Curls are the most elegant hairstyle that has been appreciated by women all over the world at all times. Their light curls make the image delicate and fragile. But not everyone knows how to make curls uniform and strong, without using excessive force.
How to make curls
Creating curls is one of the simplest hairstyles that does not require significant funds and a lot of time. Over many centuries, a lot of ways to create curls have accumulated. Most often, to achieve this, women had to endure discomfort for whole nights, twisting their hair on rags, newspaper tubes, wooden and even iron curlers. But lately this process has not forced us to make such sacrifices. Perms, curling irons, hair dryers and various styling products have appeared that allow you to curl your strands quickly and easily. But it seems that no one is going to give up the habit of getting curls overnight. Only now it is a very effective, painless, convenient and extremely simple way to get a beautiful hairstyle while sleeping at night. To do this, you need to prepare a wide, soft elastic band, not too tight and not too loose. A sports elastic band for the head will do.
You will also need a curl-forming spray or any other styling products.
An easy way to get light curls. Braid your hair
Secure the end with bobby pins and go to bed, or warm your hair with a hairdryer
Letting your braid loose will give you beautiful natural waves.
An original way to curl hair with an elastic band
To curl in this original way you need:
- Wash and dry your hair well. This is important, because thick hair will not be able to dry overnight and curls will not work. Electrified hair should be lightly sprayed with styling product. In other cases, you can do without it.
- Comb your hair and secure it with an elastic band. Next, the strands are taken and twisted around the elastic. Strands need to be taken from one side or the other of the head, and at the end - strands from the back of the head.
- Leave everything like this overnight. Soft hair immediately takes the desired shape, then you only need to walk for a couple of hours. If your hair is coarse and unruly, then it is better to sleep with such an elastic band all night. It’s nice that you won’t feel any pain caused by the curlers. You can tie the elastic band with a bandana while you sleep so that the structure does not go astray.
- The rubber band must be removed in one simple movement. The result is uniform, soft waves. This is very convenient, because you won’t need to curl your hair in the morning, which will save a lot of time. You don’t have to be tricky with styling: after removing the elastic, you just need to lightly straighten the strands with your hands, without even using a comb. You can create a non-rigid styling by easily securing the curled strands with a beautiful floral hairpin or large bobby pins. And with the help of an elastic, comfortable elastic band with a flower, you can create an excellent hairstyle for long hair, styling it with bohemian chic. This styling will take no more than a minute, and the effect is equivalent to a full-fledged hairstyle from a salon.
Have you tried curling your hair into cocktail straws? 🙂
Of all the ways to make beautiful curls, it is advisable to choose those that will provide a careful environmental approach. Otherwise, the hair and scalp will be injured. To get medium curls, you don't have to use special styling products. So, washed, damp hair needs to be divided into strands, each of which needs to be twisted into a flagellum and dried with a hairdryer. You can simply leave the twisted, damp strands overnight. To achieve tighter curls, you can strengthen the curls with an iron: walk along the dried rope from top to bottom along its entire length.
Another gentle way to get curls. This wrap is done on damp hair.
Separate a strand, twist it into a “donut” and secure with bobby pins
Take strand by strand until your entire head is covered in curls.
Dry your hair well and carefully remove the bobby pins
Curling hair with hot rollers
Small, but very effective curls are obtained after winding dried hair on hot rollers - plastic cylinders with wax inside. Curlers without lids should be immersed in boiling water for 5 minutes, and then taken out one by one with a spoon. The cylinders are taken with gloved hands and immediately wound onto the hair.
Curling with hot rollers should only be done on dry hair so as not to damage it. In addition, on wet strands the desired steaming effect will not be achieved and after removing the curlers the curls will simply straighten. After the curlers have cooled (after 20-30 minutes), they need to be removed, the hairstyle should be slightly straightened with your fingers and sprinkled with hairspray. If you comb the strands, you get just a lush, solid hairstyle. These curlers are well suited for girls with medium-length hair, because long strands simply cannot “warm up” due to their thickness. With their help you can also create more voluminous beautiful styling for short hair.
