How to make curls with an iron on the hair of medium length?

Curling irons and hair curlers are not the only helpers in creating charming curls. The iron in this case is considered a more advantageous option: with it you get the natural effect of naturally shiny and curled hair. How to make curls with an iron on the hair of medium length at home - this question has the answer!

When choosing an iron to create curls, pay attention to the following:

• Material. The iron with metal plates is no good - it is time to get rid of it and start a modern analogue with a tourmaline or ceramic coating. The latter affect the curls more sparingly and do not leave ugly creases;
• The edges of the plates. Choose models with rounded edges in case you plan to make curls with smooth transitions;

• Temperature mode. Choose an iron with the ability to adjust the heating temperature of the plates - this will allow you to choose the optimal degree for working with hair. Experts recommend heating the device to 160-180 degrees for thin, damaged and bleached hair, 200 for normal and 220 for thick and heavy hair;
• Width. The choice is based on the thickness and length of your own hair: if they are of medium length or not too thick, choose a model with an average plate width, if quite dense and voluminous, choose a device with a larger area of ​​heating elements to be able to warm up each strand or reduce the time to create light curls;
• Additional functions. The iron can have nozzles in a set, for example, a corrugation - it is useful for creating volume at the roots. Modern models can remove static electricity from the hair (by ionization) or additionally moisten the strands with steam.

To create beautiful curls will require:

• Flat iron;
• Habit comb (with rare teeth) for combing the strands;
• Comb with frequent teeth to determine the parting;
• Thermal protective agent;
• Laying agent (mousse, varnish);
• Clamps or crab.

Any styling begins with the preparation of the hair: washing, moisturizing (or feeding) and drying. When working with a hot iron you need to make sure that the hair is 100% dried. Wet strands cannot be laid because they can be severely damaged or burned.

Recommendations for creating the perfect hairstyle:

1. After washing your hair, apply a heat-shielding agent if you use a hairdryer. Prefer natural hair drying - apply a little protective agent 10-15 minutes before the start of the curl so that the product has enough time to get absorbed;
2. Split curls in several areas - 4-6, depending on the thickness of the hair, each sector is another 2-3 parts - the lower and upper;
3. Grab one strand, comb it with a comb and grab an iron plate;
4. Turn it 180 degrees from the facegrab the tip of the hair and pull it up. Smoothly lead the device down a strand;
5. Wrap the tip of the plates, twist.

So, when the principle of working with an iron is clear, it is necessary to recall a few more rules for its use:

• Curl only dry strands: wet hair is easy to damage and very difficult to repair;
• Be sure to use the tools with thermal protection: it can be a spray, gel or cream;
• To create long-term styling use special products - mousse or hairspray of medium or strong fixation. It is recommended to apply the mousse before working with the iron (for 10-15 minutes so that the strands can absorb the product), hairspray - after;

• Keep it uniform, smooth movement with the same speed and pressure;
• Be sure to twist the tip, do not interrupt or open the iron at the end, so as not to create the effect of careless curls (in the worst sense of the word);
• Twirling curls from the face, you create a natural wave on your hair, alternating strands (now from face to face), you create additional volume for hair of medium length;
• Hold the strand in your hand until until it cools down - do not throw it away as soon as it slips off the ironing plates. Hot curl quickly straightened under its own weight, and to prevent this, experts advise to hold it and allow it to cool for 2-3 seconds;
• Do not brush your hair after creating curls. - just beat them at the roots with your fingers and fix with varnish. Keep a bottle of spray at a distance of 40-50 cm from the hair and do not touch the roots, spray “fixative” only along the length of the hair;
• You can work one strand only once. Otherwise, return to it at the end of the installation or when it is already cooled from the previous capture.

The shape of this styling is familiar to each of us - natural, natural curls that fall on the shoulders and look amazing and elegant. How to do:

1. Divide hair into sectors and each of them for several parts;
2. Start curling at the bottom of the hair, moving from the back of the head to the temporal, from the bottom to the top. Strands of face scroll last;
3. retreating 2-3 from the roots, flip and lead her away from the face;
4. Take a strand 3-5 cm wide and grab it with plates of iron,Take the next strand in the same way and lead it towards the face;
5. Alternate grabbing and straightening something from the face then to face to create a voluminous and slightly careless effect;
6. Face hair is curled using the same technology. - alternate the direction of the wave;
7. At the end, beat the curls at the roots and fix hair with hair spray;
8. Do not brush your hair to preserve the elasticity of the curls.

Their creation is reminiscent of working with a curling iron - each strand must be screwed onto the iron (so it must have rounded plate ends). How to do:

1. Divide hair into several sectors;
2. Take a thick strand, clamp it with the plates of the iron and wind it on it to the roots (as on a curling iron);
3. Hold the iron for 7-10 seconds or more, depending on the width of the strand and the condition of the hair;
4. Release the strand.

The curls of the method of creation resemble the previous technique, however, there are a number of differences:

1. To create a harness, grab a wide strand and retreat 10-15 cm from the hair roots;
2. Create locks that are similar to each other: use the same technique and direction of curling - turn and twist the locks from the face.

Curl locks especially look good on hair of the same length. They are large and very light "style".

They differ from curls in elasticity and require a little effort plus a set of invisible women. – for fixing. Laying order:

1. Split hair into parts and them for a couple of sectors;
2. Take narrow thin strand (about 3 cm) and grab it with plates, turn them over and lead in the direction perpendicular to the head;
3. Do not rush to "throw" strand at the end - take it with your fingers and wrap it in a ring, fix it on your head with the help of an invisible one;
4. Do the same with each strand, at the same time, set the same direction for each of them from the face;
5. After they all turn into rings fixed by the Invisibles, dissolve them and beat them together. Curls are ready!

With the width of the strands can also "play", making them smaller or larger. Invisible clamps allow you to make curvature of curls tight and long-lasting.

Differently - African curls, look cool and medium length hair, and long. To create them you will need wooden skewers (ordinary pencils will do):

1. Separate thin strand 1-2 cm wide and wind it on a skewer from top to bottom or from the root to the tips;
2. Hold it down a strand of iron for 3-6 seconds (depending on the density, structure and health of the hair);
3. Let go strand after it cools, otherwise the "spiral" will quickly straighten under its own weight.

1. Throw hair one way focus on side parting;
2. Fix their hairspray and leave for 3-5 minutes;
3. Card hair comb with sparse teeth, ranging from the tips and moving to the roots;
4. Hold your hand all hair when combing them, asking them to direction upwards;
5. Now palm brush at the roots and lift the strand, fix it with a flat clip;
6. Comb its bottom and lift the hand up a little and fix it again with a clip;
7. Do it before the formation of 3-5 bends (depending on the length of the hair and create the desired effect).

Screw curls ironing on the hair of medium length is just even yourself. There is another small secret for creating basal volume: grab a strand right at its base and pull it up 4-5 cm, then turn the iron 180 degrees and make a familiar curl. This technique allows you to smooth the "roosters" and give a small amount of hair deprived of his.

On how to properly style your hair with an iron, see the following video.