It is very difficult to imagine a good styling without the use of modern tools - ploes, irons, hair dryers. But with regular use, these devices make hair dry and brittle. What to do if a hairstyle requires daily care? A good option for gentle styling can be modern electric curlers or thermal curlers.
Benefits
Thermal curlers were previously popular. Our mothers and grandmothers are well acquainted with them. In order to use them, you need to boil them in boiling water for at least 5-6 minutes. Since these devices did not have any thermal insulation, it was extremely inconvenient to wind them.
Modern curlers have transformed and are a new product that combines the qualities of electric styling devices and conventional curlers. These are thermal devices that are heated by electricity. Inside each coil there is a paraffin rod and a special metal block that allows heat to be transferred inside. When connected to the network, the surface of the curler evenly warms up around the perimeter, and if necessary, the set temperature can be maintained for a long time. Electric curlers have heat-resistant edges - this is their important advantage. This makes it possible to pick them up without burning, and wind them up, forming the desired hair style.
Electric curlers have a different coating: tourmaline, teflon, ceramic, velor or velvet. Devices equipped with ion conditioning are considered very successful. In this case, the hair is not only protected from thermal effects, but also tangles are prevented, static electricity is removed , and the structure is improved.
How do electric curlers work?
Modern devices of this type work according to a very simple principle: their inner part (wax) is heated to a certain temperature when connected to the network. Such curlers are electrical devices sold in special boxes. Each of them has a power button that starts the heating process. In a matter of minutes, the coils inside the coil reach the desired temperature. Many boxes have a light indicator that indicates the readiness of the device. Typically, the waiting time is from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the temperature you need.
Electric curlers: how to use?
Curling such curlers is very simple and convenient. There are many wrapping techniques, as well as different shapes of the coils themselves. This allows you to be creative in creating hairstyles and experiment. The classic wrapping method involves several stages:
- Wash your hair with shampoo. Do not use the conditioner (if the condition of the hair allows), then styling will be better to hold.
- Dry the curls a little with a hairdryer, leaving them slightly moist.
- Turn on the container with curlers and, while they heat up, apply thermal protection to the hair. Then mousse or strong hold foam.
- Make zones on the head, fix them with clamps.
- Start laying from the back of the head. Select strands with a thickness equal to the diameter of the curler, and wind from the face. Strands are formed on the back of the head, parietal, frontal areas, then on the temples.
- After 30 minutes, you can remove the electric curlers. Form curls with your hands and sprinkle with varnish.
How to fix curlers
Very often there is a problem with the correct fixation of the curlers. Some manufacturers offer special butterfly clips in the kit. If they are not available, you can use hairpins or professional clips to create curls.
Fix each coil so that there are no creases on the strands. Otherwise, the curls will look careless. There is nothing complicated in this. If you use hairpins, simply thread them through the lock towards the roots in the direction of the wrap.
Hairdresser clips for curls are even easier to use, as they are small in size and rounded in shape. With the help of them you need to hook part of the hair at the root and part of the curler, then the design will stay tight and will not unwind.
Electric curlers: which is better to buy
Among the brands producing curlers, BaByliss, Valera, Remington, Vitek, Philips models are very popular. They offer options with different heating temperatures, mounts, diameters, product materials. The price of products ranges from 1800 to 4000 rubles and depends on all of the above factors. In addition, there are companies that produce equipment for salons. And there are those intended for mass consumption.
According to reviews, Remington offers good models. Despite the fact that these curlers are designed for home use and are inexpensive - 1800 rubles, they have many advantages. This is not only an attractive design and light weight, but also convenient mounts, good shape coils. They heat up in 8-10 minutes, hold heat for a long time, have different types of coatings and ionization function.
Vitek electric curlers also have many positive reviews. The set includes 20 coils of different diameters, hair clips, crabs, there is a heating indicator. Ideal for curls of medium length.
Professional electric curlers
The largest number of positive reviews among professional brands received the French company BaByliss. Curlers of this brand are successfully used both in salons and at home. The quality of the products is high, which allows creating a wide variety of hairstyles and styling with safety for hair. The kit includes 20 curlers of different diameters: 8 large (32 mm), 6 medium (29 mm) and 6 small (26 mm). The heating time is 5 minutes; there is a temperature indicator on the box. Material: ceramic with velor coating.
Swiss company Valera also offers quality electric curlers. Professional products of this brand are highly appreciated among the masters. The kit includes 24 curlers of different diameters, two types of fasteners are offered: “crabs” and hairpins. Material: ceramic with velor coating.
Recommendations
- When working with curlers, do not forget about the use of styling and thermal protective agents. These products not only protect hair from high temperatures, but also help fix hair styling.
- Some masters do not recommend using curlers if your hair has a large number of styling products that you applied a few days ago. It is better to wash your hair and put the curls again.
- Electric curlers (photo was presented) are applied only to dry or slightly moist curls, but not to wet ones.
The advantages of electric curlers over conventional ones are obvious. They not only help to achieve spectacular curls, but also create a good volume, last much longer. If you often have to curl your hair, then such curlers will become an indispensable find for you and, perhaps, you will like it even more than ironing and curling irons.