This chic, voluminous hairstyle can be achieved using... paper napkins
Decide on the parting and start twisting strand by strand, as shown in the following photos.
bobbin curling
But for long hair, bobbins are more suitable - plastic or wooden sticks made in the shape of a spiral. They have holes through which elastic bands are threaded to secure the strands. There are different types of bobbins: small, medium and large. But first you need to decide what size curls you want to get. After all, the larger the bobbin, the larger the curls will be. A lot depends on how long your hair is. This method is recommended for damp strands, pre-moistened with spray or mousse for fixation. With the help of such sticks, the hairstyle can be modeled quite easily. Usually they use small whooping coughs or large ones, which can be replaced with each other depending on the length. In this case, the curls are of different thicknesses - small springs or large spirals.
Instead of hard bones, which are uncomfortable to sleep on, today they use soft textile spirals like these
These curlers have different lengths and diameters - for any hair type
Curl your hair with an iron and curling iron
With all the variety of curling methods, many women do not recognize any other way than to make curls with an iron. Indeed, this is one of the most common ways to create curls. Previously, irons or curling irons were replaced with tongs, which were heated on a burner stand near the fire. And electrical devices have made this process much easier and faster.
An indispensable tool for stylists is a straightening iron. Only most often it is used for straightening. But if you have patience, you can create a lot of different original curls using an iron. To do this, you can use this method: separate one strand and, starting from the roots, alternately pinch an area the width of a pair of tongs. Moreover, depending on the order in which the iron is placed, the shape of the curls will be different. The most popular option is zigzag, when the hair is pinched from above and from below. Having reached the ends of the taken strand, you can proceed to the next one. Curls with this type of curling are defined.
We have a separate one on how to make curls with an iron. And below you will see several more ways
How to get soft curls
To get softer curls, everyone knows another method -.
- Before performing such a perm, a special thermal protection product is applied to dry hair.
- After this, the strands are covered with a special gel or mousse to preserve the shape of the curls for a longer time.
- Next, the hair is divided into separate strands, the ends of which are alternately fixed with a clamp of tongs and wound onto a curling iron.
- Curling starts at the back.
- At the end, the hairstyle with curls is secured with varnish.
We have already written about curls. There are many types of curling irons that can be used to create a variety of hairstyles.
To obtain large curls, it is recommended to use a curling iron or curling iron of a larger diameter, and to form small curls - a smaller one. You also need to remember that the thinner the strand, the more obvious and clear the curls will be. But it is not recommended to use a curling iron too often, because the use of high temperatures can cause hair to become dry and brittle. And owners of hair that is too weak and brittle should choose more gentle curling methods.
Undoubtedly, everyone loves the luxurious hairstyles of world movie stars. Moreover, most of them are touching curls that look very chic and natural at the same time. How to make Hollywood curls? Very simple. Firstly, you can create a beautiful wavy hairstyle using a diffuser. First, apply a little mousse or styling foam to damp hair. Then the hair is slightly crushed with your hands. The curls are fixed and dried with a hairdryer with a special attachment - a diffuser. The result is a careless hairstyle with the effect of disheveled hair. To preserve the result for the whole day, the hairstyle is secured with varnish.
Another way to get beautiful curls is to wrap them around strips of fabric. It was also used by our grandmothers
Conical curling iron
Besides this, there is another way - with a conical curling iron. Its peculiarity is the absence of a clamp. First, the hair is parted, then into strands of equal thickness, which need to be processed with a styler. The strands are alternately wound onto a curling iron. Moreover, you need to start winding the strand from the thickest section of the curling iron to the narrowest section. The strand is held on the curling iron for 5 to 10 seconds, and then carefully removed - in a spiral in the opposite direction. When all the strands are curled, they need to be combed with a comb with sparse large teeth. If the volume is insufficient, you can backcomb it at the base of each strand. The hairstyle should be done with light movements so that the curls look light and relaxed.
Even an elastic band is used to create light curls
Curlers with Velcro
When it comes to how to make large curls, large foam rollers with Velcro will be very helpful. Often they are also called hedgehogs, as they have a rough, prickly surface that promotes better bonding. Also, thanks to this surface, the curlers can be done without additional caps or other devices. Curls dry much faster with these curlers. But it’s better to use sticky curlers to twist thin strands of short length, because otherwise thick hair will get tangled.
In addition to foam rollers, plastic curlers with Velcro are also used, which allow you to create long curls. It is problematic to sleep on such curlers. Therefore, without removing the curlers themselves, you can dry your hair with a hairdryer. Then the curlers need to be removed, untwisting each strand, secured with additional wax and sprayed with varnish on the finished hairstyle.
