How to iron curls on long hair?

Beautiful and well-groomed hair is the dream of every woman. Nevertheless, even the most healthy and thickest hair needs daily styling and the creation of a wide variety of hairstyles. One of the most feminine and attractive female styling are curls. There are many varieties of curls; they differ in wave diameter and volume. For the construction of such a popular hairstyle, you can use a variety of curlers, styling or other styling tools for hair.

In order to curl curls with a hair straightener, the first thing to do is evaluate whether the selected tool is suitable for these purposes. Before working, it is important to ensure the quality of the device. For a high-quality model, the ironing plates should be slightly rounded at the edges, since even corners can easily create creases in the hair and ruin the curl line.

These hair tools can be of various models. Their plates are made from several types of materials. Plates are:

• metal;
• ceramic;
• Teflon
• marble;
• titanium.

Models with metal plates are inexpensive, this is where their advantages end, since such plates can greatly dry hair, thereby spoiling them. It is best to use such a model no more often than several times a month - otherwise the quality of the hair will deteriorate.

Ceramic plates are quite popular, as they are able to spare hair while using the device. The quality of the hair in the process does not deteriorate as much as from the effects of metal plates, so this ironing can be used more often. The downside of this model is that the tool heats up for a long time, however, in such a case as a hairstyle, it is better to exclude rush and focus on quality.

Irons teflon coated sparing hair, they can be used even by owners of dry, damaged strands.

Marble, ceramic and titanium appliances are also suitable for frequent use. They are suitable for owners of thin and dry hair, because products with a similar coating can smooth the hair scales without drying them.

Plates in irons may vary in width. They can be narrow, about 2 cm, and their width can reach 7–8 cm. Owners of thick, long hair should choose wider models, however, for curling curls it is better to opt for medium-wide plates. A plate width of 3-5 cm for such products is considered optimal, the choice of such a width will allow you to create curls of various shapes and sizes.

In order to form beautiful curls on long hair, it is better to choose a device with ion-ceramic or ceramic plates with a diameter of at least 3 cm. When choosing a plate of a larger diameter, the curls can turn out to be weak, with barely noticeable waves.

Any manipulations with hair where there is a thermal effect, it is better to carry out on strands pre-treated with a thermal protection agent. Such a tool will create a small protective layer and protect the hair from the aggressive effects of temperature. In order to get a beautiful, neat hairstyle, you should stock up on time. It usually takes 40-60 minutes to create beautiful curls of medium complexity, complicated versions of curls can take more than two hours.

Before starting the curling process, wash your hair thoroughly. After shampooing, a hair balm or mask is applied to the strands. These tools help to close the hair cuticle, making it smoother to the touch and shiny.

After the hair has gone through all the washing steps, they must be completely dried. It is best to dry your hair in a natural way, without using a hair dryer, but this is a rather lengthy process that you can rarely afford.

To curl curls, it is necessary to prepare the necessary devices.

• Ironing.
• A comb with a thin tip for easy separation of the locks.
• Scallop with rare cloves. Stylists recommend giving preference to a wooden comb, because from it the locks are not electrified, and will not be confused during the work.
• Fixing varnish.
• Thermal protective agent.
• Barrettes and clips.

Drying your hair with a hairdryer is much easier and faster, but in order for the process to not harm the hair, it is necessary to apply thermal protection to the strands. To date, a lot of thermal protective agents are presented, they are produced by various companies and have different prices. It is best to use a spray with thermal protection, such a product is distributed as well as possible through the hair.

If the curls are very dry, brittle or damaged, then before starting work, they should be applied with another layer of thermal protection and allowed to dry completely. Be sure to remember that You can use the iron only on completely dry hair, otherwise they will greatly deteriorate.

In many models of irons, it is possible to independently set the parameters of its heating.

• for healthy hair choose a temperature of 150 degrees;
• for damaged hair it is better to choose 120;
• and in order to successfully make a curl with an iron on long, thick hair, a temperature of 180 degrees is chosen.

It is best to do a hairstyle in front of a large, well-lit mirror. It is not recommended to use the appliance in the bathroom, as this carries a certain safety risk.

Despite the fact that such a tool as an iron was created in order to straighten hair, make beautiful waves and wind elastic curls with a straightener yourself is very easy. Using any technique for creating curls, it is necessary to wind each curl separately, therefore the rest of the hair for convenience should be fixed with a hairpin or elastic. In addition to ironing, you may need other materials that can usually be easily found in every home, so there should not be any difficulties in creating such a hairstyle.

