Corrugation for root volume: types, features of choice and application

The corrugated tongs are not an invention of the last decade. Such devices were quite popular in the 90s of the last century, but the fan of those hairstyles, effects, techniques that they helped create, has become an achievement of recent years. The curling iron-corrugation has become especially popular among lovers of root volume: it turned out that the "wavy iron" copes with this task perfectly.

The curling iron for corrugation resembles an ordinary iron, with which women (and men, too, sometimes) flatten their hair. And the principle of using the hair tool is still the same. Here are just metal or ceramic plates in the corrugation wavy-ribbed. Clamping a separate strand into two such ribbed plates, we get wavy hair at the exit.

Many women use corrugation for root volume: sometimes it is even difficult to understand what exactly the instrument created such a spectacular volume. Due to the coverage of a small area of ​​hair, it is impossible to make them noticeably wavy at the roots, so the effect is quite natural. And the most important thing is that it is persistent: it usually lasts at least a day.

Since the use of such devices has become very active, technologists have decided to improve the tool - to make it less harmful to the hair. There is no secret that thermal effects are destructive for curls. And even thermal protection drugs are not able to completely protect the strands from thermal effects.

Therefore, more and more corrugated curling irons are made using a tourmaline-ceramic coating: it is believed that they are less harmful to the hair. Those who deny any electrical hair appliances, considering them unconditional aggression, may be wrong: if you comb your hair every day, fill it with varnish to create volume at the roots, they suffer more than from the influence of the iron.

Like other cosmetics and tools, the root volume iron has its pluses and minuses. Let's dwell on the main advantages of the device.

• It is extremely easy to use. If you saw how the masters treat him in the salon, you may get the feeling that you yourself will not be able to wield the curling iron so deftly. Nothing like this. Everyone can create a voluminous hairstyle or volume at the roots with the help of a corrugated iron. Today, even women of venerable age acquire such a device: they also leave the bouffant at the roots as unnecessary after they try to increase the volume with the help of forceps.
• Persistence. The waves along the entire length remain active for two or three days (depending on the structure of the hair). At the roots, the effect lasts for at least a day, but this is not the final option, because one day is the minimum persistence.
• The ability to change the texture of hair, even very thin and weakened. Such curling irons have become a real lifesaver for women who have looked enviously at the magnificent beauties all their lives. They had already come to terms with their mouse tail, as it turned out that their hair can decently transform. By the way, chic, thick braids are woven from such wavy hair that has increased in volume.
• A large number of styling options. You can simply lift the hair at the roots, making your look precise, complete, you can curl it along the entire length. You can select individual strands, make the desired hair texture with an iron, create a base for future weaving.
• Price. The iron is not a technique that you have to save from every paycheck. Most buyers are able to purchase a device without significant losses for the budget.

But, of course, it was not without its drawbacks. If you constantly use the device, the hair becomes dry and split. Those who regularly use the curling iron must follow a special hair care program. If you bought the cheapest iron, chances are the coverage won't be the best, which means your hair is under attack. Manufacturers of modern devices are trying to modernize models.

Every year the quality of devices for daily use really grows. All new coatings are invented that protect the hair as much as possible, while conducting heat well. But it is also important that the plates do not break when struck or dropped.

With the help of an iron, you can make the curls very lush with small waves, or you can form large waves on the strands, you can select individual strands or absolutely each hair can be heat-treated. Choosing an iron, you can buy a model with interchangeable attachment plates, you can buy a simpler model that does not imply options.

The criteria for distinguishing devices are as follows:

• the size of the embossed surface itself - small, large, medium ripples;
• surface width - curling irons are narrow and wide;
• curling ribs - there are smooth, and there are zizgag-like;
• equipment - as already mentioned, whether there are removable plates for the tool or not, the number of sides with a ribbed surface (both plates or only one).

Curling irons also differ in the material from which the plates are made.

• Metal... These are the cheapest tongs that everyone can afford. But they are not recommended for daily use - too aggressive. The plus is good wear resistance, fast heating, fast fixation of waves.But such a curling iron seriously dries out hair.
• Teflon. Not a bad option, since the interaction with the hair is optimal. The hair does not dry out, but the material itself is easily scratched.
• Ceramics. The coating is very good, but you should not use such curling irons without interruption. It does not harm the hair, but the material itself is easily damaged - it breaks, gets scratched.
• Tourmaline... The strongest and most confidently safe. It goes well with ceramics. The degree of wear resistance is high, even the maximum degree of heating is not dangerous, but its cost is decent.

