How to curl your hair with soft curlers. Which curlers to choose: thermal or soft, and how to properly wind curlers on long hair

Learn to curl your hair beautifully and carefully. Frequent use of curling irons and hot rollers will soon result in dullness and split ends in your hair. Soft curlers can help you create gorgeous romantic curls and at the same time maintain the health of your hair. Let's look at how to choose curlers and create a spectacular hairstyle on short or long hair.

Pay attention to the boomerang curlers. Externally, they look like this: a base made of flexible wire is covered with a foam or rubber sheath. Boomerangs come in different diameters and lengths, which allows you to independently determine the volume of curls. When choosing curlers, consider the result. A thin base will visually shorten your curls by half and create a “small lamb” curl, which most often looks ridiculous. With all its advantages (gentle styling method, reasonable price, variety of choice), curling curls with boomerangs takes a lot of time. It is better to leave these curlers overnight. The structure of curlers is different from that of hot rollers. If the second option involves winding it on washed, dry hair, then boomerangs do not need good air circulation. Before curling with soft curlers, wash your hair with shampoo and lightly dry with a towel. If they are too wet, they may never dry completely and you will be disappointed with the results. Dry strands will develop quickly without ever forming curls. After washing your hair, stand in front of the mirror and prepare: a set of long curling irons, a comb for detangling, mousse or foam for hair styling, a spray bottle with clean water and a hairdryer. Take a little product, apply it to your hair and distribute it with a thick comb over the entire length. Start separating the strands from the crown. Comb each one thoroughly, wrap it with a tourniquet, spray it with a spray bottle and wrap it tightly in curlers. The hair should be wound in a spiral. Neat curls are obtained if you distribute the strands into zones (crown, back of the head, temple). Hair styling using foam rollers. Wash your hair with mild shampoo and conditioner, towel dry, then blow lightly with a hairdryer. Hair should be semi-damp. Detangle the hair, apply a little spray or styling product and distribute through the strands. Separate hair into zones and secure with clips. Start with bangs, if they haven't been cut off. Place the curlers under the bangs 0.5–1 cm from the ends, wrap the hair and grab the cylinder. Continue twisting until you reach the head. Try to curl your hair tightly so that it does not fall apart during wear or sleep.

If you want to get round curls, then place the curlers vertically. For soft and slightly messy waves, roll your hair in a horizontal position using foam rollers. If you leave the curlers overnight, then it is better to lower the clasp from bottom to top to avoid unsightly creases and dents. In the morning, carefully remove the device, lightly shake your hair with your fingertips and spray with hairspray if you want to create a “light breeze” effect.

Boomerangs are considered the safest curlers in all respects. Try not to grab a lot of hair if you want curlier curls, and instead wrap larger sections for an easier curl. For curly hair, you need to use a leveling serum or apply hairspray immediately before curling.

Simple devices

Beautiful, well-groomed hair styled in a beautiful hairstyle is the dream of every woman. The cheapest, most reliable and well-known way to get beautiful curls is to curl your hair using such a simple device as curlers. But “technical” progress has also reached curlers. There is a wide range of different curlers on the modern market, however, the curling technique has remained virtually unchanged. This article will discuss exactly how to curl curlers yourself at home correctly.

Varieties

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Let's first find out what types of hair curling devices are offered by modern manufacturers.

There are the following types of curlers:

Plastic
Metal
Rubber
Thermo curlers
Electric curlers
Boomerangs
Velcro
Paralon
Velvet
Bobbins
Spirals.

When choosing curlers, find out about the negative effects on your hair that they can have during their use. Choose the safest ones. Curling hair is a mechanical effect on it. Such exposure can negatively affect your hair (possible negative results - split ends, dull and brittle hair).

Plastic curlers are absolutely safe and harmless to hair. The different shapes and thicknesses of the curlers allow you to create a wide variety of ringlets and curls. It is good to use metal boogers after the procedure. Hot rollers can damage your hair, so apply a protective product to your hair before using them. The hair itself must be dry. Heated in a special installation, electric rollers can also cause harm to your hair, and your hair should be combed fifteen minutes after removing it.

Velcro curlers are ideal for short hair. But long hair can get tangled in them. Boomerangs are foam rollers with wire inside. Velvet curlers are safe, they are attached with a stick and have a velor coating. Spiral ones can be wooden or plastic. They are attached using a special device - a clamp. We will look further at how to wind different types of curlers.

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Basic rules for curling hair

You should not dry your hair before curling. It is better if the hair remains slightly damp. Dried straight hair spreads during the curling process, which greatly impedes uniform distribution on curlers, and also quickly straightens and acquires its original straight appearance.

If the hair, on the contrary, is excessively wet, it is almost impossible to achieve long-term hold on it. Slightly damp hair can be dried quickly and is easily distributed into curlers. If the hair is already completely dry, then it is easy to moisturize it using a regular spray bottle, spraying each strand that you plan to curl with a spray bottle.

