How to curl curls with a curling iron? Curling iron for large curls

November 14, 2019
Fashion trends
Amelina Yana

Beautiful curls are unlikely to ever go out of fashion. This style looks chic every day and is also suitable for special occasions. With curls, anyone feels luxurious, feminine, romantic, tender. Even if you are naturally given absolutely straight hair, now it will not be difficult to curl it beautifully at home. In this article we will tell you how to curl your curls with a curling iron and make large waves to be at your best. So let's start exploring!

Basic criteria when choosing a curling iron

There are many options and devices for curling hair. Each person can choose the appropriate one. However, using a curling iron is perhaps the easiest and fastest way to get luxurious curls.

Unfortunately, as with any other exposure to high temperatures, the tool being studied can burn the hair and ruin the appearance of the hair. Therefore, in order to maintain the health and beauty of your hair, you need to carefully choose the right device.

There are several main criteria that you should pay attention to when buying a curling iron:

It is better to give preference and use devices from well-known manufacturers who have long established themselves as worthy and high-quality companies.
Pay attention to the coating of the curling iron. The safety of use for your hair largely depends on its quality. Choose a ceramic coating that will prevent dryness and brittleness of the curl during curling.
Choose a device with a thermostat. Different hair can react differently to temperatures, so with its help you can adjust the temperature to suit you without damaging your hair.
If you want to use the device on a regular basis without harming your hair, use the ionization function.
To create curls, it is very important to take into account the diameter of the tool and know which curling iron is suitable for which curls. With a thin one, you can only create voluminous small curls, but not large curls. Also keep in mind that the larger the diameter, the less pronounced the curl becomes.
A curling iron for large curls should have a power of up to 50 W.
Another important factor influencing the final result and appearance of curls is the shape of the tool. Nowadays there is a huge variety of different devices on the market: cone-shaped, straight, with and without a clamp, zigzag, oval, automatic and others.

Let’s take a closer look at the most popular of them and figure out which curling iron is suitable for which curls.

Curls with a curling iron

Perhaps this device, in popularity, takes second place after curlers. A quick way to curl your curls and create the look you want. When exposed to high temperatures, hair heats up and becomes wavy. It's as simple as making corrugated paper.

Curling with a curling iron

The curling iron can have a thick or thinner base, and the size of the curl will depend on this.

Remember that a curling iron is not recommended for daily use; it greatly affects the structure of the hair, and such an effect cannot be called positive. It is not recommended for use by women who struggle with brittle and split ends.

Keep in mind that no hairstyles with a curling iron can look beautiful on “singed” hair. Using a curling iron without special thermal protection, you risk losing the healthy shine, thickness and health of your curls. Before using a curling iron, it is advisable to apply a mask to your hair to emphasize a healthy and well-groomed appearance. This is especially true for women with long and medium hair.

Before curling your hair with an iron, take care of the root zone and apply a little styling product. You can choose mousse or varnish; apply it to each strand immediately before starting work. Here, the main thing is not to overdo it, the curling iron will already help you make perfect curls that will keep their shape, so don’t make your curls heavier in vain.

Too much doesn't mean good! Know when to use fixatives in moderation; too much of them can weigh down your hairstyle and prevent it from keeping its shape.

Long hair will look harmonious with large soft curls. To do this, part your hair with a straight part and twist small strands away from your face. Carefully remove the curled hair from the curling iron and secure it with a flat clip or bobby pin. The main thing is to wait for the strand to cool, this is the only way it will keep its shape. Finally, comb the entire strand, so your hair will look natural and beautiful.

Hair clips

Technique

On dry curls you should apply a heat protectant, and then foam or styling mousse.
Take a curl, insert its end into the clip and twist it to the base. You can choose the thickness of the strand yourself, this will directly determine the curl. For your convenience, divide all your hair into zones and start twisting from the back of your head.
The strands can be heated for strictly 10 seconds, then carefully unravel them.

To comb or not to comb your curls? The answer is clear: after the hairstyle has completely cooled, the hair must be combed with a comb with thick and sparse teeth. In this case, the hairstyle will have a natural look.

Automatic

This is a relatively new type of curling iron that curls your curls itself; with its help you can create the perfect hairstyle with minimal effort and effort. The owner simply needs to select the desired mode to obtain the desired result.

The size and size of the curl depends on the chosen attachment. Usually there are several of them in a set so that you can achieve different styling. In order to create large curls, you need to choose the largest diameter of the nozzle and twist the largest possible volume of hair at a time.

The degree of curl and the elasticity of the curl itself depends on the set curling time interval. The longer the strand is in the drum, the more pronounced the curl will be. The result also depends on the structure of your hair. Porous strands are easier to curl and hold waves, requiring less time to curl - 8 seconds. Curls on straight, heavy hair quickly fall apart, so they need to be curled for a maximum amount of time – 12 seconds.

