AND one of those details capable of completely changing a look without the need for a radical cut. The side tuft, great protagonist of the early 2000s, returns today with a new identity, more natural, fluid and adaptable. It is no longer a rigid and constructed element but a dynamic part of the cut, designed to follow the volumes of the face and enhance the texture of the hair.
Hair with a side tuft: how to wear it today
Versatile and easy to modulate in styling, the side quiff is among the most frequent requests in salons, perfect for those who want to update their image in a soft but contemporary way.
“The tuft it is one of the elements that has returned most forcefully in hair trends in recent years. If in the early 2000s it was often very structured and combed in a rather rigid way, today it is reinterpreted in a decidedly more natural and personal way” begins to explain Andrea Tordi, Style Director by TONI&Guy Rome Center.
«It is no longer simply a part of the cut, it becomes a real design element of the look. It serves to enhance the features, give movement to the hair and make the style more contemporary. The difference compared to the past lies precisely in the approach, today we are looking for a more fluid, less constructed effect and above all more in tune with the natural texture of the hair.
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The modern quiff works a lot with soft scaling and lines that accompany the volumes of the face: the lengths are designed to allow for versatile styling that can be worn open, sideways, slightly disheveled or more disciplined, depending on the occasion. This is also why it has become one of the most requested details in salons, it allows you to renew a cut without distorting it completely” specifies the expert.
Who is okay with it?
«The quiff is extremely versatile, but to obtain a truly harmonious result it is essential to adapt it to both the shape of the face and the texture of the hair» he continues.
«As regards the shape of the face, the oval face is the most balanced and allows practically any type of tuft whether it is lateral, long, open or even shorter. In this case the quiff becomes above all a stylistic choice.
On a with a round face, it is preferable to opt for a long, side-layered tuftwhich helps to slim the face and create greater verticality. Better to avoid tufts that are too short or full, which risk accentuating the roundness. With a square face, soft or curtain tufts work very wellbecause they help to soften the features and break the rigidity of the lines. While on a heart-shaped or triangular face, a lateral or slightly open tuft is ideal, which balances the widest part of the forehead and harmonizes the volumes” continues the hairstylist.
Yes on straight hair, but be careful with curls
«In addition to the shape of the face, it is important to consider the texture of the hair» specifies Andrea Tordi.
«On straight or slightly wavy hair the tuft is generally easier to manage and allows clean and defined lines. With wavy or curly hair, however, it is essential to work with soft layers, respecting the natural movement of the hair to prevent the frontal area from becoming difficult to control. In very thick hair it may be useful to lighten the tuft by lightly pulling it out to make it more fluid.
Another element to be carefully evaluated are the natural recoils, especially in the frontal area: analyzing them before making the cut is essential, because they greatly influence the way in which the hair will fall naturally.”
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“In the end, today the quiff is confirmed as one of the most versatile elements of the cutavailable in different interpretations capable of adapting to different styles and physiognomies”.
«Among the most requested is the long and soft tuft, slightly layered and worn to the sideperfect for those looking for an elegant but easy to manage look, often combined with medium or long cuts like the Butterfly Cut or him Shag softer”.
Alongside this, the protagonist remains the curtain tuftnow iconic: «It opens in the center, frames the face naturally and has the advantage of growing well, requiring little maintenance. It is particularly suitable for square or elongated faces, because it softens their features. More decisive and contemporary is the short textured quiff, worked to create movement and structure: a graphic choice that fits especially into short cuts, such as pixies and micro bobs, ideal for those who want to give character to the look” concludes Andrea Tordi.