Modern models have a nice option - they are equipped with a heating indicator. And then there are irons with the ionization function (the device is capable of emitting particles with a negative charge). What is it for: brittle and split hair becomes stronger, the scales at their ends stick together. Visually, it heals the hair.

It may take longer to tinker with such a device, but the effect is usually more noticeable: the hair seriously increases in volume. Such irons are advised for girls and women with thin hair, unruly. It is very good if the curling iron is wide along the length of the nozzle.

This option is purchased most often. The texture on the hair turns out to be interesting, even, clear. Usually the effect of such a hairstyle lasts for at least two days. And if all the hair is exposed to a curling iron-corrugation with medium waves, you can expect that with daily weaving of a braid or spikelet, the effect of the tongs will not go away for five days.

Today, curls are not in fashion, but waves. If long hair is laid in such waves, it looks modern and very beautiful. Curlers will not help much here, perm is not suitable for various reasons, but an iron helps out perfectly.

Ratings always collect a lot of controversy and reasoning. They really cannot be one hundred percent, objective, but they serve as some guide for the buyer. The styler of which company to choose will be prompted by the rating list. Consider the best manufacturers of corrugated plyeks.

• BabyLiss. This brand cares about its reputation, so it is really trying to improve the coating of the plates. It is very easy to create a root volume with such an iron. The plates are heated evenly, the device has a built-in overheating protection. The equipment costs about 4.5 thousand rubles.

• Tek. These pliers are highly durable and reliable. These are professional devices used by stylists and hairdressers. They seem strange in shape, but the triangular shape of the iron helps to create the desired effect faster. The equipment costs about 5 thousand rubles.

• Harizma. An inexpensive product that helps to style the hair along its entire length, as well as to create strictly root volume. They do not dry hair, do not overheat, protect curls from electrification. Thermal protective mats are included with some models. The price is relatively small - 2 thousand rubles.

• Dewal... Not a bad budget option. The best effect will still be on thick hair. The model can be bought for 1.5 thousand rubles.

• Erika. The plates of these forceps have a perfect tourmaline ceramic coating. Thanks to this, the hair does not become electrified when wrapped. Interestingly, the manufacturer has provided silicone inserts for the fingers - the risk of getting burned is excluded. The equipment costs about 3 thousand rubles.

You can buy something inexpensive and try it - all of a sudden, the corrugation is not your method of styling, because you don't want to spend a lot of money on something that will eventually gather dust in the nightstand. When choosing an iron, pay attention to its quality.

It happens that hair straightened or twisted in a wave in a hairdressing salon delights a client, but when she gets an iron home, tries to do this styling herself, nothing like that happens.

You can order a product in the online store if you are sure that there is enough general information about the iron to make it available to you. Still, most buyers want to look at the thing, touch it, evaluate it "by eye". In addition, the seller must give a guarantee, answer all service questions.

When choosing a curling iron, evaluate several criteria.

• Power... Professional devices have a maximum power of 100 W, but this choice is not always good. If you have old wiring at home, such a strong device can harm it. The optimal choice of pliers is 45-60 watts. But a curling iron, the power of which is less than 40 W, is not worth buying - you will get tired of waiting until it heats up.
• Thermostat. The function is optional, but it's good to have it. The function helps to reduce the heating intensity. The regulator can be electronic or mechanical (the latter is not so convenient, but more reliable).
• Overheat protection. This is also a built-in option, the automatic shutdown of the device is configured in case of overheating.
• Convenient body design. Narrow forceps are often uncomfortable because you don’t know how to hold them correctly. The case must by all means be thick: a thin one, despite its attractive elegance, will heat up completely unattractively together with the plates. If a special support is included with the curling iron, as an additional thermal protection, that's fine.
• Cord length. Of course, a small cord is often a big problem. Therefore, buying not on the Internet is more profitable: you can estimate the length of the cord yourself, see if it is enough for you.
• Coating... As already noted, the ceramic-tourmaline coating is the most advantageous.
• The size. For some people, mini forceps will work: if you are only going to do root volume, this is a very convenient option. They can be put in a purse, they will not take up much space, but in the right situation they will help out.

Of course, look at the warranty period - at least six months, no less. Ask the seller what to do if the tongs fail, where to call, whether to bring them to the store, and so on. If you have short hair, look for models with a wide build plate. If you know that you like to experiment with styling, take a model with a set of attachments: today the wave is shallow, tomorrow it is larger, and so on.

