How to make graceful large curls?

Voluminous curls are one of the most common and rather beautiful styling for women's hair. A curly hairstyle will be appropriate in a festive setting, and in a romantic, and even business style. Curls can be created on hair of almost any length, except for very short strands. With large curls on your hair, you can make various hairstyles options - simply wear curls loose or assemble them into intricate structures.

Curls have always been considered the safest option when choosing a hairstyle and never go out of style.

How a curl looks like on your hair depends a lot on how it was created. If you have used, for example, curlers or electric tongs, the curl will be crisp and firm. And if other methods are used - a diffuser, a brush and a hairdryer, weaving braids with their subsequent drying, then you will get a smooth soft wave, reminiscent of a natural curl.

To create large curls and so that the hairstyle looks neat and beautiful, you need to take into account some of the nuances:

• hair for styling must be clean;
• do not take too thick strands for winding - the thinner the strand, the better the curl;
• curl in the direction from the roots to the ends;
• in the process of winding each strand, special attention is paid to the ends - they should lie in one direction, without crumbling or knocking out in different directions;
• you should never neglect the application of a heat protectant to the hair;
• daily use of heating devices or drying with hot air leads to the structure of the hair shaft being overdried, and to prevent this from happening, you need to provide your hair with regular moisturizing care;
• so that your work on creating curls does not go to waste, use styling products to fix curls;
• You can comb only a completely cooled strand with a curl - this way you will not straighten the newly created curl and it will remain elastic for a longer time.

The size of the curl depends on the diameter of the curling iron or curler on which you are going to wind them. If you want to make a medium curl size, then a tool with a diameter of 25-35 millimeters is suitable for you, and for large curls, choose fixtures from 38 millimeters or more.

The original length of the hair is also an important factor affecting the performance of the curl. Long, medium or short hair - each case will have its own characteristics.

• Long strands - the curl can be done both along the entire length and at the ends. For curling, experts advise choosing devices with a smooth or porous surface and avoiding all kinds of sticky curlers that get tangled in the hair. Long hair can not hold the curl well - it unwinds under the weight of the strand.

• Medium strands - this length best keeps the shape of the curls. For curling, both curlers and a hair dryer, iron or curling iron are equally well suited. You can create a hairstyle on your own in a short period of time.

• Short strands - curling is used to create root volume. Curls hold very well on short hair, but curling is not suitable for every type of facial structure. Visually, curls add volume to both the hair and the face.

Hair curling techniques can also significantly affect the finished hairstyle. For example, if you twist your hair in the form of spirals in a vertical direction, it will be a smooth flowing cascade of hair. And if you twist curls of medium length in different directions, you get a voluminous hairstyle with an interesting texture of curls.

Perhaps there is no such woman who would not face waves of curls. Curly hair is considered the standard of femininity. However, in order for a hairstyle made with a curling to become your decoration, you need to focus not only on the length of the hair and the shape of the haircut, but also take into account the structural features of the shape of the face. Here are some guidelines to help you determine which curls are right for you.

• Regular oval - this is the most versatile and balanced type of facial structure, when any shape and size of curls will look appropriate and beautiful.

• Elongated oval - in this case, the best option would be large curls made for medium-length hair.

• Round form - to correct the proportions of the face, it is best to use elongated curls, on which the styling is performed in a special way: starting from the roots to the face area, it is best to create large wavy curls, and closer to the ends of the strands, the diameter of the curl can be reduced.

• Square shape - vertical spiral curls will help to balance the volumetric area of ​​the forehead and protruding cheekbones, while the best option would be medium hair length or hair reaching the line just below the chin.

• Rectangular shape - in this case, the length of the strands should cover the angle of the lower jaw, while the curling performed in the horizontal direction looks good. A bang with a large curl covering the forehead will be a good help for correction.

Stylists know a trick when using the shape of a haircut it is possible to correct the shape of the face. It is often used in this case the method of the so-called torn strands. To make a perm on such strands is a rather difficult task, and every day it can take a lot of time and effort. In this case, you can apply the option of long-term styling using modern chemicals. For such a curling, the diameter of the papillotes on which the strands are wound can also be large, medium and small.

Before curling your hair, you need to wash your hair and dry the strands very well with a hairdryer. Hairdressers do not recommend hot curling on wet curls. for the reason that the curl will not hold well, and the hair shaft becomes very dry.

On dried hair, thermal protection is applied (if hot styling methods are used) and styling products so that the curls retain their elasticity. In addition, for work, you will need a comb to separate the strands and varnish to fix the finished hairstyle.

You can choose the rest of the necessary tools necessary for winding your hair at home at your discretion. We will tell you about each of them in more detail.

• Hairdryer with diffuser attachment - This device has multiple silicone "fingers" that create root volume and curl in the form of a wave. The curling is simple to perform, but you still have to adapt to work with the nozzle for some time. The easiest way to do this: tilt your head down and begin to process the head with the nozzle, starting from the back of the head. Next, go to individual strands of the crown, and then the temples. It is necessary to dry the strands from the ends, moving towards the roots.

• Curling iron - the working part of this device is from 33 to 38 millimeters in diameter. There are devices where the working part has the shape of a cone. The curling iron can be equipped with a special clamping mechanism for fixing the strands, but there are models made without it. To work, the curling iron must be preheated. Then a thin strand is highlighted and screwed onto the working part of the device. After 15-20 seconds, the strand must be removed from the curling iron. You must try to free the curling iron from the strand so as not to unwind the curl - in this state, you need to let it cool down.

