Curls for long hair: how to make and prolong styling?
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Beautiful and feminine curls are the favorite hairstyle of many fashionistas. Such styling looks very impressive and attractive, but it is done easily and simply. On long hair, curls look especially interesting and expressive. Today we will analyze in detail what are the features of curls on long strands and analyze how you can do them yourself.
Peculiarities
Playful curls have always been wildly popular. Such hairstyles are famous not only for their beauty and elegance, but also for their versatility. They look harmonious on ladies with different facial structures. The fashionista's clothing style can also be anything - choosing the right styling with curls is possible in any case.
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Long hair can be shaped like this for a casual, business or festive look. In all cases, the ensemble will look harmonious and stylish, the main thing is to choose the most suitable styling that will complement the lady's look.
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It should be noted that on a long hairstyle, it is possible to form curls of different types. It can be both small flirtatious curls, and large solid waves that attract attention with chic shine and tints. Every fashionista can choose the best solution for herself. In addition, the curls can be light or original African curls.
The choice of the ideal option depends on the girl's style and her taste preferences. Of course, the curls should match the style of the dress.
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Curls also differ in that they can be freely created at home and with your own hands.Even a very complex and intricate perm young ladies can do at home without visiting the salon. The main thing is to follow simple instructions and proceed step by step. This kind of styling is done using different tools. Most often it is a curling iron, iron or curlers. The listed devices are in the arsenal of many fashionistas and do not belong to the category of rare ones.
Long curls require not only proper styling, but also high-quality fixation. If you do not ensure the proper consolidation of the result for the hairstyle laid in this way, then the curls will soon begin to "crumble". The overall styling will lose its shape or look ridiculous. In order not to face such problems, most often women of fashion resort to treating their heads with high-quality, strong fixation varnish.
Thanks to this, the hairstyle retains its attractiveness and shape for a long time.
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Beautiful and spectacular curls can be done not over the entire length. Interesting styling done only up to the middle of the hair looks good. Some young ladies prefer to twist only the ends of the shock. The ideal option should be chosen in accordance with the style of the fashionista.
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Views
As mentioned earlier, long hair can be curled differently. The variability of styling with such curls is striking in its diversity. Ladies can change their image literally every day, always remaining stylish, fashionable and original. Let's take a closer look at what types of curls exist and how they look on long hair.
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Hollywood
Such curls are a trend in recent seasons. They look expressive and bright. Many Hollywood stars resort to this kind of hairstyle. GTheir main difference is that they are made large and vertical. They are usually placed away from the face.
When properly executed, Hollywood wavy strands look natural and natural, making the image more effective, feminine and attractive. Such solutions fit seamlessly into a variety of ensembles - from daily to solemn.
On long hair, Hollywood curls look great.
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On the tips
Many young ladies prefer to make charming curls not over the entire length of their hair, but only at their ends. Most often in such cases, the curls are made large or medium. Thanks to such a solution, the shock can visually acquire a more solid and heavy look, which will definitely not be left without the attention of others.
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Wavy
Sexy wavy curls are in fashion today. They can be formed not only in salon conditions, but also at home on their own. Most often, such a convenient tool as a corrugation curling iron is used here.
With this device, you will be able to quickly and easily create beautiful wavy curls on long hair.
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Small
Cute curls of this type will be the perfect solution if you want to bring notes of lightness, ease and attractive playfulness to your image. Such curly strands can be done using spiral curlers or a special thin curling iron. On a long hairstyle, such solutions look very fresh and original.
Stylists recommend referring to these hairstyles for young girls who love lighter images.
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Large
Simple, large curls will never go out of style. Large curls look especially interesting and attractive on a mop, which is distinguished by good density and splendor. In this case, the hairstyle will look very expressive and rich. Of course, the perfect visual effect will be achieved if the hair is healthy and shiny.
On dry and "sick" hair, chic large curls are unlikely to be formed.
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Natural
Natural long curls look perfect on fashionistas. If you do not wind the strands too much, then it will turn out to form neat light curls of a natural look. To make such a simple but attractive curling, most often young ladies use a hot curling iron or different-sized curlers.
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Afro-curls
Such solutions are luxurious small curls that stretch along the entire length of the hair. Curls in such styling look clearer and more expressive. Most often, young girls turn to such solutions.
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Broken
In search of more original and bold solutions, many young ladies resort to the so-called broken curls. Such curls have an unusual appearance. Their structure is not round, but angular.
If you do everything right, you should end up with original zigzag strands that look very expressive and bright.
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What to consider?
As you can see, there are plenty of varieties of beautiful, feminine curls. Every young lady who wants to make her look perfect can choose the ideal option. If you have settled on a certain kind of curl and are going to give your long hairstyle such an attractive shape, then you should consider some of the features of these hairstyles.
- If you want to get really beautiful and neat curls on hair of great length, then you will definitely need to wash them first. There should be no dirt on the strands. This nuance must be taken into account not only for aesthetic reasons, but also because clean hair is easier to style. In addition, the washed strands will retain the attractive shape that you give them for longer.
