairstyle in a bun

If the curls do not differ in length, there is a “Shell” hairstyle for short hair. Please note that for this styling, the curls must reach the neck. We offer you two options for the design of the beam:

  • The hair is collected in a tight ponytail and curled into a spiral. Each turn is fixed with a hairpin. When the strand ends, the rest of the hair is hidden inside the bundle and secured with a hairpin.
  • The curls are divided into three equal parts, each strand is formed into a classic French bun. Slightly overlapping each other, the resulting rollers create a truly unique image.
Short hair is not a problem for hairstyles

An alternative to the second option is a double shell, which can be done on medium and long hair. In this case, the hair is divided into two parts, each strand is twisted into a spiral.

How to quickly make a shell with your own hands

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The name of the second shell speaks for itself. This option is suitable for ladies who have just started mastering such styling. To create . The setup is done like this:

  1. The strands are combed, collected in a ponytail and fixed with an elastic band.
  2. Then the hair sticks come into play. They can be slipped under the elastic band and twisted hair in a spiral. Or perform this procedure by holding the tail between two sticks.
  3. The resulting roller can be fixed using the aforementioned sticks or a hairpin.
Try it, do it and everything will work out

As you can see, the options French styling quite a lot, but the result is always the same: a unique and original image of a sophisticated woman.


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