Corrugated hair curler

The corrugated curling iron is suitable for women with different hair types and will solve a number of problems associated with styling and curling. It gives dizzying volume to fine hair. With its help, you can quickly give them a natural and beautiful look, without even using styling products. The hairstyle will last all day. Suitable for long and short hair. Large curls on medium hair will also look gorgeous if you curl them with a corrugated curling iron.

Selecting a curling iron of the required diameter

10-16 mm is the smallest option, allowing you to create very strong spring curls. The hairstyle turns out airy and light.

19 mm - a curling iron that allows you to create elastic, thick curls that suit almost everyone. This diameter is perhaps the most popular.

25 mm – creates medium-sized curls on the hair. The curls still turn out quite elastic.

35 mm is a diameter suitable for creating fairly large curls. Hair looks wavy. Ideal for medium to maximum length hair.

50 mm is the largest possible diameter of a curling iron. This device is only suitable for long hair and will help create very large curls and waves. Often, a curling iron is used only to curl the ends, and not the entire length.

Preparing hair for curling

Before curling your curls with a curling iron, you should follow several recommendations in advance to prepare your hair for styling.

First, rinse your hair well. Hair styling on a dirty head will always look sloppy and sloppy. Depending on the structure of your hair, use a conditioner or nourishing mask as needed. We just don’t recommend using leave-in care, as when interacting with styling products, the effect of greasy, unwashed hair may occur.

Next, dry your hair well. This stage is very important, since the impact of heated devices on wet strands increases greatly. It is advisable to let your hair dry naturally so as not to expose it to heat again.

Once your hair is completely dry, it needs extra protection before you curl it with a curling iron. Spray a small amount of special spray over the entire volume of hair. It not only protects them from exposure to high temperatures, but also has caring properties, thanks to the oils and vitamins in its composition.

Preparing hair and tools

Beautiful hair is certainly the key to the success of any girl. With the help of a hairstyle, you can completely change your usual look. Often those with straight curls prefer the “Hollywood Curly” or the “Curly Sue” hairstyle. But, despite how you want to change, no one has canceled the main rules of care.

Hair is a reflection of you, and its cleanliness should always come first. Don’t forget about care products; they are available in large quantities on the modern market, and, most importantly, choose a product that is right for you.

If your hair is naturally straight and thick, curling it will not be difficult. After washing your hair, apply special styling products to slightly damp hair. Many girls do not want to do this, citing the fact that it will weigh down their curls and they will get dirty faster. The answer is very simple: it means you have chosen a varnish or foam that is not suitable for you.

Styling products

Styling products are a multi-million dollar industry, thousands of trichologists and hairdressers work on their production every day, so if you don’t find what suits you on the store shelf, feel free to contact your stylist, he will probably know a “jar” of what will suit you.

If you don’t know how to curl your hair at home and have never encountered this task, try all the methods presented in this article for yourself and choose what suits you best. Techniques can be alternated; over time, you will determine for yourself the ideal option for each specific “life situation,” depending on the condition of your curls and the time you are willing to spend on creating your new style.

Curl creation technology

Regardless of what kind of curls you want to make with a curling iron, there are basic techniques and sequence of actions for curling your hair:

The creation of a styling begins by dividing the entire volume of hair into zones. A straight line from temple to temple divides the hair into two parts - upper and lower. If necessary, if you have thick and voluminous hair, the lower and upper parts are alternately divided the required number of times.
We always start curling our hair from the bottom. To do this, select a separate strand of the required width and comb it well. The width of the strand directly depends on the size of the curl - the wider the strand, the larger the curl.
Before making curls with a curling iron, each strand is sprayed with hairspray, which will help fix the hair in the desired position and give the hair volume. We advise you not to use gel structures for styling, as when interacting with a heated tool, your hair may be damaged.
Next, the strand is wound onto a curling iron. There are many different technologies for curling hair: from roots to ends and vice versa, in spirals, vertically and horizontally, depending on the desired result.
The curled hair is held in this position for several seconds, depending on the structure of your hair and the selected temperature. Usually you need to wait from 7-20 seconds for the effect.
After we remove the strand from the curling iron, we do not straighten the curl, but leave it to cool in this position. For a better effect, the curl can be secured with a bobby pin or a hairpin so that it does not straighten under the weight of the hair.
When all the hair is curled, the cooled curls are straightened. The curls are given shape and direction. The styling is formed and the resulting result is re-fixed with varnish.