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- If good old curlers are used to form curls of any type, then it is advisable to keep them on the head for several hours. Thanks to this trick, the resulting styling will last much longer, and outwardly it will be more attractive.
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- If you use special heat rollers when winding curls, then they should be kept only until they cool down. It is also worth considering that curling long hair is much more convenient when using medium and large curlers.
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- If during curling it is planned to use a curling iron or a special hot iron, then it is recommended in advance to treat the curls with a special protective spray. Such an effective remedy will protect the strands from the negative effects of high temperatures.
If heat protection is not used, the hair structure can be seriously damaged.
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- If you want the resulting charming styling to last as long as possible, then before starting its formation, the hair should be sprinkled with a strong fixation varnish. After this, the strands must be carefully combed.
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- Before starting the procedure for curling long strands, they must be carefully combed, and also visually divided into separate sections. At the same time, hairdressers recommend starting work with them from the back of the head. Next, you will need to move step by step to the face. As for the hair on the face, you will need to wind it up last.
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- When you complete the work on the formation of aesthetic curls, you need to beat them with your hands, and then sprinkle with varnish. Due to such finishing actions, the styling will look more natural and attractive.
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If you take into account all the nuances of the formation of feminine long curls, then it will take a little time to create them, and the result will delight you with its beauty.
The ways
You can create neat and feminine curls of different types in different ways. Each fashionista chooses for herself the most accessible and convenient technique that allows her to achieve a good result. Let's take a look at the most popular styling methods for long hair.
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With a hairdryer
Beautiful curls can be obtained by styling them with a hair dryer with a special diffuser nozzle. In the latter, there are special "fingers" that allow you to form a very beautiful curly hairstyle. Often, ladies resort to styling with a wet effect. Let's take a step by step how you can curl long strands in a similar way.
- First wash your hair and then dry with warm air.
- Apply styling mousse to the strands. Shake your head so that the hairs can separate from each other.
- Dry the curls a little with a hairdryer.
- Now you can proceed to the direct curling of the curls. To do this, you will need to gently dry the strands with a diffuser, as if pressing them from the ends to the roots.
- The styling will turn out to be more voluminous if you shape the curls by tilting your head down.
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With a curling iron
Very often, young ladies make beautiful curls with a curling iron. This tool today is in the arsenal of many women of fashion. Let's take a step by step in which order to act, curling long strands with a curling iron.
- Before you start working with a curling iron on long hair, you will need to treat them with a special styling foam. It is also advisable to apply a special gel responsible for thermoregulation on the strands. Further curls can be done in two ways.
- To achieve the effect of curly strands, it is permissible to wind them horizontally on the curling iron. Each subsequent curl must be wound on the previous one.
- To form separate spiral-like curls, the curling iron will need to be held in an upright position. In this case, the strands will need to be wound in such a way that the resulting curls fit in a spiral, but not on top of each other.
- Next, the resulting curls must be carefully divided with your fingers. It is advisable to treat them with a special styling wax before that.
- At the end of all the steps, the styling should be treated with a strong fixation varnish to secure the result.
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With rectifier
Otherwise, the straightener is called an iron. This device makes it possible to form not only chic curls of different volumes, but also to straighten a naughty and curly hairstyle, if the lady wants it. Let's consider in detail how to curl your hair with this device.
- The first step is to apply a special styling mousse to the freshly washed strands. You will also need to treat them with a thermal protective compound.
- Next, separate a small strand, comb and fix between the ceramic plates of the iron.
- While holding the device in a horizontal position, turn it one turn - the iron should be wound 1 turn of the selected strand.
- Next, the iron will need to be gently pulled down along its entire length.
- In this way, you will need to act with all the rest of the hair. As a result, you should get a spectacular hairstyle with large and smooth waves that look great on long hair.
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With curlers
Long hair produces beautiful curls if you use curlers to create them. Styling can be done very easily with these fixtures. Consider how to proceed.
- First you need to wash your hair and apply mousse to it. Then the mop will need to be carefully combed.
- Next, the hair will need to be wrapped in thin strands on papillotes.
- When the head is dry and you remove the curlers, spray a special balm on the mop that does not wash off. Lubricate your fingers with styling wax, and then divide the curls with them.
- The result should be a beautiful fluffy head with good volume.
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With bobbins
You can make curls on your own on long hair using bobbins. In most cases, these elements are used when only the ends are twisted. The scheme of actions here is as follows.
- Apply mousse to clean hair and distribute it evenly. Further, they will need to be divided into separate strands.
- Wrap about 2/3 of each strand on a bobbin.
- When you remove the bobbins, the ends of the strand will be curled into large curls. At the same time, at the very roots, the hair will remain smooth and even.
- At the end, the hairstyle will need to be beautifully styled, and then sprinkled with varnish.
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With spiral curlers
If you want to create an original and lush hairstyle, you can use special spiral curlers. In this case, it is necessary to act correctly in this way.
- Wash your hair. Divide your still wet hair into thin strands, and then wind it on special spiral curlers.
- Make sure that the curlers reach the very roots.
