Medium length hair curlers: how to choose and make curls?

Curling iron is a household electric appliance designed to curl straight hair, straighten curly curls from nature, crimp and give hair a hairstyle. The device runs on a 220V electric network and is equipped with heating elements, which puts it on a par with devices that require increased attention to safety measures.

Curling irons are divided into subspecies, the name of which is determined by the purpose of the device and its additional characteristics. Before purchasing this device, you need to make a list of requirements, the definition of which it must meet.

Among the main ones can be noted:

• the diameter of the working area;
• its length;
• the presence of emphasis;
• the length of the power cord;
• overall dimensions;
• power.

The size and shape of the curls that can be curled depend on the indicators of the total diameter of the workspace. The larger the value of this parameter, the greater the circumference of the curls of hair.

The special emphasis allows to put a hot curling iron on any surface without damage and risk of fire. In compact versions, such an emphasis may be absent due to the advisability of saving the space occupied by the device. The presence or absence of support should be considered based on personal needs.

The length of the power cord is one of the most important factors determining the choice of a curling iron.Compact models can have a shortened cord, which is acceptable for use in hotels or motels. The rooms of such establishments provide for the proximity of food outlets and mirrors. At home, the outlet near the mirror may not be available, which will create the need to use additional means to extend the power cord.

The dimensions of the device for curling hair are taken into account depending on the plan for its further operation. If the formation of hairstyles will be carried out often, it is necessary to select a curling iron of small size and weight, to eliminate fatigue and muscle tension, as in the process of using the device, the hand holding it is constantly on weight. Size also matters when the curling iron is intended for travel applications. The small size will save space in luggage and increase free space.

The power of the device determines its technical capabilities. The more powerful the curling iron, the faster it will heat up to the desired temperature. Due to the increased power, the temperature threshold can be increased. However, for thin hair, high temperatures can be harmful.

The curling iron model can be equipped with additional control functions. These include: temperature controller, thermostat, light indication and others. The presence of a temperature controller allows you to change its threshold depending on the needs. A higher temperature helps shape the hair, faster and better fix it. Low temperature values ​​have a gentle effect on the hair.

Most versions equipped with a regulator are also equipped with a thermostat, which is designed to stop the heating process after reaching the set temperature threshold. Models without a regulator can also be equipped with a thermostat. This reduces the risk of overheating of the device, which is associated with the safety of its operation, save electrical energy and not overload the network.

It is worth paying attention to the surface material of the heating element. It can be made of metal, ceramic, titanium or another alloy.

Before curling hair with a curling iron, it is necessary to prepare them. The first stage of preparation is to make your hair clean. To do this, they must be washed using gentle means: shampoos, foams, cream soap, etc. The name of the product for washing the head depends solely on the individual physiology of a particular person. It is not advisable to recommend any remedy.

Washed hair should be thoroughly dried from roots to ends. This can be done with a household hair dryer or in a natural way. If some part of the hair remains wet, the uniformity of the curl shape may be disturbed, as well as for dry and wet hair, the time to maintain waviness will change. As a result, one part of the hair will be straightened naturally, and the other will remain curled, which will lead to visual imbalance and ruin the hair.

Preliminary application of hairspray is allowed. If it is applied, it is necessary to control the temperature regime so as not to overheat the varnish, since it can lose its fixing properties. The parameter of the fixing force is determined individually by the user and does not affect the overall outcome of the curling process.

Varnish can also be applied after the completion of the formation of hairstyles.When spraying, it is necessary to control the position of the curls, as they can be fixed in the wrong position.

In order for the hairstyle to meet all the requirements, have a suitable shape and be beautiful, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary tools before curling and plan the process step by step. This approach will avoid unforeseen situations, reduce the risk of damage to hairstyles.

To form curls at home, you will need the following set of tools:

• curling iron;
• combs (regular and styling);
• hair clips, elastic bands and other means of fixing hair;
• additional mirror (for viewing the occipital part of the head);
• other related tools.

Before you wind the first curls, you should make sure that you can freely control the device. That the length of the cord allows them to reach the farthest strands, and there are no objects or furniture nearby whose presence would complicate the process.

Follow the instructions step by step.

Plug in the appliance for heating. If the opportunity is presented, then set the required temperature threshold. Since the curl begins with distant strands of hair growing on the back of the head, the strands on the top of the head and on the sides must be fixed with fixing means in a position in which they will not interfere with the rest.

Select one strand. The amount of hair in it should be average. A large segment of hair will warm up for a long time and unevenly. The hair inside the ring will be overheated, while the external ones will not heat up yet. A small segment of hair warms up quickly, which increases the risk of overheating of the strand and a negative effect on the hair as a whole.

Pull the strand with your free hand. Clamp it at the roots with forceps and hold it from the roots to the tips in the clamped position, warming the hair evenly. When the clip of the curling iron reaches the edge, it is necessary, turning the device, to return it to the roots. In this case, the hair will be wound on a cylindrical working part.

At this stage, the strand is unwound back and shaped. To do this, slightly raise the curled hair with your palm and freely let it go. So they will take their best position. The process is then repeated. A new strand is formed, warms up and curls. When all the hair left for curling is wound, it is necessary to separate a new segment from the fixed hair and proceed to its identical treatment.

The rules and methods of hair curling depend on several factors:

• hair lengths;
• the size of the curls;
• varieties of curls.

Large curls are well suited for long and voluminous hair. To achieve the best result, they must be curled correctly - in accordance with the instructions.

To make spirals, it is necessary to apply coils of hair in a special way on the curling iron. They should not lie on top of each other, but next to each other. In this case, the curl will be spiral. A denser arrangement of turns will make the spiral accented. The free position will move the spirals from each other, which will make it more open.

To get light curls or to form waves, you can resort to the following method: do not clamp the hair with forceps, but wind it over the work area.

To keep the curls for a long time, they must be fixed with hairspray. If you do not complete the fixation, any external influence will ruin the shape of the curl and the whole hair style as a whole. To select the duration of the form retention period, a varnish with an appropriate fixation threshold is used. A higher threshold will allow you to keep your hair in proper condition for as long as possible and keep it under the influence of external influences: wind, moisture, touch, etc. The varnish is sprayed from a distance of 30 cm with a smooth movement of the aerosol jet along the strands.

You will learn about how to make voluminous curls for medium length in the next video.