To create natural curls or the effect of a beach hairstyle at home is very simple. To do this, you need to take a separate strand of hair and curl it into one tight braid, then you need to warm the entire braid from top to bottom along the entire length with a hot iron to the right temperature. In order to get beautiful, natural curls, it is necessary to warm the tourniquet with an iron from 5 to 10 seconds and leave it to cool. So, lock by lock, turning each lock into a tourniquet and warming along the entire length, you can create the effect of natural curls.

You can create natural curls with the help of another technique, for which you need foil. It is necessary to take a piece of foil and cut it into 8 pieces, about 30–35 cm long. The work process is as follows:

• hair is washed and dried;
• clean hair is divided into zones, separately fix the upper strand with a clip;
• each strand is alternately sprayed with varnish;
• the processed lock is screwed onto the finger for a few seconds, then foil is placed under the lock and wrapped up;
• a curl wrapped in foil is clamped between the plates of the iron, heated to 180 degrees, and held for 10-12 seconds;
• after cooling the foil, it is removed and applied to the finished curl hairspray.

If you use a comb for this, the hairstyle will turn out smoother, and the curls will not turn out to be voluminous. Curls broken by hands, on the contrary, will turn out to be large and natural.

Light, careless waves are always in fashion, such a hairstyle looks cute and feminine. It is not at all difficult to do it correctly with the help of an iron. First you need to take a small strand of hair, and, stepping back from the roots a few centimeters, hold it with an iron, then turn it 180 degrees and smoothly lower the iron down. During operation, the iron should be kept parallel to the floor. In the event that you want to make more gentle waves, the device is placed slightly diagonally.

Such a step-by-step wave of each curl will provide the necessary effect. The hair near the face is best curled in the direction from it - this will be more effectively framed by the oval of the face. The remaining strands are best curled in different directions. (in the direction from person to person) - this will create the effect of slight negligence.

Unfortunately, it will not work to make such a spectacular hairstyle in 5 minutes. For a high-quality curl you will need at least 40 minutes, but the result will be worth it. Curls need to be curled according to the principle of the previous technique. For curling, you should choose a separate strand, then step back a little from the roots of the hair and hold it with an iron. Then the tool is rotated 360 degrees and smoothly held down.

If you perform the curl correctly, you get an elastic, well curled curl. The same manipulation should be carried out with each strand of hair, then in the final, the curls are combed with hands. You can lay the curls with a comb with small teeth - then the hairstyle will become uniform in the wave and will look good.

In order to curl hair into small rings, you will need not only an iron, but also a simple stationery pencil. As in other techniques, first choose a strand of hair, then this strand is carefully wound on a pencil, starting from the top and ending with the tips. Thus, the pencil will be wrapped in a strand of hair along almost the entire length. The thinner the strand, the sharper the curls will turn out. Then you should hold a pencil with a lock of hair with a well-heated iron and warm it along its entire length. Do the same procedure with each strand.

Light curls are best fixed with a minimum, slightly sprinkled with hairspray - so the hairstyle will retain its naturalness and carelessness. More spectacular hairstyles can be fixed with strong fixation varnish in order to maintain the shape obtained for a long time. The degree of fixation is usually indicated on the bottle with hair spray:

• for everyday hairstyles, it is better to choose light and medium fixation varnishes;
• for evening hairstyles and for long, thick, heavy hair, it is better to use strong and super strong fixation.

If the hair structure is such that any curl quickly unwinds, then Before starting work, styling agent is applied to the hair. The variety of styling products is quite wide. These include gels, mousses or sprays. For each specific case, choose the most suitable option, taking into account the structure and type of hair.

Despite the fact that it is very easy to make curls with a rectifier, it is better not to do this daily. No matter how high-quality the iron and the means with thermal protection are, but the thermal effect on the hair still occurs. With such regular exposure, sooner or later, the tips of the locks can become dry, their quality deteriorates.

Using the appliance It is recommended to use products with thermal protection. Hairsprays are best chosen odorless or with a neutral odor, as it can interrupt the perfume and create an abundance of aromas. Applying a fixative should be a mandatory procedure.

If the hair is dry, can be applied to the ends of the oil. With fatty strands, a little powder is applied to the roots. In this case, the hairstyle will look natural, with the emphasis on the length of the curls.

To get the desired result, you need to allocate enough time for yourself, and then your expectations will be met.

The following video presents one of the options for creating chic and voluminous curls with the help of ironing.