Thermal curlers: varieties, recommendations for choice

Quickly and with the least harm to hair, you can get beautiful curls using thermal hair curlers. Unlike their Soviet counterparts, modern models are user-friendly and safe products.

Thermal curlers are a type of curler for curling hair. Their feature is that before use, the tool heats up and then transfers heat to the hair. As a result of this, the locks are fixed in a given position - and curls are obtained.

Externally, such curlers are cylinders filled with wax from the inside. When heated, the wax transfers heat to the walls of the cylinder, and those to the hair.

The advantage of such products is the ability to quickly and without great effort to get curly styling. In most cases, hair curlers help to create curls even on those hair that does not curl when using regular curlers. In this way, versatility is one of the obvious positive characteristics of a hair curler.

It should be understood that thermal effects cannot be called completely harmless to hair. Under its influence, the hair becomes dry and brittle. This is the main disadvantage of using a hair curler.

They are contraindicated in case of severe brittleness and dryness of hair, their loss. After dyeing or bleaching the hair, it is recommended that you refrain from curling with heat curlers for at least 5-7 days.

Thermal curlers can vary in size, type of heating and material of manufacture. The health of the hair and the effect obtained from the use of rollers depend on this. Products can have various types of clips. For classic ones, this is a standard semicircular holder worn on a roller. Electric curlers are usually available with a "crab".

Depending on the size of the hair curler, like any others, it can be divided into those that have a large, medium and small diameter. This parameter directly affects the size of the curls - the larger the diameter of the roller, the larger the curls will turn out.

The most universal are considered products of medium diameter. They are suitable for hair of any length, help to create pronounced curls. Large curlers are used to obtain soft, natural curl waves and beach curls. When used on short hair, they often give the effect of basal volume and splendor of hair. The result of using small diameter products is small elastic curls.

Thermal curlers are usually produced in diameter from 9 mm to 4 cm. Get a small curl allow spiral products, the diameter of which is from 9 mm to 2.5 cm. Such styling creates the effect of perm or afro-curls.

Universal medium products have a diameter of 26-32 mm. Large - from 33 to 40 mm.

Thermal curlers can be divided according to the principle of action, in connection with which several varieties are distinguished.

This species has been known since Soviet times (sometimes even found with water inside). Such products were immersed in boiling water, waiting for their heating, and then quickly, without letting the curlers cool, they were wound on the hair.

Such products have a democratic value, however, it takes quite a while to prepare the tool for use. In addition, such curlers can burn hands or scalp.

In fact, this is a more advanced version of the classic thermal hair curlers. To heat them, as a rule, a microwave oven is used. It is enough to turn it on at maximum power for 30-180 seconds by placing it inside the hair curler.

The most convenient and safe option. A set of curlers is located in a special container that connects to the mains. Thus, the tool quickly heats up - usually it takes 4-7 minutes.

The products have a heat-shielding circuit, which reduces the possibility of a burn to almost zero. At a time when the curlers are not used, they are stored all in the same container, which is very convenient. There are special travel kits in a more durable and compact black round suitcase. Naturally, that electric curlers have a higher cost.

Finally, thermal hair curlers can vary in the material of manufacture. Not the most successful option will be the use of aluminum rollers. They get very hot, which harms the hair. In addition, a high probability of burns to the hands and scalp.

Teflon or ceramic coating of heat curlers is considered more sparing. Thanks to this surface, the heating is facilitated, so periodically such products can be used even on weak and damaged hair.

The safest for the hair structure - thermal curlers on velor or flock. They warm evenly and also transfer heat to the hair, do not dry the locks too much and are convenient to use.

Consider the products of the most popular manufacturers.

Electric curlers, which were praised not only by ordinary women, but also by professionals. The kit feature is the presence in the container of curlers of different diameters (from 8 to 32 mm).

This allows you to use the product on hair of different lengths, to create interesting styling options. In a gray transparent container, curlers are placed.Hair clips-crab act as fixatives of the latter on the hair.

There is a heat-insulating coil on the sides of each roller, which reduces the risk of burns during installation. The rollers themselves have a unique design that prevents hair tangling.

The manufacturer produces several types of hair rollers, however, they are most popular. thermal curlers KF40E. Heating takes place in a container from the mains.

The core of the heating element (more precisely, 1/3 of its part) is metal coated with wax from the outside. Thanks to this, the rollers quickly heat up and hold heat for a long time. Coating curlers - Teflon, there is an ionization function.

Products of this brand are highly appreciated by professionals. Clamps are used to fix the rollers, however, the surface of the curlers themselves has small spikes. This prevents the products from sliding through the hair.

The manufacturer has 3 variants of the kit. If you are looking for a kit with curlers of different diameters, pay attention on the Valera Quick 24 series. From the name it’s clear that this is a set of 24 curlers. Their diameter is different - 18, 22 and 24 mm. That is, 3 types of rollers, 8 pieces in each group.

For medium-sized curls, you can purchase Valera Roll & Clip - 20 rollers with a diameter of 15 mm. Finally, for small curls, a set of papillots with a diameter of 14 mm will be a good option. These are 18 soft curlers from the Valera Flexi series.

If we talk about classic products, then this is a thermal hair curler-spiral “Help”. In a set of 6 pieces with a diameter of 15 mm.

The choice of curlers is largely determined by the length and condition of the hair. For long hair, it is best to purchase large and medium diameter curlers. Too small rollers will be difficult to wind, and the result is unlikely to please you.

Almost any type of curler can be used along the length of the shoulder blades. It should be understood that products with a diameter of more than 32 mm on medium-length hair will give only splendor, and not pronounced curls.

