Corrugation for basal volume: types, features of choice and application

Corrugation tongs are not the invention of the last decade. Such devices were quite popular in the 90s of the last century, but just a fan of those hairstyles, effects, tricks, which they helped to create, became the achievement of recent years. The corrugation curling iron became especially popular among lovers of the root volume: it turned out that the “wavy ironing” copes with this task perfectly.

The corrugation curler is reminiscent of the usual ironing, with which women (and men, too, happens) straighten their hair. And the principle of using a hair tool is the same. Here are just metal or ceramic plates in the corrugation wavy-ribbed. Clamping a separate strand into two such ribbed plates, we get wavy hair at the exit.

A lot of women use corrugation for root volume: sometimes it’s even difficult to understand that it was the instrument that created such a spectacular volume. Due to the coverage of a small area of ​​hair, it is impossible to make them noticeably wavy at the roots, so the effect is quite natural. And most importantly, that it is persistent: it usually lasts at least a day.

Since they began to use such devices very actively, technologists decided to improve the tool - to make it less harmful to the hair. There is no secret that the thermal effect for the curls is fatal. And even thermal protection products are not able to completely protect the strands from heat.

Therefore, more and more often corrugations are made using tourmaline-ceramic coatings: it is believed that they are less harmful to hair. Those who deny any electrical appliances for hair, considering them unconditional aggression, may be wrong: if you comb your hair every day to fill the roots, fill them with varnish, they suffer more than the effect of ironing.

Like other cosmetics and tools, the iron to give a basal volume has its drawbacks and advantages. Let us dwell on the main advantages of the device.

• It is extremely easy to use. If you saw how the masters treat him in the salon, you may get the feeling that you yourself cannot deftly operate the curling iron. Nothing like this. Everyone can create a voluminous hairstyle or volume at the roots with the help of an iron-corrugation. Today, even ladies of venerable age are acquiring such a device: they also leave the pile at the roots as unnecessary after trying to increase the volume with forceps.
• Durability. The waves along the entire length remain active for two or three days (depending on the structure of the hair). At the roots, the effect persists for at least a day, but this is not the final option, because one day is a minimum of resistance.
• The ability to change the texture of the hair, even very thin and weakened. Such curling irons have become a real lifesaver for women who have looked enviously at lush-haired beauties all their lives. They were already reconciled with their mouse tail, as it turned out that their hair could decently transform. By the way, chic, thick braids are woven from such an increase in the volume of wavy hair.
• A large number of styling options. You can just lift the hair at the roots, making your image precise, complete, you can curl it along its entire length. You can select individual locks, make the desired hair texture with an iron, and create a base for future weaving.
• Cost. Ironing is not a technique that you have to put aside from each salary. Most buyers are able to purchase the device without significant losses to the budget.

But without flaws, of course, it could not do. If you constantly use the appliance, your hair becomes dry, split ends. Those who regularly use curling irons should take special care of their hair. If you bought the cheapest iron, most likely, the coating there will not be the best, which means your hair is under attack. Manufacturers of modern devices are trying to upgrade the model.

Every year the quality of devices for daily use is really growing. All new coatings are invented that protect hair as much as possible, while they conduct heat well. But it is still important that the plates do not break when hit or dropped.

With the help of ironing, you can make curls very lush with small waves or form large waves on strands, you can select individual strands or heat each hair. Choosing an iron, you can buy a model with interchangeable nozzle plates, you can buy a simpler model that does not involve options.

The criteria for distinguishing devices are as follows:

• the size of the embossed surface - small, large, medium corrugations;
• surface width - curling irons are narrow and wide;
• ribs - there are smooth ones, and there are zizgag-like ones;
• equipment - as already mentioned, are there removable plates for the tool or not, the number of sides with a ribbed surface (both plates or only one).

Curling irons also differ in the material from which the plates are made.

• Metal. These are the cheapest tongs that everyone can afford. But for daily use they are not recommended - too aggressive. The plus is good wear resistance, fast heating, quick fixation of waves.But this curling iron dries out the hair seriously.
• Teflon. A good option, because the interaction with the hair is optimal. The hair does not dry, but the material itself is easily scratched.
• Ceramics. The coating is very good, but all the same, without a break, such curling irons should not be used. It does not harm the hair, but the material itself is damaged easily - it breaks, scratches.
• Tourmaline. The strongest and most secure. It combines well with ceramics. The degree of wear resistance is high, even the maximum degree of heating is harmless, but its cost is decent.

