No girl will remain indifferent to beautiful, flowing curls falling from her shoulders. Watching the luxurious exits of actresses, TV presenters, and other artists from TV screens, everyone dreams of the same luxurious hairstyle. Only now it is not at all necessary to go to the salon and give a decent amount of money for Hollywood curls. Armed with improvised means, you can build a hairstyle that is in no way inferior to the hair of star beauties. Before you make beautiful curls, you should decide on the size of the curl, because at home you can make both large waves and small African curls. Based on these data, you should already choose the method of curling.
Curls are the best hairstyle
Straight, smooth hair has long been out of fashion. An increasing number of girls prefer chic, but at the same time natural curls. The minimum amount of varnish, lively, flowing hair in a wave - this is what is at the peak of popularity. ToFortunately, there is a huge variety of all kinds of curls, curls and curls. It remains only to choose the option that suits the person and the event.
Curls are very feminine and beautiful, but it is worth remembering that before using hot appliances, the hair must be sprayed with thermal protection. It can be a spray, oil, cream or gel. The product must be applied to damp, slightly dried hair. Only after complete absorption of thermal protection, you can start styling. You should also pay attention to the temperature regime of the device that will make curls. Too high a temperature can burn the hair, and a low temperature, on the contrary, will make the curls weak.
Rules for creating curls
Before you start creating hairstyles, you need to take into account some rules, then the hair will hold a curl for a long time and will not be damaged by the high temperature of the devices.
Styling rules:
- Styling your hair in your hair is necessary immediately after washing your hair. Unwashed hair will not hold curls well, and the lack of volume will also not be reflected in the hair in the best way.
- When winding the strands, you should carefully work with the ends of the hair. If you do not straighten them, the curl will be broken, and the ends will stick out ugly.
- Before you make curls with a curling iron, you need to remember that the longer and thicker the hair, the smaller its diameter should be. Working with a large diameter, you can reduce all efforts to nothing. The hair simply will not hold the curl at the roots and will quickly unwind. When winding strands in a cold way, you should pay attention to thin curlers -bobbin.
- Before you make beautiful curls, you should apply mousse or foam to your hair for volume and hold. When the hairstyle is ready, you should always sprinkle it with hairspray. Especially if the weather is bad outside.
- A hot curl cannot be immediately straightened or combed. It is advisable to fix it in the ring with a clip, and when it cools down, gently dissolve it.
Volume hairstyle with curls can be done with different devices. However, much depends on the length of the hair. On short ones, you can’t make curls with an iron, and long ones will be difficult to wind on a large diameter tongs. Thanks to a wide variety of ways, you can choose your own, ideally suited to your hair and home styling arsenal.
Curls with curling iron
Curling iron, also known as tongs for creating curls, is considered the most popular way to style. The diameter of its working surface determines the size and shape of the curl. The final state of the entire hairstyle depends on the appearance of the curling iron, so you should choose the device carefully and slowly. There are ordinary curling irons, conical, and also for corrugating hair. Regardless of the device chosen, the strands for curls should be taken as thin as possible. The winding process will not be fast, but the effect of the hairstyle will be amazing.
How to twist curls with a curling iron:
- Hair must be washed, dried well, apply thermal protection.
- Before you make curls with a curling iron, you should heat it to the required temperature. Usually the device temperaturevaries from 150 to 180 degrees. Here you should be guided by the condition of the hair and the desired density of the curl. Some people like soft, gentle waves, while others like tight, structured curls.
- Separate a thin strand of hair, comb it.
- Take the strand at the roots and wrap it around the curling iron vertically to the very ends. Thus, you get a spiral curl. To make a regular curl, you need to put the curling iron in a horizontal position and also wrap the strand.
- Warm up the future curl for a few seconds and, slowly, remove it from the device. This must be done carefully, without damaging or tangling the hair. Then do this procedure with the rest of the strands.
- Put the finished curls into the hair, fix it with varnish.
Curls with straightener
The straightener can not only smooth your hair, but also create elastic curls. The main rule of such styling is to dry the hair well. The iron will quickly burn wet hair. Therefore, before you make beautiful curls, you should make sure that the heat protection on the hair is well absorbed.
Step by step instructions:
- Comb, divide hair into zones and secure the top with a clip at the crown.
- Turn on and heat up the rectifier to 180 degrees.
- Take a small strand, iron it from root to tip. This heating prepares the hair for the formation of a curl.
- Once again, pinch the hair from the roots, scroll the iron around the axis and stretch the strand to the verytips. The iron should be easy to move to the end of the strand and create a tight curl at the exit.
- Twist all the lower strands in this way, then loosen the hair at the crown and repeat the procedure with them.
Curling your hair with a flat iron and foil
There is another effective way to make beautiful curls with an iron. They can be used by owners of not only long, but also short hair. In addition to the straightener and thermal protection, you will need ordinary food foil and a pencil. The foil will need to be prepared for the procedure by cutting it into small rectangles.
Wrapping process:
- Take a thin section of hair.
- Roll it around the pencil but not too tight.
- Pull out the pencil, and tightly fix the twisted ring of hair with foil. Thus, you can fix all the hair at once. The foil must be thick, of good quality, otherwise the hair will not hold well in it.
- Warm up the rectifier to 180 degrees. Pinch the strand wrapped in foil and hold for a few seconds. Go through all the hair in this way.
- Wait until the foil cools down and carefully remove it without disturbing the structure of the curl.
