Graceful curls in Hollywood or mischievous curls instead of straight hair? Nothing is easier! In just 15 minutes, with the help of a curling iron (tongs) for hair, you can completely transform your hairstyle. But how to curl hair with a curling iron? Next, we will talk about several techniques for forming beautiful curls. We also consider what styling and fixing tools are better to use, how to keep curls for a long time and provide a good basal volume to the hair.
Basic laying rules
How to curl hair curly and beautifully? In order for everything to work out at the highest level, you need to follow a few simple recommendations and know some styling tricks. In general, the technology is very simple: it is enough to give the curls the necessary shape and fix it. The form is provided with curling tools (curlers or a hot hairdryer, iron, tongs), and fixation - using special styling, thermal protection and varnish.
Styling is done only on clean and dry hair (on wet hair, if you do not use hot tools), you also need to take care to protect the structure of the curls from high temperature. Long hair is better not to wind completely, but only at the roots - so the hairstyle will look more natural. But it is better to twist short strands along the entire length, this will give the necessary shape and volume to the hair.
Hair Curler Selection
How to curl hair of medium length with a curling iron? The technology depends not only on the length of the hair and your preferences, but also on the device. Curling irons (tongs) are with or without a clamp, in the form of a cone, double or triple. The tool also differs in the material of which the heating surface is made:
- the teflon coating does not allow the strands to slip, they evenly warm up and do not adhere to the surface, but over time (after a year with frequent use) the coating may wear out;
- ceramics practically do not harm the hair and distributes heat well, it is better to choose completely ceramic tongs, so they will last longer;
- the titanium coating does not dry out the strands, heats them evenly and can be used with any type of hair, the product with a titanium surface is durable, resistant to mechanical and chemical damage;
- under the influence of high temperature, tourmaline even heals curls, gives them softness and shine, tourmaline-coated tongs are considered one of the safest;
- the metal surface is most harmful to the strands, the hair is very dry and brittle, the only plus of such a curling iron is its low cost.
These are the most common coatings. Still heating elements are made of glass ceramics (such tools are considered professional), titanium and tourmaline, titanium and ceramics, using anodizing technology (incorporation of metal particles into the top layer) or sol-gel (spraying from molten ceramic with titanium particles).
Diameter of the curling iron and locks
How to curl hair with a curling iron? It is also necessary to determine the diameter of the tongs, because it depends on whether the hairstyle will have large curls or small curls. The largest diameter is 50 mm. With such a curling iron it is more convenient to twist the tips a little, to form very large waves. Nippers are suitable for work with long hair or medium length, with their help it is possible to emphasize the cascading haircut. A 38 mm curling iron is used to create soft waves, and is also well suited for styling medium to long hair. If you need medium curls, it is better to choose 32 or 25 mm in diameter. For styling in retro style and small elastic curls, a tong diameter of 19 mm is suitable. With a curling iron of 16 mm, small curls are obtained, and 10 mm are suitable for the formation of very curly hairstyles, if you comb these curls after winding, you will get the effect of a real cloud of hair. The thinnest hair curlers have a diameter of 10 mm - this tool helps to cope with very naughty and curly from nature strands.
Styling preparation
How to curl hair with a curling iron? Any styling with hot tools starts with hair preparation. The curls should be washed and dried naturally, which is preferable, or with a hairdryer if there is absolutely no time. Then you need to apply styling agent and thermal protection to the hair.
Tools for styling
Special styling products provide protection and fixation. This can be a mousse, which provides maximum fixation of the hair and slightly dries the curls, or lotion, when applied, the hair will stay clean longer. Both products are suitable for use on oily hair.
For thin and dry strands, sprays are suitable, the action of which is aimed at restoring the structure of the hair, lotions. The latter is better to choose those that include natural oils and vitamins. To fix the hairstyle, mousse will also come in handy (if used correctly, it will give the hair extra volume), gel and wax (if the effect of โwet hairโ is needed) or varnish.
How to curl long hair with a curling iron? Before laying, be sure to think about protecting the strands from high temperature. To do this, use thermal protective agents. It can be a spray, cream or fluid. They won the trust of customers from Schwarzkopf, Wella, Loreal and Estel.
Alternative to purchased cosmetics
How to curl hair with a curling iron if there is nothing in the makeup bag that will help in creating beautiful curls? Instead of hairspray, you can use a regular sugar solution. In a container with a sprayer, pour two tablespoons of granulated sugar, pour a glass of warm water and mix thoroughly. When the sugar has completely dissolved, the product can be applied to the hair instead of varnish.