Modern models have a good option - they are equipped with a heating indicator. And there are irons with the ionization function (the device is capable of emitting particles with a negative charge). Why is it needed: brittle and cut hair become stronger, scales at their ends stick together. Visually it heals the hair.

It may take longer to tinker with such a device, but the effect is usually more noticeable: hair is seriously added in volume. Such irons are advised to girls and women with thin hair, unobtrusive. It is very good if the curling iron is wide along the length of the nozzle.

This option is purchased most often. The texture on the hair is interesting, smooth, clear. Usually the effect of such a hairstyle lasts at least two days. And if all the hair is exposed to a curling iron with medium waves, we can expect that with a daily braiding of a braid or spikelet, the effect of the tongs will not take five days.

Today, not curls, namely waves, are in fashion. If long hair is laid in such waves, it looks modern and very beautiful. Curlers will not help much here, perm is not suitable for various reasons, but the iron helps out perfectly.

Ratings always gather a lot of controversy and reasoning. They really can not be 100% objective, but they serve as some guidance for the buyer. The styler of which company to choose will tell you the rating list. Consider the best manufacturers of flat corrugations.

• BabyLiss. This brand cares about reputation, so it really tries to improve the coating of the plates. A root volume is very easily created with such an iron. The plates heat up evenly, the device has built-in protection against overheating. The equipment costs about 4.5 thousand rubles.

• Tek. These tongs are characterized by high wear resistance and reliability. These are professional devices, they are used by stylists and hairdressers. They seem strange in shape, but the triangular shape of the iron helps to quickly create the desired effect. The equipment costs about 5 thousand rubles.

• Harizma. An inexpensive product that helps to style hair along the entire length, as well as make a strictly basal volume. They do not dry hair, do not overheat, protect curls from electrification. Some models come equipped with heat-protective mats. The price is relatively small - 2 thousand rubles.

• Dewal. Good budget option. The best effect will still be on thick hair. The model can be bought for 1,5 thousand rubles.

• Erika. The plates on these tongs have a perfect tourmaline-ceramic coating. Due to this, the hair is not electrified when wrapping. Interestingly, the manufacturer has provided silicone finger inserts - the risk of burns is excluded. The equipment costs about 3 thousand rubles.

You can buy something inexpensive and try it - all of a sudden the corrugation is not your styling method, because you don’t want to spend a lot of money on what will eventually gather dust in the nightstand. When choosing an iron, pay attention to its quality.

It happens that the hair straightened or wound by a wave in a hairdressing salon causes delight in a client, but when she gets an iron, she tries to do such a styling herself, nothing of the kind happens.

You can order the goods in the online store, if you are sure that general information about the ironing is enough to make it available. Nevertheless, most buyers want to consider a thing, touch, evaluate "by eye". In addition, the seller must give a guarantee, answer all questions of the service.

When choosing a curling iron, evaluate several criteria.

• Power. Professional appliances have a maximum power of 100 watts, but this choice is not always good. If you have old wiring at home, such a strong device can harm it. The optimal choice of electric forceps is 45-60 watts. But the curling iron, whose power is less than 40 watts, is not worth buying - you get tired of waiting until it heats up.
• Thermostat. Function optional, but good when it is. The function helps to reduce the heating intensity. The regulator can be electronic and mechanical (the latter is not so convenient, but more reliable).
• Overheat protection. This is also a built-in option, the automatic shutdown of the device is configured in case of overheating.
• Convenient housing design. Narrow tongs are often uncomfortable because you don’t know how to hold them correctly. The case must certainly be thick: thin, despite the attractive grace, will be completely unattractive to heat up with the plates. If the kit comes with a special brazing support, as an additional thermal protection, fine.
• Cord length. Of course, a small cord is often a big problem. Therefore, the purchase is not on the Internet and more profitable: you can evaluate the length of the cord yourself, to understand whether it is enough for you.
• Coating. As already noted, ceramic-tourmaline coating is the most advantageous.
• The size. Mini-tongs are suitable for someone: if you are going to make only basal volume, this is a very convenient option. They can be put in a handbag, they won’t take up a lot of space, but they will help out in the right situation.

Of course, look at the warranty period - at least six months, no less. Ask the seller what to do if the forceps fail, where to call, whether to bring them to the store, and so on. If you have short hair, pay attention to models with a wide working plate. If you know that you like to experiment with styling, take a model with a set of nozzles: today the wave is shallow, tomorrow it is larger and so on.

