One of the most affordable ways to change hairstyles - curlers. With their help, hair can not only curl, but also straighten, change the volume and length. Practical tips on how to wind the hair on the curlers - on.
To begin with, curlers in one form or another have been used in hairdressing for at least several centuries. Even in ancient Greece used these devices. True, then to create curls used all sorts of sticks and tubes of wood (they had a different diameter). Later, special metal rods appeared, which heated and then wound strands on them.
Much later, in France, too, they paid tribute to the question of how to twist the hair on curlers - it was in this country that the papillots once appeared (first from fabric and paper, and then familiar to us now).
Those curlers that many women now have and each hairdresser had been invented in Switzerland by one of the local hair masters.
Before embarking on practical use, it’s worth finding out a few theoretical points:
- The larger the diameter, the less pronounced the curls will be.
- If you twist wet hair on curlers, the effect will last longer.
- It is not necessary to divide the hair into too thick and wide strands - this will slow down the process of drying the hair, and the hairstyle itself may look sloppy.
What is important to know before curling?
So, what do you need to know before you curl your hair with curlers? Let's figure it out. First you need to prepare the necessary tools for perming. First of all you need, of course, curlers themselves. Also will need two mirrors and a comb with a thin long handle. It also does not hurt to have on hand a spray with water. The presence of two mirrors is necessary in order to be able to wind the hair at the back of the head. Using a comb with a thin handle, you can easily separate the individual strands of hair, and the spray gun will be needed if the hair is over dried. When curling the hair on the curlers, each strand must be carefully combed, especially if the curlers used are with bristles, since badly combed hair will simply become entangled in these bristles and release them from the curlers will be rather problematic and long.
In order to curl lasted longer, you can use special fixers, which should moisten the hair before curling. Similar fixers on hair lay down with an easy film, and also strengthen and protect them. When choosing a fixer, it should be remembered that it should fit your hair type, because an incorrectly chosen fixer will not only not improve the quality of the curling, but, on the contrary, will only damage the hairstyle. So, if a fixer with the lightest degree of fixation is applied to thin hair, then the hairstyle will be well preserved, whereas fixers with stronger fixation will only make the hairstyle heavier and it will quickly lose its shape.
How to wind hair on curlers?
Technique winding hair curlers is not something incredibly difficult. There are several rules for hair wrapping:
- With the help of a comb (which is needed - we have already told you), you should separate a strand of hair equal to the width of the curlers used. In order for the separated strand not to fall apart in the hands when curling, it should be slightly sprinkled with water from a spray bottle. Twist the strand stands with the ends of the hair, putting them in the middle of the curlers and wrapping the curlers inside so that her hair is wrapped evenly. And so to the very roots of the hair, and you should not wind the hair too tightly so that it does not hurt. So you should screw all the hair, after which you should wait for the hair to dry completely and only then remove the hair curlers. Hair should be combed no sooner than a quarter of an hour after curling - so curls longer retain their shape.
- If your hair is thin or unruly, which lose their styling at minimum humidity, then you should apply special gel or foam for styling on it before twisting the strands. Modern hair styling products not only help to keep the hairstyle much longer, but also strengthen the hair. Choose a styling product should be according to your hair type.
- If you decide to use electric rollers, then you should know: you cannot use them too often. In addition, electric hair curlers should be worn extremely dry hair.
- Hair on the forehead should be wound on larger curlers than on the back of the head and sides of the head.
- It is important that the tip of the strand lies flat on the curlers, because otherwise the tips will turn out to be sloppy and this will ruin the whole hairstyle.
- Strands need to be wound strictly at an angle of 900 to the roots of the hair with a slight stretch of the strand.
Types of curlers and features of hair curling
Well, here we are with the hair curler technique. Now it's time to learn about what kinds of curlers exist, and how to wind the hair on curlers of one kind or another. Today, the most common are just a few types of curlers, including electric curlers, hair curlers with a hairpin, hair curlers with elastic and foam rollers.
