How to make curls on short hair with an iron?

A modern woman should always look good. This has long been taken as an axiom. However, the amount of free time, unfortunately, does not always allow following these postulates. How to get out of this situation as a winner? A regular straightener will help to amaze everyone with a chic hairstyle. After all, you can make curls with an iron even on short hair.

Curls add volume and dynamism to any hairstyle.

If there is no way to curl your hair with a curling iron, then you can find a way out of the situation and use it for wrapping:

• curlers or papillotes;
• pencils;
• hair dryer diffuser.

But not everyone loves the old proven curlers. Many girls with straight hair are wondering how to make curls for short hair at home. The answer is simple - with a hair straightener.

This styling accessory can do wonders for any hair length. Bob, square, up to the shoulders. You just need to follow simple rules - and you will shine with beautiful curls.

How can this be done? First of all, you should take a good look at the existing rectifier.

• One of the priority points is the presence of a ceramic plate at the iron. Teflon, titanium and tourmaline will work too. The rest (metal) will burn the hair.
• It is also important that so that the width of the plate does not exceed three centimeters. The wider the plate, the weaker the curls you get.
• The rounded edges of the straightener will smooth out creases, will make the transition of the waves smoother.
• If the iron has floating plate or thermostat, then this will significantly improve winding. With a floating plate, there will be fewer creases, and with a thermostat, you will more conveniently monitor your hair health.It is better to set a temperature of 230 ° C on thick hair, and 150 ° C is enough on soft strands.

Hair ionization, heat rate, and a spinning cord will be helpful additions, but not doing them much will not affect the main task.

Beginning hairdressers or those who are learning to make curls using a straightener for themselves at home are advised to remember a few rules.

Hair should be clean and slightly damp. The strands should be treated with a thermal protective compound such as cream, mousse, foam - this will help protect the hair from drying out. After distributing all the product on your hair, you can dry it to the end.

The winding process takes place from the roots to the very ends, the contact time with the device is from 5 to 15 seconds. The shorter the strand, the less time it needs to be exposed to. If the result is unsatisfactory, then you need to repeat a little later, when the strand cools down. To do this, just skip it temporarily.

Very short hair should be curled down or in in one stroke. We wind strands up to 10 centimeters long from the back of the head to the crown. If the hair is from 10 cm, then we divide it into 2 parts, upper and lower, moving symmetrically from the back of the head forward.

Let's analyze specific cases step by step.

This hairstyle is very popular nowadays. Let's consider its implementation using the example of a square. It is perfect even for such a smooth haircut - with a straightening iron, you can achieve an unprecedented volume.

The hair is divided into 2 parts, the upper part is pinned. We move from the roots to the ends, and wrap it up from the face. After winding the lower part, the hairpin is removed, then you will need to comb your hair. The top should be curled only one turn. The parting between the upper and lower parts should be sprayed with varnish to maintain volume.

First, it is worth applying thermal protection along the entire length. If you need to add volume, you can comb the strands with a flat comb at the very roots, and then sprinkle them with varnish at the very base.

For spiral curls, the strand is captured at the base, the hot device is placed vertically. Wherein movements should be clear and fast... We turn the straightener 180 degrees along its entire length. This curl will be clearer than horizontal. From thin strands, small curls are obtained, from thick ones, larger ones. Thus, all strands should be twisted and fixed with varnish. This type of curl is perfect for a retro style bow.

In their structure, they are lighter and more careless. Light waves fit well on curls of about 10 cm. Such a wrap on hair to the shoulders looks the most advantageous. And they practically do not work for very short hair.

Large strands and low temperature are the main requirements for this wrapping. We twist the strand with a tourniquet and warm it up over the entire surface. The larger the selected part of the hair, the softer the drop occurs. Usually 4 tourniquets are enough for the whole head. If you want to make the waves clearer, then you can increase the number of bundles up to 6 pieces.

The finished hairstyle will need to be fixed with varnish.

The most dynamic in comparison with the rest of the curls. It is even difficult to call them curls, since they look like a zigzag. Perfect for adventurous people.

There are two ways to tighten them. The first method will soften the transition. The strand is clamped at the base, directed upward and warmed up for a few seconds. Then it cools down for a couple of seconds. We grab the next section of the strand, but lower it down. The next section of hair will be directed upward.Thus, in stages we go through all the strands from roots to ends.

The next method will make the transition of broken lines more pronounced, while the twisting time is significantly reduced. For this method, we need foil. It will allow you to better warm up the hair, does not require waiting for the previous strand to cool, as it remains fixed in the foil. A lock of hair will need to be wrapped in foil so that you get a flat ribbon with a width of 3 to 6 centimeters. The tape will need to be folded like an accordion and warmed up for a few seconds. The thicker and longer the strand, the longer it needs to be heated, but no more than 5 seconds.

It is important to understand that not all short hair can be curled. Hairstyles such as garcon and pixie are not suitable for this.

Small curls are suitable for girls with a round face, and large curls are more suitable for owners of elongated faces. The smaller the strand, the finer the curls will turn out and vice versa.

To make the styling more original, stylists advise alternating waves and curls.

Since the curls are wound with a heating appliance, then do not forget about the precautions.

• Do not use a defective device.
• The electrical appliance should not have sections of exposed electrical wires.
• Use the straightener with absolutely dry hands.
• It is not necessary to twist the strands close to the scalp - you can get burned.
• The iron must be kept out of the reach of children's hands.
• A hot iron should not be removed immediately after use; you must wait until it cools completely. The exception is those models that come with a specialized thermal bag.
• Very fine strands will dry out your hair.
• Long-term exposure to a straightener will have a detrimental effect on the hair structure.
• Since the hair is stressed when curling, it should be remembered that curls with a straightener should be done no more than twice a week.
• Always use thermal protection.
• In no case is it recommended to use metal combs when curling your hair.
• Ironing should be done on dry hair. This will help to avoid overdrying the hair and keep the volume of the hairstyle.
• Use masks and hair conditioners to help maintain hair structure.

In addition to everyday hairstyles, owners of short hair also have to choose festive styles. Making them is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

• A hairstyle that will emphasize the oval of the face and beautiful cheekbones. Light curls frame the model's face, emphasizing the attractive features of her appearance. This option is perfect for a romantic date or a friendly party. It is not difficult to make such a hairstyle - it is enough to wind the curls with an iron in different directions, lightly sprinkle them with varnish. If the hair is heavy, this hairstyle will require additional fixation at the roots to maintain sufficient volume.

• An excellent option for publication. The curls are perfect. Hair shine favorably sets off styling and accentuates waves. But to create such a hairstyle, you need to have considerable experience with the tongs.

• The slight negligence effect allows you to wear this hairstyle every day. Moreover, it is quite simple to make it using tongs. Even the wind will not spoil such a styling, and using a strong fixing styling product, you can forget about styling until the next shampooing. All you have to do is tousle your hair and your hair is like new.

A hair ironing workshop can be found in the video below.