Today, masters in beauty salons offer women more options for transforming hair. Among the available variety, various techniques can be distinguished that allow curls to be curled. The category of similar hairdressing services should include the popular carving, which can be done on medium-length hair, all depending on the type of haircut.
Features
A similar technology for working with hair today acts as a worthy alternative to permanent salon curling. Immediately after the invention of hair formulations of this series, the term “carving” was understood to mean styling curls forming curls of different sizes using a specialized tool.
Over time, this name has become a household name denoting the technique of creation light chemistry on the hair, due to which the strands acquire volume and waviness of varying degrees (depending on the styling products used and the desired result).
A lightweight perm of this kind allows you to transform the image of a woman and her basic haircut, as well as get beautiful curly locks for several weeks without classical and unsafe chemistry.
Some representatives of the fair sex sometimes attribute carving to varieties biowaving. However, such a classification will not be entirely true, since the compositions used for light and temporary curling do not have such aggressive components as in the second case.
This makes it possible to protect hair from the negative effects of drugs that can penetrate deeper into the hair shaft and lead to impaired development. Compositions for carving are fixed on the hairs without penetrating deep into the light of which a perm created in this way will not last long on the hair.
As hairdressers note, the main function of the compositions used for light chemistry is creation of additional volume, which is important for thin hair and strands of medium length. The presence of large curly curls or even a minimal wave helps in this matter.
Hair after carving looks thicker, and any haircut of medium length looks more fashionable and beautiful.
For the first time, formulations from this series from the Schwarzkopf brand appeared on sale, which offered women specialized preparations for creating wavy curls and curlers. Today, similar products are produced by such brands as Londa, Estel, Wella, etc.
The main point that should be considered when choosing compositions for carving, regardless of the name of the brand that sells products, is their gentle composition and the ability to create styling for a long period of time. A good tool will have in its composition keratin and various vitamins.
As a rule, a carving kit includes all the necessary tools and preparations for conducting lightweight curling, which is why it is quite possible to carry out such a procedure at home on your own.
Among the features of technology creating styling it is worth highlighting such moments:
- thanks to carving, you can solve the problem with very tangled curls, especially this is true for medium hair length;
- even thin hair after curling acquires additional volume, in addition, it looks dense;
- such curls are much easier and faster to lay in the future.
Most hairdressers recommend carving specifically for medium length hair. Moreover, the hairstyle for such curls can be in the form of various options squares, cascades or ladders. And the length reaches the chin, to the shoulders or to the shoulder blades.
Curls on such haircuts will look quite expressive, and styling will last several times longer. As a good option, you can resort to using technology partial carving, highlighting certain zones or individual strands in the entire hair.
This hairdressing service has certain advantages that have made it popular among women.
- The main positive point is considered gentle effect fixers and compositions for curling hair rods.
- After a similar procedure, the hair looks pretty naturally. For owners of wavy curls from nature, such an option for styling, others will not always be able to distinguish from natural curls.
- Creation of additional volume a hairstyle with carving will be especially true for the winter period, when most of the styling very quickly deteriorates from hats. Also, this procedure will be a real salvation for owners of thin hair, lacking volume.
- Light curl can be done for various haircuts without restrictions, varying the sizes of curls and their frequency by choosing different curlers for work.
- Well-chosen option for carving will suit women with any face shape. With the help of large waves or small curls, it will be possible to hide imperfections in appearance and emphasize advantages.
- Over time curls unwind graduallythat does not create clear boundaries between the strands in the total volume. This nuance distinguishes carving from conventional perms.
- Recruitment cost for light chemistry differs significantly from the cost of biowaving services.
- Created styling allowed to adjust after even a short period of time.
- Among the positive features it is worth noting that curling does not affect hair length too much.
However, such a procedure is also not without some minuses:
- despite the gentle composition of the preparations, carving can still harm the condition of the hair;
- after curling, the curls will need styling and mandatory care in order to maintain the effect for longer;
- There are a number of contraindications for carving;
- the result of light chemistry on thick or highlighted hair can be quite unexpected, in addition, on thick hair rods, the composition for fixing curls will stay less in time.
In general, the light chemistry procedure is considered a fairly popular option, suitable for any haircut, including images with a bang, which will harmoniously look both flat and curled along with the rest of the curls.
Who is it for?
Setting out to resort to a similar procedure for laying curls, one should take into account the fundamental points that will help you choose the best option for each woman. First of all, this concerns the type and oval of the client’s face, as a thoughtless temporary wave will lead to an absolutely ridiculous result. Properly selected styling with carving help to hide imperfections in appearance and hair, highlight the individual characteristics of the face and image.
Carving looks especially good cascading haircuts middle length. In this case, a texture installation is selected that adds volume to the hair. There is also the possibility of creating a styling with selective waving of some strands.
Stylists recommend resorting to a similar idea of styling for owners of curls that are prone to fat, because after applying the compositions from the curling set, the release of sebum will significantly decrease, and the curls will become more elastic.
Light curl can be done on highlighted hairHowever, not earlier than two weeks after painting. On hair with a natural color, carving will last several times longer, in addition, curls will be springy and elastic.
Such styling is suitable for haircuts with bangs, thick bean and various variations of the square are also on the priority list for carving. Modern types make it possible to do hair styling with straight strands and with curled ends, which is important for caret with extension and graded haircuts with medium hair length.