Boomerang curlers
The curls obtained from the use of curlers - foam rubber cylinders, inside each of which there are metal rods - look funny. Papillots are also called boomerangs. They need to be twisted onto damp hair. First, a strand is taken and wound onto a curling iron, and then secured by tying the ends. This must be done with each strand. The result is fixed with varnish. The convenience of using curlers is that it is convenient to sleep on them all night, because such curlers are quite soft.
Secret Weapon: Perm
And another way of curling is perm, which has already become a classic. It is convenient because it saves women time, because it lasts for several months. In addition, after chemistry, even very soft hair that does not hold its hairstyle very well can look voluminous. And modern chemical compounds are not as harmful as the old ones, which often simply burned the hair. Today, beauty salons offer many types of perm: steam, traditional, machine and many others.
In fact, there are a lot of options for creating curls. And to choose an acceptable one, you need to try as many of these methods as possible. But there is no need to sigh sadly: this is not a boring process at all, but a very exciting process!
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You can make large curls in several ways. And based on the chosen method, various devices and tools will be needed. But Mandatory hairdressing supplies will be as follows:
- clamps;
- small wide-toothed comb;
- decorative hair cosmetics;
- means protecting against temperature influences.
Heat protectants are needed when using curling irons, straightening irons and hair dryers.
Before forming large curls, you need to wash your hair with shampoo. and rinse your hair thoroughly. This will make your hairstyle look more impressive.
Choosing tools
The longer the hair, the larger the diameter of the curling iron needed in use. Otherwise, the curls will not be as large as planned.
A hair straightener is an equally popular attribute of fashionistas. Using a straightening iron, you can create stylish styling in any direction and for any occasion.
The most famous rectifier coatings are:
- ceramic;
- metal;
- Teflon;
- tourmaline.
When purchasing a flat iron, you need to pay attention to how evenly the temperature is distributed and the glide.
Teflon and tourmaline coating has the best properties, but you can get by with ceramic ones.
- In order to get large curls, you will need a straightener with a wide plate.
- To form large waves, use a width of 4-6 cm, or you can take thicker strands.
- For long hair, a flat iron with a 7-8 cm plate is best.
- An average length of 4-5 cm will be enough.
- For short hair just below the shoulders, a plate 2.5-3 cm wide is suitable.
IMPORTANT: The faster the manipulation of removing the iron from the curled strand, the less curly the curls will be.
Curlers are the cheapest and safest type of tool for shaping hairstyles.
For large waves, three types are used:
- Velcro. The most common and convenient option. For voluminous hairstyles, use Velcro with a diameter of 3 cm.
- Velvet curlers prevent hair from breaking. Almost the entire species has a large diameter - from 4.5 cm.
- Plastic ones are available for use. The only negative is that they are very hard.
The choice of curlers depends on the length of the hair. The thicker and longer the strands, the larger the diameter required.
Photos of beautiful hairstyles
Look how gorgeous these women look in the photo! And each of them has large curls.
How to make big curls at home?
You can curl body waves in various ways. And for each of them there are instructions.
Curling with a curling iron
Forming large curls using a curling iron is very convenient and simple:
Beautiful flowing curls adorn your head!
We use curlers
The main difference between forming large curls using curlers and temporary curling with thermal devices is that they need to be applied only to wet hair.
Do not curl the curlers too tightly. This can have a detrimental effect on the hair roots.
Wavy hair with a straightener
Ironing will take a little longer than previous methods. But this method is quite simple to use.
ATTENTION: You need to clamp the iron lightly. Otherwise, the curls will turn out ugly, with rectangular bends.
Unusual methods
It happens that you don’t have curlers or thermal styling tools at hand, but you really want to pamper yourself with feminine strands. In such a situation, improvised means will help. Several methods of tool-free laying of large waves.
Greek
Everyone knows this elastic band and ribbon. With its help you get a chic hairstyle that was worn by Greek women. To quickly create such a style, there are Greek ones in the form of a thin elastic band. Here it will help you create gorgeous curls.
Voluminous curls after this method are very elastic and hold on until you wash your hair.
ATTENTION: Large Greek waves should be curled on hair that has been washed the day before styling. On clean hair, curls do not last long.
Beam method
Sugar styling
This option is more related to non-traditional recipes.