Prepare your tools

For convenience, speed of application and use of these curling products, you should prepare a fine-toothed comb with a long handle. This comb allows you to separate evenly even individual strands of hair for further curling. Hair should be combed. Prepare several hair clips and use them to remove strands that will be curled later. It is imperative to have a mirror, and not even just one (the second mirror is useful when curling strands of hair located on the back of the head). A spray bottle will come in handy in case your hair dries out during the curling process.

Instructions

Each type of curler comes with instructions for their use; be sure to read it and act according to its rules. The instructions will contain precise recommendations on how to wind curlers of a particular model and brand.

Secrets

When winding individual strands, special attention should be paid to twisting the ends.
Make sure that the tip of the strand lies flat on the curlers, without creases or kinks that can ruin your hairstyle.
The curl must be done perpendicular to the growth of the strand, with tension, but do not pull too hard, it should not hurt your head and hair.
The width of the curler and the width of the strand must match each other. Be patient and twist strand by strand, trying to evenly distribute the hair into individual strands.
Short hair should only be curled at the top.
Long hair is curled with rollers of varying widths and thicknesses. Small curlers are used on the neck, medium curlers are preferable on the back of the head, and large curlers are used on the hair on the crown of the head. Such hair fits perfectly on curlers in thin strands. The effect of curling long hair into thin strands - chic curls.
It is not recommended to blow-dry hair that has already been curled with curlers.
Frequent use of curlers can worsen the external condition and internal structure of your hair.
When attaching curlers, it is better to use special hair clips and hairpins.
It is better to start curling from the middle of the head. Curling direction is from front to back.
For weak hair, you should use hair styling foam when curling.

Boomerang curlers can be wound in different directions, depending on your wishes and requirements. The ends of the boomerang curlers are twisted together (thanks to the internal wire) and securely fix the strands.
The latest developments from manufacturers make it possible to curl using electric curlers with a light indicator of the heating temperature (measures the optimal styling temperature for the hair), which ensures gentle treatment of the hair. Hair after curling with electric rollers does not need additional combing; it should be treated with the necessary fixation to create a particular style.
If you need to use hair gel while curling, distribute it evenly over the entire length of your hair.
After removing the curlers, the hair should be carefully combed with a large-toothed comb to obtain a voluminous hairstyle, then give the curls the desired shape. If your goal is elastic curls removed from curlers in the so-called “original form”, you should not comb them. Distribute them using your fingers.

Despite the abundance of styling tools, the process of curling curls is not always easy and comfortable. Some devices dry out your hair, others cause discomfort when worn. The most convenient and safest are soft curlers that do not spoil the curls and can remain on the hair all night without causing problems. They can curl your hair effectively and comfortably, but you need to know how to choose the best curlers and how to use them correctly, using different sizes and styling products. Read about all this further in the article.

What are they?

The main advantage of foam rollers is ease of use and softness. They come in various shapes, most often being cylinders or round balls, with different ways of securing the hair.

With these curlers there are no problems with overnight curling, but due to their softness they are not very durable. Making a beautiful hairstyle with them is not a problem, you just need to try different hair tension options to form the same curls.

Who is it suitable for and what kind of curls do they get?

You can use soft curlers on any hair length and curl them for any time. They can be used for express styling, when there is very little time, by applying a special curl fixing product, or you can safely leave them for a long time, including overnight.

Long hair can be styled either in Hollywood waves or in steep, defined curls.

Short and medium strands - in large or small curls, adding pomp to any hairstyle. Maybe, Such curlers will not be very convenient for hair that is too short.

Types of curlers

Soft curlers for curls are divided into two main types: round and locs. Both of these types are convenient, practical, and anyone can handle them, including those who have not used curlers before at all.

Loxes

Loxa classic curlers are foam rubber cylinders with a longitudinal stripe-cut along the entire length. The thickness of these products varies; the thicker the curler, the cooler the finished curl will be. It should be taken into account that foam rubber decreases in volume when compressed. The hair is secured with elastic bands.

In this case, the hair is curled without creases, the ends of the hair are not damaged, on these elastic soft devices you can allow yourself to sleep peacefully without removing the wrap. If desired, you can buy sets with locs of different thicknesses. This is very practical, as you can do a variety of styling, varying the size of curls near the face, on the top of the head, and on long strands.

Round

Round foam papillottes made of foam rubber appeared not so long ago (everyone compares them to macaroon cookies, hence the popular name), but they are very easy to use. This is an ideal option for long strands, the curls are natural, and the curlers themselves do not weigh down the head, which is very important for those with thick, long hair.

Inside, these donut-shaped curlers have the same foam cylinder. Through a longitudinal incision, opening the two halves of the curlers, you need to get to this cylinder and wind your hair onto it.