Finally, how do you style yourself with the help of "wavy" tongs? I am glad that there are a lot of options. But start with the root volume as the basis for creating different hairstyles. To correctly make the root volume, you must adhere to the following instructions step by step:

• wash your hair, apply a thermal protection product to your hair, comb your dried hair;
• dry your head in the usual way (with a hairdryer or naturally);
• turn on the curling iron, wait until the device reaches the desired temperature;
• divide the curls into several parts - how much depends on the thickness of the hair; fasten with clamps for convenience;
• start winding them from the bottom, gradually move up;
• gently pinch the strand between the plates at the roots of the hair, without touching the skin; indentation from the skin - 1 cm;
• capture and repeat steps step by step with each strand; do not touch only the upper ones and those that are located on the face;
• tongs cannot be kept on one strand for a long time;
• you do not need to fix the styling with varnish, but you can first apply mousse to the roots;
• Since your hair is regularly exposed to thermal effects, do not forget to organize special care for it (with restoration products, with softening balms, and so on).

Once a week or 10 days, be sure to carry out combing and rehabilitation for your hair. You should choose the essential oil that best suits your hair type. Apply a small amount to the curls, then run the comb through your hair about 40-60 times. Leave the oily composition on the strands for 20 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

If you are interested not only in the volume at the roots, you can make a classic ponytail using a curling iron. So you can give your hair not just extra volume, but double, or even triple. And all this at home. To do this, you will have to wind all your hair on a curling iron (it will take a lot of time). But the tail will turn out to be simply luxurious. The next day, you can twist it into a braid, or even better - a spikelet. In a word, the fruits of the process of winding all the hair on a corrugated curling iron can be used for up to five days.

It is worth considering how to be girls with bangs. And in such a situation, you can get out. For example, take and wind your hair all over your head, without touching the top and bangs. Straighten the upper strands well.

Girls love to share their beauty experience: to tell what means help them look their best, to highlight their strengths and neutralize shortcomings. If you review the forums regarding the use of flute-corrugation, you get a good cut: and it will help those who have not yet decided whether to use this option. Reviewers often point to such positive aspects as:

• curling iron-corrugation allows you to create volume quickly, without using a large number of styling products;
• with the help of the root volume created by the curling iron, you can easily change the overall image of the hairstyle, making it harmonious, symmetrical;
• styling lasts several days, which is convenient for those who do not want to stand in front of the mirror for a long time every morning;
• if the curling iron has removable plates, you can use different options for festive, evening, everyday styling;
• the cost of the curling iron fully pays for itself.

Of the minuses, which are also noted by the authors of the reviews, the negative effect of heat treatment of hair is in the lead. So far, it is impossible to completely protect the curls from it, but good thermal protective agents minimize the harm from the electrical appliance as much as possible. It is not so rare to see information that the ironing plates are fragile, often break. This suggests that you need to use the product with care, do not leave it in places of potential mechanical injury.

The following information can also be traced in the reviews: after frequent use of the curling iron, a "corrugated" trace remains on the hair. Even with frequent shampooing, the hair seems to get used to the new texture. And when you want to get rid of this waviness, it still appears. Hairdressers are familiar with this complaint. In most cases, she says that a woman uses corrugated forceps too often. This cannot be done: the device is not suitable for daily use, no matter how attractive this idea may seem.

In general, the number of positive reviews is many times greater than the number of negative ones. Women note that the problem of the lack of the necessary volume at the roots for a long time prevented them from creating a coherent, confident image, the hairstyle seemed to be lacking something. And all attempts to create volume with a comb and varnish led to disappointment.

Women note that with the help of a curling iron with the effect of wavy hair, they finally managed to realize their other dream: often weaving voluminous braids.If the natural volume is insufficient, the braid looks more like a "mouse tail"; after the treatment of the strands with a curling iron-corrugation, the mass of the hair increases. Almost any weaving on such curls looks beautiful, and often just gorgeous.

Lovers of ironing with the effect of corrugation admit: if before they did not dare to let go of their hair, as they are too thin and inconspicuous, then the "magic" curling iron inspired them to grow braids.

The cherry on the cake in the laudatory reviews was the fact that creating the right volume does not take much time. To lift the hair at the roots, you do not need to get up at 5 am: after getting used to the procedure, half an hour is enough even for very thick hair (we are talking only about the root zone). And given that the effect is persistent, the time spent seems ridiculous. Only one way will help to dispel doubts - you just need to buy a curling iron.

To begin with, you can go to a hairdresser, ask a specialist to make you such a root volume: if you like the result in the mirror, it's time to take the method for home armament.

See below for how to create volume in your hair using corrugation.