At all times, women tried to look beautiful and tried various types of hair styling... Hot styling methods were the first to be tried, but in the modern world, products such as soft curlers have long been used. This is a great alternative to hot methods, where there is no risk of burns and the likelihood of hair deterioration from exposure to high temperatures.
To create different types of curls, various types of soft curlers are used, which are simple and convenient to use. Hair curlers are of small diameter, papillotes, spirals, large and medium.
Types of curlers
Soft curlers for curls, which are quite simple to use, if you know their principle - an object for performing temporary curling, used without the influence of high temperatures, which spares the structure and appearance of curls.
Soft curlers are easy to use in a variety of conditions, as they do not require water, electricity or heat. After using soft tools, the curls become tight and persistent for a fairly long period (from about 8 hours to one day).
If the hair is difficult to wrap, it is recommended to additionally use synthetic products for styling and fixing.
The following factors are the big advantage of soft curlers:
- safety (the absence of exposure to high temperatures does not favor the appearance of split ends, does not contribute to possible creases, even if you do styling every day);
- the formation of a temporary or long-term curling (if you use various means of fixation, you can achieve a long-lasting curl effect);
- versatility (soft designs for curls can be adapted to any length of hair, they can also be used by both young women of fashion and women already of age);
- obtaining volume (even from thin and thin hair, you can create a lush and voluminous curled hairstyle);
- ease of use (the principle of using curlers can be mastered by everyone, even those who have never encountered them);
- convenience and ease of storage and maintenance (the curlers are not bulky, which allows you to allocate a small space for them in a closet or suitcase for long trips, they do not require special care);
- minimum costs (soft styling tools are much cheaper than their professional counterparts).
Considering all the advantages of soft curlers, it is worth noting their disadvantage. This is the fragility of styling items, the impossibility of creating large voluminous curls, in order to speed up the process of forming curls, you need to use a hairdryer and some synthetic hair products that contribute to styling and fixation. To make the right choice of soft curlers for your hair type, you should get acquainted with the varieties of such items.
Depending on the material of manufacture, products for wrapping can be divided into types. One of the most popular are curlers made of durable materials that keep their shape perfectly. It can be silicone, foam rubber or rubber.
Foam
In foam rubber curlers, there is often a metal rod, which creates the fixation of the strands. They can be with or without clamps.
They are used for night styling, but it is worth remembering the drawback - metal wire can contribute to the appearance of creases.
Silicone
A very interesting version of soft curlers, presented in the form of a product consisting of two small silicone bowls. These bowls have legs connected to each other, onto which strands of hair are wound. Then one of the bowls is turned inside out and fixes the entire structure.
Rubber
The curlers are well-known bobbins, but already in a perfect manufacturing version. Curls after such a perm are airy, soft and natural. The products are dense and can be used on short and medium hair; they cannot be used on long hair.
By shape and size
Curlers are also distinguished by their shape. For the formation of lush and voluminous hairstyles, large products are selected, and for the formation of corrugated curls, flat curlers with cuts in the middle should be taken. The standard sizes of curlers are no more than 10 cm in length, and in diameter they can be from 1.5 to 7 cm. Spiral-like structures are often long, which varies from 35 to 70 cm, and the width of the ribbons can be from 2 to 5 cm.
Taking into account to obtain the desired curl size, a spiral is selected, the wider it is, the larger the curl will turn out. On short strands, boomerang curlers or papillots are used, they can be small and large, which determines the width of the strand.
Boomerangs
Even women of the royal court used similar designs, and now these are modern hair curlers equipped with a metal rod base, framed around with foam rubber or rubber coating.
The cost of such products ranges from 150 to 900 rubles.
Crochet
In appearance, these products are very similar to spirals. Hair strands are also tucked inside the curlers, and then fixed with a silicone hook. The average price of crochet curlers is from 300 to 1000 rubles.
Velcro cylinders
This version of curlers is quite convenient for women of fashion with medium hair length. Screw-on products differ in diameter, which is selected taking into account the desired result. For larger curls, choose wide spirals and vice versa. They are presented in the form of a plastic or silicone cylinder, framed with a sticky material, without fasteners. The hair is held in place thanks to the sticky material. The cost of curlers ranges from 50 to 2000 rubles.
With frame
Soft curlers for curls with a frame are a great option for styling your hair at night, it is very easy to use them. They are a cylindrical object with a foam frame, which is complemented by a plastic holder-frame. It is worth noting that this type of rolled-on products has one significant drawback - after their application there is a high probability of creases on the hair, so it is worth clinging to strands with special care.
The cost of such products varies from 50 to 300 rubles.