After this method no need to fix the installation. The sugar solution does an excellent job of this on its own. Such curls will last for a very long time, until the next wash.
What to choose?
As you can see, there are a lot of ways to independently form large curls. All of them are good in their own way. But some methods are especially safe and short.
If we consider options using third-party tools, then The safest option is curlers. But even among these helpers there are harmful and not so harmful ones. The most harmless ones are plastic ones.
But an even more harmless and reliable way to create body waves is styling with sugar syrup.
This method, in addition to its cosmetic effect, also has a therapeutic effect. Thanks to its micronutrient content, sugar helps hair grow, stimulating the activity of hair follicles.
Large curls will always remain the standard of femininity and elegance. In your arsenal of knowledge about fashion trends in hairdressing, you also need to have recipes for creating classic hairstyles. There are a lot of them. The main thing: do not overdo it and take care of the health of your hair!
You can make large curls in several ways. And based on the chosen method, various devices and tools will be needed. But Mandatory hairdressing supplies will be as follows:
- clamps;
- small wide-toothed comb;
- decorative hair cosmetics;
- means protecting against temperature influences.
Heat protectants are needed when using curling irons, straightening irons and hair dryers.
Before forming large curls, you need to wash your hair with shampoo. and rinse your hair thoroughly. This will make your hairstyle look more impressive.
Choosing tools
The longer the hair, the larger the diameter of the curling iron needed in use. Otherwise, the curls will not be as large as planned.
A hair straightener is an equally popular attribute of fashionistas. Using a straightening iron, you can create stylish styling in any direction and for any occasion.
The most famous rectifier coatings are:
- ceramic;
- metal;
- Teflon;
- tourmaline.
When purchasing a flat iron, you need to pay attention to how evenly the temperature is distributed and the glide.
Teflon and tourmaline coating has the best properties, but you can get by with ceramic ones.
- In order to get large curls, you will need a straightener with a wide plate.
- To form large waves, use a width of 4-6 cm, or you can take thicker strands.
- For long hair, a flat iron with a 7-8 cm plate is best.
- An average length of 4-5 cm will be enough.
- For short hair just below the shoulders, a plate 2.5-3 cm wide is suitable.
IMPORTANT: The faster the manipulation of removing the iron from the curled strand, the less curly the curls will be.
Curlers are the cheapest and safest type of tool for shaping hairstyles.
For large waves, three types are used:
- Velcro. The most common and convenient option. For voluminous hairstyles, use Velcro with a diameter of 3 cm.
- Velvet curlers prevent hair from breaking. Almost the entire species has a large diameter - from 4.5 cm.
- Plastic ones are available for use. The only negative is that they are very hard.
The choice of curlers depends on the length of the hair. The thicker and longer the strands, the larger the diameter required.
Photos of beautiful hairstyles
Look how gorgeous these women look in the photo! And each of them has large curls.
How to make big curls at home?
You can curl body waves in various ways. And for each of them there are instructions.
Curling with a curling iron
Forming large curls using a curling iron is very convenient and simple:
Beautiful flowing curls adorn your head!
We use curlers
The main difference between forming large curls using curlers and temporary curling with thermal devices is that they need to be applied only to wet hair.
Do not curl the curlers too tightly. This can have a detrimental effect on the hair roots.
Wavy hair with a straightener
Ironing will take a little longer than previous methods. But this method is quite simple to use.
ATTENTION: You need to clamp the iron lightly. Otherwise, the curls will turn out ugly, with rectangular bends.
Unusual methods
It happens that you don’t have curlers or thermal styling tools at hand, but you really want to pamper yourself with feminine strands. In such a situation, improvised means will help. Several methods of tool-free laying of large waves.
Greek
Everyone knows this elastic band and ribbon. With its help you get a chic hairstyle that was worn by Greek women. To quickly create such a style, there are Greek ones in the form of a thin elastic band. Here it will help you create gorgeous curls.
Voluminous curls after this method are very elastic and hold on until you wash your hair.
ATTENTION: Large Greek waves should be curled on hair that has been washed the day before styling. On clean hair, curls do not last long.
Beam method
Sugar styling
This option is more related to non-traditional recipes.
After this method no need to fix the installation. The sugar solution does an excellent job of this on its own. Such curls will last for a very long time, until the next wash.
What to choose?
As you can see, there are a lot of ways to independently form large curls. All of them are good in their own way. But some methods are especially safe and short.