Selection and cost of foam rollers

When choosing hair curlers, you need to focus on the length of your hair, and not just how to choose the right model. Foam curlers of any kind are best suited for long and medium strands; girls with short hair will most likely find them inconvenient to use and ineffective (especially round ones). They will not hold short curls in place and styling will not work.

Note, You can curl soft foam rollers using various techniques; they are not complicated and depend on the planned hairstyle.

You need to choose foam rollers depending on the length of your hair and the intended types of styling. It is best to get a set with products of different thicknesses. The price varies among different manufacturers and depending on the number of pieces in the set. The average cost is 100–450 rubles per set.

Rules and features of use

Step-by-step instructions on how to curl your hair with foam rollers:

Wash your hair in the usual way, with a suitable shampoo; it is advisable to use conditioner at the end of washing.
Dry the strands with a well-absorbing towel, or apply a spray for easy combing. You can dry your hair a little naturally if you have time, or use a hairdryer. The strands should not be completely dry, just slightly damp so that curls are formed, but at the same time the hair has time to dry.
The wrapping starts with the bangs. Wetting the strand with a styling product (mousse, spray, lotion), fix it in the cut of the cylinder and wrap it around the curlers until it reaches the scalp. You can twist it tighter, since the foam is soft and the strand may unravel. We secure it with an elastic band in two turns, being careful not to overtighten and leave creases.
We divide the rest of the hair into sections (we divide the back of the head in half vertically, and two lateral ones), twist it, and fix it with clips.
We wind the upper sector. Divide into equal strands and, applying mousse to each along the entire length, twist. The amount depends on the thickness of the hair and the number of curls desired. We place the curlers horizontally, parallel to the hairline. If the curlers are of different sizes, then the large ones go to the top of the head, we wind the sides and the back of the head with smaller ones.
It is better to wind the side strands vertically, wrap the hair inward. If you need wide waves, loose curls, you can choose a horizontal curl. To ensure that there are no creases or dents on the curls surrounding the face on the outside, you need to wind the elastic not too tightly, along the curled hair.
After removing the curlers, do not rush to use the comb. If possible, you need to give your hair a little rest, then model the curls with your fingers, or continue styling with a comb. You need to comb individual strands, otherwise you will get waves instead of curls.
You can fix your hair with hairspray, especially if the weather is humid outside.

Important! If the hair has time to dry out during the curling process, you need to moisten it a little with water. If you plan to leave the curlers overnight, you can wear a scarf or light bandana so they won't fall off while you sleep. Read more about how to curl your hair at night on our website.

Winding techniques

Detailed instructions on how to use soft curlers.

You will need:

set of curlers;
2 combs (for combing and a “tail” - with a thin handle for dividing into strands);
water for wetting strands;
hair clips.

How to curl your hair with round Molecule Rollers:

Divide clean, damp hair into strands and moisten them with styling product one at a time.
Unfold the foam roller from one side, put it on the strand, pull it towards the scalp, then twist the entire curl onto it.
After this, the halves of the roller return to their place, fixing the strand.
Remove the curlers by pulling and gently unwinding the strands.

Cheating on loks is carried out as follows:

We divide the hair into sectors and secure it with clips. If the strands are long and the hairstyle consists of curls with a straight parting, then we curl the hair, having first made an even, beautiful parting.
We insert each strand like a crocodile into the cut between the halves of the locs and, squeezing both parts, wind the curl to the end. Secure with elastic bands without pulling the hair.
The position of the curlers can be either vertical or horizontal, depending on the hairstyle and hair length.

Pros and cons of using

Pros:

safety (the ends and strands do not break, the hair does not split, unlike hot devices, it does not burn or dry out the hair);
give volume and romantic shape to even naturally sparse curls, providing; hairstyle is full of pomp and looks beautiful;
can be used for both quick and long-term curling;
ease of use, even without experience and practice;
compact, easy to store and care for, will not take up much space.

Note, styling with soft curlers turns out to be no worse than a salon hairstyle, but will cost much less.

Minuses:

due to their softness and easy wrinkling, foam rollers are not very durable;
the same softness does not allow making very large curls;
the fixation is somewhat unreliable and may become loose, especially if left overnight;
You need to keep it for a long time to get the desired result.

As a conclusion, we can say that locs are very convenient and safe; perhaps, they are one of the most successful models for home use. The ease and effectiveness of use is noted by most users, this is evidenced by a lot of positive reviews on the Internet.

Judging by the photographs of hairstyles that girls create using these curlers at home, the result is impressive. It is almost as good as salon styling. The main thing is the desire and availability of time to work with your hair, and this will not require any special effort or skills.

Useful videos

How to curl curls using soft curlers.

Soft curlers. For what and why? The most comfortable curlers.

