Velcro curlers

Let's talk about hair today. Specifically - about styling. What do you like better: volume, curls, small curls, and maybe a bunch? Or intricate weaving? Options can be many. But most often, without aids not to do. Speaking of hair wrapping, most often a curling iron or a hair iron comes to mind as a means of quick styling. However, they should not be used too often, as they dry out the hair, as a result of which they become brittle and dull. And here you can come to the aid of such very comfortable styling devices, as the Velcro curlers. In fact, we will tell you about them.

Velcro curlers or, as they are also called, "hedgehogs" - this is a great tool for styling and drying hair. Previously, they were “widely known in a narrow circle” of hair industry masters, but soon went beyond the scope of beauty salons, since many ladies appreciated them advantages:

• "Hedgehogs" do not need additional clamps (for example, elastic bands or clips), because their surface is sticky, due to the location on it of many tiny hooks that cling to the hair, preventing unwinding of the curl.
• They are very easy to learn how to use, screw on. with their help, you can not even looking in the mirror.
• In a short time they are able to give a hairstyle volume and pomp. 10-15 minutes - and you're done! By the way, such curlers can even replace a hairdryer: strands twisted on them dry very quickly.
• Pretty women with curly hair from nature will be delighted by the fact that sticky tape able to straighten their violent curls a little. This will be especially important for those who do it regularly and have already managed to ruin their hair with a flat iron.
• If you like diversity, then You can purchase several sets of curlers of different sizes. So you get several options: the volume at the roots, large curls, small curls.

The picture emerges quite rosy, because in addition to simplicity in use, the velcro curlers are also quite affordable both in price and in their presence in cosmetic stores. But there are several limitations on their use. So:

• They are not designed for styling long hair. The fact is that they can confuse them so much that it will be necessary to “cut” them together with a mate.
• Hedgehogs do not work well on thick, heavy strands. They simply cannot “lift” them, as a result of which the time spent on winding up and waiting for the result will be wasted.
• They can not sleep. Since they are not equipped with additional clamps, they can simply unwind, and as a result you will not be able to do the styling that you wanted. And they can confuse your curls, so much so that you have to spend a lot of time trying to put them in order.

There are not so many of them:

• The most common Velcro curlers - These are hollow cylinders with a surface dotted with small hooks. They come in different colors and sizes to create different hairstyles.
• There are also "hedgehogs" with foam inside, the so-called night curlers. Yes, don't be surprised, even though we mentioned a little higher that you can't sleep with them, however, this does not mean that you can't even lie down for a couple of hours. Foam rubber inside such curlers prevents their deformation due to pressure and helps to fix the shape.
• There are also Velcro, sold with clips. They are designed to twist heavy hair.Clips hold curlers on the curls and allow you to achieve the desired result.

When you choose your Velcro curlers, think about what kind of hair you want to do with them. Depending on this and choose the appropriate diameter:

• 13 mm - the smallest "hedgehogs". Designed to get naughty curls. With their help, you can also wind the individual strands released from the hair and framing the face.
• 20, 25, 28 mm - the average size. If you like curls in the style of the 90s - this is your choice. You can curl only the tips of the hair - you get a very beautiful, light everyday hairstyle.
• From 36 to 70 mm - the biggest curlersdesigned to obtain the basal volume. They are also used for styling bangs.

Waving on velcro curlers is carried out in a certain sequence. Many are interested in the question - should dry hair be curled or is it better wet? In fact, no difference. If you follow the rules below, you can put both dried and slightly wet curls:

• To begin, process the hair with a fixative. It will help you save the effect.
• Twist the strands, moving upwards. Separate them with a fine comb. Start curling hair from the crown region, then go to the back of the head and sides.
• For small curls, choose the smallest diameter "hedgehogs" and try to make the strands thinner.
• You want to get not curls, and the waves - well, make the strands larger, and the diameter of the curlers should not be less than 20 mm.

Velcro can be used for styling any hair length. Let's take a closer look at the features of each of them:

• How to wind short hair? For owners of stylish short haircuts "hedgehogs" - just a godsend. First, due to the small length of the strands, winding is very quick and easy; secondly, they perfectly keep on hair without any additional fixing. Thirdly, the waiting time for the result is reduced by several times, because short hair dries faster, and quickly takes the desired shape. A styling tool will extend the life of your hair for a longer period.

• How to wind long? As you remember, we have already said that it is undesirable and unsafe to wind long hair using “hedgehogs”. However, everything is possible subject to certain restrictions: do not twist the strand completely, up to the hair roots, but only to the middle and fix each hedgehog with a clip or use large curlers for styling and structuring the face strands.

• Styling for medium hair. Probably the most optimal length for creating hair with velcro. You can purchase several sets of curlers of different diameters and do different styling every day. For example, you can simply twist the ends of the hair. This is especially true of those who chose a haircut "square on the leg" or its elongated version. Also very interesting styling with curls of different sizes. To obtain the desired effect, wind the hair, dividing them into symmetrical strands, and leave it for about 5 hours. One of the latest “squeaks” of fashion is the winding of only the upper part of the hair, while the bottom of the hair remains straight.

