Everything you need to know about curlers

Plastic or foam, soft or elastic, heated or not, large diameter or small, wet hair or dry - in this assortment of curlers you need to understand to learn how to create luxurious curls. There are no strict rules, there are only recommendations, following which it is easy to make playful curls for the beach and shine on the triumph with Hollywood waves.

Hair curlers are a hairdressing device by which hair is shaped into curls of different diameters. Depending on the size of the curlers and the material from which they are made, the result is different curls from springs to large waves.

As you know, curlers are not the only means for curling hair. There are various curling, stylers, round combs, nozzles for hair dryers and other gadgets. However, most fans of wavy hair prefer the traditional method, which was known to our grandmothers. There are several reasons for this:

• Hair curlers - the most gentle means for styling hair. It is impossible to call them absolutely harmless, because thermal and electric curlers also heat the surface of the hair, reducing its resistance to damage, and wet curls are more fragile than dry ones, but even the most complicated styling on curlers does not affect hair as destructively as high temperatures.
• A large number of species for very different results. With the help of curlers or their assistants, straight and slightly wavy hair acquires a new form: mischievous small curls, sexy “beach curls”, romantic curls;
• Natural hair. Difference from curlers curlers that they do not give such a "hard" effect. Curls look softer, more natural, lie more freely, as if nature made them, and not styling;
• Comfortable anywhere. Hair dryers and stylers require electricity, take up a lot of space in a travel case, but curlers are convenient to take with you in a small cosmetic bag and use at any time on vacation or on a business trip;

• Save time on fees. It is difficult to devote a lot of time to training in the morning, so soft hair curlers that can be turned on at night help out. All you need to do in the morning is to remove them and gently beat the curls with your hands to separate them and give a natural look. You can also wind the curlers a few hours before the publication, while the curls are formed, do other things;
• Affordable price. Professional tools can be expensive, but you can experiment with your hair at first for a ridiculous amount. The minimum cost of packing curlers is less than 100 rubles;
• For hair of any type. Thin, over-dried, damaged and children's hair is contraindicated for aggressive exposure to high temperatures. Curlers are the best solution for ladies who protect their curls and for little princesses;
• Noticeable result. Even if only large waves were planned, the difference between before (straight hair) and after will be obvious within a few hours.

The result of the wave depends on the type of curlers. In order not to get a “surprise” package, you should carefully approach their choice.

The first thing that comes to mind when the word "curlers" - it is plastic or iron cylinders with holes and removable caps.Plastic cap-lock does not allow the curl to disintegrate, while the hair, twisted on curlers, dry and take the desired shape. Holes inside the cylinder let the air through, drying the strand from all sides. On cylinder-shaped curlers, it is difficult to create elastic, strong curls, but for light curls this is the best option.

A significant disadvantage of this option is that with twisted hair can not sleep. First of all, it is inconvenient, and in the second - unsafe for styling. Caps-clamps can fly off, and curlers themselves wrinkled. Modern modification of cylindrical curlers is not available with a tight cap, but with special clamps in the form of crabs. To the curlers in the form of a cylinder are all Velcro and "hedgehogs." Their peculiarity is that no clamps, rubber bands or pins are required for fixing. However, because of this, they can only be used on short hair.

The principle on which the curlers of this form are arranged resembles cylindrical. Their base is also made of plastic and has ventilation holes, but from the name it is clear that the shape of the cylinder changes to the shape of a cone.

There are two types: with a hard base and with a soft. The hard base is made of wood, metal or plastic. In form, they resemble elongated bobbins, but are distinguished by the fact that they have a spiral-shaped hollow for hair wrapping over the entire surface. The main advantage of solid "spirals" is that they form neat beautiful curls on hair of different lengths. There are two drawbacks: the technology of twisting the strands on curlers requires some skills and because of the rigidity of the materials it is impossible to use them at night.

Spirals with a soft base, or ribbon curlers, are elongated mesh pockets of elastic polymer with tips made of silicone. Also attached to them are special plastic hooks-clamps from two parts. Soft curlers are comfortable and easy to use, do not damage the hair, do not interfere during sleep, give an incredible amount of hair, even very long hair curls. The sizes of the curls depend on the width of the tape - 2-5 centimeters.

An interesting technique of creating curls with the help of soft spirals. The work is carried out step by step:

1. Wash hair, let it dry a little, apply styling agent (mousse, foam, spray).
2. Connect the parts of the hook, pass it through the mesh cover, so that the tip of the hook can be seen at the base.
3. Separate a small strand of hair on the back of the head, form a loop at the base and thread a hook into it, “pull” the strand into the case.
4. As soon as the hook is removed, the elastic cover will take the form of a spiral, and with it the hair strand will twist.
5. Separating the hair into strands, thread them into the rest of the curler-springs.
6. Dry hair with a hair dryer, without removing the hair curlers, leave for 3-4 hours.
7. Carefully remove the curlers, straighten each curl with your hands, fix it with varnish if you wish.

