Philips curling irons: brand features, current models, secrets of use

In the arsenal of beauty tools for many women, there are curling irons. When buying forceps, one of the selection criteria is the manufacturer's reputation. It is recommended to give preference to brands with many years of "experience" in the market and an impeccable reputation. This is the Dutch brand Philips.

The Philips brand is a renowned manufacturer of household appliances and appliances. Over its long history, it has been able to gain popularity among consumers, which is primarily due to the functionality and reliability of its products. Not the last place in the company's product line is given to styling devices, including curling irons.

Among the advantages it is worth noting variety of models: from classic devices to complex ones, with various attachments. Even fashionistas with discerning taste will be able to choose a product for themselves. According to numerous reviews, Using Philips styling pads allows you to get salon styling at home, which lasts up to 3-4 days. At the same time, to create curls, you do not need to have special skills, it is easy to adapt to the tools, they are comfortable to use.

Among the advantages is the manufacturer's concern for the condition of the hair.... Most of the models are equipped with safe ceramic plates, some models have an ionization function. Of the useful additions - regulation of the heating temperature, the function of auto-shutdown when the curls overheat.

Philips hair tongs have mostly positive reviews, characterized by reliability, functionality and affordability. The downside of almost all models, if you analyze customer reviews, is the long (about 10 minutes) cooling of the pans. In addition, many of them do not have a stable stand, which complicates the use of the device somewhat.

In the assortment of the brand, you can find a wide variety of types of pouches. Let's consider each type separately, as well as specific models in these groups.

The design feature of automatic styling is the absence of the usual heating element: the tongs themselves. An example is model BHB876 / 00... The strands are wrapped around an automatically rotating tube that has a ceramic coating. The device has 27 curling modes in 3 directions.

The cord is long (2 m), rotating.

Despite the ease of use, many girls note that the curling iron does not give a high-quality curling (although much depends on the structure of the hair and the thickness of the strands being rolled), especially on the back of the head, and there is also a high risk of overdrying the hair. The majority opinion is that the device is not worth its money, and the price of the curling iron is quite high.

The popular model of the classic curling iron - Philips BHB862 StyleCare Essential. It is a cylinder with a clip, diameter - 16 mm for creating rather small curls. The coating of the plates is ceramic. Reviews allow us to draw conclusions about the prompt heating of the curling iron: on average, in 10 seconds.

The curling iron has a temperature regulator, the maximum heating is 200 ° C. The clip fixes the hair tightly, and it rises and falls easily and smoothly. The cord is 1.8 m long and rotates around its axis. When the device is ready for work, the signal lamp lights up, the styler fits comfortably in the hand and has a low weight. However, the device is not without its drawbacks:

• its stand is unreliable, the device may fall;
• the plastic case quickly cracks and breaks when dropped.

The duration of the curling iron cooling is more than 10 minutes, which is also considered by many to be a minus. A more functional version of the classic model - Philips BHB868 StyleCare Sublime Ends... A curling iron with a diameter of 32 mm, which allows you to get fairly large curls. Equipped with 8 temperature modes, maximum heating - 200 ° C.

The coating is ceramic, there is a button lock (protection against accidental temperature switching), as well as a signal function for overheating of the strand.

The curling iron-tulip is an original development of the brand. It is a multifunctional device that is suitable for creating curls and straightening hair. In catalogs the model is numbered as BHH777 / 00 and looks like a tulip. There are ceramic plates inside the “flower”. If you need to stretch a strand, it is clamped between the plates and led down smoothly, as when using a conventional iron.

Styler is characterized by temperature controlled, lightweight, easy to use.

Among the affordable functional devices, one can single out Philips BHB871 StyleCare Sublime Ends. The working part of the device has a diameter in the range of 13–25 mm. The device is equipped with 9 heating modes in the range of 70–210 ° С. The operating temperature is shown on the display of the curling iron.

The coating of the plates is ceramic, in addition, there is a function of protection against overheating of the strands. This ensures that the hair is protected. And also there is a function of blocking the buttons of the device, which excludes accidental switching of temperature when working with a curling iron.The cord is long, rotating, the device heats up quickly, has an attractive appearance (a good gift), a stable stand, but cools down for a long time.