If we consider options using third-party tools, then The safest option is curlers. But even among these helpers there are harmful and not so harmful ones. The most harmless ones are plastic ones.
But an even more harmless and reliable way to create body waves is styling with sugar syrup.
This method, in addition to its cosmetic effect, also has a therapeutic effect. Thanks to its micronutrient content, sugar helps hair grow, stimulating the activity of hair follicles.
Large curls will always remain the standard of femininity and elegance. In your arsenal of knowledge about fashion trends in hairdressing, you also need to have recipes for creating classic hairstyles. There are a lot of them. The main thing: do not overdo it and take care of the health of your hair!
Curling with a curling iron is fast and beautiful. With this simple household appliance you can create many bright images. For example, “Hollywood waves” are very popular now.
But you can't use a curling iron every day. From high temperatures, hair loses its shine, becomes brittle and lifeless.
Use a curling iron to style your hair no more than once a week.
1. How to choose a curling iron
Curling irons differ in coating. Ceramic ones are considered the safest for hair. These curling irons are most often used by professional hairdressers.
Curling irons differ in shape. Using ordinary cylindrical curling irons of different diameters, you can get small or large curls. A tapered curling iron helps create curls at the roots and playful curls at the bottom. Most cone curling irons do not have a clamp: you need to hold the tip of the strand, but it does not break. Spiral curling irons create the same curls, while two- and three-barrel curling irons create a corrugated effect.
Curling irons differ in diameter. The larger it is, the less curled the curl. The minimum diameter that can be found in the store is 10 mm. Maximum - 50.
A large-diameter curling iron will not cope with coarse or thick long hair. Large curls will quickly straighten under the weight of their own weight, leaving no trace of curling.
Small curling irons are primarily designed for short hair and curling bangs.
The best option for normal shoulder-length hair and longer is a curling iron with a diameter of 19–25 mm.
Often the durability of a curl depends on how correctly the tool is selected and the curling technology is followed.
2. How to prepare your hair
When curling with a curling iron, follow three rules:
- Hair must be clean. Curls on greasy hair will dissolve faster than the curling iron cools down.
- Hair should be dry. Curling wet hair with a curling iron is like frying bread over a fire.
- Hair must be protected. Before curling, be sure to treat your strands with a heat protectant. It seals the hair scales, retains moisture inside and thereby protects from high temperatures. Leave-in sprays are considered more effective.
3. How to curl your hair with a curling iron
Hairdressers advise dividing your head into the occipital, temporal and frontal zones and curling your hair in that order.
At home, you can do it simpler: fix part of the hair on the top of the head and curl first the lower and then the upper strands. Or, if the length allows, you can make a straight parting, divide the hair into right and left parts and curl each one.
Whichever option you choose, first separate a strand about 2 cm wide. The thicker the hair, the thinner the curling strands should be.
If you want your curls to last all day, spray your hair with hairspray or treat it with beer foam before curling it with a curling iron.
Comb the strand and twist it onto a curling iron. Twist the strand into a rope if you want the curl to be dense, like a spring.
Be careful not to pull too tightly or pinch the tip with the clamp of the device. To achieve spiral curls, hold the curling iron vertically. If you want more playful curls, set it horizontally or at an angle.
If you have very long hair, do not curl the entire curl at once: when the ends are almost burnt, the upper layers will not even warm up. First, grab the middle of the strand with a curling iron and twist it towards the roots. Then curl the tip.
Hold each curl on the curling iron for 10-15 seconds. The curling time depends on the power of the device and the desired elasticity of the curls. If the hair is healthy, the curling iron can be heated to 200 °C. It is better to curl thin and weak hair at a temperature of no more than 100 degrees.
Carefully remove the curl from the curling iron and lightly spray with hairspray.
To prevent the still hot curl from developing under its own weight, secure it with a bobby pin until it cools completely.
Let the curls cool for 10-15 minutes. After this, you can comb them with a wide-tooth comb or fluff them with your fingers.
If necessary, place the curls in and fix with hairspray.
4. How to restore hair
To restore weakened hair, you can use one of the following masks.
- With kefir and aloe. Heat 1 teaspoon of castor oil and combine with 1 tablespoon of kefir, 1 teaspoon of aloe juice and 1 ampoule of vitamin E. Rub the mask first into the roots, then distribute along the entire length of the hair. Leave for half an hour, then rinse with warm water.