- When the long, split mop is completely dry, gently comb through the curls with your fingers that have been lubricated with styling wax.
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How to curl your hair for a long time?
Many owners of long hair are wondering how to curl them so that the styling lasts longer. Let's take a look at several basic methods of curling a long head so that the resulting curls do not crumble for a long time and do not lose their shape.
- The easiest way to firm up your curls is to let your curled hair cool down.
- You should also use suitable cosmetic products for a more lasting styling. These can be high-quality texturizing sprays, pastes, special wax (products in the form of aerosols are especially popular), sprays with sea salt, dry shampoos.
- You should buy a high-quality curling iron, iron. It is advisable to buy branded expensive copies that will last for many years and will make it easy to form any styling you like.
- It is necessary to use a curling iron of a suitable diameter. If you want to make spectacular voluminous curls, then you will need to use a medium-diameter device. If small elastic curls are preferred, then a curling iron with a more modest diameter will be needed.
- The most popular way to make your styling stable and durable is to use a strong hold varnish. They are often treated with the head, not only after the completion of the styling, but also before the start of its creation. It is advisable to use a quality product that will not harm the health or appearance of the hair.
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Trendy hairstyles with curls
Retro
Retro-style curls look great on long hair. They can also be made at home on their own.
For example, you can make retrocones in this way.
- First, a special smoothing lotion with thermal protection is applied to damp hair. It is distributed along the entire length.
- Next, the strands are wound on curlers in the direction from the face. Fasten them parallel to the floor.
- Once the curlers have cooled down, the hair will need to be loosened. Finished curls will need to be combed. It is advisable to use a comb with fine teeth.
- Now separate the strands with your fingers, moving from the top of the head down.
- Brush the head again with a natural bristle brush to create a Hollywood wave. Finally, sprinkle with varnish on the styling.
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Evening
There are many fashionable and beautiful evening styling with curls for long hair. So, many young ladies prefer to complement their evening looks with an interesting modification of the beam, which is called a "snail".
- First, you need to apply thermal protection to your head.
- Then you need to separate 1/3 of the strand at the top and stab them.
- The rest of the hair should also be divided into 3 parts and a ponytail should be formed from those in the middle.
- The strands in the ponytail must be combed and rolled into a roller. It must be fixed with hairpins, varnish.
- The remaining strands must be twisted into curls and crossed over the roller. In the middle, the curls should be fixed on invisibility.
- The upper hair should be curled and styled, attaching to the bun with the help of invisibility.
- Spray the styling with varnish. Complete with a decorative flower.
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A wonderful evening feminine version is a weaving waterfall. It is done like this.
- First, the loose hair must be twisted along the entire length into separate curls.
- From the line of the temple, begin to weave the pigtail from left to right (you can vice versa).
- Release each top strand of the braid down, while picking up the other.
- Secure the braid with invisibility. Spray the styling with varnish.
- You can complement the hairstyle with a beautiful hair clip on the side, where the braid ends.
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Festive
A chic festive option - brushed curls.
- First, you need to separate a few curled curls in the crown area. They will have to be stabbed.
- Then take a thin strand (no thicker than 2 cm), take it up, holding it perpendicular to the head.
- Comb the hair with a thin comb, moving from the ends to the roots. Movements should not be too sharp. Stop this procedure when the brush becomes difficult to move.
- Treat all areas you want to comb.
- Throw the bouffant back. Cover it with strands unaffected at the beginning. Smooth the latter with a brush.
- Spray the styling with varnish.
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At the holiday, the original Greek braid of curls will look gorgeous. It is done like this.
- The shock is divided into 4 zones. Everything must be stabbed, except for the lower section.
- Now curl the bottom of the hair. These strands must be combed and fluffed.
- Some hair comes out from the middle part. They are curled and combed.
- Lay the prepared curls on top of each other. Weave them together.
- Do the same for the middle zone. At the top of the head, the strands must be curled and laid, as well as combed from the roots for volume.
- Curl the ends of the top. Then each section will need to be brought back and fixed.
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On every day
Many ladies are interested in what simple but aesthetic hairstyles can be done on long hair. The options listed below are suitable if you plan to go to work, to university, or just planned to go shopping or along city streets.
Beach waves look fashionable and stylish on long hair. True, this solution is not always suitable for respectable business ensembles. Let's see how to give your hair a similar shape.
- First, the shovel is washed, and then sprinkled with special powder at the roots so that the hairstyle turns out with additional volume.
- Further, using an iron, each strand must be bent first up and then immediately down. It is necessary to start the procedure from the back of the head. The top strands should be stabbed.
- The end of the strand is left straight and sticking out.
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A popular everyday hairstyle is a curly bun of two flagella.
- First, the mop must be divided with a side or center part.
- A flagellum should be twisted from each half. Weave them together.
- Roll the braided flagella into a bun. Secure the result with pins.
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This solution will suit ladies with or without bangs. Hair length can be medium or long.
Also, for every day, hair with curls can be collected in a high or low ponytail. These are the most practical and simple solutions that easily fit into a wide variety of environments.
For information on how to make beautiful curls for long hair, see the next video.