How to make curls on long hair with an iron?

Beautiful and well-groomed hair is every woman's dream. However, even the healthiest and thickest hair requires daily styling and a wide variety of hairstyles. One of the most feminine and attractive female hairstyles are curls. There are many types of curls, they differ in wave diameter and volume. To create such a popular hairstyle, you can use a variety of curlers, styling or other styling products for your hair.

In order to curl curls with a hair straightener, the first step is to assess whether the chosen tool is suitable for these purposes. Before work, it is important to make sure the quality of the device. For a high-quality ironing model, the plates should be slightly rounded at the edges, since even corners can easily create creases in the hair and ruin the curl line.

These hair tools can be of various models. Their plates are made from several types of materials. Plates are:

• metal;
• ceramic;
• teflon;
• marble;
• titanium.

Models with metal plates are inexpensive, and this is where their advantages end, since such plates can severely dry out the hair, thereby spoiling it. It is best to use this model no more than several times a month, otherwise the quality of the hair will deteriorate.

Ceramic plates are quite popular, as they are able to spare the hair while using the device. The quality of the hair in the process of work does not deteriorate as much as from the impact of metal plates, so this iron can be used more often. The downside of this model is that the tool heats up for a long time, however, in such a matter as a hairstyle, it is better to exclude haste and focus on quality.

Irons teflon coated they spare hair, they can be used even by owners of dry, damaged strands.

Marble, ceramic and titanium appliances are also suitable for frequent use. They are suitable for owners of thin and dry hair, because products with a similar coating are able to smooth hair scales without overdrying them.

Plates in pads can vary in width. They can be narrow, about 2 cm, and their width can also reach 7-8 cm. Owners of thick, long hair should choose wider models, however, for curling curls, it is better to opt for medium-sized plates. A plate width of 3-5 cm for such products is considered optimal; the choice of such a width will allow you to create curls of various shapes and volumes.

In order to form beautiful curls on long hair, it is better to choose a device with ion-ceramic or ceramic plates. with a diameter of at least 3 cm. When choosing a plate with a larger diameter, the curls can turn out to be weak, with barely noticeable waves.

Any manipulations with hair, where there is a thermal effect, it is better to carry out on strands pretreated with a thermal protection agent. Such a tool will create a small protective layer and protect the hair from the aggressive effects of temperature. In order to get a beautiful, neat hairstyle, you should stock up on time. It usually takes 40-60 minutes to create beautiful curls of medium difficulty, while sophisticated curls can take more than two hours.

Before starting the curling process, wash your hair thoroughly. After washing with shampoo, a hair balm or mask is applied to the strands. These products help to close the hair cuticle, making it smoother and shinier to the touch.

After the hair has gone through all the stages of washing, it must be completely dried. It is best to dry your hair naturally, without using a hairdryer, but this is a rather lengthy process that you can rarely afford.

To curl your curls, you need to prepare the necessary tools.

• Iron.
• Comb with a fine tip for easy separation of strands.
• A scallop with sparse teeth. Stylists recommend giving preference to a wooden comb, because the strands do not electrify from it, and will not get confused in the process.
• Fixing varnish.
• Thermal protective agent.
• Hairpins and clips.

Drying your hair with a hair dryer is much easier and faster, but in order for the process not to harm the hair, it is necessary to apply thermal protection to the strands. Today there are many thermal protective agents, they are produced by different companies and have different prices. It is best to use a spray with thermal protection, this product is as well distributed as possible through the hair.

If the curls are very dry, brittle or damaged, then before starting work on them it is worth applying another layer of thermal protection and letting it dry completely. It is imperative to remember that you can use the iron only on completely dry hair, otherwise it will deteriorate badly.

In many models of irons, it is possible to independently set the parameters of its heating.

• for healthy hair, choose a temperature of 150 degrees;
• for damaged hair, it is better to choose 120;
• and in order to successfully curl with an iron on long, thick hair, choose a temperature of 180 degrees.

The best way to do your hair is in front of a large, well-lit mirror. It is not recommended to use an electrical appliance in the bathroom, as it carries a certain safety risk.

Despite the fact that such a tool as an iron was created in order to straighten hair, make beautiful waves and wind elastic curls with a straightener on your own very easily. Using any technique for creating curls, you need to wind each curl separately, therefore for convenience, the rest of the hair should be fixed with a hairpin or elastic band. In addition to ironing, other materials may be needed, which can usually be easily found in every home, so there should not be any difficulties in creating such a hairstyle.

