Velcro curlers

Let's talk about hair today. Specifically, about styling. What do you like more: volume, curls, small curls, or maybe a bun? Or intricate weaving? There may be many options. But more often than not, aids are indispensable. Speaking of curling hair, most often a curling iron or an iron comes to mind as a means of quick styling. However, they should not be used too often, as they dry out the hair, causing it to become brittle and dull. And here such very convenient styling devices as Velcro curlers can come to your aid. In fact, we will tell you about them.

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

• "Hedgehogs" no need for additional fasteners (for example, elastic bands or clips), since their surface is sticky, due to the location on it of many tiny hooks that cling to the hair, preventing the curl from unwinding.
• They are very easy to learn how to use, wind up You can use them without even looking in the mirror.
• In a short time, they are able to give the hairstyle volume and splendor. 10-15 minutes - and you're done! By the way, such curlers can even replace a hair dryer: the strands wound around them dry out very quickly.
• Pretty women with naturally curly hair will rejoice in the fact that Velcro able to slightly straighten their violent curls. This will be especially important for those who do it regularly and have already managed to ruin their hair with an iron.
• If you like variety, then You can purchase several sets of curlers of different sizes. So you get several options: volume at the roots, large curls, small curls.

The picture emerges quite rosy, because in addition to ease of use, Velcro curlers are also very affordable both in price and in their availability in cosmetic stores. But there are a few restrictions on their use. So:

• They are not designed for styling long hair. The fact is that they can confuse them so much that they need to be "cut" along with the tangle.
• "Hedgehogs" do not work well on thick, heavy strands. They simply cannot “lift” them, as a result of which the time spent winding up and waiting for the result will be wasted.
• You can't sleep with them. Since they are not equipped with additional clamps, they can simply unwind, and in the end you will not be able to do the styling you wanted. Or 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 a variety of colors and sizes to create different hairstyles.
• There are also "hedgehogs" with foam rubber inside, the so-called night curlers. Yes, yes, don’t be surprised, although 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. The foam rubber inside these curlers prevents them from deforming due to pressure and helps to fix the shape.
• There are also Velcro sold with clamps. They are designed for winding heavy hair. The clips hold the curlers on the curls and allow you to achieve the desired result.

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

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

Curling on Velcro curlers is carried out in a certain sequence. Many are interested in the question - should dry hair be twisted or is wet hair better? Actually, it doesn't matter. If you follow the rules below, you can style both dry and slightly wet curls:

• First, treat your hair with a fixative. It will help you keep the effect.
• Twist the strands, moving from the bottom up. Separate them with a thin comb. Start curling your hair from the crown of your head, then move on to the back of your head and sides.
• To get small curls, choose the smallest diameter of the "hedgehogs" and try to make the strands thinner.
• If you want to get not curls, but waves - well, make the strands larger, and the diameter of the curlers should not be less than 20 mm.

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

• How to curl short hair? For owners of stylish short haircuts, hedgehogs are just a godsend. Firstly, due to the short length of the strands, winding is very fast and easy; secondly, they perfectly hold on the hair without any additional fixation. Thirdly, the waiting time for the result is reduced significantly, because short hair dries faster and takes the desired shape faster. A styling agent will extend the life of your hairstyle for a longer period.

• How to wind long ones? As you remember, we have already said that winding long hair using "hedgehogs" is undesirable and unsafe. However, everything is possible subject to certain restrictions: do not twist the strand completely, to the roots of the hair, but only to the middle and fasten each “hedgehog” with a clip, or use large curlers to style and structure the strands near the face.

• Hairstyles for medium hair. Probably the most optimal length for creating a hairstyle 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 your hair. This is especially true for those who have chosen a bob haircut or its elongated version. Also very interesting styling with curls of different volumes. To achieve the desired effect, wind your hair, dividing it into symmetrical strands, and leave for about 5 hours.One of the latest "peeps" of fashion is twisting only the upper part of the hair with waves, while the hair below remains straight.