Spirals
Soft curlers for curls (every fashionista of any age can use them) of a spiral shape are elastic mesh-strips with silicone tips that fix the strand at the base. The design also has a silicone stick, thanks to which the hair is drawn into the spiral. The cost of such products varies from 500 to 1200 rubles.
With elastic
These products have become very famous in the last century. One of the budget methods of forming temporary curls. Demonstrated as a rubber tube with holes all over the plane. At the end on one side there is an elastic band that serves to fix the strands. They are used mainly at night. The average price of products varies from 100 to 350 rubles.
Application
Soft curlers for curls, which can be learned with ease, have general recommendations for use.
It:
- obligatory washing of hair before wrapping (hair should be slightly damp, but not wet);
- hair is divided into strands, which are subsequently treated with a chemical that stimulates fixation - the application of the product is performed immediately before winding it up (this can be mousse, spray, gel, varnish, etc.);
- hair wrapping is done tightly enough, this will subsequently allow you to get an elastic and beautiful curl;
- curls should be formed from the back of the head, passing to the bangs and sides;
- the wrapping process is carried out, as a rule, from the ends to the root, wrapping the strand inward (the exception is wrapping on papillotes to create a corrugated styling);
- the curlers cannot be removed until the hair is completely dry, if necessary, you can use a hairdryer;
- if the wrapping is performed at night, it is recommended to put a scarf or bandana on top of the hair, which will protect the structure and prevent the curlers from slipping off the strands of hair.
The wrapping technique depending on the types of curlers:
| Types of curlers | Wrap technique |
| Curler boomerangs | You need to start styling curls from the center or the ends themselves. You can perform horizontal or vertical wrapping, depending on the desired total. If a woman has thin and thin hair, you should fasten the curlers in a checkerboard version, which will avoid the appearance of gaps between the strands. Having rolled up to the base of the hair, the boomerang is clamped with tails on both sides. |
| Helical | A silicone stick is passed inside the spiral mesh, at the end of which there is a hook-like structure. With this hook, a strand twisted into a tourniquet is hooked and pulled into the spiral. Such curlers are also removed simply. With your fingers, lightly press on the tip and gently pull the spiral off the strand of hair. |
| Flat | In the center of the curlers there is a slot into which a curl is inserted. The curl should be done from the tips to the base of the head. The curlers are fixed by clamping the tail in a round hole located at one end of the product. |
| Round foam | A lock of hair is wound into a slot in the core of the foam ball from ends to roots. It is fixed by slightly turning the halves of the ball. |
| Foam products for wrapping with a frame | The wrapping is done symmetrically in one direction in a checkerboard pattern or in even rows. You need to start wrapping from the tips to the base of the head. The structure is fixed with a frame at the very root. |
Top manufacturers
The most popular producers of soft curlers are European firms. Some of the manufacturers' leaders are presented below.
Dewal
Produces hair curlers that can be used without exposure to high temperatures. The German company produces wrap-around products for temporary curling according to European standards.
There are many options for products (Velcro, boomerangs, spirals, etc.).
Sibel
Belgian manufacturer that has been on the market for over 15 years. The company produces high quality products. He actively collaborates with the most famous hairdressers, while producing various types of curlers for home use.
Hairway
The German company is widely recognized for its new and improved developments. Professionals are constantly improving their product and care about its quality. The company has a fairly wide assortment, including both budget options for curlers and high quality products. Electric styling appliances, additionally equipped with an ionizing function, are especially popular.
Selection recommendations
It should be noted right away that when choosing the best option for curlers, you should be guided by the type of hair, their length and features. For creating light curls, medium length hair is most comfortable. For them, you can use various options - papillotes, spiral-shaped curls, boomerangs, round, cylindrical.They can be of various sizes, which will affect the hairstyle only with volume and splendor.
For short hair, only foam curlers are selected. They help to create soft, natural curls effortlessly. This type of wrapping can be performed to add puffiness and volume, or to form small corrugated curls. If a woman has long curls, the spiral wrapping technique is optimal for her. The products themselves are selected taking into account the length of the hair. The longest spirals are 75 cm long.
Also, boomerangs or velvet curlers can fit such hair. Owners of long curls are recommended to style using chemical curling agents, this will allow them to keep the curls longer and provide them with elasticity. If your hair is coarse, heat rollers or heat-treated styling products are the best options. Such hair is difficult to give in to soft curlers, even with the use of fixing means.
But thin hair needs to be wrapped with foam pasta or soft Velcro. This will provide the hair with fluffiness. Every woman dreams of creating a unique image for herself and decorating it with chic curls. Soft curlers will allow you to do this without harm to your hair. For different curls, various types of devices are used, which are quite simple to use, having studied the manufacturer's recommendations and having read the proposed article.
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