Make beautiful curls on long hair you can use a curling iron, ironing or curlers. The end result of hair curling depends not only on the device, but also on the method of curling. Detailed instructions and photos will help you make your choice and make curls with your own hands.
Preparing hair for hairstyles with curls
Before creating a hairstyle, you should wash your hair well, and the curls will retain their ideal shape longer. It is advisable not to use balms and conditioners, because they greatly weigh the hair down, and the curls quickly unravel under their own weight.
If you plan to do curls using hot tools (curling irons, ironing or hot curlers), then you must definitely dry your head.
Otherwise, it will badly affect the condition of the hair. Moreover, it is advisable to let the strands dry without using a hair dryer. When weaving braids or using ordinary curlers or papillots, you do not need to dry your head. On the contrary, it is desirable that the hair is slightly damp.
Before using hot tools, it is advisable to treat the strands with thermal protective agents. And it is also worth applying styling products to the curls: mousse, gel or foam. But it is strictly forbidden to treat hair with varnish before using a curling iron or iron.
Hair curling techniques for long hair
With the help of an iron, you can create beautiful curls, both on long and short hair. And the photos clearly show how attractive the curls are. Moreover, there are several ways to curl curls using an iron. But it is worth remembering that you can resort to such methods of curling no more than once every 7-10 days.
In order not to spoil the curls, it is important to adhere to the following recommendations when working with an iron:
- When curling loose and damaged curls, you need to set the safe mode.
- The optimum temperature for fine hair is 160 ° C.
- Curl tough, unruly strands at 200 ° C.
- You cannot keep the iron in one place for a long time, as this can burn the curls.
Between procedures, you should definitely use healing and nourishing balms, as well as make masks.
The classic hair curling method
Curls for long hair, the photo of which is given in the article, are created according to the following algorithm:
- Apply a heat protectant, mousse or foam to washed and dried hair.
- It is necessary to separate the strand and twist it into a tight bundle. The thickness of the curl should not exceed 1 cm. Otherwise, the hair will not completely warm up, and the curl will turn out to be expressionless.
- It is necessary to smoothly stretch the iron along the tourniquet, starting from the roots. You should not warm up the tips at this stage, because this can get ugly creases. It is better not to reach about 5 cm to the end, and only then process this part of the strand.Stretching the iron over the tourniquet should be 2-3 times, then the result will be more expressive.
- Strand by strand, you need to wind the entire shock of hair. Warming up one curl, you should not dissolve it immediately. It is better to wait until it cools naturally, then the curls will keep their shape longer.
After wrapping, you need to carefully unwind the bundles, and slightly tweak the hairstyle with a comb. To make the curls last longer, it is worth spraying them with varnish, spraying the product closer to the roots. Do not be too zealous with styling, otherwise the hairstyle will take on an unkempt look.
Creating small curls with braids and ironing
Execution technique:
- The washed and dried hair must be divided into several parts. And the smaller they are, the finer the curls will turn out. Each part must be braided into classic braids of three strands, fixing them with small elastic bands, which should preferably be placed closer to the ends.
- Each braid must be ironed. You should start from the roots of the hair, smoothly moving the device towards the ends, without reaching them.
- Having processed all the braids, you need to wait until they have completely cooled down, and only then undo them.
- You need to twist the ends slightly, and if necessary, lightly comb the hairstyle, giving it a complete look.
To fix the result, you can lightly sprinkle the curls with varnish.
Curling hair with a pencil
This method is quite laborious and takes a lot of time, but as a result, the curls are elastic, uniform along the entire length, and look as natural as possible.
Execution technique:
- Apply a protective agent to washed and dried hair. Having separated a strand of hair, 0.5-1 cm thick, you need to wind it around a pencil, trying to take it closer to the edge. In this case, the turns should not overlap each other.
- With an iron, you need to warm up the curl for 3-5 seconds. After that, you need to let the hair cool for about 10 seconds, and only then remove it from the pencil. It is advisable not to dissolve the resulting curl until all the strands have been worked out.
- Having twisted all the curls, you need to straighten it slightly with your fingers. Do not comb your hair, otherwise the curls will lose their shape.
The resulting hairstyle can be lightly sprinkled with varnish to fix the result.
Curls at the ends using foil and ironing
This method does not take much time, and the whole procedure is performed according to the following algorithm:
- Prepared hair must be divided into strands of the same thickness.
- It is necessary to cut foil squares approximately 10 * 10 cm in size. The number of blanks should be equal to the number of strands.
- Taking one strand, you need to wrap it in a ring to the middle of the length, and then put it in a foil envelope. All curls are prepared in this way.
- Each envelope needs to be warmed up for 5 seconds.
You do not need to unfold the foil immediately, but rather wait 10 minutes for the hair to cool naturally. Then the curls will last a long time even without the use of varnish. Having unfolded the foil, you need to gently spread the curls with your fingers, and give the hairstyle a complete look.
Zigzags (broken curls)
This hairstyle looks original, and it takes a minimum of time to create it.