On short hair it will be possible to create elastic curls using curlers of small diameter. If you use medium and large ones, this will give the hairstyle splendor and root volume, but there can be no talk of curls.

On dry damaged strands, the use of products of too small a diameter is undesirable. Dehydrated hair, subjected to a strong wrap, even more begin to break, thin out.

And also when buying, you should pay attention to the type of curler. It is better to refuse to buy classic ones - the negative impact on the hair is too great, the use is uncomfortable. If funds allow, it is better to choose electric curlers. If this is not possible, those that are heated in the microwave.

An important purchase criterion is the surface material. The safest are ceramics, velor, flock. For thin and weakened hair, it is recommended to buy products with an ionization function and tourmaline coating. The ionization function is especially desirable if the Teflon curlers. Teflon heats up quickly and gives off heat well, but dries the locks. Ionization will contribute to their recovery.

The surface of the curlers should not be completely smooth.

First you need to prepare your hair - wash it and let it dry completely. Do not curl dirty hair, because the curls will not turn out beautiful and elastic, will begin to develop rapidly.

Spray a thermo-protective spray on clean, dry hair, which will reduce the negative thermal effects on the strands and help keep them alive and beautiful. The thermal spray must be completely absorbed, otherwise wet hair will simply be burned from thermal exposure.

Depending on the type of rollers used, their use may vary slightly.

Classic curlers need to be released from the clamps, and the resulting cylinders should be placed in a pan and pour hot water. Put the container on fire, bring to a boil and boil for another 10 minutes. You need to “cook” curlers on a low fire, not allowing them to sink to the bottom of the tank. Water is drained, curlers (until cool) are quickly wound on the hair and left to cool completely (on average - for 1.5-2 hours).

It is enough to place the electric curlers in a container, as required by the operating instructions, and connect the latter to the network. After the time agreed by the manufacturer, the products are ready for use. More expensive models on the container lid usually have a heating sensor, according to the readings of which one can judge the readiness of the tool for use. After removing each roller, it is recommended to close the lid of the container so that the rest of the products do not cool down while you wind the strand.

Thermal curlers, which can be heated in the microwave, are also first released from the clamps, the cylinders are placed on a plate. Then it is placed in a microwave oven for 1-2 minutes. Hot curlers wind on strands.

For convenience and getting an attractive styling, the hair is divided into several zones - frontal, occipital and 2 lateral. For long and medium-long hairs, the rollers are usually wound first from the occipital zone, gradually moving to the front, and then to the side. If we are talking about short hair and the use of large diameter curlers, then It is better to start wrapping from the bangs, moving to the back of the head. Complete the process by winding the side zones.

It is not necessary to pull the hair on the curlers too much - this injures the hair follicle and can lead to hair loss. The width of the product should be slightly larger than the width of the strand.

Start wrapping the roller with the tip of the strand. It is placed in the middle of the curlers, after which they begin to tighten, while slightly lifting.

The exposure time of the rollers on the hair depends on the type of hair and the desired effect. Dyed and bleached hair holds curls better than strands of natural color. 10-15 minutes are enough to get light waves. For more structured and elastic curls - up to 20-30 minutes.

Do not keep the hair curlers (if they are not classic products) longer than half an hour on the hair. Such heating harms their structure. From this it is concluded that classic curlers cannot be called harmless to hair. As well as the desire to leave a hair curler on your hair all night.

For better hair fixation, it is recommended to use special products. Immediately after washing you can use styling products - mousse and foam. They are applied indented from the roots, after which the hair is dried.

After removing the curlers do not need to use a comb. It is enough to disassemble the curls with your hands and fix them with hairspray. For a more impressive volume, you can tilt your head, and spray the varnish on the hair in this position.

A lot of positive comments get BaByliss electric curlers (PRO BAB3031E series). Users note a large number of products in the kit (30 pieces of different diameters from super-large to small, 15 clamps), 2 heating levels (directly heating and maintaining the temperature in the container), safety of use and the presence of a cover for storing the kit. However, the high cost (about 5-6 thousand rubles) is perceived by many as a minus.

Similar reviews in large numbers can be found on the product Remington KF40E. Their cost is 1,500 rubles (on average) lower than the price of the previous model. However, the number of rollers is reduced - there are 20 in the set (3 types of curlers with different diameters). Most users note the velvety surface of the rollers as an advantage, which allows you to evenly twist strands on them, avoiding knocking hair to the center of the curler.

If we talk about cheaper analogues of electric curlers, then these will be aluminum rollers.They harm hair, causing split ends. However, such thermal hair curlers are still not more harmful than flat and ironing.

Among aluminum electric curlers, deserve attention Vitek VT-2231. To reduce the negative impact, the rollers are covered with flock. In a set of 20 curlers, they are quite enough for curling hair of medium length. As many clamps. Of the advantages - fast heating, affordable price (2500-3000 rubles). Of the minuses - it is unsafe for hair.

If we talk about more affordable leaders in customer reviews, it is worth noting products Sibel. Price - up to 500 rubles for 4 cylinders with a diameter of 24 mm. These are ceramic products with a velvet coating. They are available both in classic design and in products heated in a microwave oven.

Curls in the style of Hollywood stars. To create these on long hair, large diameter curlers will be required, which are wound from the face.

Curlers of rather small (up to 20 mm) diameter on medium-length hair. Effectively and very practical, everyday.

The use of electric curlers on hair up to the shoulders or slightly lower is feminine and stylish.

If you want everyone's attention, this is an ideal option. Recommended hair length - not shorter than the level of the shoulder blades.

For how to curl hair beautifully on a hair curler, see the next video.