Foam rollers are the easiest to use, they allow you to curl your hair not only easily, but also very quickly. But this kind of curlers has one big drawback - curls wound with such curlers will not last long, so it is better to choose tougher curlers.
Electric rollers, of course, are very convenient, but they often damage the hair with frequent use. Electric curlers are equipped with heating rods, on which curlers are placed. The heating rods heat the hair curlers, after which you can twist your hair. Very often electric rollers are equipped with bristles. In this case, the curlers in no case can not twist wet hair.
When winding hair with hair curlers with hairpins, the standard winding technology is used, but after the strand is wound on the hair curlers, you should take the hairpin and insert it obliquely into the hair curlers so that the hairpin with the lower end is attached to the head.
Hair curlers with a rubber band are also used like all other types, but the strand wound around the hair curlers is attached with a rubber band. To do this, you need to pull the tip, which is fixed on the elastic band, and move it to the opposite end of the curler so that the hair is secured with an elastic band on both sides.
How to wind long hair?
So, we have considered the general principles of using curlers and their types. It is quite easy to wind short hair on hair curlers, which is not the case with long hair. Let's figure out how to wind the hair on the curler - long hair requires more time and skill.
In general, the technique of winding long hair on curlers is exactly the same as winding short and medium hair. Also, when curling the hair on a curler, long hair should be combed, moistened with a spray bottle, separate the thin strand and, starting from the tips, wrap them on the curler, holding the strand perpendicular to the head. Here it should be noted that the strand should be separated much more thin than when winding short hair, otherwise long hair can simply not fit on a curler that does not give good results. In addition, when winding long hair, be sure to use styling products - mousses, foams, and the like. You can use for these purposes and beer, and gelatin, and sugar. In general, what kind of styling you will use - purchased or prepared according to popular recipes - you decide. To dry the wound long hair can be a hair dryer, and in a natural way. For winding long hair do not choose hair curlers with elastic, because the gum can leave marks on the hair, resulting in curls turn out to be inaccurate.
Well, here came our small tour of the world of curlers. We wish you to choose the right curler and get the best result from the very first!
Hair curler styling
To styling hair curlers gave the desired effect, should be twisted clean and damp hair. Certainly, after you wash your head, do not be too lazy to dry your hair, because if the strands remain too wet, the styling will not hold. Comb your hair thoroughly, and then separate them into separate strands. Comb and stretch the strands properly, and then start curling the curls on the curlers, making sure to use all the hair to the very roots. Spread the hair evenly over the surface of the curlers, and curlers parallel to the head.
It is necessary to start spinning the hair from the top of the head, from the area above the forehead, gradually moving to the back of the head. And do not rush - if suddenly your hair in the process of work is very dry, you can again wet them with water.
In order for the curlers to hold in their place, they did not move or move around, they can be fastened with special pins. You can also use a hair dryer to dry hair curled on curlers, but if you can, it is better to let the hair dry naturally - in this case, the curls will be more elastic. And one more important point, if you want to get a particularly neat and fluffy hairstyle, you do not need to comb curls curled with curlers. Just lay out the strands in a deliberate mess and fix them well with varnish.
How to choose curlers?
Today, in specialized stores you can see curlers of various sizes and shapes. Moreover, you should know that the reason for this is not at all in the unbridled imagination of stylists - in fact, such a variety of means for curling is due to the fact that each type of hair has its own type of hair curlers (and you need to choose hair curlers depending on what hair style you want to receive).
So, if you buy iron curlers, remember that they can have a negative impact on the structure of the hair, thinning them and electrifying. So, it makes sense to give preference to such curlers only if you have previously done a perm and now want to update it.
- Wooden curlers can create very attractive small curls or waves. However, these curlers should not be used too often - experts say that after 7 to 8 uses, it is better to throw them away (by that time a lot of impurities will penetrate the tree, which will make further use of the curlers impossible).