The curlers in the shape of an elongated letter “P” are used to create unusual volume curls called “zigzag”. To form a curl is quite simple: you need to bring the curlers as close as possible to the roots, thread a strand of hair under the first side of the fork and skip it over the second one. Repeating such "eights", wind the entire strand on the curler and fix it at the bottom with a silicone rubber band.

Rollers, shapers, papillots - all of these names are related to the same type of curlers, which is flexible rods of different lengths and diameters. Soft base is made from cotton, rubber or plastic. Inside the wand there is a wire rod. The advantages of this type of product is that it is easy and quick to work with them, it is comfortable to sleep, you can create a hairstyle with natural soft curls. Boomerangs do not have rubber bands or clips, so there are no creases on curls. Disadvantages, as well as advantages, are justified by the features of the structure of the product.

Another kind of curlers, in appearance resembling a clip or "crocodile" for hair, but made of soft and elastic material. Because of their softness, they are mostly nocturnal, but the daytime styling can be done quickly and efficiently. Curling with locks involves a sequence of steps:

1. Wash and dry hair, comb and process them with a fixative.
2. Separate a small section of hair, “grab” it with loxes like a clamp.
3. Holding the curlers at the base with one hand, wrap the second coil after coil to the end.
4. The resulting spiral to fix the rubber band.
5. Blow-dry hair, after a few hours gently remove the curlers.

This curler for basal volume, but not for the entire length of the hair. They work on the same principle as forceps with a nozzle to create small waves on the hair. They should be located as close as possible to the roots, pinching thin layers of hair layer by layer. If you plan a smooth hairstyle that needs to add volume at the roots, you should not curl the top layer of curls.

Curling hair curlers, as a rule, have a small diameter, and the curls are small, similar to springs, so they are most often used for chemical perm or more modern biowave.

There are several types of bobbins:

• American without gum. When creating the package, a unique technology is used, which implies a special form of the bobbin, which allows them to be attached to each other according to the principle of Lego parts. The result of the use of complex structures and special technologies winding become strong, elastic, perfect curls.
• Spiral curlers with thread. Diameter - from 5 to 16mm.
• Waggher Consist of a slightly concave cylinder and plastic studs. Give the perfect styling when using a hair dryer. Designed to create large curls.
• Japanese bobbins. They differ from traditional spirals by their smooth base and the presence of a “waist” in the middle of a narrow and long cylinder.
• Creative curlers. These are products of the most unexpected forms and configurations, allowing to get fancy curls with a complex structure. These include shapers, Italian bobbins, "corkscrew", "wave", curlers in the form of telephone wires.

Wands for express styling: the whole process, including boiling cylinders curlers takes 15-20 minutes. Curls are quite elastic and beautiful and hold no less than half a day. To wind hair on hot curlers, it is necessary to remove plastic caps from cylinders and lower them into boiling water for several minutes. Then the hot cylinders are removed from the water one by one and immediately turn into a strand of hair. From above the lock is fixed by a clamp.

An improved model of the previous version. To heat the cylinders, you do not need to boil them in a saucepan, it is enough to connect a special box to the power grid, in which the curlers are stored. Depending on the model, the cylinders are heated to the desired temperature in 5-15 minutes.

Over the long history of its existence, curlers have changed many times. They were made of paper, ribbons, twigs of a tree.Then came the metal and plastic products. They have been improved with clips and a large number of holes for drying, and the range continues to grow. Today, plastic, rubber, foam, silicone, velvet, iron, wood, and paper products are popular.

These are lattice cylinders with openings and a cap clamp. Their advantages:

• Ease of use;
• Long service life;
• Qualitative result;
• Varied diameter width for large and small curls.

Disadvantages: Plastic curlers are not suitable for sleeping, and the latch can create an ugly room on the curl.

They are small in length and diameter bobbin with holes around the perimeter and an elastic band at the end for fixing the curl. Suitable for daily styling and curling, can withstand blow-drying. Rubber does not keep a rigid form of a cylinder, therefore curls are not obtained in the form of puppet curls, but more natural.

Soft curlers with wire base, which are often used as night curlers. And this is their main drawback. Foam rubber loses its cylindrical shape under the strands of hair, the wire inside leaves an ugly crease on the hair. Instead of perfect curls, you get a rumpled hairstyle. Before responsible events it is better to refuse foam rollers, but for lovers of artistic confusion on the head they are simply necessary. With the help of foam rollers and styling tools you can create a deliberately casual image that will look fresh and bold. The main thing is that untidiness is not repeated in clothes, otherwise the image will turn from ironic into ridiculous.

These are miniature soft products that resemble toy glasses in appearance. Silicone curlers consist of a leg that fixes the edge of the curl, the base on which the strand is wound, and the “hood” - a funnel-shaped extension, which turns out and fixes the strand of hair in place. To create perfect curls in the morning can be a couple of simple movements - wind and fix. Soft material does not cause discomfort during sleep, curls will be obtained without creases and dropped hairs.