Large curls

Classic large curls look great on thick hair. Fortunately, making them is not so difficult; you just need to get used to it and follow a number of recommendations:

As mentioned above, choose a curling iron with a large diameter. For really large curls, a curling iron with a diameter of 50 mm, straight or cone-shaped, is suitable.
Starting from the back of the head, wide strands are separated.
You need to start curling your hair from the roots. The hair is wrapped around the base of the curling iron quite loosely.
After all the hair is curled, the curls are carefully arranged with your fingers and fixed with strong varnish. Otherwise, there is a chance that the installation will quickly fall apart.

Before curling your hair with a curling iron, so that the styling looks impressive and natural, when drying your hair with a hairdryer, create root volume.

Make sure that each strand curls away from your face.

Curling with an iron

This is a universal device that can both curl your hair and make it perfectly straight, like in an advertisement for an expensive shampoo. It is often purchased by girls with medium-length hair. The technique of curling curls with an iron is not too different from using a curling iron, however, there is one significant difference. Using a curling iron you will create small curls, but a straightening iron will “give” you voluminous, beautiful curls.

Before work, be sure to dry your hair, otherwise the moisture will simply boil, and the hair structure will then be difficult to restore.

There are many products on the market for straightening irons - thermal protection that protects every hair. The range of irons is quite large, their price depends on the manufacturer, quality of material, shape and temperature.

With its help you can create perfect curls, playful curls or simply straighten your hair. If you have not yet purchased this miracle device, be sure to do so. The hairstyle itself will not take much of your time, and modern irons do not damage the hair, regulate the temperature of exposure, and are equipped with special sensors that control the time that needs to be spent to create a curl.

Heat protection sprays

Before using the iron, your hair must be washed, applied to a mask, then dried thoroughly and sprayed with a special thermal protection. This is a must-have for every owner of straight curls who dreams of curls.

Don't forget about the root volume. Massive curls or perfect curls will look ridiculous on a “sleek” head. Volume can be achieved while drying your hair with a hairdryer, using a round comb, or using a straightening iron.

Divide your head into sectors, and each sector into strands.
Treat each strand with a styling product and lift it with an iron.
Comb your hair thoroughly.

How to make your own curls

We separate strands of the required thickness, clamp each one at the very base, and wrap it around the iron.
Begin to gently pull the curl upward. Do it slowly and, most importantly, watch the time; the curls in the iron should not last longer than 10 seconds.
Gently straighten the iron and let the curl cool.
You can spray your hair with hairspray.

Curling process

How to curl long hair with a curling iron

If you have very long hair below your shoulder blades, then the entire strand will not fit on the shaft of the tool, so you will have to wind it in two approaches. First we twist the middle of the length, and then the ends.

We advise you not to curl your hair with a curling iron from the roots. It looks unnatural on long hair. It is better to start curling your hair from the middle of the length or slightly higher.

To prevent the hair at the roots from looking sparse and thin, before curling the curls with a curling iron, it is better to first add volume at the roots using a round comb and a hairdryer. Or do a little backcombing and fix everything with varnish.

Laying procedure with a corrugated curling iron

Preparation for curling, which is described above.
It is necessary to make a parting on the head.
For volume at the roots, you need to carefully separate the upper strands.
You should place the curls one after another between the plates of the corrugated curling iron, holding each strand for no more than 30 seconds.
Next, you need to move the strand towards the ends of the hair.
If there is a need to emphasize volume at the roots, then there is no need to process the curls along the entire length.
The temperature should be controlled according to the degree of damage to the hair. Weakened curls at a temperature of no more than 180 degrees. Curly and hard – 210 degrees.
Finally, lightly shake your hair. You can spray them with hairspray. But if you want to achieve a natural effect, there is no need to fix them.

All of the above answers in detail the question of how to make large curls at home using a corrugated curling iron. Owners of beautiful, lush hair will not leave anyone indifferent, and their curls will look amazing.

I would like to add with confidence that large curls add chic and charm to the styling. The photos presented above show that this hairstyle looks great on both long and short hair.

Hairstyles for large curls

If you make large curls on long hair, then it is quite possible to transform the styling into an elegant hairstyle.

If you use your imagination after curling your curls with a curling iron, you can make beautiful weaves. Various versions of braids and spikelets can beautifully collect the front strands and lead them away from the face or frame it. These hairstyles look very formal and are often used as wedding hairstyles.

The familiar tail will be surprisingly transformed if you collect large curls in it. It's very comfortable and feminine. This hairstyle will be appropriate on a date, at an evening event, and in everyday life.

Vertical large curls with a straight parting are an unchanging classic. The hairstyle looks very gentle and romantic.

If we talk about short hair, large curls look no less stylish and beautiful. Here you can play with parting and bangs. By the way, you can leave your bangs straight.