How to curl your 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 it is possible to create a chic look with delightful 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 your hair with a curling iron and have a suitable thermal device.

You shouldn't skimp on purchasing a styler. Not only the appearance of the hairstyle depends on its quality, but also the health of the hair. This is especially important for those who use the tool on a daily basis.

When buying a curling iron you should take into account the shape of the future styling, the condition and length of the hair. The parameters of the device depend on this.

• 10, 16, 19 mm. This size is suitable for short to medium length hair. The result is fine, bouncy Afro curls.
• 22, 25, 32 mm... You can wind 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. Causes minimal damage to the hair, as when the surface is heated, it releases negative ions, due to which the hair does not dry out.
• Metal... Hair on such a coating is unevenly distributed and begins to burn. This is due to the positive ions that open the hair scales.
• Teflon... Such curling irons are short-lived, since this polymer is quickly erased.
• Tourmaline. One of the highest quality materials, not subject to abrasion.The hair on it does not dry out and does not electrify.
• Titanium. This surface is durable and resistant 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 to the hair.
• Ceramics with antibacterial components - silver nanoparticles.

• Cylindrical. This is the simplest tool with the same diameter at the base and at the end. It comes 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 version, the ends of the curls must be held with your hands. This curling iron forms vertical and horizontal curls with volume at the ends of the strands. It is suitable for those who want to keep their hair as long as possible.

• Spiral. The rod of the thermal device has a recess, shaped like a serpentine. The curls, thanks to this cut, are vertical and clearly defined. Also, the tool is designed to get 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 are obtained at the roots and smaller ones at the tips. The device allows you to create volume at the roots and create natural spiral curls. The clamp is not provided for these devices.

• 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 rods connected to each other, on which strands are wound. You can work on it in two ways: the "eight" and the usual way. The thermal device is more suitable for curling long hair. As a result of styling, horizontal zigzag waves are obtained. Sometimes the device has a retaining clip.

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

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

• With a square profile... The styler is made for creative hairstyles with geometric curls. Suitable for working with medium hair lengths.

• Corrugation. This is a curling iron for the formation of a root 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 those with fine hair.

Some other varieties are also very convenient to use.

• Automatic curling iron. 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 wind the strands treated with varnish. The device has a temperature regulator, it can rotate in different directions (clockwise and counterclockwise).

• Styler with multiple attachmentswhere the handle is removed and any convenient tip is selected.

• Curling brush or hair dryer... Thanks to the combination of a hairdryer, curling iron and a comb, the tool can be used to dry, straighten and curl your hair.

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

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

The length of the styler rod on which the strands are wound is important. And also the size of the insulating tip. You have to hold the device for it during installation in the absence of thermal gloves.

Be sure to pay attention to the weight of the curling iron. It shouldn't be too heavy.

To work correctly with the forceps, you must adhere to a certain algorithm.

• Prepare the necessary tools:
  • a 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 crown, bangs is a comb with a fork (metal tips), it does not comb the volume, but creates a smooth transition in the strands;
  • invisible or hairpins;
  • thermal protective glove (if available).

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

• Hair must be dry and clean. Curls curled over unwashed hair tend to unwind quickly. And on wet strands, under the influence of high temperature, the structure of the hair trunks is damaged.

• Do not heat the device above the required level. For example, curling on damaged colored or naturally thin strands is performed at a temperature of 140-150 C. Normal hair can be wound at a mode of 160-180 C. And curls on coarse and unruly or curly hair are obtained when the instrument is heated to 190-200 C. But it is better to check the appropriate mode on a 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 finish with the crown and bangs. For long hair, you can make a ponytail for convenience.

• Stretch the strand, comb it well and run with a curling iron along the entire length, warming it up.

• Hook the ends of the hair with a clip so that prevent creases.

• Start winding in the direction that was set when fixing the strands. Contact of a hot surface with hair should be no more than 5-10 seconds. The worse the condition of the hair, the shorter the time period should be.

• Warm curl for comfort and lasting effect collect in a ring and stab with an invisible one or a hairpin.

• In this way, process the entire surface of the head, until you run out of loose strands.

• Comb the curls after they have cooled completely (about 2 minutes). This can be done with a fine-toothed comb or simply by shaking it with your hands.

• Anchor finished hairstyle with varnish.

There are many styling options. Curls are: large, small, with a rope, spiral, geometric, vertical, horizontal, careless, clear, tight. All of them require the correct hair curling technique and a suitable curling iron.

This styling method involves medium-sized light curls with volume at the ends of the strands. Any woman can do such a perm to herself at home. This requires a simple cylindrical curling iron with a clip.

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

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

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

Hair preparation for the procedure and the direction of winding the strands are the same as for vertical styling. The difference is that initially, when combing the hair, you need to make a parting.

To create such curls, you can curl your hair with a regular curling iron. But it is much more convenient and faster to do this with a tool with a special spiral rod without clamping.

To do this, you should pre-form the strands. 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 winding towards the ends. And so process all the hair.

Tighter and firmer curls are obtained if the strands are twisted into bundles before curling. Then wrap them around the curling iron rod, holding the tip with your hands. In order for the curls to be 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 desired parting and divide the surface of the head into two equal parts (front and back). You need to start making curls from the occipital zone. The strands do not need to be the same thickness. The correct direction of winding is from the roots to the strands. You can not pinch the tip, but hold it with your hand. It is imperative to twist from the face to the back of the head.

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

Curling should start from the lower back of the head, the rest of the hair should be gathered in a ponytail for convenience. The direction of winding is from roots to ends. After a 5-10-second warm-up, each strand must be stabbed with an invisible hairpin or hairpin. In this way, lay the rest of the curls. After the hair has cooled, you should remove all invisibility, beat the waves with your hands and fix the hairstyle with varnish.

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

This styling is done by two techniques. The first is done with a curling iron with flat corrugated surfaces to create root volume. The second is a wide cylindrical curling iron.

The strands should be twisted from the roots to the ends, leaving the tip intact. The curls should be thin - about 1.5 cm. This gives visual volume to the styling, which is very convenient for thin hair. The resulting curls, so that they last a long time, immediately fix with varnish.

By the way, the effect of the spray can be enhanced with a hairdryer.... The varnish dries quickly when exposed to cold air. And thus a firm fixing effect is achieved.

Horizontal neat waves can be obtained in many ways, but the most convenient curler is the triple curler.

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

An exquisite look from a square with elongated curls can be done independently and very quickly. A round curling brush is suitable for this. Laying should start from the back of the head. And curling your hair is supposed to strictly from the face.

Owners of all types of hair should definitely know that:

• you should not overheat the hair on the curling iron - 5-10 seconds is enough, the “mistresses” of coarse 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 you urgently need very stable curls, it is better to process the strands before curling with foam or mousse;
• different curling techniques can be combined;
• do not use products to moisturize the ends, otherwise the perm will not last long;
• in order to avoid hair damage, you should not use a curling iron every day - it is advisable to give your hair a 2-3-day break after each procedure.

And it should be remembered that short hair does not produce large curls... For example, a classic square provides only horizontal curling, while on a square with lengthening, you can make light waves, vertical curls and even small curls.

Graphic curls also look sloppy on short hair. It is better to do them only on hair of medium length, since they quickly disintegrate on long hair.

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

As with any electrical appliance, when using the curling iron, you should adhere to some rules:

• 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 unattended;
• heat only to the required temperature, not higher;
• do not touch the device with wet hands, if necessary, use a thermal protective glove;
• after the end of the process, be sure to disconnect the device from the mains;
• pack the device only after it has cooled down completely.

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