• How to use curlers to create volume? If the volume of your hair leaves much to be desired, then the Velcro curlers will be very useful to you. This styling is best done on clean hair, however, not necessarily on freshly washed. If they remain fresh the next day after washing, then it's time to put them in a voluminous hairstyle. Pre-treat curls with a means to impart volume. Do not apply too much to avoid sticking.Twist the strands with the movement from the bottom up, from the sides to the central part of the head. It is worth recalling that the "hedgehogs" must be at least 50 mm in diameter. Hold the curlers on your hair for about 10 minutes, then process them with warm air from a hairdryer. Sit another 10 minutes and you can take off the Velcro. Hairstyle is ready! You can shake your head a little or gently comb.

If you look at the photos on the Internet, showing the effect of "before" and "after" the use of velcro, it can be noted that they do their job for 5+. The root volume, created with their help, lasts for several days. Curls have a more natural shape than after using ordinary curlers, they have no creases from the clamps, they are very beautiful.

"Hedgehogs" much less harm to hair than other styling accessories. It is noticed that with daily curling of hair on a curling or ironing, they become brittle, dull, lifeless; their tips split and break off. Ordinary curlers also do not add health to hair. But the Velcro curlers act more delicately, do not tear and do not break the hairs (of course, with proper use). Therefore, if you like volume and curls, try to make them hedgehogs.

Now the most fashionable and trendy hairstyle is the so-called Hollywood wave. In order to perform such laying, take the styling agent, a good comb and velcro curlers with a diameter of 40-50 mm. Next, follow the scheme:

• Wash your hair and dry the curls with a towel, but let them stay a little wet. Apply a styling agent.
• Hairbrush divide the hair into strands and wind them on the curlers, constantly moving in one direction (either to the face, or from him).
• Wait until your hair is dry and measure for 2 hours. You can do some household chores.
• After this time, you can slightly dry the hair strands in order to increase the effect.
• Now slowly remove the curlers. Combing hair is not necessary. Should remain beautiful, clear, wavy curls.
• Sprinkle a little with the finished styling varnish. You can adjust it a little with your hands.

With proper use of velcro, they are harmless to hair. But it is necessary to remember about the restrictions on the use of long, thin or weakened curls. Do not abuse them and wind up every day for a long time. Although they are not as destructive as other styling devices, however, the hair should rest from them. An excellent solution would be the alternation of large and small "hedgehogs" on different days of the week.

No special storage conditions are required. It is enough to remove the stuck hairs from the velcro, rinse them under the tap, dry and put them in a box or sack. Storage in a plastic bag is not recommended, especially if you have dried them badly.

Many girls managed to try and appreciate all the advantages and disadvantages of sticky-stick curlers. And left both positive and negative reviews. Well, let's start with the pros:

• Fast and easy styling. In order to wind the hair on "hedgehogs", you do not even need to look in the mirror, they are so easy to use. And it’s enough to sit with them for only 10-15 minutes so that the hair will get the necessary outlines.
• Such curlers are always available in any store that sells hair cosmetics. And they are very cheap.
• Velcro does not overdry hair, do not squeeze it and do not break off.
• Suitable for any kind of curls: small curls, waves, curls of medium size, creating a basal volume.

Now for the cons. Of course they are:

• Velcro curlers can confuse and ruin long hair. And spoil it pretty much. And they can not cope with the styling of such hair. First, under the weight of the strand, "hedgehogs" unwind.Secondly, even if you fix the hair curlers on your hair, they still will not give the effect that would have turned out to be medium or short. If only because as long as you take off the velcro from the long strand, you will fluff it all up. And, thirdly, if you want to dry your hair in this way, you will not be able to do this because of the multi-layered curl. Therefore, it is better to forget about using “hedgehogs” on long hair or wind only the ends.
• Owners of heavy, thick hair also note the futility of such curlers. They themselves are very light and therefore are not able to hold, and even more curl such curls.
• Not thrilled and those whose hair, due to the impact of a hair dryer, ironing or curling, lost their vitality and became brittle and dry. Since there are small hooks on the velcro surface, they cling to the hair, and if they have weak, thinned areas, the hooks break them off. As a result, it may happen that instead of a beautiful hairstyle, you will get dangling strands.

Take care of your hair. Healthy, shiny, strong curls - this is a guarantee that any styling will look gorgeous. Do not be afraid to experiment, but everything should be in moderation. After all, even the use of curling or ironing from time to time is not capable of causing serious damage to the hair, especially if you spoil them with nourishing masks and balms.

Velcro curlers are worthy of trying to do the laying at least once. If you do not want to experiment on your own, sign up for the salon, ask to show you how to use these devices correctly and then you can decide whether you should buy them for independent home use or better choose another styling product.

Advice from a professional on how to use velcro curlers, see the following video.