Everything you need to know about curlers

Plastic or foam rubber, soft or elastic, heated or not, large diameter or small, for wet or dry hair - you need to understand this range of curlers in order 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 at the celebration with Hollywood waves.

Curler is a hairdresser's device with which the 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 a variety of curls from springs to large waves.

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

• Curlers are the most gentle hair styling tool. They cannot be called absolutely harmless, since 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 complex styling on curlers does not affect hair as detrimentally as high temperatures.
• A large number of species for a variety of results. With the help of curlers or their improvised counterparts, straight and slightly wavy hair takes on a new form: mischievous small curls, sexy "beach curls", romantic curls;
• Natural hairstyle. The difference between curlers and curling irons is that they do not give such a “hard” effect. Curls look softer, more natural, lie freer, as if nature made them so, and not styling;
• Convenient anywhere. Hair dryers and stylers require electricity, take up a lot of space in a travel suitcase, 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;

• Saving time on fees. It is difficult to devote a lot of time to getting ready in the morning, so soft curlers that can be wound up at night come to the rescue. All you need to do in the morning is take them off and gently fluff the curls with your hands to separate them and give them a natural look. You can also wind the curlers a few hours before going out, and while the curls are being formed, do other things;
• Affordable price. Professional tools can be expensive, but at first you can experiment with your hair for a ridiculous amount. The minimum cost of packing curlers is less than 100 rubles;
• For hair of any type. Aggressive exposure to high temperatures is contraindicated for thin, overdried, damaged and children's hair.Curlers are the best solution for ladies who take care of their curls and for little princesses;
• Noticeable result. Even if only big waves were planned, the difference between before (straight hair) and after will be obvious within a few hours.

The result of curling depends on the type of curler. In order not to get styling "with a surprise", you should carefully approach their choice.

The first thing that comes to mind at the word "curlers" is plastic or iron cylinders with holes and removable caps. The plastic cap-fixator does not allow the curl to fall apart while the hair, wound on the curlers, dries and takes the desired shape. The holes inside the cylinder allow air to pass through, drying the strand from all sides. It is difficult to create elastic strong curls on cylinder-shaped curlers, but for light curls this is the best option.

A significant disadvantage of this option is that you will not be able to sleep with curled hair. First of all, it is inconvenient, and secondly, it is unsafe for styling. Caps-clamps can fly off, and the curlers themselves are wrinkled. A modern modification of cylindrical curlers is produced not with a tight cap, but with special crab-shaped clips. Cylinder-shaped curlers include all Velcro and hedgehogs. Their peculiarity is that clamps, elastic bands or hairpins are not required for fixing. However, because of this, they can only be used on short hair.

The principle by which curlers of this shape are arranged resembles cylindrical ones.Their base is also made of plastic and has holes for ventilation, 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 one. The rigid base is made of wood, metal or plastic. In their shape, they are similar to elongated bobbins, but differ in that they have a spiral recess over the entire surface for winding hair. The main advantage of solid "spirals" is that they form neat beautiful curls on hair of different lengths. There are two drawbacks: the technique of winding strands on curlers requires some skills and due to the rigidity of the materials it is impossible to use them at night.

Soft base spirals, or ribbon curlers, are elongated mesh pockets made of elastic polymer with silicone tips. They also come with special two-piece plastic hooks. Soft curlers are comfortable and easy to use, do not damage the hair, do not interfere with sleep, give the hair an incredible volume, curl even very long hair. The size of the curls depends on the width of the tape - 2-5 centimeters.

An interesting technique for creating curls using soft spirals. The work is done step by step:

1. Wash your hair, let it dry a little, apply a styling product (mousse, foam, spray).
2. Connect the details of the hook, thread it through the mesh cover so that the tip of the hook is visible at the base.
3. Separate a small strand of hair at 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 a strand of hair will twist along with it.
5. Dividing the hair into strands, thread them into the rest of the spring curlers.
6. Dry your hair with a hairdryer, without removing the curlers, leave for 3-4 hours.
7. Carefully remove the curlers, straighten each curl with your hands, fix with varnish if desired.

