The female half of humanity always strives to have a stunning appearance... A particularly exciting process comes when choosing a hairstyle. In this article, we'll look at how to effortlessly make a beautiful hairstyle for different hair lengths - a shell.

To have a gorgeous hairstyle, regardless of the time of year, day and time allotted for styling is the dream of any girl. I always want to experience the enthusiastic 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 enhances graceful posture and creates a lightweight, weightless silhouette.

This hairstyle is easy to do for both long and medium hair. Only wavy hair will not make it possible to make this hairstyle perfect, because naughty curls will not allow the shell to be laid perfectly. The shell hairstyle will be appropriate for any holiday and at any time of the year. This hairstyle is perfect for festive, festive, funny and sad events, business meetings. It will add elegance and unsurpassed simplicity to your look.

Shell - step by step instructions

In order for the shell's hairstyle to acquire an incomparable look, you need to do the following manipulations:

  • First of all, it is necessary to apply a foam or styling mousse on the hair, so small hairs will not fall out and stick out in different directions.
  • The shell hairstyle looks more impressive with a side parting, so if you have an even parting, do it on the side.
  • Comb your hair to the left side and comb well.
  • Lock the strands at the back to create a tight tail.
  • Raise the tail up and start twisting it into a tight rope, as if winding it around your thumb, until the ends are inside.
  • Secure the shell with hairpins and hairpins.
  • Sprinkle hairspray with hairspray for a good hold.

Little tricks to help you get your hairstyle perfect:

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

  • Special styling tool kits are available for purchase. different types hairstyles.
  • You can add volume to the hairstyle by separating the top of the hair and combing it there.

If you have difficulty curling your hair and the result is far from what you expected, do not despair. There is also a way how to make the perfect shell using Chinese sticks. This requires:

  • Lock the ponytail at the bottom by combing your hair to the side
  • Apply sticks to hair on either side of the ponytail
  • Curl your hair, holding it with chopsticks, towards the center of the nape
  • Secure the hairstyle with hairpins and gently remove the sticks from the top of the hairstyle
  • Sprinkle the shell with nail polish to fix it
  • 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. She will also appeal to girls who love airy, slightly carelessly styled hairstyles.

The styling method and procedure are the same as for the classic bundle, but it is not recommended to use mousse or foam. It is also not necessary to align curls with a straightener. The whole secret of this charmingly sloppy hairstyle is in wavy curly hair, so it won't require unnecessary hair treatments.

  1. Double Shell - this is another of the unique and not particularly difficult ways to do 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 fasten them together 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, fixing with hairpins and wind the curls with a curling iron. This will give the hairstyle a unique and more festive look.

  1. Pigtailed shell... This look of this hairstyle will require higher skill 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 take a lot of skill, patience and time to create.

To perform shells with braiding elements, do the following manipulations:

  • Part your hair with a side part
  • Gently braid the separated small part of the hair in the temporal zone.
  • Secure the ponytail and braid at the back of the head
  • Twist the tourniquet
  • 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 methods of styling the shell hairstyle can be supplemented with a variety of hairpins with flowers, beads, bows. Both a beautiful hairpin and a comb are suitable for decoration.
  • You can weave a ribbon into the braids, complement the hairstyle with a flower arrangement.
  • Hoops or veil hairpins 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

The shell is far from being a "middle-aged" hairstyle, our grandmothers also loved it, but despite their considerable age, this styling is popular among young modern girls. From this article, you will learn how to make a shell out of hair, and learn a lot more. interesting informationassociated with this styling.

Classic styling "Shell"


The shell, in other words "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 pretty interesting. First, carefully study the photo instructions that you will find below, and then start doing your hairstyle, following the instructions of the master class.

  • Before you start styling, wash and dry your hair. Drying your hair with a hairdryer will give you a fuller styling experience. After these steps, the hair must be combed thoroughly. You can apply some styling lather on your hair to make it 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 cord into a loop, and hide the tip inside it. Secure your hair with hairpins or bobby pins that match your hair color. 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 on the face, and you will get a very delicate and romantic image, the strands can be slightly curled.

Shell "second"

This hairstyle is called a "second" because it will take you a 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 your 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 your hair.
  • Now place the rubber band between the two Chinese styling sticks (you can use sushi sticks, just wash them thoroughly before doing this).
  • Now just wind your hair on these sticks, fix the hairstyle with invisible hair and remove the sticks from the hair.
  • It remains only to secure the styling with hairspray, and add accessories if desired.
  • If you have any questions, you can see the photo instruction below:

The exact same styling can be done with a twister, so it will even be even easier and faster, the only thing is that the twister remains inside the hair, and does not retire like sticks.

Horizontal shell

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

  • Comb your hair and gather your hair in a low ponytail at the back of your head.
  • Now you need to make a loop out of the hair and turn the tail into it. Simply put, you need to make an ordinary twisted tail.
  • Now comb the hair itself in the ponytail so that there is volume.
  • Finish the combed hair to the base of the ponytail and tuck the tip inside the hairstyle. Straighten the shell and shape the hair.
  • Secure styling with hairpins and secure with hairspray.
  • You can see each step in the photo tutorial below.

  • No need to do wet hair. Yes, the styling will get together much easier, but as the hair dries, the hairstyle will fall apart.
  • Do not overdo it with gels, styling foams, the hair will be glued together and seem dirty, for the same reason, you should not borscht with hairspray.
  • For a fuller hairstyle, you can add fake 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 do a hairstyle, if the front hair is too short and does not gather, you can leave several locks on your face.

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

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

Classics are 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 focus on 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 variety of this hairstyle, about different options and the types of hair styling that can be portrayed with a little imagination. And also let's see how to make a shell hairstyle with our own hands and we will understand whether it is difficult or easy.

