How to choose a good curling iron for long and short hair

Curly hair does not go out of fashion, so women curl their hair for a change in their image. Curls are done with the help of curlers, perm, a steam permanent, a curling iron. Even the fashionable women of Ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt thought about how to make their hair curly and look attractive. They applied a special mixture that was kept secret. Then curls were wound on pegs carved from wood and dried in the sun.

At the end of the last century, the question was not how to choose the right curling iron due to its modest assortment. Today there is no woman who has not used this device at least once. The curling iron is convenient, practical, compact and safe. From great diversity, the head goes round and some are lost. There are many arguments for the acquisition, because the curling iron is a replacement for the hairdresser, saving on hairdressing services, given the high cost.

Another argument in favor of the device - curling hair does not take much time, styling is stylish and beautiful. I will give some useful tips. Consider hair structure and hairstyle requirements.

Types of Plates

When choosing a curling iron, keep in mind that the appliance should curl, straighten and blow dry your hair. Make sure how convenient it is to use, whether there is a stand and a clip with insulation so as not to burn your hands.

Devices on sale are divided into 2 types:

A curling iron without a clamp, where the rolling rod is conical with a narrow base.
A device with a clamp, where the rod is cylindrical in shape and of the same diameter.

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We study the diameter

What is the diameter, such curls will turn out. There are curling irons on the market with cylinder diameters from 13 to 31 mm. The smaller the diameter, the finer the curls. Medium size (20-22 mm) make beautiful and large curls, and 25 mm - a wavy hairstyle.

It is better to twist the hair where the hairstyle does not hold well, curling it with a smaller diameter. If the hairstyle holds well, use a large diameter. A tapered rod is preferred more than a cylinder.

Work surface material

When buying, pay attention to the material from which the work surface is made, which happens:

Metal
Ceramic.

Metal products are cheaper, but a lot of trouble and problems. The metal case is heated unevenly, which is harmful to the hair.

The ceramic work surface is heated evenly, overheating is excluded, the hair is not injured. The smooth structure creates volume from the roots. You can easily create a Christmas hairstyle.

There are 2 types of ceramic plates:

ceramic coating
all-ceramic curling iron.

The first type is short-lived, but cheaper.

For the sake of increasing the practicality of products, manufacturers perform special spraying:

Teflon coating. Helps slip. Teflon does not allow hair to stick to the curling iron, the curls turn out to be shiny. Cons: With regular use, the Teflon coating is worn and scratched.
Tourmaline and titanium coating. Used to ionize hair. Strands of hair are not electrified, obedient and look healthy. Ionization protects against burns.
Silver plating. It gives an antibacterial effect, preserves the natural shine and heals the hair.

When buying, ask for a quality certificate and get acquainted with the parameters of the device.

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What are the nozzles?

An interesting nozzle is for sale that makes hair figures: hearts, triangles, circles.

Simple - a classic curling iron, makes beautiful curls or curls of different sizes. The rod is cylindrical or conical in shape, with or without clamp.

Triangular nozzles create curls with a right angle, zigzag - curls with an acute angle.

Corrugated nozzles - make straight hair wavy, create "waves". The size of the waves depends on the topography of the nozzle. This curling iron is suitable for long hair and medium long hair.

The brush head copes with combing and curling. Gives hairstyles splendor and volume. It is not suitable for long hair; when curled, it gets tangled in the bristles of the brush.

If the ironing nozzle is included in the package, the curling iron can be used for curling and for straightening curly hair.

Power and temperature

A good curling iron heats up in a minute. Read the instructions, see the power, usually it varies from 20 to 50 watts. More powerful - professional, heavy and voluminous, are not used in everyday life. It is not worth attaching values to this parameter, and the temperature regime is important. The best curling iron in which the temperature is regulated. If this is not possible, there is a risk of overheating of the working surface and injury to the hair.

For large curls, 100 degrees is enough, for small ones - 200. The optimal exposure of the curl in time is 15 seconds, and the temperature for curling is 150-170 degrees. If the hair is dyed, the temperature is reduced to 130 degrees.

What to look for before buying?

Having studied the parameters and choosing the model you like, pick it up. Check if the handle slides, heats up, does not cause inconvenience. I recommend to test the device in the store. Technique, whether it is a kettle, drill or hair dryer, it is better to test before buying.

Check the cord. Look at the thickness of the cord, make sure of reliability. The optimum power is 25 W; if the power is less, it takes longer to heat up. Make sure there is an automatic shutdown. Keep in mind that additional options cost money.

If you are interested in a curling iron with a rotating clamping surface, take it without hesitation. Curls curl faster, but do not break after curling.

Do you like the battery-powered device? Pros: create hairstyles anywhere. But the batteries run out and have to be replaced.

What is better for thermal styling - ironing, curling or multistyler?

What else do you need to know about curling irons?

Do not forget about the length of the hair, choosing the width of the working plate. If the hair is short, pick up the plate narrower and vice versa. Narrow devices create volume from the roots. Pay attention to the edges of the rectifier plates, they should be rounded.

Regardless of the coating chosen, do not neglect the rules: before starting styling, apply lotion to the hair. If the hair is dyed or after perming, use the device less often or not at all.

Be sure to clean the curling iron after use, otherwise plaque will form. Clean the work surface after cooling and after disconnecting from the mains. If the surface is not cleaned, nail polish remover or medical alcohol will help. Do not scrape off the plaque.

Buy at specialized stores. This will reduce the likelihood of buying a fake. We decided that we had made a choice, do not forget that thermal wave is harmful to your hair, so use the advice of professionals and doctors. Good luck with your purchase!