- If you have heavy and unruly hair, use hair curlers in their care. Just remember that you shouldn’t particularly get carried away with them, because exposure to high temperature can dry your hair and damage its structure.
- If you have short or medium length hair, give preference to hair curlers with stickies - they are quite comfortable and practical. But the owners of long hair is better to abandon these devices to avoid tangling and injury to individual strands.
- Best of all plastic hair curlers are suitable for any type of hair - easy to use, plastic and comfortable, they will allow you to “build” any hairstyle.
In conclusion, I would like to note that it is not recommended to leave hair curlers at night - this can lead to hair loss, as well as to feeling unwell and unpleasant headaches. Be attentive to the choice of hair curlers, because their correct use will provide you with the beauty of hair and keep healthy hair!
Varieties of curlers
1. Curlers boomerangs have a very strange shape.
Boomerangs are suitable for any hair length. Particular attention to boomerangs should be paid to girls with decent hair length, since curling long hair on curlers is more difficult.
Boomerangs have a different shape, and therefore are able to cover even the largest strand. Another advantage is their density (dense foam).
The strand will be fixed in one position, it will save it from deformation. Foam rubber will be comfortable for the head during sleep. The diameter of the curlers will determine the size of the future drivers.
Video: how to use hair curlers papilotkami.
2. Velcro curlers have small spines on their surface, which make it possible to fix hair without using auxiliary objects (rubber bands, clips).
With their help, a voluminous hairstyle with elegant soft waves is created. It is not recommended to resort to velcro if you have long hair. Fix them without clips is unlikely, and the hair may be tangled at the end of the procedure.
But the owners of a modest length velcro are ideal, as winding short hair on hair curlers of this type is easier than ever.
Video: how to wind long hair with clips on Velcro curlers.
3. Foam rollers are used for night styling.
They are very soft and will not crush during sleep. But their softness is both a plus and a minus.
Unfortunately, if you very much toss and turn during sleep, then they may not sustain the shape. In the morning, you can expect unpleasant surprises in the form of deformed curls.
4. Metal curlers are equipped with natural bristles in the likeness of velcro.
For fixing on the hair using special sticks. These curlers can not be used with a hairdryer.
Remember: hot air will heat the metal base of the stylers, which cannot benefit the hair.
5. Professionals prefer velvet curlers, because they provide a gentle and gentle curling.
They are subject to completely different hair length. For their fixing special sticks are used, which are located inside the hole in the curlers.
For night curls, it is better not to use bristle curlers. However, trusting professionals can still be worth it.
6. Koklushki often used for chemical wave.
But in this their functions are not limited. The sticks are involved in the creation of interesting and fashionable hairstyles. Due to their small diameter curls come out in African style.
Tip: after curling bobbins to comb the hair with your hands better.
Comb combing hair will be very difficult. With it you break the strand structure. But if you fluff up your curls with your fingers, the hairstyle will be more natural.
7. Thermogunders from plastic. Curling on heated hair rollers is very easy and fast. After 10-20 minutes the hairstyle will be ready. Curlers are simply heated in boiling water for several minutes.
Before curling you do not need to get all the curlers out of the hot water at once, because they cool down very quickly. Here we are also talking about thermal effects on the hair. Therefore, it is worth the risk to expose your hair in case of urgent need.
Important: for too long hair, the heat in thermal rollers may not be enough.
Learning to curl hair on curlers
1. Hair should be washed with a non-weight-heavy shampoo. Then towel absorb excess moisture. Curls should be wet, not wet. Dry hair will not keep shape, wet will take it too long.
2. Before curling each curl carefully combed.
3. All hair should be divided horizontally into 2-4 layers depending on the thickness of the hair. It is more convenient to start curling on top of the head. Then straight hair will not interfere.
4. We raise the strand upwards. First the tips fall on the curlers, then the whole strand is wound. Watch how the tips lay down. If they are accidentally released, they ruin the whole hairstyle.
5. The curl is wound to the head (below). Each strand should be tight. Not a single hair should be in "free swimming." Fix the curlers, if required by their design.