- With egg and honey. Mix the egg yolk with 2 teaspoons of liquid honey. Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil and apply the mixture to your hair. Leave for half an hour, then wash your hair.
- With banana and glycerin. Make banana puree in a blender. Add 1 teaspoon of glycerin and the same amount of almond oil. Apply the mixture to your head: from roots to ends. Keep the mask on for 40 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
How to make curls with curlers
Good old curlers are used both to create curls and to add volume. Curling with curlers usually takes longer than curling with a curling iron. But the hair is not exposed to high temperatures.
And thanks to the variety of modern curlers, you can create new hairstyles every day. Here, for example, is the effect that can be achieved with the help of curlers.
However, due to the tension that is created during curling, the blood supply to the hair follicles may be disrupted. If you use curlers frequently, your hair may weaken and begin to break.
1. How to choose curlers
Large and small, plastic and foam, with and without clips - the range of modern curlers is huge. But each type has its own purpose.
Papillots, or boomerangs, are foam rubber or silicone sticks of different lengths, densities and diameters. There is a wire inside, so the strands can be twisted and fixed in different positions. Suitable for hair of any length: the shorter, the smaller the diameter you need to take. The volume of curls also depends on the diameter.
Velcro curlers are cylinders of different diameters with many small hooks. Hair clings to them and additional clips are usually not required. Velcro is ideal for creating root volume on medium and short hair, as well as for curling the ends of long curls. But you need to be careful: these curlers can get tangled in your hair.
Spiral curlers are made of soft plastic and allow you to get spiral-shaped curls. To do this, you just need to thread the strands through curlers using special clips.
Most curlers should not be left on for more than an hour.
Bobbin curlers are wooden sticks with threads that are attached with rubber bands. Bobbins are usually used for perms or to create curls on very short hair.
Foam curlers are fixed with elastic bands or special plastic clips. The various diameters of these soft barrels allow you to curl hair of various lengths on them.
Electric and hot rollers help to create an express curl because they heat the hair. The first ones are charged from the mains, the second ones need to be boiled in boiling water to melt the paraffin inside them.
Ideally, you need to have in your arsenal and combine curlers of various types and diameters.
2. How to prepare your hair
For curling with curlers, the hair must also be clean. However, they do not need to be completely dried: the curlers are wound onto damp hair.
Therefore, wash your hair, apply a heat protectant and lightly dry your hair with a hairdryer or let it dry a little naturally.
3. How to curl your hair with curlers
According to the classic scheme, you start curling your hair with curlers from the center of the frontal zone and gradually go down to the back of your head. For this you need large curlers. Afterwards, you can curl your hair on the sides using curlers of a smaller diameter.
Using a fine-handled comb, separate a section of hair from the middle of your head. It should match the width of the curlers. The thickness will depend on the thickness of the hair: the more hair and the stiffer it is, the thinner the strand should be.
Wet the strand with water if your hair is not wet enough. Then treat it with foam or hair mousse.
Comb, lightly stretch and curl the strand. Be careful not to wrinkle the tip. Typically, curlers are placed perpendicular to the head, but you can experiment by winding them vertically or at an angle.
Having twisted the first strand, secure it with a clip, elastic band or hairpin (depending on the type of curler) and move on to the next ones. Try not to curl too tightly: stretched hair causes discomfort.
A straightening iron can handle hair that does not take curling irons and curlers. Make curls from the strands, wrap them in foil and warm them thoroughly.
After finishing curling, dry your hair naturally or with a hairdryer. If you are in a hurry, but do not want to harm your hair, use low temperature mode.
Carefully remove the curlers when your hair is completely dry. Straighten the resulting curls with your hands or a comb and fix with hairspray.
Pros and cons of curling irons and curlers
Both with the help of a curling iron and with the help of curlers you can create beautiful and very different curls. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages, which are clearly demonstrated in the following table.
| Pros | Cons | |
| Curling iron |
1. You don’t have to buy ten curling irons. All you need to do is choose one to suit your hair length and type. 2. Due to high temperatures, curls form easily and last for quite a long time. 3. Curling with a curling iron is fast. |
1. You need to try several to understand which curling iron works best with your hair. 2. You can’t curl your hair often. 3. Difficult to use on short hair. 4. To minimize harm, thermal protection is needed. |
| Curlers |
1. A variety of curlers allows you to style hair of any length in different ways. 2. Some curlers can be left on overnight. 3. Used on wet hair - curl it and go about your business until it dries. |
1. You need a lot of curlers of different types and sizes. 2. Fiddling with curlers is quite long and troublesome (with the exception of hot rollers). 3. Frequently curling your hair with curlers can weaken your hair. |
What do you prefer to do with curls? Tell us in the comments what and why is closer to you.
