Curly hair looks incredibly beautiful and feminine and is one of the most popular hairstyles. If you're not naturally blessed with curls, you'll have to do some extra work, which is no longer a problem these days thanks to a wide range of products. You can get beautiful curls particularly quickly and easily with a curling iron. So that you can create perfect curls with a curling iron and ensure that they last for a long time, there are a few things you need to consider. With our tips you are guaranteed to achieve success.
There are various techniques you can use to transform your hair into dreamlike curls. Certain hair productsprotect the hairand are partly used for fixation and for a better and longer hold. All in all, curling with a curling iron is quick and easy and is very suitable even for beginners.
With the help of the curling iron you can create small corkscrew curls as well as large or subtle waves. This all depends on what type of curling iron you use. For large curls, the curling iron should also have a large diameter. You can get small curls with a thin curling iron. If you prefer waves instead of curls, then use a medium to large rod and comb the hair through at the end.
To ensure that the waves last for a long time, you can of course use hairspray. Spray setting that is worked into the hair before curling is also very helpful. However, you should keep in mind that if you have long, heavy and naturally very straight hair, you will of course not be able to enjoy your curls for long even with these products. In this case, you can help with a few layers in the hair to make the hair lighter. It also helps to take the curled strands off the rod straight away and still curled and fix them with a clamp. If the strand cools down in this way, the curl will last longer.
When using the curling iron, keep in mind that there are different techniques that make each wave look different. You can see a comparison in the image above. Divide the hair into approximately 5 cm strands. You then either wrap these strands around the rod as wide as they are or you twist the strand beforehand.
Part the hair. Pin the top hair up and start with the undercoat. Then slowly work your way up from the bottom, continually removing new strands from the pinned-up part. The strands can twist inwards and outwards. That depends on the result you want. You should especially consider this with the strands that frame the face.
Depending on how you want your hair, you can also hold the curling iron. An inclined position is usually used. If the curling iron is held horizontally to the head, the look will ultimately resemble that of curlers. You can curl the top part of the curls with a curling iron and leave the ends straight for the popular surfer look. But the other way around also looks great: the upper part of the hair remains straight while only the tips are twisted.
This instruction is an example of the second variant. The area on the head remains smooth. The hair then becomes wavy towards the bottom. After you finish curling with a curling iron, comb or brush the hair roughly to remove the stringy look. A wide-toothed comb is perfect as it doesn't comb out the curls straight away.
Use the curling iron as well as the straightening iron onlyfor dry hair. This also helps the curls last longer. Under no circumstances should you underestimate heat protection. This should definitely be worked into the hair before each curling with a curling iron in order to reduce damage to the hair. Despite this, use the curling iron as rarely as possible, especially if you have split ends. Also, do not hold the stick in your hair for too long and be careful not to burn yourself. Avoid kinks in the tips, which are usually caused by the clamp.Lure
You can knead in hair wax to ensure that your hair shines beautifully at the end and doesn't look too frizzy. However, since this product makes hair heavier, you should only use a small amount. Rub the wax between your palms and then knead it into your hair. In this way, you can additionally fix the curls with a curling iron.
If you use hairspray to fix it and are inexperienced with this product, it is best to use a lower hold level initially. Otherwise, you risk ruining the pretty hairstyle and making it look tacky. When spraying, keep a distance of at least 20 cm and spray from bottom to top.
Above you can see instructions for casual waves. After each layer of curls, you can spray some hair lacquer into your hair to quickly set the curls. Finally, you have to assess for yourself whether the hair needs to be combed. That depends on your hair structure. Sometimes it's enough to simply run your fingers through your hair after curling with a curling iron.
The thinner the curling iron and the strands, the finer the waves will be. See what volume can be added to straight hair with the right technique and a suitable curling iron! However, the perfect look is only achieved after combing through, whether with a comb, brush or fingers.
In these instructions, the stick is held horizontally to the head. Mostly this is a matter of comfort and habit. The entire strand is first twisted and then completely wrapped around the rod. Wait a moment and then let the strand fall from the rod. Finally, comb through again. Complete!
Instead of twisting the strands, this idea wraps them widthwise around the rod. Depending on the hair type, the result is wavy hairstyles that usually no longer require combing. But it's best for you to assess this yourself at the end. Then fix the hairstyle and you can present the new hairstyle.
The curling iron for large curls, as already mentioned, should have a large diameter. In these instructions for curling with a curling iron you will also see how you can fix the still hot curls in a rolled form on your head with clamps. You can also use this fixing technique with smaller curling irons. Let the hair cool for a while, remove the clips and run through the hair a few times.
