How to make curls for short hair with a curling iron?
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Even girls with short haircuts want to curl their romantic curls from time to time. The easiest way to do this is with a curling iron with a certain diameter.
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Which curling iron to choose?
Currently on the market there is a wide range of devices for girls who want to curl short hair. Before making a purchase, you need to think about what kind of curls you would like to create on your head, since different types of curls are responsible for different results. However, regardless of the choice made, it is imperative to purchase tongs with a thermostat. Despite the increased cost, such models will maximize the health of the hair.
To create large curls, a curling iron with a large diameter is most suitable. In the event that you want to create small curls, you will need a pair of tongs with a small diameter. It is important to remember that most often, large-diameter devices do not warm up above 150 degrees, which means that instead of steep curls, light waves will always be obtained. It shows itself well and cone curling iron. Due to the fact that the diameter of the structure is different at both ends, the size of the curls can be varied. Curls obtained with a conical curling iron are very natural.
It should be added that such devices require purchasing a protective glove, necessary due to the lack of a forceps mechanism. It is convenient to curl short hairs with a triple curling iron, which creates neat uniform waves along its entire length.
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If we talk about the type of coverage, then preference should be given to ceramic, minimally harmful to hair. Iron tongs certainly cost a lot less, but they can be extremely damaging to your curls. The Teflon coating is able to preserve the health of the strands, but nevertheless, the highest quality combination is considered to be a combination of ceramics or titanium, on top of which tourmaline is applied. The power of the curling iron also depends on how long-term the curls will be and how quickly the curls will form.
It must be said that the curling iron can only be used on dried hair.
Sometimes an emergency arises when the strands should be twisted while still wet. In this case, other stylers and numerous types of curlers can help - Velcro, boomerangs, hollow, soft with foam, wax or ceramic. Bobbins of various shapes and even ordinary papillots are also relevant. Undoubtedly, short hair can be curled even with an ordinary hairdryer with a diffuser attachment.
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Hair preparation
It is better to start preparing for curling your hair with washing your hair with the additional use of a moisturizing balm. If you leave the strands greasy, then even the most beautiful styling will seem sloppy. Regardless of the type of curling iron used, the hair will have to be dried. When carrying out thermal procedures on even slightly damp strands, the hair itself can be significantly damaged. Even short hair needs to be combed thoroughly to remove knots, tangles and unnecessary weaves. Brushing can be done using a regular massage brush.
A mandatory step is the use of a thermal protective agent, and each strand should be treated. Sprays, varnishes, foams, gels and other fixing compounds should not be used before curling. Since many of them are flammable, varnished hair can even catch fire when interacting with a curling iron. It should be added that It is better to use a thermal protector not only before curling, but also with each use of the hair dryer. A properly selected formulation minimizes the negative effects of high temperatures, as well as creates protection from ultraviolet rays.
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During drying to create additional volume you need to tilt your head forward or use a diffuser... You can comb the strands only when they are more than half dry. To complete the preparatory stage, you need to divide all the hair into three main zones: the back of the head, temples and crown, and then fix them with clamps. As a rule, when styling short hair, this procedure is only required the first time to create the same curls. Over time, no additional tools are required.
Specialists do not recommend using the curler more often than a couple of times a week. It is better not to set the temperature higher than 200 degrees, and in the event that they are also depleted, it is not recommended to exceed 100 degrees.
The bangs are twisted either last, or even left straight.
The thickness of the elastic curl when gripping should not exceed 2.5 centimeters. A fine-toothed comb will help to separate the hair.
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How to make curls?
There are several ways to wind curls on short hair with a curling iron. If you curl large curls beautifully, you will be able to create both a spectacular look "on the way out" and appropriate everyday styling. Moreover, with the help of this hairstyle, you can solve the problem of growing uneven ends. Large curls can be both natural and glamorous.
Light curls, often referred to as waves, look no less attractive. To do them pretty quickly, but the resulting styling looks extremely natural. Recently, small curls have become relevant again, which look good on short hair. However, it is recommended to do them only for owners of an ideal face contour, but chubby girls should refrain from such styling.In the event that a lush and voluminous styling is planned, then the strands should be twisted in several layers. The process starts from the bottom zone, with the iron moving from the roots to the ends.
Although in most cases it takes about 20 seconds to hold the curling iron, this indicator may vary. For example, if you hold it for only 10 seconds, the wave will be light, but already 20 seconds will give a firmer curl. But, in the presence of a ceramic coating, you will have to wait a minute or even two for the strand to warm up.
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Large
To twist classic curls at home, you will have to follow simple instructions step by step. To make the look more natural, you can curl the strands in any order, and for a more strict styling, it is better to stick to one direction: either from the face, or to the face.
When the hairs are too short, it is better to move from the roots.
Anyway it will be correct to wind the curls, starting from the occipital zone. If you use the curling iron horizontally, the curls will be more familiar, and the vertical device will allow you to build spirals. Curling should not take place on a bun of hair, but on separate small strands.
Each is separated from the total mass, combed and screwed onto a curling iron. Thermal exposure should last no more than 20 seconds, so as not to dry the hair. When all the hair is curled, they must be allowed to cool, and then fixed with a special tool.
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Small
As mentioned above, curling small curls is suitable only for owners of thin facial features. It is easier for yourself to make them with the help of foam rubber curlers. The curls are very small, but elastic. The advantage of using foam structures is the ability to make them in the evening and sleep through the night without any discomfort. The required effect will also be created by paper papillots formed from thick paper and thick threads. The strands are twisted onto a folded piece of paper, after which they are tied with a thread.
If you still use a curling iron for curling, then it is better to choose a device with a small diameter, for example, 2.5 centimeters.
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Light curls
To create romantic waves on a short hairstyle, it is better to use not a curling iron, but an iron or diffuser. In the first case hair must be washed and treated with a thermal protective agent... The iron warms up for approx. up to 180 degrees.
All hair is divided into very fine strands. Then each is twisted with a tourniquet and clamped at the roots with an iron. Having held them along the entire length of the strands, it is necessary gently straighten the resulting curl and varnish it. The ends are not curled if desired.
Help to create a relaxed look and diffuser, which is a nozzle that you put on a hair dryer. Before drying, you should not only rinse your hair, but also treat it with a styling agent. The hair dryer must be positioned perpendicular to the head, after which they begin to rotate. Basically, it will be possible to create light curls even with the help of small sticks, on which the hair is twisted and fixed with a small hairpin.
The structure is immediately watered with varnish, but it will have to withstand about 6-8 hours.
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An alternative can be cloth rags called papillotes. You can even braid small braids overnight, if the length permits, and leave them overnight.
We fix the result
Additional fixation is recommended only when necessary. For example, if short hair needs to be styled for a festive event, of course, you cannot do without varnish or foam. On a normal day, when the hair is curled only for your own pleasure, you can do without the additional effect of synthetic components. In principle, how long the curls will last depends not only on the presence or absence of varnish, but also on the maximum heating of the curling iron and its diameter.When deciding on a styling product, you should focus on the current condition and texture of the hair. It is not advised to comb varnished hair, since this action can ruin the entire styling.
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A master class on creating curls for short hair with a curling iron can be found in the video below.