Curlers in the shape of an elongated letter "P" are used to create unusual voluminous curls called "zigzag". Forming 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 pass it from above along the second. Repeating such “eights”, wrap the entire strand around the curlers and fix it at the bottom with a silicone rubber band.

Rollers, shapers, papillots - all these names refer to the same type of curlers, which are flexible sticks of different lengths and diameters. The soft base is made of cotton, rubber or plastic. A wire rod is installed inside the stick. The advantages of this type of product are 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 elastic bands or clips, so there are no creases on the curls. The disadvantages, as well as the advantages, are justified by the structural features of the product.

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

1. Wash and dry your hair, comb and treat with a fixative.
2. Separate a small strand of hair, “capture” it with locks like a clip.
3. Holding the curlers by the base with one hand, wrap the second turn after turn to the end.
4. Fix the resulting spiral with an elastic band.
5. Dry your hair with a hairdryer, after a few hours carefully remove the curlers.

These are curlers for the root volume, and not for the entire length of the hair. They work on the same principle as tongs with a nozzle to create small waves on the hair. You need to place them as close to the roots as possible, pinching thin strands of hair layer by layer. If you plan a smooth hairstyle, which needs to add volume at the roots, you should not curl the top layer of curls.

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

There are several types of bobbins:

• American without rubber bands. When creating the styling, a unique technology is used, which implies a special form of bobbins that 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 winding technologies are strong, elastic, perfect curls.
• Spiral curlers with thread. Diameter - from 5 to 16mm.
• Wagers. They consist of a slightly concave cylinder and a plastic pin. Gives perfect styling when using a hair dryer. Designed to create large curls.
• Japanese bobbins. They differ from traditional spirals by a 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 shapes and configurations, allowing you to get fancy curls with a complex structure. These include shapers, Italian bobbins, "corkscrew", "wave", curlers in the form of telephone wires.

Magic wands for express styling: the whole process, including boiling the curler cylinders, takes 15-20 minutes. The curls are quite elastic and beautiful and last no less than half a day. To wind your hair on hot curlers, you need to remove the plastic caps from the cylinders and lower them into boiling water for a few minutes. The hot cylinders are then taken out of the water one at a time and immediately wrapped in a strand of hair. From above, the curl is fixed with a latch.

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 mains, 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, tree branches. Then came metal and plastic products. They have been improved with clips and a large number of drying holes, and the range continues to grow. Today, plastic, rubber, foam rubber, silicone, velvet, iron, wood, and paper products are popular.

These are lattice cylinders with holes and a locking cap. Their advantages:

• Ease of use;
• Long service life;
• Qualitative result;
• A variety of diameter widths for large and small curls.

Flaws: plastic curlers are not suitable for sleeping, and the retainer can create an ugly curl on the curl.

They are a small bobbin in length and diameter with holes around the perimeter and an elastic band at the end to fix the curl. Suitable for daily styling and perm, withstand blow-drying. Rubber does not hold the rigid shape of the cylinder, so the curls are not obtained in the form of doll curls, but more natural.

Soft curlers with a wire base, which are often used as a night. And this is their main drawback. Foam rubber loses its cylindrical shape under the strands of hair, the wire inside leaves ugly creases on the hair. Instead of perfect curls, you get a wrinkled hairstyle. Before a responsible event, it is better to abandon foam rubber curlers, but for lovers of artistic mess on their heads, they are simply necessary. With the help of foam rollers and styling products, you can create a deliberately casual look that will look fresh and bold. The main thing is that slovenliness should not be repeated in clothes, otherwise the image will turn from ironic into funny.

