Choosing the ideal diameter for long hair curlers

A popular tool for creating hairstyles with curls for women are curlers. In order for the curls created using these accessories to turn out beautiful, it is important to choose the appropriate type, and also to figure out how to wind the curlers on long hair correctly.

Curlers for long hair, which ones to choose?

Owners of long hair from the whole variety of winding accessories should opt for only certain types of curlers. However, regardless of the type of wraparound element, curlers for long hair and for any other length must be performed with high quality in order to protect the hair from damage during the procedure.

Find out how choose and use large curlers.

Electric curlers

Electric curlers are similar to thermal curlers, but the effect of the former is the most gentle and safe. Before use, the curlers are heated in a special container for several minutes. It is necessary to keep the electric curlers wound until they are completely cooled.

Electric curlers

Benefits:

• the effect of twisted strands persists for a long time;
• styling is obtained in a short time;
• there are models with the effect of ionization;
• each accessory has a safe surface made of velor, velvet, tourmaline or teflon.

Disadvantages:

• in the absence of heat-insulating edges on curlers, the risk of accidental burns increases;
• not suitable for frequent use, as curls are dried.

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Boomerangs (Papillots)

A boomerang is a flexible rod coated with soft rubber or foam rubber. Papillots have a special difference from most types of curlers: when used, they bend and, therefore, there is no need for additional fastening - the boomerang itself is well fixed. For wrapping, the strands must be moist, and the winding itself starts from the root.

Boomerangs

Benefits:

• able to keep a given shape;
• curls persist for a long time;
• safe, as they have a soft coating;
• do not require fixing with clamps, there is no risk of creases;
• boomerangs are suitable for sleeping without feeling discomfort.

Disadvantages of using boomerangs:

• you need to get used to the use of papillots and learn how to wind them;
• the external material is fragile, the service life is short.

Velvet

Velvet curlers are hollow cylinders covered with a velvet surface. When using this type of wet curls dry quickly, as the surface has holes. Velvet cylinders are ideal for soft and smooth waves.

Velvet curlers

Advantages:

• do not damage the strands;
• Do not leave creases.

Disadvantages:

• not suitable for use at night;
• when kept, curlers can slip, as there is no fixation.

Metal

Fixation of metal cylinders is carried out using rubber bands. This type has only one advantage - it is an inexpensive cost. The disadvantages include the following:

• electrification of curls from contact with a metal surface;
• can not be used during sleep;
• hairdryer is not allowed, as metal heating up can harm the structure of curls;
• metal hair curlers are not suitable for thin and weak hair.

Metal curlers

Spiral

Spiral curlers are sticks with a spiral thread.The material used is plastic or wood. To wrap the strands must be wet. Curls are fixed with an elastic band. Curlers should be removed only after the hair has completely dried.

Spiral curlers

Benefits:

• curls are elastic and small in diameter;
• economical price per set.

Disadvantages:

• not used during sleep;
• have heavy weight;
• it is difficult to wind the occipital curls;
• wooden models often have notches that damage strands;
• winding long strands takes a lot of time.

Whooping cough

Bobbins look like sticks made of wood, at the ends having a larger diameter than in the center. Whooping cough are fixed with elastic bands.

Whooping cough

Pros:

• low cost;
• beautiful curls persist for a long time.

Minuses:

• can not be used during sleep;
• wound wet curls dry for a long time;
• wooden bobbins require regular maintenance; they should be washed and thoroughly dried.

Cheat rules

In order for the effect of curled curls to become desired and last a long time, you need to know how to wind the curlers correctly, these rules are also suitable for medium-length hair.

1. All types of curlers should be wound on slightly moistened strands (with the exception of spiral and electric curlers).
2. When winding, the bias towards the head should be 90 degrees.
3. It is important to monitor the position of the tips so that the curled curls turn out neat.
4. For effective winding, it is not recommended to take a too thick strand.
5. To curl curls, the hair should be clean.

Phased hair curling:

1. Washed hair needs to be combed well.
2. Start curling curls with strands in the face.
3. The selected strand should be separated, combed towards the roots and twisted in the desired direction.
4. The following are wound strands from the forehead.
5. After the hair has dried, carefully remove the curlers.

In conclusion, you should carefully spread the curls (you can do this with your fingers or a comb with wide teeth) and apply varnish on them for greater fixation.

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Is styling necessary?

The use of a variety of fixing means before winding is optional. But in the case when the hair does not have volume, very thin, then before curling, it is necessary to apply a fixing agent and distribute it evenly along the entire length. It should be applied to wet hair, the product is distributed with fingers or a comb with wide teeth. If the hair is thick, it is not necessary to use the product.

It is important to use a limited amount of mousse and foam for styling, since excessive application of the styling agent makes the hair heavier, the effect of the wound strands breaks up, and the styling created will last only a short time.

A few secrets to create perfect curls

Useful recommendations for creating elastic and durable curls:

• To get beautiful curls, frequent practice is necessary;
• curlers are removed only after the hair has dried over its entire length;
• during the curling of the hair, a slight tension of the hair should be created, but not too much - headaches may begin;
• excessively wet hair to wind on curlers is not recommended;
• for winding long curls requires a larger volume of curlers;
• when curling strands from the roots, it is not advisable to go to bed with them, this can provoke severe hair loss.

Using curlers of various types and sizes, you can create a variety of hairstyles with curls of different diameters, as well as create light waves. By observing all the recommendations for choosing the material from which the accessory is made, as well as following the recommendations for winding long strands, you can achieve an amazing result. The duration of conservation of curled curls depends on the individual characteristics of the hair.

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