An iron is a special device that straightens strands, which is also called a styler. With it, you can not only straighten, but also curl delicate curls. Depending on the winding technology, curls can be made elastic or soft. We invite you to get acquainted with how to make curls with an iron for long hair, as well as medium and short strands. Once you become familiar with the material, you will be able to change your look quite often.
Preparing for curling strands
Curling curls with irons is quite simple and safer than a curling iron. The iron has a large working surface area, which allows you to do styling quickly. To create curls, it is better to use a styler with rounded plates. Today, all irons are available with a ceramic coating, which allows you to injure your hair a little. Still, it does not hurt to take care of your hair and prepare it for the procedure. Follow these tips:
- Wash your hair with shampoo before winding.
- For moisturizing, take a mask, conditioner or balm.
- Use a thermal protection cream or spray. Nourish dry hair ends with hand or face cream.
- For stiff, unruly, difficult to style strands, apply a small amount of foam, mousse or gel.
- Wait for the head to dry completely and absorb all the products.
- Turn on the iron and wait until it reaches the desired temperature.
- Divide your hair into thin strands. The thicker the strand, the less the curl will last.
Required Tools
What do you need? To curl curls with a straightening styler, prepare the following tools and accessories:
- suitable shampoo and other hair care products;
- towel;
- hair dryer;
- comb with rare teeth;
- styler (iron);
- clips, invisible;
- foil;
- hairspray and powder.
Making big curls
How to wind curls with an iron to make them fashionable, large? The size of the curl depends on the width of the heater plates. An iron with large plates makes voluminous curls. The temperature for heating the styler is set depending on the type of hair. It is better to wind fragile and thin strands at a temperature of 150-170 ° C in order to avoid severe damage. Best for thick and thick hairheat the iron to 170-200 ° C. Then follow these steps:
- Divide all hair into sections (3 to 5 pieces).
- Grab one strand with the iron, rotate it around its axis and direct it vertically.
- Slowly slide the iron down the strand.
- Do the same procedure with other hair.
- You will end up with beautiful plus size spiral curls.
Beautiful curls ironing
In order for the curls to turn out beautiful, the styler plates must be moved smoothly, lightly pressing them with your fingers. The strands should heat up smoothly and evenly. First, wind the lower tier of hair strand by strand, then proceed to the parietal part. Separate the strands with partings.
The most important point - be sure to turn the iron in the direction away from the face. In no case do not comb the curls, let them cool. This will allow the curls to keep their shape for a long time. To give elasticity and volume, sprinkle special powder on the roots. Then lower your head down, throwing the curls back. Lightly comb the curls with your fingers. You can fix the strands near the face with invisibility at the back of the head. You will get a luxurious cascade of curls.
Hollywood styling for long hair
Glamorous divas wear luxurious curls curled from the face, reminiscent of a waterfall. Many girls want to be like secular beauties. It is quite possible to perform Hollywood waves with an iron. The most elegant are smoothcurls. They look very stylish.
So, first comb all your hair thoroughly. Apply thermal protection and fixatives to them. Divide the entire hairline into 3 cm strands. Lift the first lower strand up so that it is perpendicular to the head. Then hold the flat iron 2-3 cm from the roots, turn it 180 ° in the direction of the future curl. Gently slide the styler down to the very tip. Wrap the curl in a hot curl and fix with a clip near the head. In a similar way, wind and fix all the strands. Let the hair cool for 10 minutes. Then remove the clips.
Now comes the painstaking procedure of laying the Hollywood wave. You will add a special chic to your hairstyle by following these tips:
- Direct the wave to one side. To do this, remove one clip from the side where the hair fall will be.
- Then remove the clips from the rest of the curls, starting from the bottom.
- Comb all curls to one side with a large-toothed comb.
- Give your hair the smoothness you need with your hands.
- Comb each section a little at the roots for volume.
- Comb the top layer of the hair without touching the roots.
- Shape the Hollywood wave with the clamps by pointing them in the opposite direction to each other.
- Fix the entire hairstyle with hairspray.
- After a few minutes, carefully remove the clamps.
The perfect hairstyle for an evening out is ready!
Curling curls with an iron on medium hair
Each owner of averagehair can handle styling with a straightener. Beach curls are most suitable for this length. How to make curls with an iron on medium hair? First, the hairs need to be combed and divided into small strands. After that, twist each strand with a flagellum and clamp it with an iron for a few seconds. After winding each bundle, straighten the curls with your fingers and sprinkle with varnish. This adorable hairstyle is perfect for a summer walk along the waterfront.
Creating curls on short hair with an iron
Even on short strands, you can make neat or careless curls with a styler. Bob and bob haircuts with the help of ironing become more voluminous. If you experiment with parting, you can achieve interesting styling. For short hair, a flat iron with thin heating plates is suitable. If the strands do not exceed 10 cm, then you need to wind them from the crown, then go to the back of the head. Twist very short strands in one motion under the bottom and hold for 5 seconds. Use a mirror to curl short hair at the back of your head.
For short hair, you can use the following types of winding curls with irons: for volume, vertical large or small spirals, beach waves, winding from the face.
Slightly wavy fine strands
Do you love wavy hair but only have 10-15 minutes? How to quickly create a lot of curls on your head with a flat iron very quickly? To do this, you need to remember many familiar technologytwisting with braids. It is performed in the following way:
- lightly moisturize your hair;
- divide them into 5-6 parts;
- weave a pigtail from each part;
- slowly run the flat iron over each pigtail;
- let the braids cool a bit and then undo them;
- comb the curls with your fingers and fix them with varnish.
Reviews on the unusual technology of creating curls with an iron
There is a very unusual way to create curls with a straightener. For this procedure, you will need hairpins or foil. Such winding will make even the thinnest hairs voluminous. Here is the sequence of this styling:
- Divide your hair into thin sections.
- Twist each one around your finger.
- Fix the resulting curls on your head with hairpins or wrap them in foil.
- Heat the iron and squeeze the plates into each roll you create.
- Let curls cool slightly.
- Remove hairpins or foil.
- Run your fingers through your hair. Fix the styling with varnish.
Many girls still can't get the hang of making curls with a flat iron. To do this, it is advised to take the thinnest strands for winding. It is worth noting that curls made in this way last much longer than usual. It is very important to apply good moisturizers before using the flat iron. Most often, for curling, the styler is heated to 180 ° C. This method is suitable for young mothers and women with a catastrophic shortagetime.
Curls created with an iron are suitable for everyday and formal styling, for all types of hair. If your strands are naughty, curly, then they should be straightened before curling. Any beauty or stylist has a straightening styler in her arsenal. After all, it will serve not only to straighten and smooth, but also to create Hollywood waves, to add volume to short hair. Flat irons have already pushed the tongs and curling irons into the background today. Curls created by ironing look natural. Such ceramic heating tools glide very easily through the hair, so working with them is a pleasure. The most comfortable iron is considered to be with thin, slightly rounded ribs.
