All about the women”s garcon haircut and who it suits

Fashion-forward women have been adopting the women’s garcon haircut as a chic and timeless hairstyle for decades. This hairstyle, which is well-known for its sleek and boyish appeal, radiates confidence and grace. However, what makes the garcon cut unique, and who can style it well?

Knowing the subtleties of the garcon haircut can help you determine if it’s the right style for you, whether you’re thinking about making a big change or you’re just interested in this iconic look. The garcon cut, with itsversati origins in the 1920s and modern adaptations, never fails to captivate with its

Aspect	Details
What is the Garcon haircut?	A short, stylish haircut that combines a chic, boyish look with feminine elegance.
Who suits the Garcon haircut?	Best for women with sharp facial features, slender necks, and those who enjoy a bold, modern look.
Hair type suitability	Works well on straight or slightly wavy hair; adds texture and volume.
Styling options	Can be styled sleek for a polished look or tousled for a more casual, edgy vibe.

For those who prefer a bold, carefree look, the women’s garcon haircut is an elegant, short hairstyle that radiates confidence and style. Because it adds volume and texture, this cut is particularly well-suited for women with fine hair. It is versatile and flatters a variety of face shapes.

What is a garcon haircut

Garcon, derived from the French garçon, boy, is a short hairstyle characterized by smooth transitions between zones as a result of thinning, and an evenly or unevenly shortened back of the head, crown, and temples.

Alternative terms for the hairstyle:

• In Russia it is common under the name "under the boy";
• In Germany it is called as bubikopf, from German – "boy"s head".

Since the world read Victor Marguerite’s novel "LaGarçone" last century, the haircut has become more and more popular. Despite the fact that short hairstyles like "under the boy" were unusual for women at the period, the work’s main character had one.

The work became well-known throughout the world, and with it, the garcon hairstyle gained popularity. Stars tried it on; among them was the well-known actress Jean Seberg, who chose to crop her hair extremely short to showcase her stunning neck and ears.

The haircut gained popularity worldwide and was worn by French, American, and even Soviet women, in spite of the rebellious spirit and resistance to the norms of the time. Hairdressers started experimenting with the style gradually, coming up with new iterations. There were styling options available, including a medium-length hair garcon option.

The garcon haircut’s advantages

• Easy to style;
• Make you look younger – adds a touch of fun and mischief to your lifestyle;
• Suitable for women of any age;
• Reveals the neck and collarbones, emphasizing their elegance.

Cons:

• Not suitable for every face type;
• Requires frequent correction;
• Dependent on the woman"s body type.

How a garcon haircut appears from every angle:

Types of garcon and current styles

A garcon is first described as a short haircut with a slightly voluminous crown and graduated strands superimposed on each other. Over time, additional garcon variations emerged, leading to the current classification of garcon types:

• Classic garcon. Minimum length at the back of the head. Small volume on the crown, temples of average length. The strands are graduated and thinned, due to which the effect of unity of all zones is achieved;

• Long garcon. Such a garcon still refers to short haircuts, but the strands of all zones are proportionally lengthened, forming a “cap” of hair;

• Shortened garcon. The hair is cut very short. So much so that there may be no transitions between the strands at all. Shortened garcon also includes options with a shaved back of the head, smoothly turning into the hairy part of the hairstyle on the crown;

• Torn garcon. The hair is cut at a certain angle, creating a disheveled, careless effect.

Garcon comes in a limited variety, but you can add some diversity by wearing bangs. Ideas for bangs to go with a boyish cut:

• Micro bangs. In combination with a classic or shortened garcon, micro bangs look especially harmonious. It is ideal for miniature girls with a fragile figure;

• Straight torn bangs. Classic straight bangs to the eyebrows will look with such a hairstyle as an overhead one, but a straight style with a torn edge is perfect;

• Slanted bangs. Slanted bangs will help to correct the features of the structure of the face, and also make the image a little more daring. Slanted bangs are usually of medium length and seem to flow from the main hairstyle.

No garcon style is relevant or irrelevant; any interpretation of a popular 20th-century haircut that is selected will work. Simply observe the celebrities who have already adopted and embraced this hairstyle to get an idea of how it will be perceived.

Anne Hathaway went for a look that was halfway between a garcon and a pixie. Her image was rendered feminine and romantic by her voluminous crown that turned into bangs and her shortened temples, without sacrificing its boyish audacity.

At one point in her life, Rihanna switched from having long hair to a traditional garcon haircut.

Emma Watson went with a condensed rendition.

In addition, Charlize Theron went with a shorter garcon but a slightly longer crown.

Naturally, there’s Jennifer Goodwin, who appears to have tried on every possible short haircut. She performed with a classic garcon—one without abrupt changes in volume or abrupt transitions on the crown.

Garcon haircut: who suits it

The garcon draws a lot of attention to the face and its shape, so you should choose it carefully and make sure to consider the face type:

• Oval face. Here, as always, choose any of the garcon styles, focusing on your own desires, almost all types of haircuts suit the oval;

• Round face. The classic and shortened garcon will not work – it will enhance the roundness. Take a closer look at the elongated version, and also think about the side bangs – it will help add lines and angles to the face;

• Rectangular and square face. Give up the short style in favor of an elongated one or choose something in between the garcon and gavroche haircuts;

• Triangular face. Choose an elongated garcon, but avoid excess volume on the crown. And don"t forget about the bangs – micro or straight will suit you perfectly.

