To experiment with a hairstyle, it is absolutely not necessary to acquire a whole arsenal of styling tools. With a conventional straightener, you can both smooth out and curl our strands. This is very easy to do, but first let's talk about safety:
- We curl only with the use of thermal protection. These can be special sprays with some minimal fixation, or hair foam;
- We work only on absolutely dry hair. This applies not only to drying after washing, even the applied styling should dry thoroughly;
- The safety of your hair directly depends on its quality, so choose a device that has ceramic or Teflon plates. Yes, it will cost much more, but hair is more important. Irons with rounded edges are easier to use, they are more convenient and ergonomic, but this is not such a fundamental criterion.
Hair tongs that you should pay attention to when choosing:
- BABYLISS ST395E
- PANASONIC EH-HS95-K865
- BRAUN ST 750 (Satin Hair 7) / ES3
- PHILIPS ProCare Keratin HP8361/00
- REMINGTON S9500 E51 Pearl
- Rowenta for elite Optiliss SF3132
Let's move on to the curl itself. With the help of a straightener and our imagination, you can make several different types of curls:
Large spirals. Luxurious classic that transforms every woman. This hairstyle is out of fashion, so we simply have to learn how to do it ourselves. So, we divide our entire head of hair into separate strands. Their value will depend on how large curls you plan to wind. The principle is simple: starting from the root, wind the strand onto the styler, hold the tip with your fingers. We slowly draw the iron along its entire length, slightly lingering at the tip so that it does not remain even.
Harnesses. Here we get a slight spectacular waviness. The first steps will always be repeated, regardless of the type of styling, so wash, dry, apply product, dry again. We twist each strand into a tight bundle, we pass along its entire length with an iron. Divide into several parts with your fingers, fix with varnish.
broken lines. This is for those who want to try something out of the ordinary. In addition to the standard set, we also need foil for them. Those who have done highlighting at least once will cope with this perm in a few minutes. We put the strand on a piece of foil, cover the top, fold it with an accordion. We fix it with an iron for 20 seconds (at a temperature of 190-200 degrees, if less, we hold it a little longer), we get an unusual zigzag strand.
By experimenting with the thickness of the strands, the way they are folded, we can achieve radically different effects, changing looks and style, like gloves. What else do we girls need?
How to make curls curling iron
If you want beautiful curls of the correct form - a curling iron is your option. Such curls are suitable for festive and everyday hairstyles, so learning how to do them yourself is task number 1 for every girl.
To make everything work out quickly and efficiently, we immediately stock up on a simple arsenal of devices and tools:
- hair clips;
- means of fixation;
- hairpins and straight curling iron.
We immediately exclude the gel from styling, because with it we will burn our strands. Use spray, foam or mousse.
How to make beautiful curls with a curling iron The process of creating curls with a curling iron:
- We divide the hair into strands. Since it is most convenient to start curling from the bottom of the head, we fix the upper strands with clips;
- Fixing agents are applied immediately before curling to each individual strand, distributed, let dry a little;
- Depending on the type of curling iron, the curling method will differ. It is much more convenient to fix the tip with forceps and wind the hair to the root. We work with a conical curling iron exactly the opposite: we wind the strand starting from the root, while holding the tip with our fingers. To make curls for yourself in this way, you need a little experience. In order not to burn your hands, be sure to use the protective glove that comes with the curling iron;
- We fix the strand for 10-12 seconds (we curl large and coarse hair for 20 seconds), carefully remove it.
- We fasten the hot curl with a hairpin until it cools. After all the hair is curled, remove the hairpins, carefully divide our curls into smaller parts. Only at the end of this procedure, spray the hair with varnish.
The most problematic moment with self-curling is the choice of the direction of the curls. Some advise doing strands strictly in the same, others - on the contrary, alternate. Here the choice is yours.
Like hair curlers, the curling iron must be of high quality, we recommend:
- BRAUN Satin Hair 7 EC1 (CU710)
- REMINGTON CI96Z1
- BABYLISS С20E
- REMINGTON CI5319
Curls on long hair
Long hair will have to be pretty tricky before you learn how to curl it quickly and efficiently, but it’s even more interesting, especially since there are many ways:
hairstyle from major curls from the root looks too doll-like and unnatural, and making it, as we have already said, is not easy. We offer a simpler option: the tips are twisted, the roots are even. Such a contrast will add volume, heaviness to the strands, and is done as easy as shelling pears - with the help of a curling iron. About half the length of the strand is curled and divided into parts. If there is not enough volume at the root, we make a light pile.
Lungs curls are easiest to do with an ordinary hairdryer with a diffuser. In the process of drying, starting from the tips, lightly press the strands to the root. Lightly spray the hair with varnish. As a result, we get a slight waviness, reminiscent of wet hair.
Volumetric curls are one of the current trends. This is the case when a spectacular look is combined with the simplest execution. Here, ordinary large curlers will help us. We apply foam, comb the strand thoroughly, wind it on large curlers, a little short of reaching the root. After complete drying, we divide the curl into separate strands, make a small pile at the root to create volume there. Sprinkle with varnish and, voila, a chic look is ready.
How to make curls on medium hair
This task is much easier to handle than in the previous case:
Large medium length curls look very impressive. You can make them using ordinary or large-diameter electric curlers. We wind the strands and calmly walk around the apartment for 20-25 minutes (or restlessly, as you like). We remove, distribute the strands, beat a little with our fingers, fix with varnish and go ahead, conquer men's hearts.
Easy waviness can be made with a diffuser (read above) or with ordinary braids braided overnight on wet hair.
Volumetric curls are easiest to do with a wide-diameter curling iron or ordinary socks (just socks, it didn’t seem to you). We take a large strand and wind it around the sock, like on a papillot, we tie it. We put on a shower cap and go to bed. In the morning we remove all this and enjoy the spectacular styling.
Gorgeous curls for short hair
A short haircut is not a reason to go with a boring and monotonous hairstyle. On the contrary, this is a great opportunity to experiment with images.
We use an iron. On short hair, it is most convenient to make large curls with it. The principle is simple: we fix each individual strand almost at the root, then turn the iron 180 degrees, gently skip the hair. Having tried quite a bit, we get a spectacular Hollywood styling.
Experiments with volume
Large, medium, small or almost invisible - curls can be completely different, and having learned how to do each of the options, we can instantly turn from a strict and elegant lady into a mischievous and cheerful girl.
small curls- a hit of recent years, and this hairstyle fits into any style, including business. How to make afro curls? The easiest way with a lasting effect is to do a perm (and at the same time the most expensive and unsafe). But who wants to restore hair later, especially since at home the result will be no worse. There are a lot of options here, even curling irons, hair dryers, irons are not needed! Papillottes, boomerang curlers, rags, bobbins, hairpins, cocktail tubes - all this will help you become the owner of African curls without harming your hair. But there is an even easier option - small pigtails. We braid them at night, and in the morning it remains only to slightly correct the curls.
Volumetric for some reason, curls are considered a festive option, but this does not mean at all that you need to wait for some kind of event. Large curls can be made with a large diameter curling iron, iron or large curlers. Lush curls can be made with a hair dryer or with the help of a Greek bandage (we twist slightly damp strands under it, we go with a romantic hairstyle during the day, and in the evening we are provided with a chic styling).