This line includes models, the heating part of which has a velvety coating. This prevents the strands from slipping off the tongs and provides them with better thermal protection. Outwardly, the velvet curling iron resembles a conical one (the same elongated shape, no clamp).

In the brand's product catalogs, this model can be found as the HP8619 / 00 curling iron. The diameter of the velvet forceps is 13–25 mm. The device is equipped with a thermal protective coating, 4 modes for switching temperatures, an automatic shutdown function when the strands overheat. In addition, the curling iron will inform about the readiness of the curl with a special sound signal. Ease of use is largely due to the presence of a long rotating cord, stand and auto shut-off system.

The brand's lineup also includes several multi-styler models. This is a curling iron that includes a set of nozzles, which allows you to get a multifunctional device. An example of such a device is Philips BHH811 StyleCare. The model is equipped with standard pliers with a diameter of 25 mm, as well as ironing pliers with a plate size of 30 x 80 cm. Both attachment options have a ceramic coating, the maximum heating temperature is 210 °.

The model heats up quickly, has a 1.8-meter swivel cord, fits comfortably in the hand... However, users often complain that with prolonged use (for example, curling long hair), the plastic handle of the curling iron heats up. In addition, it cools down for a long time.

When choosing a curling iron, decide on what functionality the device you need... If you like experimenting with looks and styling, it makes sense to consider buying a model with attachments. If you know exactly for which hairstyles you are choosing a device (for example, this is the creation of large curls), then it is more logical to purchase a specific product without overpaying for options that you will not use.

It is optimal if the curling iron has a switch for heating modes: for each type of hair, you can select the appropriate temperature without risking to burn the hair... A fairly common problem - accidental temperature switching at the time of styling - can be avoided by purchasing a device with the function of blocking the temperature sensor while the styler is working.

Another important criterion is the type of plate coating. Most of the brand's models have a ceramic coating, which is characterized by rapid and uniform heating, does not harm the hair. For weak and dry strands, it is better to choose a device with an additional ionization option.

Pay attention to the length of the cord. He not only has to reach from the mirror to the outlet, but also have 80-100 cm in stock. Preference should be given to models with a rotating cord, it will not twist during operation, which means there will be no damage in the places of bends.

It is best to do curls on clean, well-dried hair. On stale curls, they do not hold well, they do not look very attractive. On damp hair, the perm will also not hold well, in addition, it burns the hair a lot. For additional protection, it is recommended to treat the curls with a thermal spray and let it fully absorb.

Then they turn on the curling iron, set the desired temperature and wait for it to heat up.

You need to know what temperature the curling iron is required to curl a particular type of hair. Usually, fine, manageable hair curls at 100–130 ° C, coarse and unruly hair at 150–170 ° C. Dyed hair curls better and can be set to a lower temperature.

For convenience, the hairstyle is divided into 2 zones: the upper tier and the lower one. The hair of the upper tier can be gathered in a bun so that it does not get in the way. From the bottom of the hair, from the occipital zone, you need to separate a strand, comb it. If a classic curling iron is used, lift the clamp on the curling iron, put the tip of the strand in the middle of the tongs and fix it with a clamp, then wind the strand. All strands are curled sequentially.

If a cone curling iron without clamp is used, the procedure remains the same. The only condition is that the strand is held by the hand, on which a special thermal glove is put on. When using a cone-shaped curling iron, the tip of the strand must be fixed at the thinner part of the cone, lifting the strand up to the thicker one. This will give the curls a natural shape.

To make curls using an automatic curling iron, you need to turn it on and select the appropriate mode. When choosing it, they are guided by the desired result, however, the type of hair is also taken into account.

For convenience, the hair is divided into separate zones. When the device is ready for use, separate a thin strand, twist it into a bundle and insert it into a special compartment on the styler. He will pull the hair in and curl it himself. You do not need to take too thick strands, the curling iron is not intended for curling them, and they can get stuck inside the device. If this does happen, the styler turns off automatically, the hair is removed, and the manipulation must be repeated, forming a thinner strand.

The curl is held in the curling iron until a sound signal, after which it is removed, and the actions are repeated with the rest of the hair.

How to make curls with the Philips Auto Curler can be found in the video below.