Apart from the facial contour, certain other aspects of appearance need to be considered:

• Body type. A garcon makes the head visually smaller, so large girls should avoid it. Against the background of the body, the head will look even smaller, which will only increase the imbalance. In such cases, take a closer look at cascading haircuts like shag;
• Neck. The hairstyle opens the neck and can emphasize its grace and fragility. If you have a massive, full neck – it is better to avoid short haircuts, including garcon;

• Face. In addition to the shape, look at the face in general – is there a pronounced asymmetry, some features of appearance that you would not like to emphasize? Remember that the garcon draws all the attention to your face, which means that others will see everything that you might want to hide.

Garson and hair type

For many hairstyles, including the garson, the structure and type of the hair shafts serve as a determining factor.

The garson works well with:

• Straight hair. They hold the shape of the haircut well and do not allow the hair to stick out chaotically in different directions;

• Thin and sparse. Due to thinning and moderate volume on the crown, the garson will give the hair volume, compensating for the lack of thickness and density;

• Wavy. Choose an elongated version of the garcon and you will get a romantic and feminine hairstyle. Classic is also suitable, but keep in mind that the wave will give additional volume in all areas.

For whom the garcon is inappropriate:

• Hard and thick hair. Such strands are not easy to tame, they stick out of their own accord and get out of the styling. You can take a risk and get a haircut if you want to get a daring look, but for a feminine and elegant one – this is not the best option;
• Curly. Due to the structure of the shaft, curly hair erases boundaries and transitions, making the hairstyle chaotic, shapeless. You can do a garcon on curls, but its shape will not be visible.

It makes no difference if your hair is normal, oily, or dry. The most important things are to follow the washing schedule and select the appropriate hair cosmetics.

How to do a garcon haircut

A women’s garcon haircut is a sophisticated hairstyle that calls for dexterity and awareness of details. It is not advised that you cut your own hair. The following haircut plan is offered solely for informational purposes:

1. Clean, damp hair is divided with a horseshoe parting. The upper part is isolated;
2. The haircut begins from the lower occipital zone with a transition along vertical partings. The hair is cut using the "strand by strand" technique, that is, the hair is pulled at different angles;
3. The hairline on the neck is leveled – it can be given an oval shape or a crescent;
4. The next to be cut are the temporal zones;
5. At the end, the strands are thinned out to give the hairstyle integrity. If desired, the bangs are cut.

Garson and hair color

Garson will look stunning with any shade of hair, including colored and natural curls.

• Garson with dark hair color looks impressive in tandem with fair skin, with a cold appearance. It enhances contrasts, making the image even more mysterious and sexy;

• Dark blond hair is also an excellent solution for a contrasting image.

• Garson in a blond shade will add freshness to the face, make it younger.

• Red hair is also appropriate, and in any shade.

• And do not forget about creative coloring – it will make you even brighter and stand out from the crowd.

How to style a garson haircut

One benefit of garson is that it doesn’t need to be styled. It only takes the following to achieve a tidy and well-groomed hairstyle:

1. Wash your hair and dry your hair with a towel;
2. Using a brushing comb and a hair dryer, curl each strand from the root to the tip to add volume;
3. Blow your hair with cold air from a hairdryer to fix the position of the strands and, if desired, apply hairspray.

You can get away with drying your hair with a towel and letting it air dry if you have manageable hair that has natural volume coming from the roots.

In terms of styling, elongated garcon styles will present a little more challenge. Setting the strands’ direction is crucial to making them appear tidy:

1. Wash your hair, dry your hair with a towel;
2. Apply heat protection to the length, without touching the roots;
3. Use a hairdryer and a round brush to pull out each strand – with a twisting motion, grab it from the root and stretch it to the ends;
4. Fix the styling with hairspray.

You can experiment with the parting positions if the length permits. If you have bangs, you can style them to the side, comb them back, or curl them.

If you want to style your hair in a rebellious, youthful way, after washing it, rub some hair styling gel in your hands and tousle your damp hair to create a laid-back look. You can use a hairdryer or let it air dry.

Haircuts similar to garcon

Every short hairstyle seems alike: bobs, pixie cuts, and garcons. However, upon closer inspection, the garcon haircut remains distinct from the others.

• Pixie. The garcon can be considered a more restrained version of the pixie. Unlike the boyish haircut, the pixie haircut has more pronounced contrasts between the back of the head, temples and crown, and is also cut as if "torn" strands, creating the effect of slight negligence;

• Bob. Bob is a haircut based on a square. The main differences of the bob are the voluminous upper occipital zone and the obvious roundness in the outlines;

• Pageboy. This is a slightly longer hairstyle than the garcon, having a round shape. The strands here are not thinned out, but form an even cap.

You can wear the garcon with almost any short haircut. For instance, stylists use a bob-garcon haircut, which keeps the length of a traditional garcon while featuring a voluptuous upper portion of the back of the head.

Additionally, there are the garcon pixie and garcon gavroche haircuts, which combine the key elements of two different hairstyles.

Questions

Which garcon haircut style should I get after 45?

After forty, fifty years, the traditional garcon is perfect because it will revitalize the face and add a hint of boyish mischief. However, you must exercise more caution because the garcon haircut is determined by the type of hair and the shape of the face in addition to age.

How should a garcon be made on long hair?

Garcon is a short haircut that can occasionally be made into a medium length. With long hair, it is impossible to repeat.

Garcon can be cut using the cascade haircut technique, creating a multi-layered look. Other than that, haircuts have no relationship.

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The garcon haircut offers a chic, contemporary look and is a bold and stylish choice. Its adaptability makes it a fantastic choice for ladies who wish to show off their uniqueness without having to worry about maintaining a lot of upkeep.

This haircut adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to women with a variety of face shapes and hair textures. Regardless of whether you

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