Most fashionable women with straight hair dream of playful curls. In this case, the perm should not adversely affect the quality of the hair. Modern beauties are increasingly using foam rubber curlers. They are easy to use and absolutely safe. Depending on the size, curlers with a foam base will help to create large or small curls.
Advantages and disadvantages
Perhaps the main advantages of such products include the characteristics below.
- Light weight. Foam curlers can easily be taken with you on a long trip.
- Security. They do not emit toxic substances and do not harm the hair.
- Soft structure. Using a curler with a foam base at night, a woman will not experience discomfort.
- Efficiency. Products can give the hair the desired volume. They are suitable even for owners of rare hair. Moreover, the result of the curl is not inferior to professional intervention.
- Universality. Such curlers are relevant for fast or long-term curling;
- Easy to use. These products do not require special skills and training. Their exploitation is possible even for an inexperienced girl.
Naturally, foam curlers are not without drawbacks. You should also be aware of the cons.
- Weak fixation. At night, some curlers may remain on the pillow.
- Restrictions on use. Foam curlers are not suitable for ultra short hair.
- Fragility. Such products have a rather fragile design, so their service life is short.
Also, while curling your hair with foam rubber curlers, do not expect the result to be instant. As a rule, this procedure is performed before bedtime.Then in the morning hours the curlers are removed and combed with the massage brush. The thing is that the foam base has the ability to absorb moisture, thereby increasing the drying time of the hair.
In most cases, the products are elastic cylinders or balls equipped with thin elastic bands for attaching hair. Stylists divide soft curling products into horizontal and vertical. Some are suitable for creating curls in the form of spirals, others - for curls in the form of rings.
Who will suit?
Soft curlers are used on any length of hair, regardless of the time of day. Products for curling with a foam base are a great alternative to harmful "hot" tongs and irons.
Foam curlers are suitable for express curling. To do this, just apply a styling tool with a strong hold.
For owners of medium hair, it is better to use soft curlers of a cylindrical shape. For women with long thick hair, round products are relevant. And for ladies with a short haircut, large soft curlers are hardly suitable.
How to use?
Creating beautiful playful curls is a snap. The main thing is to follow the instructions provided step by step.
- Wash your hair with shampoo with conditioner.
- Dry hair naturally or use a hair dryer. The strands should be slightly moistened.
- First of all, we wind the bangs. We apply a little mousse or spray on it, fix it (in the context of the cylinder) and wind it around the curlers to the hairline. It’s better to spin it tighter, since the foam is soft enough, so the curl will quickly open. We fix the lock with an elastic band. At the same time, we ensure that there are no creases;
- The rest of the hair is divided into "sections" (select the occipital part and the side). We wind each of them on curlers and fasten with clamps.
- We pass to the top. We divide a wide strand along the parting line and apply a small amount of mousse. We wind up. Large curlers are relevant for the upper part of the head, and it is advisable to wind the back of the head and sides into small ones.
- We wind lateral locks on vertical curlers (inside). Thus, we will still have a chance that all the locks will not “fall out”. However, spinning too tight is not worth it. Otherwise, curls around the face will have creases and dents.
- After removing the products for curling we give them a little "rest" (5-7 minutes). Then lightly comb the curls with a thin comb and fix the beautiful hairstyle with varnish.
If we are talking about night waving, it is better to cover the head with a cotton scarf. Thus, there will remain a high probability that all curlers will remain in place until the morning.
For owners of relatively short hair (caret, bean, pixie with bangs), it is best to use hot tongs or wind elongated locks on small soft cylindrical curlers (locks).
The technique of twisting short strands using products with a foam base is as follows:
- apply a styling agent to clean, moistened hair and carefully comb it;
- long strands are divided into several parts (back, top and side);
- we start each of them into the cut between the halves of the locks, squeezing both parts at the same time, and twist it to the hairline;
- fix with rubber bands without pulling the strands;
- leave the hair curlers at night, in the morning, gently remove the curling products, use our fingers to give the curls the desired shape and coat the hair with a strong fixation varnish.
Also, owners of short haircuts (bob and bob) will be able to make a partial curl using a curler with a foam base. So, we need:
- packaging of soft cylindrical products;
- a thin comb made of plastic and a brush with natural bristles;
- fixing agents (mousse and varnish).
Lightly moisturize clean hair with a spray bottle, rub the foam and make a side part. Select the central strand and divide it into several parts along the hairline.We twist each of them to locks in an upright position. We stand 5-7 hours. Dissolve the curls, comb slightly and fix with varnish. A similar image will be relevant for a romantic trip or a fun party.
In addition, with the help of soft curlers only the ends of the hair curl. For such purposes, as a rule, use round products.
Review Reviews
In general, impressions of foam rubber curlers are positive. Beautiful ladies who used soft styling products report an amazing result after using them. These products are absolutely safe and do not harm the hair structure. In addition, they are easy to purchase at any store, and their cost suits everyone.
but some ladies note the fragility of foam rubber curlers. With frequent use, gum products wear and tear. Naturally, soft foam loses its shape over time, which negatively affects the shape of curls after curling. Owners of soft curlers also point out an important feature - beautiful curls are obtained mainly at the ends of the hair, while at the roots the strands remain only slightly wavy.
This situation in most cases occurs when using round foam foam curlers.
To learn how to use soft foam rubber curlers, see below.