Execution algorithm:
- The entire head of hair must be divided into strands. The thinner these curls, the finer the zigzags will become.
- Having counted the number of strands, it is necessary to cut 2 times the number of foil rectangles. The length of the blanks should correspond to the length of the curls, and the width should be 1-2 cm more than their volume.
- Each strand must be put on one strip of foil, covering the second on top. Having fixed the rectangles, you should bend in different directions with the same step to get an "accordion". In a similar way, you need to prepare all the strands.
- The folded "accordions" need to be warmed up with an iron for 5-10 seconds.
Having processed all the strands, it is advisable to wait until they cool down, after which you need to remove the foil, and carefully spread the zigzags with your fingers. The finished hairstyle should be fixed with styling.
Ways to create curls on long hair with a curling iron
Curls for long hair, the photo of which is presented in the material, is easy to create with a curling iron. And if desired, curls can be given any size. But it is worth remembering that a curling iron, like an iron, harms the hair structure. Therefore, this device can only be used on dry hair. In addition, before that, they should be treated with a thermal protective agent.
Large curls
Curls for long hair, the photo of which is shown above, is curled using a special curling iron with a diameter of 3-5 cm.
Algorithm of actions:
- The washed and dried hair should be divided into strands 5-10 cm thick. It is advisable to secure the upper part of the hair so that it does not interfere with the process.
- Having secured the tip of the strand between the plates, you need to wrap the curl around the curling iron. The device must be held vertically. It is enough to warm the strand for about 10-15 seconds. After the allotted time, it is necessary to gently dissolve the curl, trying not to damage its shape.
- In a similar way, it is necessary to wind all the strands, moving from the back of the head to the crown.
At the end, you need to slightly touch up the curls with your fingers to give them a complete look. The result can be fixed with varnish.
Small waves
You will need either a curling iron with a diameter of 1 to 3 cm, or a special device to create a corrugation. Before using the devices, you need to wash and dry your hair, and apply a heat protection agent to it. The mop should be divided into strands 0.5 cm thick, and curled with a curling iron. You need to handle the curls from the back of the head to the crown, holding the device in an upright position. At the end, you should slightly correct the hairstyle with your fingers, and fix the result with varnish.
Light (careless) waves
To create this hairstyle, you need to wash and dry your hair, and then comb it thoroughly. After that, you need to apply a thermal protective agent, and divide the mop into strands 3-4 cm thick. Each of them should be warmed up for 10 to 15 seconds, depending on the power of the curling iron. It remains only to comb the curls with a sparse-toothed comb, and fix the result with varnish.
Hollywood charm
Curls for long hair, the photo of which is presented above, is not for nothing called Hollywood, because often stars choose such a hairstyle.
How to style:
- After washing, you need to apply a protective agent, mousse or foam to your hair, which does not glue or weigh down the curls.
- It is necessary to make a parting, and it can be both on the side and in the center of the head.
- Dry your hair with a hair dryer and a round comb. This will add volume to your hair.
- Having separated the upper or lower strand, you need to wind it on a curling iron and hold it for 10-15 seconds. All subsequent curls are twisted in the same direction as the first. This is the meaning of the Hollywood hairstyle.
- Having twisted all the strands, you must carefully comb them with a sparse-toothed comb, giving the desired shape.
It is advisable not to use varnish for fixing, the product will make the curls heavier, and the hairstyle will look untidy.
Long hair curler
There are many types of curlers, but the following varieties are suitable for curling long hair:
| Features: | How are used | Benefits | disadvantages | |
| Spiral | They are cylinders with threads on the sides. They can be made of plastic or wood. | The wet hair is divided into strands with a thickness approximately equal to the depression of the spiral. Each curl is wound on the product according to the movement of the thread, and is fixed with an elastic band. | They help to create bouncy small curls and are relatively inexpensive. | It is difficult to wind the occipital strands on the spiral yourself. Cannot be used at night. Quite heavy, causing discomfort. |
| Velvet | Made of plastic, the top layer is covered with velor.They look like hollow cylinders with many holes. | Wet hair is wound around the product and fixed with an elastic band or clip, after which it is dried. | They do not spoil curls, prevent electrification. Promotes quick drying of the strands, which speeds up styling. | Not suitable for curling while sleeping. They can slide. |
| Boomerangs | They are flexible cylinders with a wire rod and a foam or rubberized surface. | Wet strands are wound on boomerangs, starting from the ends to the roots. After that, the products are rolled up into a bundle. | Suitable for curling at night. Helps to create neat curls without creases. | Short-lived and difficult to use. |
| Bobbins | Wooden or plastic sticks, slightly tapered towards the center. | Wet strands are wound on the product from the ends to the roots, and fixed with elastic bands or clips. | They allow you to get small curls that do not lose their shape for a long time. They are cheap. | Cheating takes a lot of time. Hair on bobbins takes longer to dry than on regular curlers. Cannot be used overnight. |
| Magic or MagicLeverag
| They are ribbon spirals made of fabric. | Wet strands are threaded into curlers using a special hook. After that, the hair is dried in any way. | Doesn't interfere with sleep and helps to create curls of any shape. Do not lead to creases. | It is difficult to use them without some experience. Curling is time-consuming. |
How to wind large curls on curlers
To create such a hairstyle, you will need large curlers. Algorithm of actions:
- Wet hair needs to be disassembled into strands 5-10 cm thick.
