Elastic curls or a light wave, basal volume on short hair - thermal curlers will cope with any task. They allow you to create a hairstyle faster than conventional curlers and damage hair less than a curling iron or flat iron. Our mothers also used the simplest models. How to use thermal curlers, the article will tell.
Types of thermal curlers
Heat rollers are cylinders of different diameters filled with paraffin or other slowly cooling substance. A special clip fixes them on the hair.
According to the method of heating, thermal rollers are divided into classic ones that need to be boiled and electric ones. Electric models are placed in a special container that is connected to the outlet and the curlers are heated.
Heat rollers are made of plastic (the cheapest options), Teflon or velor coated. The last two types have a more gentle effect on the hair.
How to use the heat curlers depends on their type and desired hairstyle.
Depending on the diameter of the thermal curlers are dividedto:
- large (diameter 4 centimeters),
- medium (diameter 2.8 - 3.cm),
- small (diameter 10 - 25 millimeters).
How to style your hair with classic hot rollers
The most budget option for thermal curlers are products that are heated with boiling water. Step-by-step instructions on how to use this type of thermal curlers:
- Put the hot rollers in a small saucepan, cover with water so that they are completely covered.
- Put on the stove.
- Boil fifteen minutes.
- Drain the water and you can curl your hair.
It is important to grasp the edges of the curlers with two fingers to avoid serious burns.
Another way to use thermal curlers. Boiling them is optional:
- Put the curlers in a metal container and pour boiling water over them so that it covers them completely.
- Leave for ten minutes.
- Drain the water and you can create a hairstyle.
How to style your hair with electric hot rollers
How to use electric hot rollers is quite simple. They are placed in a special container that is plugged into an outlet. Then the temperature is selected to which it is necessary to heat the curlers and after 3-5 minutes the hair can be wound.
Electric rollers are safer to use, save time and treat your hair better.
How long to keep
The more elastic curls you need, the longer you keep the rollers onhair.
It takes only ten minutes to create volume on short hair or a light wave on long hair. For elastic curls, it will take twenty minutes. For "spirals" on long hair, it will take half an hour. It is important to remember that it is not worth holding thermal curlers for more than thirty minutes, on short hair instead of volume you will get small curls, and on long and medium lengths, poorly straightening curls.
Options for styling long hair with thermal curlers
On long hair, you can create beautiful curls or a light wave, the hairstyle option will depend on the diameter of the thermal curlers. For soft waves, a large volume is suitable, and a medium diameter is suitable for curls. How to use thermal curlers on long hair:
- divide the hair into three equal parts with a fine tip comb and fix each with a clip;
- you need to start winding the hair from the central part of the hair, separating the strand from the forehead and wind it on the curlers towards the back;
- thus wind the entire central part of the head;
- then go to one of the side pieces;
- separating small strands, wind the hair so that the curlers are parallel to the floor;
- after waiting fifteen to thirty minutes, depending on the desired elasticity of the curls, carefully remove the curlers.
Long hair can be styled in another quick way. To do this, they gather in a ponytail at the top. Hair is divided into strands andare wound on thermal curlers. After twenty minutes, the curlers are removed, and the elastic is cut. The result is the perfect Hollywood style.
It is important to let the curls cool down so that they keep their shape better. Sprinkle them with varnish, model the hairstyle to the end and fix it with varnish.
Styling options for medium length hair
How to use the heat curler for medium length hair:
- separate a small strand, carefully lay the tip on the curlers and wind it to the desired length. It is important that creases do not form during the process;
- you can wind the strand inward or outward, the curlers should be correctly kept parallel to the floor;
- thus wind the hair on the whole head;
- wait from ten minutes to half an hour, carefully remove the hot rollers.
How to curl short hair
Heat curlers: how to use them on short hair? They are perfect for creating volume and elegant styling. For short hair, large diameter curlers are suitable.
The hair must be divided into three parts: the central and two side. Wind the strands of the central part in the direction back, side - down.
Leave the rollers on your hair for half an hour.
Carefully remove the curlers, shape the hair and fix with varnish.
Tips for choosing thermal curlers
It turned out to be easy to use the thermobigulas. What should I pay attention to when choosing them?
Preferenceit is worth giving thermal curlers made of Teflon, ceramic or velor coated.
The cord of the roller container must be long, and the container itself must have a recess for the wire.
The heating time of the curlers depends on the power. Good models have 350 W or more.
The presence of a temperature sensor and a thermostat that turns off the device when the curlers are heated to the desired temperature is a plus.
Ionization function protects hair from overheating.
It is better to choose sets in which thermal curlers have thermal protection at the edges.
Popular brands of electric hot rollers
The set of thermal curlers from "Bebilis" consists of nine large, six medium, five small curlers and clips for them. Thanks to the velor coating, the curling process is more gentle.
Heat rollers from Philips are made of ceramics. The set includes four large diameter curlers and six medium and small. In addition to the regular curler clips, the kit includes four curl clips. There is an ionization function.
The Remington set consists of six large, ten medium and four small curlers. Kit with ionization and thermostat.
Heat rollers are a great opportunity to quickly create the perfect styling without leaving home, they are ideal for morning gatherings for work. Thermal curlers do not dry out hair like curling irons or flat irons. With them you don’t have to suffer all night or walk half a day like with ordinary curlers. And modern electric thermal curlers allow you to wind your hair without fear of getting burned.boiling water.
Prices for tempo curlers depend on their type. Classic is the cheapest option. Among electric models, you can easily find a budget option.
