How to choose a hair curler

Most women style with curlers. With them, curls will have a natural look, using bright spiked cylinders is much easier than a bulky hairdryer or a scalding styler. But the curlers cannot be called universal. To get curls of the desired shape along the length of the hair, you will need to try a large number of different options. To know how to choose a hair curler, you need to use the tips below.

What curlers to choose

The question often arises, which curlers to choose for long hair. All devices have specific features that must be kept in mind before purchasing. Having evaluated the advantages and disadvantages, having given an objective assessment of the condition of the hairline, it is possible to choose a product in order to create a stunning image:

• In order for the curls to curl in small spirals, they need to be wound on bobbins made of wood, plastic or rubber no more than 10 mm in diameter. For such a styling, curlers will need a lot (in particular, when the user has thick and long hair), therefore, the purchase of 1 package is not enough.
• Those who are in a hurry in the morning can purchase heat rollers. When the hair is weak or brittle, it is optimal to take an electric model with heating control and a mandatory non-stick coating of the cylinders. Others may try to save money and buy ordinary curlers "for boiling".
• For those who like to sleep for a long time, papillotes - "boomerangs" or velvet curlers are suitable. Hair is twisted on them in the evening, and in the morning they are removed from the head - you get beautiful strands.
• If you need to wind up thick bangs or add volume to a short haircut, then you should purchase plastic “hedgehogs” with a diameter of 6-8 cm. To speed up the curling, wet curls can be dried directly with a hair dryer.
• When hair is thin, overly hard curlers and tenacious attachments on them should be avoided. Also, do not purchase small diameter cylinders. Too small curls, although they will give a rich look to rare hair, will lead to the fact that the hair will break during combing.

It is recommended to choose "boomerangs" or foam models with a diameter of at least 2-2.5 cm or use electric velor-coated curlers.

The best curler manufacturers - which company to choose

There are more than ten different types of curlers known, among the developers in each area there are leaders. For example, high quality electric fast curlers are produced by companies:

• BaByliss;
• Valera.

Products for cold curling (plastic, foam, etc.) are produced by all manufacturers. However, in order for them to serve for a long time, it is still optimal to use the products of well-known developers who produce professional lines to create an image. In the domestic market, the following brands are considered extremely popular:

• Dewal;
• Comair;
• Wella;
• Sibel.

How much do curlers cost

Curlers are in high demand among women.Taking into account the type of device, such simple products make it possible to create a real masterpiece: soft lush curls, wavy curls, curls, large strands. Each type has its own price:

• Velcro can be purchased for 50-550 rubles. - the cost will vary depending on the popularity of the developer.
• Curlers made of foam rubber and soft rubber will cost 55-270 rubles. for a set of several items.
• "Boomerangs" can be purchased for 100-1000 rubles.
• Regular heated hair rollers with clips will cost 20-400 rubles.
• Bobbins are available for purchase for 7-10 rubles / piece. The most expensive devices for unusual types of curling will reach 170 rubles.
• Velvet models cost 200-2400 rubles. per set.

Types of curlers

To understand what results the user can expect, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the types of devices in question.

Velcro - hedgehogs

Hollow plastic cylinders, the outer coating of which is coated with a layer of barbed material. Directly such barbed hooks will act as a fixator: the hair will stick to them, so there is no point in the auxiliary use of elastic bands and clips.

Pros:

• do not harm hair;
• curls will turn out without crease;
• make it possible to create the greatest volume near the roots;
• do not provoke painful sensations in the head, which are caused by excessive tension of curls;
• the resulting hairstyle has a natural look and lasts for a long time.

Minuses:

• curlers are not suitable for too long hair, since there are difficulties with wrapping and removing;
• when the hair is thin, it gets tangled from contact with the surface of the velcro;
• at the end of each application, it is required to clean the velcro from accumulated hair.

Electric curlers

The package includes curlers, crab clips, hairpins or elastic bands for fixing purposes and a stand with a wire. Before you start curling your hair, the stand and the installed curlers are plugged into an electrical outlet for 10 minutes. The period of contact with hair is 15 minutes (taking into account the thickness of the curls and the structure of the hair).

Pros:

• long-term action is provided;
• make it possible to get the effect in the shortest possible period;
• some of the modern varieties of curlers are additionally equipped with ionizers;
• when the coating of electric curlers has a surface made of velor, velvet, tourmaline, Teflon or ceramics, winding will occur as safely as possible.

Minuses:

• when the product does not have heat-insulating edges, there is a risk of burns;
• hair is dried when you use it too often;
• access to the network is required for heating;
• it is required to use only with applied thermal protection.

Boomerangs (papillotes)

The products in question are a flexible wire rod, on top of which a rubber or foam rubber coating is applied. A slightly damp strand is twisted on curlers from roots to ends, then the boomerang is wrapped in a small bun-bun. To fix, you do not need any auxiliary devices, since the boomerang holds its shape by itself.

Pros:

• keeps the shape perfectly;
• it is possible to get neat curls that last for a whole day;
• safe because they do not pull out hair;
• there are no clamps - therefore, there are no creases;
• comfortable sleep.

Minuses:

• at the initial stage, the use of boomerangs causes difficulties, given their atypical shape;
• Since foam rubber is a rather short-lived material, over time it will break through, the wire rod will be outside.

