How to iron curls on short hair?

A modern woman should always look good. This has long been perceived as an axiom. However, the amount of free time, unfortunately, does not always allow you to follow these postulates. How to emerge victorious from this situation? To impress everyone with a chic hairstyle, a regular straightener will help. After all, you can make curls with an iron even on short hair.

Curls give any hairstyle extra volume and dynamism.

If there is no way to wind the hair with a curling iron, then you can find a way out of the situation and use it for wrapping:

• curlers or papillots;
• pencils;
• hair dryer diffuser.

But not everyone loves old proven curlers. Many girls with straight hair are wondering how to make curls for short hair at home. The answer is simple - with a hair straightener.

This styling accessory can work wonders with any hair length. Bob, square, to the shoulders. You just need to follow simple rules - and you will shine with beautiful curls.

How to do this? First of all, you should carefully consider the existing rectifier.

• One of the priority points is the presence of a ceramic plate in the iron. Teflon, titanium and tourmaline are also suitable. The rest (metal) will burn the hair.
• It’s also important so that the width of the plate does not exceed three centimeters. The wider the plate, the weaker the curls you get.
• The rounded edges of the rectifier will smooth the creases, will make the wave transition smoother.
• If the ironing will be floating plate or thermostat, then this will significantly improve the winding. With a floating plate there will be fewer creases, and with a temperature regulator it will be more convenient for you to monitor the health of your hair.On thick hair, it is better to set the temperature to 230 ° C, and on soft strands 150 ° C is enough.

Ionization of hair, heating speed and a spinning cord will be useful additions, but their absence will not affect the main task.

Beginning hairdressers or those learning to make curls with a straightener on their own at home are advised to remember a few rules.

Hair should be clean and slightly damp. The strands should be treated with a thermoprotective composition, such as cream, mousse, foam - this will help protect the hair from drying out. Having distributed all the product on the hair, it will be possible to dry them to the end.

The winding process takes place from the roots to the very ends, the contact time with the device is from 5 to 15 seconds. The shorter the strand, the less time it takes to act. If the result is unsatisfactory, then you need to repeat a little later, when the strand has cooled down. To do this, just temporarily skip it.

Very short hair should be curled down or inward in one motion. Strands up to 10 centimeters long are wound from the nape to the crown. If the hair is 10 cm or more, then divide it into 2 parts, the upper and lower, moving symmetrically from the back of the head.

We will analyze specific cases step by step.

This hairstyle is very popular nowadays. Consider its implementation on the example of a square. It is perfect even for such a smooth haircut - with an iron for straightening you can achieve an unprecedented volume.

Hair is divided into 2 parts, the top is stabbed. We move from the roots to the ends, and we wrap it up from the face. After winding the bottom of the hairpin removed, then you will need to comb the hair. The upper part should be curled only one turn. The parting between the upper and lower parts should be sprayed with varnish to maintain volume.

First, it is necessary to apply thermal protection along the entire length. If you need to add volume, you can comb the locks with a flat comb at the very roots, and then sprinkle them with varnish at the very base.

For spiral curls, the capture of the strand occurs at the base, we place the hot device vertically. Wherein movements must be clear and fast. The rectifier is rotated 180 degrees along the entire length. This curl will be sharper than horizontal. From thin strands, small curls are obtained, from thick ones, larger ones. Thus, twist all the strands and fix with varnish. This kind of curl is perfect for a bow in retro style.

In their structure, they are lighter and more careless. Light waves fit well on curls about 10 cm. Such a wrapping on the hair to the shoulders looks the most advantageous. And practically do not work on very short hair.

Large strands and low temperature - these are the main requirements for this wrapping. We twist the strand with a tourniquet and heat it over the entire surface. The larger the selected part of the hair, the softer the drop. Usually enough 4 harnesses for the whole head. If you want to make waves clearer, you can increase the number of harnesses to 6 pieces.

The finished hairstyle will need to be fixed with varnish.

The most dynamic compared to other curls. It is even difficult to call them curls, since they have the appearance of a zigzag. Perfect for adventurous people.

There are two ways to twist them. The first way will make the transition softer. The strand is clamped at the base, goes up and warms up for several seconds. Then it cools for a couple of seconds. We grab the next section of the strand, but lower it down. The next piece of hair will be directed up.Thus, in stages we go through all the strands from the roots to the ends.

The following method will make the transition of the broken sections the most pronounced, while the twisting time is significantly reduced. For this method, we need foil. It will allow you to better warm your hair, does not require waiting for the previous lock to cool, since it remains fixed in the foil. A strand of hair will need to be wrapped in foil so that a flat ribbon of a width of 3 to 6 centimeters is obtained. The tape will need to be folded accordion and warm up for a few seconds. The thicker and longer the strand, the longer it needs to be warmed, but not more than 5 seconds.

It is important to understand that not all short hair can be made curls. Hairstyles such as Garcon and Pixie are not suitable for this.

Small curls are suitable for girls with a round face, and large curls are more suitable for owners of elongated faces. The smaller the strand, the finer the curls will turn out and vice versa.

To make the styling more original, stylists advise to alternate waves and curls.

Since the winding of the curls occurs by a heating appliance, then do not forget about precautions.

• Do not use a defective appliance.
• The appliance should not have sections of bare electrical wire.
• Use the rectifier with absolutely dry hands.
• Twisting the strands does not need to be done close to the scalp - you can get a burn.
• The iron should be kept out of the reach of children's hands.
• After use, the hot iron should not be removed immediately; wait until it cools completely. The exception is those models that come with a specialized thermal bag.
• Very small strands will lead to hair overdrying.
• Long exposure with a straightener will have a detrimental effect on the structure of the hair.
• Since hair is stressed when it is wound, it should be remembered that curls with a straightener should be done no more than twice a week.
• Always use thermal protection.
• In no case is it recommended to use metal combs when twisting hair.
• Ironing should be done on dry hair. So you can avoid overdrying your hair and keep the volume of the hairstyle.
• Use masks and hair balms, this will help maintain their structure.

In addition to everyday hairstyles, owners of short hair also have to choose festive styles. Making them is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

• A hairstyle that emphasizes the oval of the face and beautiful cheekbones. Light curls frame the face of the model, emphasizing the attractive features of her appearance. This option is suitable for a romantic date or a friendly party. It is not difficult to make such a hairstyle - it is enough to wind the curls with an iron in different directions, slightly sprinkle them with varnish. If the hair is heavy, such a hairstyle will require additional fixation at the roots to maintain sufficient volume.

• Great for going out. Curls are perfect. Shine of hair favorably sets off styling and emphasizes waves. But to create such a hairstyle you need to have considerable experience in handling the forceps.

• The light effect of negligence allows you to wear this hairstyle every day. Moreover, to make it quite simple using forceps. Even the wind will not spoil such a styling, and by using means for styling strong fixation, you can forget about styling before the next shampoo. It will be enough just to ruffle the hair - and the hairstyle is like new.

An ironing hair styling workshop can be found in the video below.