How to curl hair with a curling iron?

Luxurious curly hair has always been a sign of beauty, health and femininity. But not every female representative knows that you can create a chic look with delicious curls not only in a professional salon. This can be done at home, and in a few minutes. It is enough to know how to curl hair with a curling iron, and have a suitable thermal device.

Do not save on the purchase of a styler. Not only the appearance of the hairstyle, but also the health of the hair depends on its quality. This is especially important for those who use the tool daily.

When buying a curling iron the shape of the future styling, condition and length of the hair should be considered. The device parameters depend on this.

• 10, 16, 19 mm. This size is suitable for styling short and medium length hair. The result is small and resilient curls in the Afro style.
• 22, 25, 32 mm. You can wrap both long strands and bangs. The size of the curls is medium.
• 38, 45, 50 mm. With such a rod, the lightest and largest curls are curled.

• Ceramics. This is the most popular material. It causes minimal damage to the hair, as it emits negative ions when the surface is heated, so the hair does not dry out.
• Metal. The hair on such a coating is distributed unevenly and begins to burn. This is due to the positive ions that reveal the hair flakes.
• Teflon. Such curling irons are short-lived, as this polymer quickly erases.
• Tourmaline. One of high-quality materials, not subject to attrition.The hair on it does not dry out and is not electrified.
• Titanium. Such a surface is characterized by durability and resistance to mechanical damage.

There are coating options that are a combination of materials.

• Titanium-ceramic. Here, a combination of the strength of the first element and gentle uniform heating of the second is observed.
• Titanium tourmaline. The main properties are durability and shine.
• Ceramics with antibacterial components - silver nanoparticles.

• Cylindrical. This is the easiest tool with the same diameter at the base and end. It happens with a clip (with a tongue) and without it. In the first case, the strands are fixed with forceps, which is very convenient when working. In the second embodiment, the ends of the curls need to be held with your hands. Such a curling iron forms vertical and horizontal curls with a volume at the ends of the strands. It is suitable for those who want to maximize the length of their hair.

• Spiral. The core of the thermal device has a recess, in shape resembles a serpentine. Curls, thanks to this slot, are vertical and clearly defined. The tool is also designed to receive Hollywood waves.

• Conical. The diameter of the curling iron at the base is much larger than at the end. Thanks to this narrowing, large curls at the roots and smaller ones at the ends are obtained. The device allows you to create volume at the roots and make natural spiral curls. Clamp in these devices is not provided.

• Spherical. Due to the alternation of different diameters, such a curling iron forms curls of different sizes.

• Double (double-barreled). The tool consists of two interconnected rods on which strands are wound. You can work on it with two methods: the "eight" and the usual way. The thermal appliance is more suitable for curling long hair. As a result of laying, horizontal zigzag waves are obtained. Sometimes the device has a clip-clamp.

• Triple (three-barreled). The device contains three heating elements. When curling, thanks to the grooves at the junction of the rods, horizontal wavy curls in the "retro" style are obtained.

• Triangular section. It is with such a curling iron that you can create a shocking image with indomitable triangular curls.

• With square profile. Styler created for creative hairstyles with geometric curls. Suitable for medium hair lengths.

• Corrugation. This is a curling iron for the formation of basal volume, where the working surfaces are corrugated. When wrapping strands on a rod with a closed clip, you can get ordinary curls. The device is especially suitable for owners of thin hair.

Very convenient to use and some other varieties.

• Automatic curling. For home use, this is the most popular option, since the device winds the hair on its own. But the strands should be thin, so it is more suitable for curling thin hair of medium length. Such a curling iron requires a more careful attitude than other devices. It can quickly fail if you twist strands treated with varnish. The device has a temperature controller, can rotate in different directions (clockwise and counterclockwise).

• Styler with several nozzleswhere the handle is removed and any convenient tip is selected.

• Hairbrush or hair dryer. Thanks to the combination of a hair dryer, curling iron and comb, the tool can dry hair, even it out and curl it.

When purchasing a thermal device, it is also advisable to pay attention to additional features of the tool. For example, some devices have:

• the function of the electrification of hair, which allows you to protect curls during the procedure of curling from drying out;
• auto power off mode;
• temperature regulator to control the degree of heating of the strand (170–210 С);
• multi-voltage option, which allows the curling iron to work in any country, regardless of the voltage in the network;
• digital indicator showing the inclusion of the device and temperature.

The length of the styler rod on which the strands are wound is important. As well as the size of the insulating tip. For it you have to hold the device during installation in the absence of thermal gloves.

Be sure to pay attention to the weight of the curling iron. It should not be too heavy.

For proper operation with forceps, a certain algorithm should be followed.

• Prepare the necessary tools:
  • curling iron of the required size with suitable nozzles;
  • combs (large and small with a fork): the most convenient tool when working with the temporal zones and the crown, the bangs are a comb with a fork (metal tips), it does not comb the volume, but creates a smooth transition in strands;
  • invisible or hairpin;
  • thermal protective glove (if available).

• Before the curling procedure, it is necessary to treat the hair with a special heat-protective agent - not only the top layer, but also from the inside, as well as from the bottom. This method will not only protect her from the negative effects of high temperature, but also fix her hair.

• The hair should be dry and clean. Curls curled on unwashed hair have the ability to quickly unwind. And on wet strands, under the influence of high temperature, the structure of hair trunks is damaged.

• Do not heat the device above the required level. For example, curling on damaged dyed or naturally thin strands is performed at a temperature of 140-150 C. Normal hair can be wound with a mode from 160-180 C. And curls on hard and unruly or curly hair are obtained when the instrument is heated to 190-200 C. But it’s better to check the appropriate mode on the test strand.

