Large curlers: how to choose and use?

Large curlers have become a real trend in the fashion world. With their help, you can make breathtaking curls on your hair. About what types they are and how to make the right choice, read our article.

To give the hair an attractive waviness, even in the ancient world, women used various improvised means, for example: wooden sticks, twisted fabric, small cylindrical containers.

In medieval France, women wore funny headdresses "curlers", hence the name "curlers".

Now there are a large number of sizes and types of curlers. Large varieties are considered to be from 25 mm to 80 mm in diameter. They are voluminous, but at the same time, most of them are light, therefore, easy to use. Large curlers will help you if:

• you are looking for a hair-safe way of styling for every day;
• you want a Hollywood hairstyle with soft waves;
• you need a way to add volume to your hair.

Large styling accessories are of several types, depending on what raw materials were used in their production and what additional devices they have.

• The most popular are "hedgehogs" or "Velcro". They are so called because of the bristly surface that holds the curls with small plastic hooks. They have a number of advantages:
  • ease of use, secured with clips;
  • the hair dries out thanks to the numerous holes;
  • are inexpensive;
  • raise the strands from the roots, creating volume.

Despite a number of positive aspects, they also have disadvantages:

• not recommended for split ends due to the risk of being damaged by hooks;
• it is uncomfortable to sleep on them;
• not suitable for long hair - you can get confused;
• do not hold heavy strands.

• Foam curlers are cylinders or balls of different sizes. Their advantages:
  • they are light, soft, you can sleep on them;
  • they are easy to use by following the curling instructions;
  • inexpensive;
  • do not harm hair during natural drying;
  • what you need for long hairstyles.

Disadvantages:

• curls may deform while you sleep;
• do not last long.

• Velvet - another safe "helper" in creating a beautiful hairstyle. Many hairdressing professionals prefer this particular styling tool. So, the advantages of velvet "coils":
  • the velvet coating has a gentle effect on the hairline;
  • curls are not confused;
  • breathe well, so the hair dries quickly;
  • do not require long styling;
  • suitable for hairstyles of any length.

Cons of velvet accessories:

• it is difficult to sleep on them;
• it takes skill and time to learn how to twist them.

• Plastic. Such devices are chosen for home use due to the following qualities:
  • safety for hair;
  • dry well thanks to the numerous holes;
  • affordable price;
  • the finished hairstyle lasts a long time;
  • secure fixation with clamps.

Disadvantages:

• it is difficult to sleep on them;
• fixation can be a problem for beginners;
• clamps can leave creases in the root zone.

• Metallic are smooth cylinders with numerous holes for quick drying and elastic bands for securing hair. Their indisputable advantage is their low price.

More cons:

• if you dry it with a hairdryer, then the metal heats up and dries out the hair, spoils it;
• not used for thin and weakened strands;
• it is impossible to sleep with them.

• Boomerangs. They are soft foam rubber stretched on a flexible wire rod. Their pluses:
  • easy to use;
  • no clips are needed, curls are not deformed;
  • do not spoil the hair;
  • fasten well;
  • curls retain their shape for a long time;
  • comfortable to sleep.

Despite the listed advantages, disadvantages should be noted:

• foam rubber, after a while, becomes unusable, and the wire can be knocked out;
• it takes some getting used to.

• Thermal. Thermo rollers have been known since Soviet times. They look like paraffin-filled cylinders with small spikes and mesh clamps. They were used at home: they were heated in a saucepan with water, then they were carefully removed one at a time and wrapped around dry, clean hair. Modern heated rollers can be heated in the microwave. Moreover, the cylinders themselves may consist of other materials, and paraffin rods remain inside. Advantages:

1. perm can be done quite quickly (maximum - 30 minutes);
2. compared to a curling iron or iron, the hair is not so badly damaged;
3. modern heat rollers can be Teflon, velvet or any other that spares the hair.

Minuses:

• you cannot wind up too often - the hair may dry out;
• hot curlers are inconvenient to get out - you can get burned by negligence;
• if there are no heating devices at hand, then the hairstyle will not work.

As an analogue - electric curlers... They are somewhat similar to thermo, only they are heated not in water, but by means of electricity.

How to choose the right model for yourself? It all depends on your hairstyle and the length of the strands. For medium hair or square, large curlers of such types as "hedgehogs" or "velvet" are suitable... They will raise the root zone, add volume to the curl.

For short hair, use "hedgehogs" if you need to stretch the strands and give a well-groomed image. For creative clutter on your head, try the 25mm "sticks" that are randomly wound.

For long curls, use foam rubber, plastic, heat rollers, velvet, boomerangs. You should also consider the condition of the hair.For example, heat rollers should not be used often so as not to burn the hair.

Although there are more and more varieties of curlers every year, there are general rules of use for everyone.

1. The head should be clean and slightly damp, for a heat roller - dry.
2. For a stronger hold, you can use products such as gel, mousse, foam, appropriate to the type and length of the strands.
3. Use a protectant when hot styling.
4. Start curling with a bang - it dries quickly. Then the crown, occipital area and temples. Curl in the direction of hair growth. Curls can be twisted from the roots, from the middle or from the ends of the curls. Choose the most convenient option for yourself.
5. You should remove the curlers from completely dry hair; they do not stick to wet curls.
6. Remove in reverse order, carefully so as not to entangle or damage the hair.
7. You should not comb your curls. It is better to use your fingers instead of a comb and fix the result with varnish, if necessary.

If you did everything correctly, then the result will surely please you. If something didn't work out, re-read the article or watch the video instructions on the Internet.

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