These are cylinders with velor coating and locking stud. Advantages - reliable fixation and perfect curls. Disadvantages - on plastic curlers, even with a coating it is impossible to sleep, and velor slows down the process of drying hair.

Perhaps the most impractical choice in the presence of alternatives. Of the advantages only low price, and the disadvantages include the fact that it is impossible to sleep with metal cylinders on the head, you can’t dry them with a hairdryer, as they heat up and burn hair, contact with metal electrifies the hair, and for weak and thin curls they are just heavy.

With a certain skill on wooden curlers, you can make strong tight curls, but for beginners this type of curling is not recommended. The process of winding is quite laborious and time consuming, poor quality hair curlers can damage the hairs, and the result is unpredictable.

In any industry there are brands with an impeccable reputation. With regard to hairdressing, in particular, manufacturers of curlers, positive reviews deserve Molecule Professional, Sibel, Comair, Dewal, Olivia Garden, HairWay, Harizma, Shot.

Belt curlers from Magic leverage. Among the electric curlers in the top are Babyliss, Remington, Valera, Vitek, Phillips.

When choosing curlers to create the perfect styling it is important to consider the following Aspects:

• Hair length. Whatever one may say, it is difficult to put Rapunzel's hair on velcro curlers, as well as to make perfect spirals on a haircut under a square;
• Condition. The thinner and weaker the curls, the more gentle should be the impact. Dense and healthy hair can withstand heavy loads and less susceptible to high temperatures;
• The desired result. The smaller the curls are needed, the smaller the diameter of the cylinder must be chosen, the larger - the larger the diameter;
• Convenient use time. Night curlers should be soft, with a secure locking system so that the curls do not crumble during sleep. Daytime can be absolutely any, suitable for the type and length of hair;
• Focus on length or on the roots. Large curlers or corrugations are used to give volume at the roots, while almost any kind of curlers is suitable for forming the curl itself.

Medium length hair is ideal for creating styling with beautiful curls. If the state allows, it is possible to use all without exception the arsenal of beauty, from plastic cylinders to electric rollers. The length of the hair is both the pride of their owner, and the main problem when it comes to styling. Not all types of products for hair curling cope with this task, but some manufacturers still produce curlers with an extended range of possibilities. These include boomerangs of increased length, spiral (tape) curlers from 50cm, velvet.

Professional hair curlers are, of course, good, but the need to make beautiful styling sometimes arises at the most unexpected moment. In this case, there are simple and effective solutions for making curlers at home. Possible options:

• Paper. Thick, but soft paper is cut into strips depending on the length of the hair, twisted a little into a tube. A strand of hair is wound on this design, then the tube is bent until the ends are connected and fixed with a thread or an elastic;
• Fabric. The scheme of action is the same as with the paper version, only the ends of the fabric strips are connected to each other without additional fixatives. Instead of fabric, you can use the "pimply" film from under household appliances. So curls get more airy and neat;
• Foil. It is necessary to put some cotton in a strip of foil, roll it into a bundle, and the boomerang curlers are ready;
• From drinking straws. A strand of hair is wound on the central part of the tube, then one end of the straw is inserted into the other. Such curlers firmly hold, do not crumple and give an excellent result.

Make curly styling at home is not difficult. Hairdressers have developed a number of valuable recommendations on this subject:

1. It is reasonable to choose a curler for the night. Soft, non-wrinkling products are preferred.
2. Use tools for laying and fixing.
3. Twist the narrow or medium width strands, starting from the bottom. The coil should not be too thick, otherwise the hair will dry out badly and it will quickly fall off.
4. Consider the type and length of hair.
5. Use curlers of different diameters to create a natural styling. The difference should not be 4-5 cm, 1-2 is enough.

Hair curlers of different length and width are designed for different purposes. Instructions for use are painted on the packaging of the product. You should stick to it in order to get not “the grouse's nest”, but luxurious curls. The exposure time depends on the type of product and the desired result. Electric hair curlers and electric rollers must be kept on the hair for 10-30 minutes. Accordingly, the longer the time, the stronger the hair will curl. Day curlers must be kept on hair from 40 minutes to 4 hours. The result will be either light curls or elastic curls of a clear form. Night curlers hold 6-8 hours.They give the most lasting result that will withstand all day socks and will be noticeable until the next shampooing.

Hair curlers are a favorite tool of well-groomed ladies who pay attention not only to the beauty of their hair, but also to the health of their hair. This styling tool is commendable for its ease of use and quality results. Especially note the silicone night curlers and loxes, which help save time on fees in the morning. Among the daytime options, ladies liked the professional vertical velvet cylinders for perfect results on hair of any length and type. Express trainers point out the benefits and functionality of electric curlers.

Men speak enthusiastically about female locks. The sight of a woman constructing styling on curlers not only does not make them laugh, but seems cute to them and immediately speaks of the habit of looking after herself and being beautiful.

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