Velvet

They have small holes that help hair dry faster. Curling occurs on damp hair using the standard method - from the ends to the root.

Pros:

• harmless;
• there are no clamps, which means there are no creases.

Minuses:

• not used during sleep;
• due to the lack of fasteners, they will slide.

Plastic

They are empty cylinders with holes and minor spikes that prevent curls from moving. To fix, use clamps - semicircular plastic nets, put on top curlers.

Pros:

• durable mount;
• reliability and durability of operation;
• the resulting hairstyle will retain its shape for a long time;
• budget price.

Minuses:

• do not leave it wound up before bed, as this can provoke insomnia and pain in the head;
• it is difficult for beginners to put on the fasteners on the curlers themselves;
• creases may remain from the fastening.

Foam (soft curlers)

Made of soft foam rubber, in the middle there is a plastic rod, fastened with a frame-mount.

Wet curls of the required width are separated in turn and wound from the tip to the root. The head is tied with a scarf, after which you can sleep. In the morning, the curlers are removed, you need to comb or beat the hairstyle by hand.

Pros:

• can be used during sleep;
• simple winding;
• budgetary cost;
• harmless enough;
• help create bouncy curls.

Minuses:

• foam rubber has the property of fraying, therefore the product can quickly lose its presentation;
• minor creases will remain at the attachment point;
• since the foam rubber can absorb water, the hair dries for a long time;
• under the weight of the head, the foam rubber will flatten, during the period of sleep, the curled curls will take an unexpected shape.

Curler selection parameters

Curlers are especially common in women. Starting from their varieties, such simple products will make it possible to create a unique image: voluminous curls, wavy hairstyle, curls, large curls. To make beautiful curls, you need to pay attention to certain selection criteria.

Hair condition

First of all, you need to navigate the structure and health of the hair. This will determine the type of curler that can be used for curling purposes. When there are no difficulties with native curls, they are strong and "lively", it is permissible to purchase electric models, Velcro or ordinary cylinders with clips to make styling using a hair dryer.

Those who have weak and brittle hair, who have experienced more than one staining or bleaching, should limit their choice of cold styling devices: "boomerangs" or velvet curlers.

Diameter

In this case, a lot will depend on the desired size and shape of the curl. When you need to get big waves or voluminous hairstyle, the device must be extremely large. In order for the hair to curl like a "petty demon", it is required to use thin bobbins or boomerangs.

The length of the haircut also determines the choice of product diameter. On short and medium hair, it is optimal to use small cylinders (up to 2.5 cm). Directly they will be able to give correct and strong curls.

Long hair does not impose such restrictions when choosing, however, there may be difficulties with curling on small papillotes. Winding up to the root is possible only with extremely thin strands, which will take a lot of effort, time and curlers.

Manufacturing materials

The health of the hair and the curling itself will depend on the materials for making the coating of the curler. When choosing between common cylinders and bobbins, the options are as follows:

• Plastic. Plastic is a hygienic material that is easy to care for. Such curlers do not involve heating, which is why they will be considered the most gentle, but there is no point in hoping for the strength of the curling during their use.
• Rubber. Not suitable for hot curls. In addition, thin tubes take a long time to lay. Curls on such models will turn out to be of a rather interesting shape.
• Foam rubber. Softer models made of rubber, great for those who, for the sake of beauty, are ready to go to bed with them.In the morning, curls can be disappointing - bends appear in patches or curls have a bizarre shape due to the fact that the foam pillows will be crumpled during sleep. The device itself will also not last long - it breaks or crumbles after several months of use.
• Wooden. The difficulty lies in the fact that such devices do not differ in durability, in addition, they quickly accumulate dirt. Throw them away after several uses.
• Ceramic. The best material for the device in question. Ceramics heats up for a long time, however, it will take longer to cool. As a result, the styling will be durable, and the curls will not experience thermal shock and will preserve their beauty more.
• Metallic. Such products can be applied hot to create styling on dry curls in the shortest possible time. However, the type of surface will play a key role here - the metal cylinders will warm up in an uneven manner, due to which the curling will turn out to be sub-optimal, the hair will become electrified and will be split. Protective dusting will make it possible to get rid of such shortcomings and save curls during the curling process.

The surface of electric curlers is:

• from ceramics;
• from teflon;
• from textiles.

Ceramic coating is the best - the quality of metal cylinders will practically be obtained. The heat capacity of such devices is lower than the ceramics itself, but heating will occur more quickly.

The Teflon coating is non-stick and will not burn hair. But it has a short-lived operation and over time it is erased, and therefore loses its effectiveness.

The velor cover will not injure the hair, however, the terms of its use are approximately comparable to Teflon.

Additional functions

When a decision is made to purchase electric curlers, emphasis should be placed on their auxiliary functions. Optimally, the list of functions includes:

• Thermoregulator. Thanks to him, it is possible to set the required temperature indicators of heating according to the type of hair, so as not to burn out overly weak strands.
• Ionization. Partially neutralizes the effect of high temperatures on the hair, eliminates static electricity, and makes the curls elastic.
• Heating sensor. Informs about the readiness of the device for operation.

The electric box must have basic protection, which will turn off the device during overheating.

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