My name is Marina, I have been passionate about creating hairstyles for many years. I like it when my hair looks beautiful and well-groomed. Most of all I like to do styling and hairstyles with curls. Airy, voluminous, Greek curls or careless little curls?
Hollywood curls
How to make large curls with a curling iron and iron
Large curls look amazing on long and medium length hair. They were preferred by Hollywood stars. Large curls are used to decorate wedding and evening hairstyles. They will be appropriate in clubs, discos and beach parties. And of course, they are great for every day. How to make large curls at home?
Large curls can be done with a curling iron or iron.
The curling iron allows you to curl your curls quickly and with minimal effort. To keep them large, it is better to choose a curling iron with the largest diameter.
Master class on Hollywood curls
Master class on large curls
My secrets of working with a curling iron:
- I never perm dirty hair.
- Wet hair can be burned.
- Styling products should not be applied before curling - they will stick to the curling iron.
- Large strands do not warm up well and the curls turn out uneven. The optimal thickness of the strand is no thicker than the little finger.
- To make the curls smooth, I twist the strands with curling irons from the roots to the ends.
- I twist the lower back strands first, then the sides and top. This allows you to avoid deforming the finished curls with curling irons.
- I never use a comb after curling it. To create romantic waves, I straighten my hair with my hands.
Most women use a straightener to straighten their curls and not everyone knows that it can be used to get large curls. How to make curls with a straightener?
My secrets of using a flat iron:
- The iron can only be used on dry hair.
- I start curling from roots to ends.
- For fine hair, medium temperature is sufficient.
- I hold the iron on the strand until its shape suits me.
- To avoid leaving traces of bends, I try not to put too much pressure on the clamp.
Master class: how to make luxurious curls with a straightener
To make the curl last a long time, I fix it with varnish.
Advice: Do not neglect thermal protection. No matter how much the manufacturer convinces of the safety of styling devices, no matter how much he praises new types of coatings, heating still negatively affects the health of the hair.
You can learn how to curl your hair yourself by watching a video tutorial and photos. The first time, the hairstyle will not turn out exactly the way you want. Using irons or curling irons requires certain dexterity and skills.
How to make voluminous curls using curlers
Curls and straighteners allow you to get large curls quickly, but their regular use has a negative impact on the condition of your hair. If you have time, you can make voluminous curls at home using curlers. They are the most gentle method and allow you to get curls of different diameters. For voluminous curls, Velcro, boomerangs or thermal curlers are suitable.
Velcro curlers allow you to get stunning voluminous curls
My secrets of using Velcro curlers:
1. To make the curled strands last a long time, I twist it on wet hair.
2. Before curling, I lightly cover the strands with styling foam.
3. To get lush waves, I don’t use foam.
4. To prevent them from unwinding, I fix them with an invisible one.
So, master class
Boomerangs are very easy to use, soft and do not interfere with sleep at night. For voluminous curls you will need boomerangs of large diameter
My secrets for using boomerangs:
- Before curling, I spray the strands with water.
- Before curling, I cover my hair with foam.
- To prevent the boomerangs from unwinding at night and individual strands of hair falling out, I tie a scarf.
Thermo-curlers allow you to reduce the curling time. The technique of use is quite simple. They heat up and strands are wound onto the warm ones. Can be used on both long and short hair. Curls made with these curlers hold well and can be used as a basis for wedding and evening hairstyles.
My secrets of using thermal curlers:
- I only wind it dry.
- I use thermal protection.
- I twist the back of my head, then symmetrically the sides.
- The longer I hold the curlers, the stiffer the curls become.
Advice: Do not use curlers on bobs or short haircuts. This styling is immediately noticeable, it takes away the root volume and the whole thing looks tasteless. For bobs and short haircuts, it is better to use a hair dryer and curling iron. You can get a perm.
