Luxurious styling is performed by various devices. One of them is Velcro curlers. Compared with a curling iron or ironing, they do not dry out the curls, and with their help it will be possible to wind the hair in an original way.
Features and Benefits
Velcro curlers are also called “hedgehogs”. This is a great styling and drying tool. Previously, they were in demand among the masters of the hair industry, but soon became known outside the beauty salons, as ladies appreciated their properties:
- "Hedgehogs" do not need additional clips, such as elastic bands or clips. Their surface is sticky, therefore, due to the presence of small hooks on it, the curls do not unwind.
- Devices are easy to use, you can wind them without a mirror.
- For a short period, the hairstyle becomes voluminous and magnificent. It takes 10-15 minutes and you're done. Curlers can be used instead of hair dryers: curls wound around them dry quickly.
- Ladies who have natural curls will be glad that Velcro straightens curls.
- Fans of variety can choose several sets of curlers in different sizes. Then it will be possible to make volume at the roots, large and small curls.
Many ladies appreciated the benefits of Velcro curlers. Only often they should not be used anyway, because then there is a risk of damage to the curls.
disadvantages
Velcro curlers have restrictions on the use of:
- They are not intended for laying long curls. This is due to the fact that they are very confused, so removing them will not be so simple.
- Hedgehogs are not quite suitable for thick, heavy strands. They are not able to “lift” them, so the procedure will not bring results.
- You should not sleep with them. Since they do not have additional clamps, they can unwind, and therefore it will not work to complete the desired styling.
Kinds
Velcro curlers come in several forms:
- Cylinders They have a surface with small hooks. They can be of different colors and sizes.
- There are "hedgehogs" with foam inside. They are also called night curlers. Although it is not recommended to sleep with them, you can still lie down a bit. Foam rubber protects from deformation of products and allows you to fix the shape.
- There are Velcro clips. They are needed for wrapping heavy hair. With clamps, curlers are held on the hair, which allows you to get the desired result.
Dimensions
When choosing a hair curler, you should accurately determine which hairstyles will be performed with them. Depending on this, the diameter of the devices may differ:
- 13 mm. Used to create mischievous curls. With them, you can wind individual locks released from the hairstyle and framing the face.
- 20, 25, 28 mm. Such devices are suitable for lovers of curls in the style of the 90s. It will also curl the tips.
- 36-70 mm. Such curlers are used to obtain volume at the roots. They are used for styling bangs.
Terms of use
How to use Velcro curlers? Curling is performed in the prescribed sequence. Many do not know which hair will be wound - wet or dry? There is no difference. Following the instructions below, you can make a hairstyle with any hair:
- Curls are treated with a fixative. This will save the effect.
- The strands must be twisted, moving from bottom to top. They should be separated by a thin comb. You should start from the crown, and then go to the back of the head and sides.
- To get small curls, you should choose the smallest diameter of the curler and try to perform the strands finer.
- To get waves, not curls, then the locks must be large, and the diameter of the curlers is not less than 20 mm.
How to use Velcro curlers may depend on their length. It is important to do the work carefully so that you get an excellent result.
Short hair
Short hair Velcro curlers are indispensable. Due to the short length of the strands, winding is quick and easy. The devices hold perfectly on the hair without additional fixation.
The waiting time is reduced significantly, because short hair dries faster and takes the necessary shape. And thanks to the styling tool, the hairstyle is preserved for a long time.
Long hair
To wind long curls on such curls with the use of “hedgehogs” is undesirable and unsafe. But still you can do the hairstyle, given some limitations. You should not twist the strand all the way to the roots, you need to do this until the middle and fix each clamp “hedgehog” or use large curlers to lay and structure the strands in the face.
On medium hair
This is the most suitable length for getting a hairstyle with Velcro. You can buy several sets of different diameters and perform various styling daily. For example, you can tighten the ends of the strands. This is especially true for those cases who have chosen a haircut "square on the leg" or an elongated look. Original styling with curls of various sizes.
How to wind your hair on Velcro curlers? To get the desired effect, you should wind the curls, dividing into symmetrical strands. Leave them for 5 hours. Now, wave spinning is popular only in the upper part, and below the strands remain straight.
Volume creation
How to make voluminous hairstyles on Velcro curlers? It is advisable to perform styling on clean hair, and they may not be freshly washed. It is necessary to treat the hair with a volume agent. Do not apply much so that there is no bonding of hair. The strands should be wound with a movement from the bottom up, from the sides to the center of the head.
Hedgehogs should not be less than 50 mm in diameter. You need to hold the curlers on your hair for about 10 minutes, and then treat them with warm air from a hair dryer. Then wait 10 minutes and remove the Velcro. The hairstyle is ready.
Withdrawal
It is necessary to remove curlers by gradual unwinding, but not pulling. Then the curls need to be combed with a comb with rare cloves and separated by hands. After forming, the hairdo is fixed with varnish. The result is an excellent stylish styling.
Curls in trend
According to reviews, Velcro curlers allow you to create Hollywood curls. To perform such styling, you need to take a styling tool, comb and curlers 40-50 mm. Then you need to perform the work according to the following instructions:
- You should wash your hair and dry the curls so that they remain a little wet. Then a styling agent is applied.
- Comb, you need to divide the hair into strands and wind them on curlers.
- It is necessary to wait until the hair is dry, and to detect 2 hours. During this time, you can do household chores.
- Then you need to dry the locks with a hairdryer to enhance the effect.
- You can shoot curlers. Do not comb the strands. It should turn out beautiful, wavy curls.
- Stacking must be varnished. You can correct it by hand.
If Velcro is used correctly, then it is harmless to the hair. But you should be aware of the restrictions on the use of long, thin and weak curls. Do not use them every day. Although they are not as harmful as styling products, you should still give rest to the strands.
Special storage conditions for curlers are not needed. It is only necessary to remove adhering hairs from them, rinse and dry. It is not advisable to store the devices in a plastic bag, especially after poor drying.
Using any means to create a hairstyle, you should remember about leaving. Healthy and beautiful hair will be only when useful, restorative procedures are performed. Only then will Velcro curlers do no harm to the strands, and styling will look irresistible.