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

Classic hairstyle

Shell hairstyle for every day

By adding jewelry 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. It is versatile. The shell hairstyle is perfect for long hair, for 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 restrictions on age parameters. It is worn by girls, girls, women and ladies of advanced age. She suits everyone and very correctly emphasizes beauty, grace and elegance.

And now he will see how to make a shell hairstyle by himself, with his own hands at home.

How to make a seashell hairstyle

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

2. We collect 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. Remove (hide) the remaining tail into the shell and fix it with pins.

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

5. We fix the resulting styling with varnish.

For a classic shell, the tighter you attach it, the better. And for a hairstyle for every day, you may not be so tight. And if you do not remove the remaining tail, but leave it, then you can get an eccentric shell.

Experiment, try several options to understand which one suits you best. And do not be discouraged if the first time you fail, it's a matter of skill. Try again and again. And with each new time you will see that it will turn out better and better.

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

The "shell" hairstyle is a feminine image and simplicity in execution. Of course, there are many variations of the "shell", and the simplest manipulations with hair require just a couple of minutes of time so that you can go to work or study with dignity. Particularly solemn options this styling is perfect for wedding 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 seashell. But the shape of this shell itself can be different. Also, sometimes this hairstyle is called a French bun, and the people of France themselves are used to calling our shell "banana": they see the similarity of styling with bends exotic fruit... However, no matter how you call this hairstyle, it is done the same all over the world.

What hair can be used to make a "shell"?

Naturally, you won't be able to create such beauty from short hair - to curl a "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. Twisting it is not difficult at all, but it also takes practice, you need to practice well to learn how to twist a strong, well-formed squiggle.

Step by step instructions for hairstyle "shell"

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

  • Large massage brush;
  • Small comb for leveling;
  • Comb with an extended tip for correction;
  • Hairpins and hairpin-"crab" if desired;
  • Varnish, mousse and foam.

Step 1

Thoroughly comb the hair with a large massage comb, comb the hair back and thoroughly season it with foam. We collect all the hair in a ponytail and hold it with our hand.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Twisting, we evenly straighten the hair in the roller vertically and pin them with hairpins to the hair underneath. For greater durability of the "shell" hairstyle, you can first comb the hair on the left edge and use a couple of invisible hairpins to which the hairpins will cling.
Such a modest and neat "shell" will become an indispensable work hairstyle for every weekday.

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

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

If your hand is full of curling the usual, then it will already be easier to grasp the essence of creating this hairstyle.
To create double shell option we will need:

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

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 that it doesn't get in the way.

Divide the hair into two parts of equal volume. It is not at all necessary to keep the parting as even as a string, but symmetry must be observed, otherwise the hair rollers will differ in thickness, and this already looks not entirely neat and not 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 tighten the roller to the very top and hide the ends of the hair under it. At the end, we fix the "shell" with pins in the same way as a simple traditional bundle.

Take the rest of the hair next to it and twist a similar roller. Of course, it must be turned not in the same direction as the first, but in the opposite direction. We should get a kind of mirror image of it.

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

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

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

Now we release the bangs from the "crab" and lightly comb.

We fix the “wave” from the bangs with invisible ones, fixing the side that is adjacent to the head. It's 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 always to be irresistible and stylish with the "shell" hairstyle!

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

It was created by French women. Therefore, the second name. " Initially, this type of curl design was used only for social events and business receptions. Modern women of fashion use this hairstyle in everyday life, fortunately, you can make your own "Shell" hairstyle in just five minutes.

The "Shell" hairstyle 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 for a bride to wedding ceremony or a university teacher before classes. It is worth noting that this design option for curls is suitable for women of any age group, in addition, the hairstyle looks elegant on hair of any length and structure. If you add in the time to complete and the ability to do it yourself, the popularity of the "French beam" becomes apparent.

Important! Curls, gathered 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 open ball gown. In any case, gracefulness is emphasized and an aura of a refined and refined nature is created.

The hairstyle is possible in several variations, we suggest using any of your choice. So, ?

Various accessories can be used for hairstyle

How to make a seashell hairstyle: step by step instructions

A hair shell for everyday life is easy to do. Here is a detailed instruction:

  1. Straighten the curls. To do this, you need to apply a little mousse to your hair and comb. For the hairstyle to work, the hair must be straight.
  2. We collect hair in a "ponytail".
  3. Put the index finger on top of the tail.
  4. We wrap the strands around the finger. Two options are possible here: one upward turn or twist the spiral until it stops.
  5. The resulting bundle is fastened with a hairpin.
Please note that the installation may not work the first time, but you must 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. So don't go overboard with hair mousse.

French styling for long hair: a beautiful evening option

Long hair shell is really 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 optimal for special occasions. Here is a step-by-step algorithm for creating a styling:

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

As alternative option, you can leave long strands on the sides. After creating a bun, the strands left behind can be turned into fancy curls or curls. This hairstyle can be supplemented with splashes of pearls or flowers.

Wavy "Shell" for medium hair: execution technology

To create this masterpiece, use the "Shell" hairstyle for medium hair. The styling got its name for its similarity to sea \u200b\u200bwave: The hairstyle elegantly curves around the ear, ending at the back of the head or lost in the depth of the bun. Styling helps to create a strict and businesslike look, so it is ideal for office workers, educators and managers.

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

To give the image an elegant casualness, you can not hide the ends of the hair deep into the bun, but let it go over the temples.

For owners of short hair: how to style a bun

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

  • Hair is gathered in a tight ponytail and curled into a spiral. Each turn is fixed with a hair clip. When the strand ends, the rest of the hair is hidden inside the bun 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 the double shell, which can be done on medium to 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

WATCH VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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


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