The curlers are very easy to use. If a strand is twisted incorrectly, it can always be corrected. Depending on the type of curler, you can get a variety of curls: voluminous, hard, fluffy, careless or elastic spirals.
How to make soft curls with a hairdryer
These are the ones you get like here in the photo
A hairdryer can perform 2 functions at the same time: dry your hair and create soft curls. Moreover, you can get curls either with a regular hairdryer or with a hairdryer with a diffuser attachment. In order for your DIY styling to turn out beautiful, you may have to practice a couple of times.
How to do this with a hair dryer?
My secrets for creating soft curls with a hairdryer:
- I lightly dry my hair with a towel.
- I apply foam or gel or mousse.
- I lift the strands from the roots and wrap them around a round brush (brushing).
- I blow-dry each strand from roots to ends.
- I scroll through the brushing slowly.
After styling, I straighten my hair with my hands and fix it with hairspray.
Tip: never use strong hold hairspray for soft and airy hairstyles. The curls will be heavy, unnatural, and the top of the head will be flat.
You can get acquainted with the technique of creating curls using photos or videos.
A hairdryer with a diffuser allows you to achieve light and natural curls. The diffuser attachment has a more gentle effect on the hair, as it disperses hot air. During the styling process, the scalp is massaged, which has a beneficial effect on hair growth. Another great feature of the diffuser is that it creates long-lasting volume without using a backcomb.
My secrets of working with a diffuser:
- I use mousse or gel spray under the diffuser for styling.
- I dry my hair with a diffuser from ends to roots.
- To get more volume, I tilt my head down.
- I don't comb my hair after drying.
A good effect is achieved if the hair is slightly curly; heavy straight hair may not be curlable. A diffuser is a wonderful device that, in addition to curling, can be used as a straightener.
How to make spiral curls
Beautiful spiral curls will help you create a hairstyle in a retro style. Vertical curls are made in several ways: with special curlers, using a curling iron, or better yet, a styler.
Special curlers have a spiral groove. They come in different diameters; the shorter the hair, the thinner it should be.
Girls, let's do it!
My secrets of working with spiral curlers:
- Hair should be damp.
- Each new turn must be placed in a separate groove.
- I don’t use a comb; I straighten my hair with my hands.
Curling your hair yourself is quite difficult; to familiarize yourself with the technique, you can watch photos and videos. You can also use ordinary curlers for spirals, for example, thermo, then each new turn should cover the previous one by a third.
Spirals can be made with tongs. A regular curling iron or styler with attachments is suitable for this. I have already described the features of curling hair with curling irons; to obtain vertical spirals, the strands are wound accordingly.
A styler with attachments may have a cone attachment or a grooved attachment. Tapered allows the spirals to be more natural, thicker at the roots and thinner at the ends. The groove attachment is indispensable for retro hairstyles. Such curls are the same size along the entire length. These things can save a lot of time when doing wedding and retro hairstyles. I also used this attachment to make spirals for a little girl for a matinee, and coated the top with shiny varnish. The curls turned out charming and fabulous, and the girl looked like a doll.
Separately, it is worth telling about my new acquisition - the BaByliss styler. I had been looking at it for a long time, but was unsure whether to buy it or not. Now I can say with confidence: yes, it is worth the money. For those who don't know, BaByliss is a multi-curl tool that has adjustable heat settings and is super easy to use. You need to place the strand in a special hole and that’s it! BaByliss will gently wrap your hair and warm it up. The first time it took me 30 minutes to style my hair (it’s quite thick and long below my shoulder blades), but now it takes 20.
It’s difficult to describe the process of working with BaByliss in words, you have to watch it. You can find a lot of information, photos and videos on the Internet.
I think this is best shown here:
The disadvantage of BaByliss is the cost. Also, for the first time, due to lack of skill, I said goodbye to several hairs, now I cope without loss. BaByliss is a thing, especially for specialists.
How to get natural curls
To add naturalness to your hair, I have my own tricks:
- You can wind the strands on curlers of different diameters. The strands will look more natural.
- After curling, I lubricate my hands with a drop of hair gel and comb it with my fingers.
- If you want voluminous hair, then I go through the curls with a massage brush.
- Naturalness can be achieved if you use foam curlers. By twisting thick strands onto them, the curls are as natural as possible.
- You can perm the entire length. It is important to choose a good specialist who will do a high-quality perm, and the hairstyle will look natural and not like a lamb's fleece.