These are miniature soft products that look like toy glasses. Silicone curlers consist of a leg that fixes the edge of the curl, a base on which the strand is wound, and a "hood" - a funnel-shaped extension that turns inside out and fixes the strand of hair in place. You can create perfect curls by morning with a couple of simple movements - wind and fix. The soft material will not cause discomfort during sleep, the curls will turn out without creases and fallen hairs.

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

Perhaps the most impractical choice when there are alternatives. Of the advantages, only the low price, and the disadvantages include the fact that you won’t be able to sleep with metal cylinders on your head, you can’t dry them with a hairdryer, because they heat up and burn your hair, contact with metal electrifies your hair, and for weak and thin curls they are simply heavy.

With a certain skill, strong tight curls can be made on wooden curlers, but this type of curl is not recommended for beginners. The winding process is quite laborious and takes a lot of time, low-quality curlers can damage the hairs, and the result is unpredictable.

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

Tape curlers quickly gained popularity from Magic Leverage. Among the electric curlers, the top includes Babyliss, Remington, Valera, Vitek, Phillips.

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

• Hair length. Like it or not, it’s difficult to put Rapunzel’s hair on Velcro curlers, as well as to make perfect spirals on a bob haircut;
• State. The thinner and weaker the curls, the more gentle the impact should be. Dense and healthy hair can withstand a lot of stress and is less susceptible to high temperatures;
• Desired result. The smaller the curls are needed, the smaller the diameter of the cylinder should be chosen, the larger - the larger the diameter;
• Convenient time to use. Night curlers should be soft, with a reliable fixation system so that the curls do not crumble during sleep. Daytime can be absolutely any, suitable for the type and length of hair;
• Emphasis on length or roots. To give volume at the roots, large curlers or corrugations are used, while almost any type of curler is suitable for forming a curl directly.

Medium length hair is ideal for styling with beautiful curls. If the condition allows, you can use the entire arsenal of beauty without exception, from plastic cylinders to electric curlers. 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 hair curling products cope with this task, but some manufacturers still produce curlers with an extended range of possibilities.These include boomerangs of increased length, spiral (ribbon) curlers from 50 cm, velvet.

Professional 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, slightly twisted into a tube. A strand of hair is wound onto this structure, then the tube is bent until the ends are connected and fixed with a thread or elastic band;
• fabric. The scheme of actions is the same as with the paper version, only the ends of the fabric strips are connected to each other without additional clamps. Instead of fabric, you can use a "pimple" film from under household appliances. So the curls will turn out more airy and neat;
• Foil. It is necessary to put a little cotton wool 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 around the central part of the tube, then one end of the straw is inserted into the other. Such curlers hold securely, do not wrinkle and give excellent results.

Making curly hair at home is not at all difficult. Hairdressers have developed a number of valuable recommendations in this regard:

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

Curlers of different lengths and widths are designed for different purposes. Instructions for use are detailed on the product packaging. You should stick to it in order to get not a “capercaillie nest”, but luxurious curls. The holding time depends on the type of products and the desired result. Thermal curlers and electric curlers must be kept on the hair for 10-30 minutes. Accordingly, the longer the time, the stronger the hair will curl. Day curlers it is necessary to withstand on the hair from 40 minutes to 4 hours. The result is either light curls or elastic curls of a clear shape. Night curlers keep 6-8 hours. They give the longest lasting results that will last all day long and will be noticeable until the next wash.

Curlers are a favorite tool of well-groomed ladies who pay attention not only to the beauty of their hairstyle, but also to the health of their hair. This styling product deserves praise for its ease of use and high-quality results. Silicone night curlers and locks are especially noted, which help save time on getting ready in the morning. Among the daily options, the ladies liked the professional vertical velvet cylinders the most for a perfect result on hair of any length and type. Fans of express fees note the benefits and functionality of electric curlers.

Enthusiastic about women's curls and men. The sight of a woman constructing a curler not only does not make them laugh, but it seems sweet to them and immediately speaks of the habit of taking care of herself and being beautiful.

For information on how to use curlers correctly, see the following video.