• Iron - this device has two Teflon plates, between which a strand of hair is passed between when it is straightened. However, in addition to the straightening procedure, you can make waves on long hair with an iron. Before work, the iron is heated, then the strand is isolated and the strand is wound on one of the working sides of the iron, and then pressed with the other side. After 20 seconds, the strand is released. The optimum heating temperature of the iron can be 180 degrees. If the heating is stronger, then there is a danger of damage to the hair structure.

• Hairdryer and round brush - a small strand of hair is twisted on a round brush and treated with hot air using a hair dryer. The finished curl is carefully removed from the brush and, in a twisted state, is secured with a clip or invisible so that it gradually cools down. If you want to get large curls in diameter, then the diameter of the brush must be large.

• Curlers - they can be electrically heated, metal - for drying wet strands wound on them using hot air, plastic with perforations for easy drying of hair, plastic with Velcro strands for easy winding, plastic in the form of spirals for vertical curling, soft foam, made of spongy rubber - their variety is huge. The essence of their application is quite simple - you need to wind small strands of hair with curlers for curling.The curled strands can be damp, and then they are dried with hot air, or the hair, rolled with curlers, is allowed to dry on its own.

Several decades ago, our mothers and grandmothers did not have as many tools in their arsenal as they do now, but they also knew how to create hairstyles with large curls, dispensing with a curling iron and a hair dryer. To create beauty, improvised means were used - strips of paper, fabric ribbons.

In fact, you can make papillotes for curling your hair at home and yourself. For example, take a piece of foam rubber and cut it into oblong strips - these pieces can be wrapped in wet hair and dried, and the result is a curl.

You can make wavy curls yourself in a simple way, without spending a lot of time and effort.

• Divide your hair into strands, treat with mousse or gel, and then twist each strand with a tourniquet (in one direction). Warm up the straightening iron and work the entire length of the curled strand, lingering for 10-15 seconds at each section. Do not rush to unwind the hot strand - let it cool down properly, and you will see beautiful waves on your hair.

• Divide clean and slightly damp hair into as many strands as possible and braid all these strands in pigtails. The thicker the strand, the thicker the pigtail will be, and therefore the larger the curl. This is best done at night. In the morning, you unwind your braids and style your curly locks into your hair.

To create voluminous beautiful curls on your own at home is only half the battle, it is important to keep them for a long time so that the styling does not lose its beauty during the day. Professional hairdressers have their own professional tricks that you need to know:

• leave the curlers on your hair for as long as you can afford it - the longer you do not remove them, the more stable the curl is;
• hot curling (that is, done with a curling iron, hair dryer, hot rollers, ironing) should be done only on clean and well-dried hair;
• After curling, do not comb your curls with either a comb or a brush - just lightly parse them with your fingers and beat to add volume.

You can use the following tools.

• Foam or mousse - it is produced in an aerosol package and is a light foamy substance, which is first spread in a small amount over the palms of the hands, and then applied to damp, slightly dried hair until the start of the styling procedure. Foam or mousse does not make the hairstyle heavier; with their use, the curl lasts for a long time, but the hair remains mobile.

• Styling gel - This jelly-like product is distributed in a small amount through damp hair before starting to curl. The degree of fixation of the gel can be different; for a permanent curl, it is better to choose a product with medium or strong fixation. After applying the gel, you need to comb your hair and start curling. The gel helps to maintain the desired shape, but does not stick the hair together.

• Styling powder - This is a powder that is applied in a small amount to the root zone of the hair to add volume to the hairstyle. This product does not so much fix the curls themselves as it helps to achieve volume without combing the strands near the roots.

• Wax - this tool will not fix the strands, but it will help you to emphasize some of them. Wax should be used in very small quantities, as if it is too much, you will immediately feel unwashed hair. Wax is needed to add texture to the curl.

• Hair fixation spray - an aerosol product that is sprayed on curls after the hairstyle is styled. Varnish comes in various degrees of fixation, each manufacturer has its own scale of these degrees.

If there are no professional styling and fixing products at hand, then the curls can be fixed with the help of home remedies.

• Lemon remedy - take a fresh lemon and cut it into slices, boil in a little water, then strain its broth and add a little alcohol to it. Now this mixture needs to be poured into a spray bottle and used instead of varnish.

• Flax seed decoction - the seeds are poured with boiling water and allowed to brew properly, and then filtered. You will get a gel-like liquid, it is applied to the hair and after that a curl is made - the curls will keep their shape all day.

• Gelatin - Brew the gelatin with warm water (1 teaspoon per glass of water), bring to a boil, let the grains swell, and then strain. You will end up with a mass that looks like a non-gel mass - it is applied to the hair instead of styling before curling the strands.

• Beer Is a very old and effective fixation method. Hair should be moistened with beer, dried a little and permed. Curls will be bouncy all day, you don't even need hairspray.

• Sugar water - in a glass of warm water, you need to take 2 tablespoons of sugar, stir it until the crystals are completely dissolved. We moisten the hair with sweet water, let it dry slightly and wind it slightly damp on curlers.

Experts are sure that any curling and styling works best on healthy and strong hair. Loose and overdried curls are thinned and unable to keep the given shape. Therefore, you need to regularly take care of your hair - use moisturizing and nourishing masks.

When using a hair dryer try not to dry your hair in extremely high temperatures, choose a moderate mode and try to use cold air more often. Of course, with this approach, you will have to spend more time to dry all the strands well, but the health of your hair is not worth the extra 5 minutes spent.

Pay attention to the condition of your styling devices - if they have chips, cracks, rust, urgently replace them with new ones. By doing this, you will protect yourself from getting an electrical injury, and your hair from tearing and burning out.

If your hair is not in the best condition now, but it is necessary to do the hairstyle, remember one simple rule - the more damaged the hair, the lower the temperature of exposure to it during styling should be.

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