6. Curlers must lie down exactly under each other.This will ensure symmetry and orderliness of the drivers.
Tip: the longer your hair, the thinner the wrist must be.
7. We do the whole procedure with the rest of the hair and let it dry completely. Drying long hair can take 8 hours. That is why it is easiest to go to bed with hair curlers. Not all types of curlers are suitable for night curling. How to wind your hair with velcro curlers and go to bed? Is that sitting!
8. Many women are interested in the question of how to properly wrap hair with curlers on the square? The technology is no different from the usual curling. But we are ready to reveal one secret to the master of hairdressing: the upper strands are wound on curlers of a slightly larger diameter. For the lower strands, the diameter of the curlers is smaller.
9. The foam curlers are the most convenient, as it is very easy to wind the hair on the curlers of boomerangs. Their surface is soft and allows you to feel comfortable, and inside their iron rod, which is responsible for the evenness of all the drivers.
Video: the correct laying on curlers.
How to remove curlers
Do not remove the curlers from wet hair. Hairstyle will not work. If you are not sure of dryness of all hair, use a hairdryer for safety.
Hair curlers are removed in the opposite order carefully and slowly. No need to pull the hair and try to forcefully get rid of the curlers. Immediately after removing the curlers, wait a couple of minutes before combing. You can comb your hair with your hands or a comb with sparse teeth.
To keep curly curls for a long time, sprinkle them lightly with hairspray.
How to achieve persistent curls
Before curling each curl must be carefully treated with a special tool. You can use ready-made varnishes, foams, gels and mousses.
And you can refer to improvised means, some of which not only fix the hair well, but also enrich the hair with vitamins, for example:
- beer,
- gelatin solution,
- sugar water,
- decoction of flax seeds
- sugar water with citrus fruit juice.
A woman should not be bothered by her image in the mirror. Fortunately, we can independently change our image, showing only a little imagination.
What you should know before cheating hair curlers.
First, find out which helpers can be useful to us. These are hair curlers themselves, two mirrors, a hairbrush with a long thin handle, a spray bottle filled with water.
Mirrors will be needed in order to see yourself from behind and twist the strands on the back of the head, and with a thin handle, we can easily separate the desired curl.
Before straightening each strand, you need to carefully comb it, especially if you use hair curlers with bristles, because uncombed hair will get tangled, and it will be rather difficult to free hair curlers from them without disturbing the shape of the hairstyle.
To preserve the playful curls for a long time, you can use modern cosmetics for curly hair - special fixers that protect and strengthen hair. They should moisten their heads before curling. When choosing a fixer, remember that the best way for you will be the one that is suitable specifically for your hair.
If a fixer with a strong fixation effect is applied to thin hair, it will only make the hairstyle heavier and, as a result, it will lose its shape much faster. And if you use a suitable fixer with the easiest degree of fixation, then this hairstyle will be well preserved, and your hair will look well-groomed and healthy.
How to wind your hair with curlers.
Using a thin comb, separating the strand of hair, the width of which is equal to the width of the curler, lightly sprinkle it with a spray of water. We start to twist it from the end: we press the ends of the hairs to the middle of the curlers and start to rotate inwards so that the hair covers it tightly enough. So we continue to the roots. Twisted hair should not hurt, if you feel that a separate strand turned out too dense - loosen its tension. Gradually, turning the strand by strand, we twist all the hair, wait for it to dry completely, then remove the curlers. Comb curly head preferably 15 minutes after curling - in this case, the shape of the hairstyle will last longer.
For thinned and loosely hair, or for hair that is rapidly losing its shape, the use of a fixer, which was discussed above, is simply vital.
In the forehead strands should be wound on curlers larger than those you use on the back of the head or for the temples.
Wrap strands should occur at right angles to the scalp.
The main secret of a neat curly hairstyle: properly curled hair ends. To do this, initially, the ends of the strands should be applied to the curlers evenly, avoiding distortions.