• How to use curlers to create volume? If the volume of your hair leaves much to be desired, then Velcro curlers will be very useful to you. This styling is best done on clean hair, however, not necessarily freshly washed. If they remain fresh the next day after washing, then it's time to put them in a voluminous hairstyle. Pre-treat the curls with a volumizing agent. Don't apply too much to avoid sticky hair. Wind the strands 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 treat them with warm air from a hair dryer. Sit for another 10 minutes and you can remove the Velcro. Hairstyle is ready! You can shake your head a little or comb gently.

If you look at photos on the Internet showing the effect "before" and "after" using Velcro, you can see that they do their job 5+. The basal volume created with their help lasts for several days. The curls have a more natural shape than after using ordinary curlers, there are no creases from the clamps on them, they lie down very beautifully.

"Hedgehogs" harm hair much less than other styling devices. It has been noticed that with daily winding of hair on a curling iron or iron, they become brittle, dull, lifeless; their ends are split and broken off. Ordinary curlers also do not add health to hair. But Velcro curlers act more delicately, do not tear or break hairs (of course, when used correctly). 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 styling, take a styling tool, a good comb and Velcro curlers with a diameter of 40-50 mm. Then proceed according to the scheme:

• Wash your hair and dry the curls well with a towel, but let them remain slightly damp. Apply styling agent.
• With a comb, divide the hair into strands and wind them around the curlers, constantly moving in one direction (either towards or away from the face).
• Wait until the hair dries and detect 2 hours. You can do some household chores.
• After this time, you can dry the strands a little with a hair dryer in order to enhance the effect.
• Now slowly remove the curlers. You don't need to brush your hair. Beautiful, clear, wavy curls should remain.
• Lightly spray the finished styling with varnish. You can tweak it a bit with your hands.

With proper use of Velcro, they are harmless to hair. But you need to remember about the restrictions on use on long, thin or weakened curls. Do not abuse them and wind up daily for a long time. Although they are not as destructive as other styling devices, however, the hair should also 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 adhering hairs from the Velcro, rinse them under the tap, dry them and put them in a box or bag. Storage in a plastic bag is not recommended, especially if you did not dry them well.

Many girls managed to try and appreciate all the advantages and disadvantages of Velcro curlers. They left both positive and negative feedback. Well, Let's start with the positives:

• Quick and easy installation. In order to wind your hair into "hedgehogs", you do not even need to look in the mirror, they are so easy to use. And it is enough to sit with them for only 10-15 minutes, so that the hair acquires the desired shape.
• Such curlers are always available in any store that sells hair cosmetics. And they are very cheap.
• Velcro does not dry out the hair, do not squeeze them and do not break off.
• Suitable for getting 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 tangle and ruin long hair. And spoil it quite badly. And they will not be able to cope with the styling of such hair. Firstly, under the weight of the strand, the “hedgehogs” will unwind. Secondly, even if you fix the curlers on your hair, they still will not give the effect that you would get on medium or short ones. If only because while you are removing the Velcro from a long strand, you will fluff it all up. And, thirdly, if you want to dry your hair in this way, you will not succeed because of the multi-layered twisted curl.Therefore, it is better to forget about the use of "hedgehogs" on long hair or wind only the ends.
• Owners of heavy, thick hair also note the uselessness of such curlers. They themselves are very light and therefore not able to hold, let alone curl such curls.
• Those whose hair, due to exposure to a hair dryer, ironing or curling iron, have lost their vitality and become brittle and dry, are not happy either. Since there are small hooks on the surface of the Velcro, they cling to the hair, and if there are weak, thin spots on them, the hooks break them off. As a result, it may turn out that instead of a beautiful hairstyle, you will get torn strands.

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

Velcro curlers are worth trying at least once to perform styling with their help. If you don’t want to experiment on your own, sign up for a salon, ask them to show you how to use these devices correctly, and then you can decide whether you should buy them for independent home use or choose another styling product.

For advice from a pro on how to use Velcro curlers, see the following video.