It is very easy to create natural curls or a beach hairstyle effect at home. To do this, you need to take a separate strand of hair and curl it into one tight bundle, then you need to warm up the entire bundle from top to bottom along the entire length with an iron heated to the desired temperature. In order to get beautiful, natural curls, it is necessary to warm up the tourniquet with an iron from 5 to 10 seconds and leave to cool. So, strand by strand, folding each strand into a bundle and warming up along the entire length, you can create the effect of natural curls.

You can also create natural curls using a different technique, for which you need foil. You need to take a piece of foil and cut it into 8 pieces, about 30–35 cm long. The work process is as follows:

• hair is washed and dried;
• clean hair is divided into zones, the upper strand is separately fixed with a clip;
• each strand is alternately sprayed with varnish;
• the processed strand is wound on a finger for a few seconds, then foil is placed under the strand and wrapped up;
• a curl, wrapped in foil, is clamped between the plates of an iron, heated to 180 degrees, and held for 10-12 seconds;
• after the foil has cooled, it is removed and hairspray is applied to the finished curl.

If you use a comb for this, then the hairstyle will turn out smoother, and the curls will not turn out to be voluminous. Curls, broken by hands, on the contrary, will turn out large and natural.

Light, casual waves are always in fashion, this hairstyle looks cute and feminine. It is not at all difficult to do it correctly with an iron. To begin with, you should take a small lock of hair, and, stepping back from the roots a few centimeters, clamp it with an iron, then turn it 180 degrees and gently lower the iron down. During use, the iron should be kept parallel to the floor. In the event that you want to make more gentle waves, the device is placed slightly diagonally.

This step-by-step curling of each curl will provide the desired effect. Hair near the face is best curled away from it - so the oval of the face will be more effectively framed. The rest of the strands are best curled in a different direction. (in the direction from the face and towards the face) - this will create the effect of slight negligence.

Unfortunately, it will not work to do such a spectacular hairstyle in 5 minutes. It will take at least 40 minutes for a high-quality curling, but the result will be worth it. Curling curls is necessary according to the principle of the previous technique. For curling, you should select a separate strand, then step back a little from the hair roots and clamp it with an iron. Then the tool is rotated 360 degrees and smoothly carried down.

If you curl correctly, you get a bouncy, well-curled curl. The same manipulation should be carried out with each strand of hair, then, in the final, the curls are combed with your hands. You can style the curls with a comb with small teeth - then the hairstyle will acquire a uniform wave and will look good.

In order to curl your hair into small rings, you will need not only an iron, but also a simple stationery pencil. As in other techniques, first a strand of hair is selected, then this strand is carefully wound around a pencil, starting at the top and ending with the ends. Thus, the pencil will be wrapped around a strand of hair almost the entire length. The thinner the strand, the clearer the curls will turn out. Then you should pinch the pencil with a strand of hair with a well-heated iron and warm up along the entire length. Repeat the same procedure with each strand.

Light curls are best fixed minimally, lightly sprinkling them with hairspray - this way the hairstyle will retain its naturalness and carelessness. More spectacular hairstyles can be fixed with a strong hold varnish in order to maintain the resulting shape for a long time. The degree of hold is usually indicated on the hairspray bottle:

• for everyday hairstyles, it is better to choose light and medium fixation varnishes;
• for evening hairstyles and for long, thick, heavy hair, it is better to use a strong and super strong hold.

If the structure of the hair is such that any curling unwinds quickly, then before starting work, a styling agent is applied to the hair. The variety of styling products is quite wide. These include gels, mousses, or sprays. For each specific case, choose the most suitable option for the product, taking into account the structure and type of hair.

Although it is very easy to make curls with a straightener, it is best not to do it every day. No matter how high-quality the iron and the product with thermal protection, the thermal effect on the hair still occurs. With such regular exposure, sooner or later, the ends of the strand may become dry, their quality deteriorates.

Using the device, it is recommended to use products with thermal protection. It is better to choose hairsprays without an odor or with a neutral scent, as it can interrupt the scent of a perfume and create an abundance of aromas. Applying a fixing agent should be mandatory.

If the hair is dry, can be applied to the ends with oil. For oily locks, a little powder is applied to the roots. In this case, the hairstyle will look natural, while the emphasis will be on the length of the curls.

To get the desired result, you need to set aside enough time for yourself, and then your expectations will be justified.

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