• The hair on the head should be divided into zones. And start from the back of the head, then go to the sides and end with the crown and bangs. With long hair, for convenience, you can make a tail.

• Stretch the strand, comb it well and hold with a curling iron over the entire length, warming it.

• Clip the ends of the hair so that prevent crease.

• Start wrapping in the direction that was set when fixing the strands. The contact of the hot surface with hair should be no more than 5-10 seconds. The worse the condition of the hair, the less time should be.

• Warmed curl for comfort and effect assemble into a ring and stab with an invisible or hairpin.

• In this way to process the entire surface of the head until free strands run out.

• Comb the curls after they have completely cooled (about 2 minutes). This can be done using a comb with rare teeth or just shake it with your hands.

• Fasten finished hairstyle with varnish.

Many styling options. Curls are: large, small, tourniquet, spiral, geometric, vertical, horizontal, careless, clear, tight. All of them require the correct hair-wrapping technique and a suitable curling iron for this.

This method of laying involves medium-sized light curls with a volume at the ends of the strands. Any woman can make such a curl to herself at home. To do this, you need a simple cylindrical curling iron with a clamp.

To begin with, well-combed hair must be divided into zones (back, two side, front). To begin processing strands should be from the lower occipital part. Wide strands (about 5 cm) need to be wound from the ends to the roots, holding the curling iron vertically.

Varnishes, foams and mousses should not be used before the procedure, but after.This will help fix the curls, preserve the effect for a long time and protect the hair from more harm.

You can make curls in this technique at home in a few minutes. To do this, you need an ordinary curling iron with a clip.

Preparation of hair for the procedure and the direction of winding the strands are the same as with vertical styling. The difference is that initially when combing the hair you need to do a parting.

To create such curls, you can curl hair with a curling iron of a normal shape. But it is much more convenient and faster to do this with a tool with a special spiral shaft without a clamp.

For this, strands should be formed in advance. Comb them with a fine comb and secure with hairpins. Place the wide end of the apparatus at the root of the strand and start wrapping in the direction of the ends. And so process all the hair.

Tighter and elastic curls are obtained if the strands are twisted into bundles before curling. Then wrap the curling rod with them, holding the tip with your hands. To curls were voluminous and clear, the flagella should be made thinner.

Beautiful and light curls, carelessly leaving the face, can be done using a curling iron with a thick rod.

To do this, you must immediately make the necessary parting and divide the surface of the head into two equal parts (front and back). You need to start making curls from the back of the head. The strands do not have to be the same thickness. The correct winding direction is from roots to strands. The tip can not be clamped, but held by hand. Twist necessarily from the face to the back of the head.

To make curly graphic curls, a tool with a triangular or square section will help. You can work vertically and horizontally.

Curling should begin with the lower occipital part, the rest of the hair for convenience, it is better to collect in the tail. The direction of winding is from the roots to the ends. After a 5-10 second warm-up, each strand must be stabbed with an invisible or hairpin. Thus, lay the rest of the curls. After cooling the hair, you should remove all the invisibility, beat the waves with your hands and fix the hair with varnish.

These are curls, the same in volume and length. The peculiarity of this styling is that all the strands are thin and are exposed to temperature for the same time. It is recommended to twist hair towards the back of the head.

This installation is made out by two technicians. The first is done with a curling iron with flat corrugated surfaces to create a basal volume. The second - a wide cylindrical curling iron.

Twist the strands from the roots to the ends, leaving the tip intact. Curls should be thin - about 1.5 cm. This gives a visual styling volume, which is very convenient for thin hair. Received curls to hold for a long time, immediately fix with varnish.

By the way, the action of the spray can be enhanced by a hairdryer. The varnish dries quickly under the influence of cold air. And thus, a tough fixation effect is achieved.

Horizontal neat waves can be obtained in many ways, but the most convenient device for curling is a triple curling iron.

You need to comb clean, dry hair and make a daily parting. And then parallel to this line curl locks along the entire length.

A sophisticated look from a square with elongated curls can be done independently and very quickly. To do this, a round curling brush is suitable. Styling should start from the back of the head. And curl your hair strictly on behalf of.

Owners of all types of hair should definitely know that:

• should not overheat the hair on the curling iron - 5-10 seconds are enough, the "mistresses" of hard hair can hold up to 15 seconds;
• curls can only be done on dry and clean hair;
• it is dangerous to bring the styler close to the scalp;
• if urgently needed very stable curls, it is better to treat the strands before curling with foam or mousse;
• different curling techniques can be combined;
• do not use means to moisten the tips, otherwise the curl will not last long;
• in order to avoid damage to the hair, you should not use the curling iron daily - it is advisable to arrange a 2-3-day break after each procedure.

And remember that large curls do not work on short hair. For example, a classic square has only horizontal curl, while on a square with elongation you can make light waves, vertical curls and even small curls.

Also on short hair, graphic curls look sloppy. They are best done only on medium-length hair, as long hair they quickly disintegrate.

And strands of thick or long hair should be quite thin to ensure the same tightness of the strands to the stem of the curling iron.

As with any electrical appliance, when operating the curling iron, some rules should be followed:

• Store the tool in dry conditions, away from children;
• read the instructions of the device before use;
• Do not use the device near water;
• Do not leave the tool without control;
• heat only to the required temperature, not higher;
• Do not touch the apparatus with wet hands; if necessary, use a heat-protective glove;
• after the end of the process, be sure to disconnect the device from the mains;
• pack the device only after it has completely cooled down.

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