- Each curl must be wound on curlers in any order.
- After drying your hair and removing the stylers, you should lightly comb the curls. If you need to keep their shape, it is better to use a comb with rare teeth.
To fix the hairstyle, you need to sprinkle the curls with varnish.
How to make small curls with curlers
It is best to use bobbins to create small curls. If the curling takes place at night, then it is advisable to give preference to boomerangs with a minimum diameter. Before using the products, you must wash your hair and apply a fixing mousse or foam to it.
You do not need to dry the curls. Further, the hair is divided into equal strands, 1 cm thick. Each of them is wound on a bobbin or boomerang and fixed. When the hair is dry, you need to unwind the stylers, and slightly touch up the hair with your fingers.
How to curl the ends of long hair with curlers
This type of styling helps to create soft and neat curls. Its difference lies in the fact that only the ends of hair up to 10 cm long are twisted on the curlers. For this method, you can use any type of product. But it is advisable to choose larger curlers, otherwise the curls will look unnatural. After curling, be sure to comb the curls, otherwise they will acquire an unnatural, doll-like appearance.
Hair curling technique
The end result is influenced not only by the choice of the curlers themselves, but also by the way they are wrapped:
- Horizontal wrapping. Suitable for creating bouncy curls, as well as giving hair a splendor and extra volume.
- Vertical wrapping. Helps create curls that flow downward. Does not increase the volume of the hairstyle.
- Spiral wrapping. Suitable for creating bouncy, uniform curls along the entire length, as well as a Hollywood hairstyle.
Horizontal
Such a promotion should be carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Washed and slightly damp hair should be divided into three sections: two at the temples and one at the crown.
- The wrapping process should start from the parietal region, or rather from the forehead. Here it is necessary to highlight a thin strand, the width of which is equal to the size of the curlers. Raising the curl up so that it becomes perpendicular to the head, you need to comb it, and then wind it on the curlers from the end, turning the styler from the forehead to the crown. The strand should be twisted as close to the head as possible, then there will be no crease.
- In the same way, you need to twist the following strands in the parietal region. As a result, the curlers should be parallel to each other. It is advisable to select curls of the same thickness.
- The strands on the temples are wound in the same way as in the parietal region.
- When all hair is curled in curlers, you need to dry them with a stream of hot air. Do not bring the hair dryer too close to your head so as not to burn the curls.
- Unscrew the curlers. You need to start from the back of the head, gradually moving up.
It remains only to lightly comb the hair, and the hairstyle is ready.
Vertical
This type of wrapping is best done on curlers with a small diameter.
Algorithm of actions:
- The upper curls on the crown should be secured with clips so that they do not interfere.
- On the back of the head, it is necessary to highlight a wide strand, and divide it with vertical partings into several parts. Each of them should be screwed onto the curlers in any direction, but so that the stylers are located vertically.
- Having separated the strand from the crown, it must also be divided into several parts, and then curled in curlers. Thus, you need to curl all your hair and then dry it with a hair dryer.
- The cooled hair must be removed from the curlers, rising from the back of the head to the crown.
Finished curls should be lightly combed with a sparse-toothed comb or fingers to complete the look.
Spiral
A similar perm should be done according to this algorithm:
- Hair must be divided into 4 parts: temples, dark and nape. Those that are not yet in use are best secured with clamps so that they do not interfere.
- Starting from the back of the head, you need to separate a thin strand, and wind it on spiral curlers, following from roots to ends. Repeat this with all curls, moving from bottom to top.
- Dry your hair with a hairdryer and then remove the curlers.
You can comb the curls a little with your fingers or a sparse-toothed comb to trim your hair. It is not recommended to use fixing varnish, as this will make the curls seem unnatural.
Useful Tips
The curls themselves look complete, but if there is a desire to diversify the image, then you can experiment with the hairstyle:
- A high ponytail with curls is a great solution for a wedding.
- If you make the ponytail on the side, you get a trendy hairstyle for going to the club.
- Greek styling with curls is suitable both for walking around the city and for the office.
- Braids with curls are suitable for any outfit, and will complement the image with both jeans and an evening dress.
- For office work, you can make a bun with curls by securing it to the back or side. This option looks elegant, but not too strict.
Looking at the photos given in the article, you can understand that curls will be an excellent basis for many hairstyles, both holiday and everyday. So the owners of long hair always have a lot to choose from. The main thing to remember is that you can do a perm no more than once a week. Otherwise, the curls will quickly turn into straw.
Long hair curling video
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