For thin hair, hairdressers recommend using carving in conjunction with hairstyles that require an open forehead to create the necessary basal volume using curls of different sizes. In this case, the vertical light curling technique is used.
As for the ideas of women's haircuts with bangs, in this case, stylists recommend a textured curl. In this version, all the curls will look as natural as possible.
Face oval is an important nuance to which you need to pay attention.
- For women with square type It is advised to make small curls or, conversely, voluminous curls that will fall along the face and hide features of appearance. It is possible to make the chin not so massive if you perform a wave with the required volume in the crown area.
- To the owners round face you should avoid varieties of carving with small curls and twisted tips, which will make the image even more rounded. For such girls and women, it is worthwhile to dwell on natural and soft waves that will smoothly flow into the high crown.
- Triangular the type can be visually transformed using a local curl, which will be concentrated on the ends of the hair.
Among the contraindications to light waving, it is worth noting: taking hormones and antibiotics, the presence of too brittle and damaged curls, skin diseases, allergies.
Kinds
Unlike the Soviet version of the curl, which involves the creation of very small curls over the entire hair volume, the ideas of temporary styling of the modern generation, which include carving, offer a wider range of services with various types of curls and curls.
Among the most sought after today it is worth highlighting:
- traditional;
- zonal;
- vertical;
- texturing.
The standard variety is created by winding strands along the entire length. In this work, curlers with the same size are used. You can subdivide this option of curling into the idea of creating expressive and large waves on medium-length hair, as well as styling, the result of which will be curly hair with small curls.
The hairdresser can arrange the curled locks in a chaotic manner or follow a certain sequence. The angle and direction of the curls can also vary. Classical the carving option looks very natural, as a rule, such a hairstyle will not need daily styling.
Local perm will be relevant if you need to create volume and splendor at the roots. It is to this area that the master will put maximum effort in the course of work. During this carving, large curlers are usually used. Basal styling can become relevant for owners of curly curls by nature, since the procedure will make it possible to make the hair more harmonious.
Among the zonal curls, one should also highlight the options with the twisting of the ends on the hair. Such a procedure will bring at times less harm to curls. Another feature of local curling is the possibility beautifully highlight bangs, while it is allowed to use completely different curlers for curling.
Vertical light curling involves the creation of fine curls on the hair. To work in this case, sets with small curlers-spirals are used. For medium-long hair, this variety is in great demand, because it makes it possible to make a very curly and fluffy styling.
Vertical carving looks best on multi-layer female haircuts.
Textural waving among all available varieties will be as natural as possible. Such harmony is achieved as a result of using several types of curlers in the work, which will differ in shape and size.
Long-term styling products
The procedure for working with hair for light curling involves the use of a specific set of materials.
Hair curlers
Papillots for curls are diverse, their hairdresser selects based on the desired result. Today, carving kits may include types of hair rollers:
- whooping cough is a useful chemistry tool that allows you to create very small curls;
- spiral curlers - this type is needed to obtain medium curls, they are usually used in large quantities in work;
- large rollers - a device necessary to create volume in the root zone;
- boomerangs - necessary to create a combined curl.
The final styling result will depend on the size and diameter of the curler selected.
Preparations
If the process of light curling will take place outside the cabin, then the composition used fixation aids special care should be taken. It is worthwhile to refrain from using styling products in which hyoglycolact or ammonia is present, since they can cause serious damage to the hair shaft. As a rule, kits for carving can be purchased freely in specialized departments that sell products for hair care, hair dyeing and styling.
Today, a large number of world-famous brands offer such products.As a rule, the results after using high-quality compounds will please a woman at least one or two months. Masters in beauty salons select products tested in composition with special care for carving, preferring less aggressive original compositions.
How to do it yourself?
To ensure a decent result after an independent curling, you should strictly adhere to the algorithm for working with compositions and materials for styling. Hair cutting must be done before carving. It is also recommended to further enhance the curls with the help of nourishing masks. Medium-length hair, as a rule, can be curled on your own, without outside help.
Before applying the compounds to the hair, it is mandatory to carry out an allergotest. To do this, a small amount of fixing substance must be applied to the area behind the ear and on the wrist, after a quarter of an hour to inspect this area.
For independent home curling such tools and materials will be required:
- composition and lock for curling;
- dilution containers;
- applicators;
- rollers of the required size;
- brush with small teeth;
- petroleum jelly or baby cream;
- hair cap, gloves and cape;
- medium bath towel.
Hair should be washed and partially dried. Next, comb the curls and divide the entire volume into strands. The curling result will directly depend on their size.
Each curl must be wound on curlers, and the skin should be treated with a fat composition.
Next, you must take all measures of personal protection. Dilute the curling agent in the selected container. Using a sponge, moisturize them with plenty of hair. For an effective reaction, curls should be hidden under a hat. Keep the composition strictly according to the time specified in the instructions for the set.
Over time, the hair should be washed under running water together with the curlers, and then apply a fixative. To sustain the set time, remove papillots from the hair and dry the hair. Using shampoo at the end is optional. It is allowed to rinse the curl with a weak concentration of vinegar.
The following video will tell about what hair carving is and how it is made.