Finally, how to do it yourself using “wavy” tongs. I am glad that there are a lot of options. But start with the basal volume as a base for creating different hairstyles. To correctly make a basal volume, you must adhere to the following instructions step by step:

• wash your hair, apply a thermal protection product to your hair, comb the dried hair;
• dry your head in the usual way (with a hairdryer or in a natural way);
• turn on the curling iron, wait until the appliance reaches the desired temperature;
• divide the curls into several parts - how much it depends on the thickness of the hair; fasten for convenience with clamps;
• start to wind them from the bottom, gradually move up;
• gently squeeze the strand between the plates at the roots of the hair, without touching the skin; indent from the skin - 1 cm;
• grab and repeat actions with each strand step by step; do not touch only the top and those located near the face;
• forceps cannot be kept for a long time on one strand;
• it is not necessary to fix the laying with varnish, but you can previously apply mousse to the roots;
• Since the hair is regularly exposed to heat, do not forget to arrange special care for them (with recovery products, with emollient balms, and so on).

Once a week or 10 days, be sure to conduct combing and rehabilitation for the hair. You must choose the essential oil that best suits your hair type. Apply a small amount of it on the curls, and then about 40-60 times pass the comb through the hair. Hold the oil on strands for 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

If you are interested not only in the volume at the roots, you can make a classic ponytail using a corrugation curler. So you can give your hair not just extra volume, but double, or even triple. And all this is at home. To do this, you will have to wind all the hair into a curling iron (it will take a lot of time). But the tail will turn out just luxurious. The next day, it can be twisted into a braid, or even better - a spikelet. In a word, the fruits of the process of winding all the hair onto a corrugation curler can be used up to five days.

It is worth considering how to be girls with bangs. And in this situation, you can get out. For example, take and wind the hair all over the head, without touching the top and bangs. Straighten the upper strands well.

Girls like to share beauty experiences: tell them what tools help them look better, emphasize their strengths and level out flaws. If you review the forums regarding the use of flat corrugations, you get a good cut: and it will help those who have not yet decided whether to use this option. Review authors often point out such positive aspects as:

• corrugation curler allows you to create volume quickly, without using a large number of styling products;
• using the basal volume created by the curling iron, you can easily change the overall image of the hairstyle, making it harmonious, symmetrical;
• styling lasts several days, which is convenient for those who do not want to stand for a long time each morning at the mirror;
• if the curling iron has removable plates, you can use different options for holiday, evening, everyday styling;
• The costs of curling fully pay for themselves.

Of the minuses, which are also noted by the authors of the reviews, the negative influence of heat treatment of hair leads. While it is impossible to completely protect the curls from it, but good thermal protective agents minimize the harm from the electrical appliance as much as possible. It is not so rare to see information that the ironing plates are fragile, often breaking. This suggests that you must use the product with caution, not to leave it in places of potential mechanical injury.

The following information is also evident in the reviews: after frequent use of the curling iron, a “corrugated” trace remains on the hair. Even with frequent shampooing, the hair seems to get used to the new texture. And when you want to get rid of this undulation, it still appears. For hairdressers, this complaint is familiar. In most cases, she says that a woman uses corrugation tongs too often. This cannot be done: the device is not suitable for daily use, no matter how attractive this idea may seem.

In general, the number of positive reviews is many times greater than the number of negative ones. Women note that the problem of the lack of the required volume at the roots for a long time prevented the creation of a coherent, confident image, the hairstyle as if something was missing. And all attempts to create volume with a comb and varnish led to disappointment.

Women note that with the help of a curling iron with the effect of wavy hair they were able to finally realize their other dream: often weave voluminous braids.If the natural volume is insufficient, the braid is more reminiscent of the “mouse tail", after processing the strands with curling iron, the mass of hair increases. Almost any weaving on such curls looks beautiful, and often simply chic.

Lovers of ironing with the effect of corrugation admit: if you had not decided to let go of your hair before, since they are too thin and plain, then the “magic” curling iron inspired them to grow braids.

The cherry on the cake in the praise was the fact that the creation of the right amount does not take much time. To raise the hair at the roots, you do not need to get up at 5 in the morning: getting used to the procedure, half an hour is enough even for very thick hair (we are talking only about the root zone). And given the fact that the effect is persistent, the time costs seem ridiculous. Only one way will help dispel doubts - you just need to buy a curling iron.

To begin with, you can go to the hairdresser, ask a specialist to make you such a radical volume: if you like the result in the mirror, it's time to take a way to home armament.

On how to create volume on the hair with the help of a corrugation, see further.