- Spread hair into a hairstyle, sprinkle with varnish.
This method is one of the answers to the question of how to quickly and beautifully make curls while at home. With your own hands, you can also create an amazing hairstyle without complicating everything by finding a good salon and hairdresser.
Curlers - styling without harm to hair
Thisthe method of creating curls, although considered old, is the most gentle for hair. The only exception will be thermal curlers, which in their method are similar to using a curling iron. The simplest curlers wind hair without heating. They are plastic, silicone, fabric or even wood. There are also foam rubber papillots, inside of which there is a flexible rod. Before you make beautiful curls with forceps, it is worth assessing the condition of the hair. For brittle and dry - cold perm is the best option.
How curls are made:
- Hair is divided into zones. A thin strand is taken, lightly moistened with water or styling mousse.
- After combing the strand, attach to the tip of the curler and wind up to the hair roots. Secure the formed strand with a clip.
- Wait for hair to dry or blow-dry it.
- Carefully remove the curlers.
- Put the curls into your hair with your fingers or a comb.
Before you make beautiful curls with curlers, your hair must be washed well. It is advisable not to apply a weighting hair balm or mask after washing. From these products, the hair can become very smooth and lose the volume necessary for beautiful curls.
Hairstyle with ribbons
This way of creating curls is great for owners of long, thick hair. The ribbon can be made of any length, which means that each strand will be fully fixed. Not all curlers can boast of the diameter required forlong haired women. Hair from such a procedure does not deteriorate, and the curls look tight and structural. If you pick up a silk or satin ribbon, the curls will shine beautifully and shimmer in the sun.
How to wind your hair into ribbons:
- Comb the hair, separate the strand and moisten it with water.
- Apply a ribbon to the end of the strand and slowly twist it into an even skein.
- Tie a ribbon at the roots, while fixing the curl in the ring.
- Like this for several hours until the hair is completely dry. It is advisable to do the procedure at night.
Curls without a curling iron and curlers are no worse. However, it is worth getting ready for an impressive amount of time spent on a hairstyle. Given that it is not always possible to sit at home all day, curls are made at night. For the process of winding on ribbons, you will also have to devote a couple of hours of free time, especially for girls with long hair.
Pigtails - spectacular corrugation
Many people love the shirring effect on their hair. Fine corrugation gives a beautiful volume to the hair, making any hairstyle lush and spectacular. To achieve this result, girls acquire curling irons and daily torture their hair with a hot tool. Hair becomes dry and brittle at the roots, split. Fortunately, there is a great alternative - braiding. Ordinary, familiar to all pigtails will help create beautiful waves of any size. The degree of "curlyness" will depend on the thickness of the pigtail. Hair will look most luxurious afterthin braids.
Weaving technique:
- Before you can make beautiful curls with braids, you need to wash your hair.
- Blow dry them a little, but not too much, hair should be damp.
- Divide hair into equal strands, braid.
- Leave the pigtails overnight.
- In the morning, dry the braids with a hair dryer and unweave.
African curls with a hair straightener
The fashion for African curls is in full swing. Imitating Latin American singers, girls dream of a mane of small, structural curls. And if a few years ago, for the sake of such a hairstyle, they did a perm, now, given the fashion for naturalness, improvised styling tools are increasingly used for it. To make African curls, many tools are not needed. Just a bamboo stick will suffice. You will also need a hair straightener.
Instruction:
- Before you get beautiful curls, you need to wash your hair, apply heat protection and dry it well.
- Next, you need to divide the hair into four zones, for convenience. Secure each tuft of hair with clips or crabs.
- Turn on the iron and heat to 180 degrees.
- Take a thin strand of hair, wind it vertically around the stick and heat it several times with an iron. Hair should be hot but not overheated.
- Gently remove the strand from the stick.
- Thus, work through all the hair.
African hairstyle coldmethod
The secret of this hairstyle is that no curling iron can give such an effect. The diameter of the stick is so small that it is impossible to think of an alternative to it. There is also a cold way of African curling. Curls without a curling iron and curlers will look just as bad. Instead of wooden sticks and an iron, soft straws for drinks are used in this case. A strand is wound vertically on the tube, and the tip of the strand is fixed with a hairpin. The disadvantage of this procedure is that you have to wait 5-8 hours for the hair to curl. For a more spectacular look of hair, it is better to wind them up at night.
Hollywood curls
Surely every girl dreamed about the hairstyle of a Hollywood star from the red carpet. Large, voluminous curls on long hair - this incredible hairstyle is done for all significant events. Girls make it for graduations, weddings, birthdays and many other holidays. It is Hollywood curls that come first in orders from hairdressers. However, making it at home is not so difficult. Before you make the most beautiful curls, you just need to follow some instructions.
Rules for creating curls:
- Dry, clean hair divided into two parts.
- You need to start creating hairstyles from the bottom of the hair.
- Make a pile at the roots of the hair or work out the strands with a curling iron with a fine corrugation nozzle.
- Wrap a strand on a curling iron with a diameter of at least 3-4 mm.
- If the hair is very long, the warm-up time of the strandshould be increased to 10-15 seconds. After removing the curl from the curling iron, secure it with a clip without unraveling.
- Wait until the hair cools down and loosen, styling in the hair.
It is not so difficult to make a beautiful hairstyle at home. You just need to follow the instructions, and also have a keen desire to make yourself irresistible.