At home, you can make foam for styling. Such a tool is especially useful for shaping hairstyles on curly from nature or naughty hair. For cooking, you need a teaspoon of gelatin and half a glass of cold water. Gelatin needs to be completely dissolved in water (it will take about 30 minutes), steam the solution in a water bath and let it cool completely. A basal volume can be created by applying diluted gelatin at the roots after washing the hair and just rinsing the hair, and only then proceed to styling.
Temperature and time
How to curl hair with a curling iron? It is necessary to withstand the strand for a sufficient time and at the optimum temperature. It is permissible to hold a metal curling iron for 5-10 seconds, no more. Ceramic, titanium, tourmaline and other forceps can affect the hair for up to 20 seconds. Thick and unruly hair is wound at a device temperature of 180-200 degrees. For normal strands, 150-180 degrees is enough, but painted or brittle curls need to be twisted with tongs, heated to a maximum of 150 degrees Celsius.
Vertical technology
How to curl hair with a cone curling iron? The vertical curling technique involves the formation of light curls, not too large, since large curls made using this technique will make styling heavier. The algorithm for forming curls is as follows:
- Separate a small (up to 5 cm) strand and comb it.
- Holding the curl at a right angle to the head, wind it on a curling iron from the ends to the roots.
- In this position, hold the device for about 5-10 seconds, so that the strands are well warmed up.
- Remove the curling iron without touching the curl until it cools completely.
With curling iron, the hair is curled in the same way. The only difference is that they need to be wound, having previously clamped the tip with forceps.
Horizontal wave
How to curl hair with a curling iron to medium length? To get the most rounded curls, a horizontal wave is used. The curling iron in this case is horizontal, the strands are wound in a spiral. First you need to separate a small strand, then, placing the tongs horizontally, wind the hair, starting from the ends. Wait 5-10 seconds (depending on the type of curling iron and condition of the hair), and then carefully release the strand.
Harnessing
How to curl short hair with a curling iron? You can try laying with plaits. To do this, however, you need to separate very small strands, otherwise the hair will not have time to warm up and the hairstyle simply will not work. The curl is first twisted into a tourniquet, and then the steps are the same: you need to wind the strand onto the curling iron and wait a bit, gently let go, wait for it to cool completely and fix it with hair spray. A more wavy curl will turn out if the curl is not completely twisted into a tourniquet, and a little scrolling along the curling iron is closer to the tips.
Hollywood curls
How to curl hair with a curling iron if it is heavy and long, but you need a styling worthy of the red carpet? It is imperative to use styling products, but those that will not additionally weight strands. You can try to make Hollywood locks, which are better laid on one side. First parting is done. To wind the hair you need to start from the lower tier, so that the curls are more noticeable at the ends. Stacking is done by moving clockwise. If you want to give the hairstyle a retro look, you can fix the waves in the face with invisibility for 5 minutes, so that they become more clear. When all the strands are ready, spray varnish with styling.
Triple curling iron
How to curl hair with a triple curling iron? To make light waves, the hair must first be treated with thermal protection and styling products, then divided into strands of 5-7 cm each. The curl starts from the roots, each curl should be kept for about 3 seconds. As soon as all the strands are wound, it is worth scrolling the tips again. In the end, do not forget to fix the hairstyle with varnish.
Lasting result
How to quickly curl hair with a curling iron is now clear, but there are a few tricks to how to make the curls last as long as possible. As you already know, you can not touch the curls until they have completely cooled, otherwise the curls will simply break up. Fix the finished hairstyle with varnish from a distance of 25-30 cm. If you apply the product closer, the hair may stick together and look dirty.
In addition, when laying, each individual curl can be fixed for a short time with an invisibility. If the strand cools in this position, then when you remove the clip, it will remain more wavy. It is necessary to fix the hairdo with varnish when you have already removed all the invisibility.
In the event that the weather is windy on the street and there is a chance that the curls will fall apart, you can throw a light scarf or scarf on your hair. Owners of oily hair are also familiar with another problem: by the end of the day, the hairstyle becomes oily. To delay washing, you can use a dry shampoo.
Volume provision
To give hair volume, it is worth using a curling iron or curling irons of small diameter. After curling, curls can be combed. In this case, the volume is provided. You can also use bouffant. It should be done with a brush in the root zone and only after the hair has completely cooled. You can also apply special powder at the roots for extra volume. Another trick: applying varnish with an overturned head. The fixer will fix the hair in such a position that it will provide an additional volume to the hairstyle.
Every girl should be able to use a curling iron or curling irons. This skill will quickly make a beautiful hairstyle. It is enough to practice a few times, to choose suitable styling products and a curling tool, and you already know the theoretical foundations of the formation of large curls or small curls.