We wish you a luxurious hairstyle and flying attitude to life.
Choosing curlers
For curling hair, you can use tongs. This is the fastest and most harmful way of laying. The heat spoils the hair, making it brittle and dull. With curlers, the result will be no worse, and the hair will hardly suffer. Start by choosing the right tool.
- 1. Velcro curlers are considered one of the most convenient. Designed for short hair, long they entangle. Velcro hair is wound with very thin strands, resulting in light and beautiful curls.
- 2. Heated hair rollers. Wrap them on the most effective, but the hair may suffer. Heated hair rollers are immersed in boiling water for a few minutes, and then dry hair is wound on them, after 10-20 minutes the hair curlers can be removed. Before curling hair is recommended to apply heat protection.
- 3. Plastic curlers - a kind of classic. The safest for the user and harmless to hair. They are of different sizes, which allows you to create more or less pronounced curls.
- 4. Curlers-boomerangs colorful, bright, of different lengths, made of wire covered with foam rubber. Wind hair of any length, thanks to the softness on them, you can sleep. The result pleases not all, the curls are small and slightly flattened.
- 5. Metal curlers are not very convenient to use, you can not sleep on them. Because of them the ends are split, the hair is electrified, it is not recommended to use these curlers. But after a perm, they will help to form beautiful curls.
Each of the options presented has advantages and disadvantages, allows you to create hairstyles of a different nature, it remains to choose the most suitable.
Principles of Curling
For the simplest and most versatile method of twisting the hair, you will need a comb, a spray bottle with water, a mirror and hair curlers.
- Twirl hair on curlers wet (except for thermal rollers). You can wash them with shampoo and gently dry with a hairdryer. Laying on wet hair lasts longer.
- The less and thinner the hair, the less hair is taken on one strand. Curls will be more voluminous, the hair will look thicker.
- Start winding with the middle of the head. Separate a thin strand equal to the width of the curler with a hairbrush, comb it well, you can apply a styling agent, for example, sprinkle with varnish.
- Spin the prepared strand inside, starting from the tips, tightly drawing to the head. After winding, fasten the curlers, sprinkle dried strands with water.
By this principle, wind all the hair. After that, it will be left to dry well, and the installation is almost ready.
Something important
Additional measures are needed to obtain a high-quality and durable result and to preserve hair:
- Long hair break into very thin strands. So they dry out faster, and the curls will last for a long time.
- To make it easier to wind short strands, place a strip of paper under them.
- Wrap long hair in the middle of the head on large curlers, use medium size at the back of the head, and use the smallest for the strands near the neck.
- Sleeping with curlers is not recommended, with the exception of foam rubber. Drying your hair with a hair dryer is also not desirable.
- Remove the curlers when the hair is completely dry, straightening curls with your hands and giving them the desired shape.
Curling hair even in such a gentle way as hair curlers is not safe for healthy hair. Do this not too often.
Curler boomerangs
They are very soft and elastic, comfortable to use. Twist the hair in the usual way, to fasten instead of rubber bands or hairpins, twist the free edges between them. On long hair boomerangs hold for at least 3 hours, for short ones 1.5-2 hours is enough. Then remove the hair curlers, comb your hair with your fingers and coat your hair with lacquer.
Novelty for hairdresser - electric boomers. They are heated to the desired temperature, then the hair is twisted. When the hair gets hot, the indicator light on the electric boomers will work, it's time to unwind. After removing the curlers on the hair is applied fixing spray.
Velcro curlers
In long hair, sticky hair curlers are easily confused, and on short hair they do not always hold. Usually they are used to create volume, beautiful curls curls obtained with velcro difficult.
The wizard begins to twirl the hair from the neck, dividing them into three parts - occipital, middle and frontal. The hairs are twisted on a sticky curler with a hair dryer. After that, the curlers are removed, give the hair the desired shape.
No matter how comfortable and gentle the curlers are, do not abuse the curl and hair styling, give them time to rest.
