Graceful Hollywood curls or naughty curls instead of straight hair? There is nothing 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 your hair with a curling iron? Next, we will talk about several techniques for forming beautiful curls. We will also consider what styling and fixation products are best to use, how to keep curls for a long time and provide good basal hair volume.
Basic styling rules
How to properly and beautifully curl your hair with a curling iron? 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 them. The shape is provided by curling tools (curlers or hot hair dryer, iron, tongs), and fixation is provided by the use of special styling products, thermal protection and varnish.
Styling is done only on clean and dry hair (damp, if you do not use hottools), in addition, you need to take care of protecting the structure of the curls from high temperatures. It is better not to wind long hair completely, but only at the roots - this way 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.
Choice of hair curling iron
How to curl medium length hair 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) come with or without a clamp, in the form of a cone, double or triple. The tool also differs in the material from which the heating surface is made:
- Teflon coating does not allow strands to slide, they warm up evenly and do not stick to the surface, but over time (after a year with frequent use) the coating may wear out;
- ceramics practically does not harm the hair and distributes heat well, it is better to choose all-ceramic tongs, so they will last longer;
- titanium coating does not dry out strands, heats them evenly and can be used with any type of hair, a product with a titanium surface is durable, resistant to mechanical and chemical damage;
- tourmaline under the influence of high temperature even heals curls, gives them softness and shine, tourmaline-coated tongs are considered one of the safest;
- metal surface damages the strands the most, the hair is very dry and brittle, the only plussuch a curling iron is a low cost.
These are the most common finishes. Still heating elements are made of glass ceramics (such tools are considered professional), titanium and tourmaline, titanium and ceramics, using anodizing technology (introduction of metal particles into the upper layer) or sol-gel (spraying from molten ceramics with titanium particles).
Diameter of curling iron and strands
How to curl your hair with a curling iron? You also need to decide on 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. It is more convenient to twist the ends with such a curling iron a little, to form very large waves. Suitable tongs for working with long hair or medium length, they can be used to emphasize the cascading haircut. The 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, then it is better to choose 32 or 25 mm in diameter. For retro styling and small elastic curls, a 19 mm curling iron is suitable. With a 16 mm curling iron, small curls are obtained, and 10 mm are suitable for forming very curly hairstyles, if you comb such curls after winding, you will get the effect of a real cloud of hair. The thinnest hair curler has a diameter of 10 mm - such a tool helps to cope with very unruly and naturally curly strands.
Preparing for styling
How to curl your hair with a curling iron? AnyStyling with hot tools starts with prepping the hair. Curls should be washed and dried naturally, which is preferable, or with a hairdryer if there is no time at all. Follow with hair styling product and heat protection.
Styling products
Special styling products provide protection and hold. It can be a mousse, which provides maximum fixation of the hairstyle and slightly dries the curls, or a 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 (if used correctly will add extra volume to the hair), gel and wax (if you want the effect of “wet hair”) or varnish will also come in handy.
How to curl long hair with a curling iron? Before styling, be sure to think about protecting the strands from high temperatures. To do this, you need to use thermal protective agents. It can be a spray, cream or fluid. Won the trust of buyers funds from Schwarzkopf, Wella, Loreal and Estel.
An alternative to store-bought cosmetics
How to curl your hair with a curling iron if there is nothing in your cosmetic bag that will help you create beautiful curls? Instead of hairspray, you can use a regular sugar solution. Pour two tablespoons of granulated sugar into a container with a sprayer,pour a glass of warm water and mix thoroughly. When the sugar is completely dissolved, the product can be applied to the hair instead of varnish.
You can also make styling foam at home. Such a tool is especially useful for shaping hairstyles on naturally curly or naughty hair. To prepare, you need a teaspoon of gelatin and half a glass of cold water. Gelatin must be completely dissolved in water (this will take about 30 minutes), steam the solution in a water bath and allow it to cool completely. Root volume can be created by applying diluted gelatin at the roots after shampooing and simply rinsing the hair before styling.
Temperature and time
How to curl your 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 tongs can act on 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 colored or brittle curls need to be twisted with tongs heated to a maximum of 150 degrees Celsius.
Vertical technique
How to curl your 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 the formation of curls is as follows:
- Separate a small (up to 5 cm) strand and comb it.
- Keeping the curl at a right angle to your head, wind it around the curling iron from the ends to the roots.
- In this position, hold the device for about 5-10 seconds so that the strands warm up well.
- Remove the curling iron without touching the curl until cool.
Curling iron curls the hair in the same way. The only difference is that you need to wind them, first holding the tip with tongs.
Horizontal wave
How to curl your hair with a curling iron for medium length? To get the most rounded curls, a horizontal curl is used. The curling iron in this case is located horizontally, 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 tips. Wait 5-10 seconds (depending on the type of curling iron and the condition of the hair), and then carefully release the section.
Laying with plaits
How to curl short hair with a curling iron? You can try laying with harnesses. 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 actions are the same: you need to wind the strand on the curling iron and wait a bit, gently release it, wait for it to cool completely and fix it with hairspray. A more wavy curl will turn out if the curl is not completely twisted into a tourniquet, but scrolled a little along the curling ironalready closer to the tips.
Hollywood curls
How to curl your 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 weigh the strands. You can try to make Hollywood curls, which are best laid on one side. First, a parting is made. You need to start winding your hair from the bottom tier, so that the curls are more noticeable at the tips. Laying is done by moving clockwise. If you want to give your hairstyle a retro look, you can fix the waves near the face with invisible ones for 5 minutes so that they become clearer. When all the strands are ready, you should sprinkle the styling with varnish.
Triple curling iron
How to curl your 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 perm starts from the roots, each curl should be held for about 3 seconds. As soon as all the strands are twisted, it is worth scrolling the tips again. At the end, do not forget to fix the hairstyle with varnish.
Strong results
How to quickly curl your hair with a curling iron is now clear, but there are a few more tricks on how to make curls last as long as possible. As already known, you can not touch the curls until they are completely cool, otherwise the curls are justfall apart. The finished hairstyle should be fixed 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 briefly fixed with an invisibility. If the strand cools in this position, then when you remove the clamp, it will remain more wavy. You need to fix your hair with varnish when you have already removed all the invisibility.
In the event that it is windy outside and there is a chance that the curls will fall apart, you can throw a light scarf or scarf over your hair. Owners of oily hair are familiar with another problem: by the end of the day, the hairstyle becomes oily. To delay washing, you can use dry shampoo.
Providing Volume
To add volume to your hair, you should use a curling iron or curling iron with a 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 down. You can also apply a special powder at the roots for extra volume. Another trick: applying varnish with the head upside down. The fixative will hold the hair in place for extra volume.
To be able to use a curling iron or curling iron should be able to every girl. This skill will allow you to quickly make a beautiful hairstyle. It is enough just to practice a few times, choose the right styling products and a curling tool, and the theoretical foundationsthe formation of large curls or small curls you already know.