Curls are one of the most feminine and beautiful hairstyles. Wavy curls make hair visually thicker and more voluminous, and the ease of creating this hairstyle makes it the most popular. But not everyone knows how to properly curl their hair with curlers. Therefore, it makes sense to consider styling methods with different devices and for different lengths of strands.

Preparation for installation

The success of the hairstyle process depends on the cleanliness of the hair. Therefore, before curling, you need to wash your hair with shampoo and use regular conditioner or balm.

To work with hot curlers or stylers, the hair must first be dried, preferably naturally. To curl with soft curlers, the curls should first be slightly dried.

Styling products

Whether to use styling products before curling is an individual question. Thin hair needs extra volume. Therefore, it is worth applying foam to wet strands and distributing it evenly.

It is important to use the right amount of styling mousse as too much will weigh your hair down and make your hairstyle short-lived. For medium-length curls (shoulder-length), you need an amount of foam commensurate with the size of an average tangerine. You can distribute the mousse with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb.

For thick and heavy hair, the use of styling products before curling is not necessary. In addition, it is important to apply foam taking into account the type of scalp.

Curling short hair

How to properly curl your hair with curlers for a short haircut is the simplest question. Firstly, you will need a small number of devices for curling the strands, and secondly, styling on short hair lasts longer.

But the difficulty poses the danger of making the strands unruly. Therefore, most owners of short hair prefer not small curls, but smooth waves that smooth out their hair, giving it shine and volume. For styling, it is better to use Velcro curlers of medium or large diameter.

the hair is divided into even strands using a comb;
each strand is wound strictly from the roots onto the surface of the curler;
for the best fixation, the tip of each strand can be pinned.

The curl will be more durable on wet hair. Therefore, the strands can be moistened with water from a spray bottle or sprinkled with varnish. Laying time is about 30 minutes. It is important to make sure your hair is completely dry.

After removing the curlers, you need to comb and style your hair with a brush, and then fix it with hairspray. For root volume, you can use a special spray, dry shampoo or styling powder.

Medium length curl

According to statistics, most women prefer to wear medium-length hairstyles. Therefore, the question of how to properly wind curlers on medium hair is more than relevant.

Stylists advise curling your hair away from your face so that the strands do not fall on your face and the hairstyle is comfortable to wear. In order to quickly create beautiful and natural curls, you need to purchase long curlers or boomerangs.

Long curlers are tubes of flat rubber twisted in a spiral. There are various sizes of boomerangs available. You need to choose them based on the desired hairstyle. Large-diameter curlers are suitable for soft and light curls, and small ones for elastic curls.

Using boomerangs is very simple:

the hair along its entire length is evenly moistened with water from a spray bottle or a special water-based styling product;
a flat strand, the width of which should not exceed the width of the curler, is separated using a comb;
the boomerang is straightened with your fingers to a smooth rubber strip;
the strand at the root is pressed against the edge of the boomerang;
the entire length of the strand is distributed along the entire length of the curler;
the curlers are released, but the strand remains wound.

Curling time is 20-30 minutes. The final step of the instructions on how to properly curl long curlers is to remove the curlers, comb the hair and fix it with varnish.

Curling long hair

Happy owners of long hair often face the problem of choosing a hairstyle. Complex hairstyles require a lot of time, while curling takes a minimum of time and gives you the opportunity to get a beautiful result.

Before you properly curl your hair with curlers, you need to choose good curling devices.

Papillots are curlers, which are a long foam tube with a wire inside. The advantage of such products is the variety of possible uses.

As an example, it is worth considering the classic method of how to properly curl curlers.

Hair should be thoroughly combed along its entire length and moistened with water from a spray bottle. You don’t have to moisturize freshly washed strands, but simply wait until your hair dries almost completely naturally.
You need to start curling with hair from the face. The strand needs to be separated from the total mass, combed upward and carefully twist the strand along its entire length onto a curling iron.
The papillot bends for the best fixation.
Curling is carried out in the direction from the forehead to the back of the head, after which the hair on the parietal part is curled, and finally the strands on the sides of the head.

After removing the curlers, you need to comb your hair with your fingers, fix the curls with hairspray, and then comb it with a hair brush.

Curling the ends

For quick and easy styling, it is not necessary to curl your hair along the entire length; you can curl the ends. This styling makes your hair visually more well-groomed, and does not take more than 20 minutes.

The technique of how to properly curl your hair with curlers is no different from regular curling. But in order for a hairstyle with straight hair at the root part and curled ends to look natural, you need to carefully comb the curls and add volume to the root part.

Root volume with curlers

With the help of curlers, you can not only turn straight strands into curls, but also give your hair beautiful and natural volume from the roots. Of course, it’s easier to use styling products. For example, foam, root volume spray, dry shampoo or hairspray.

But sensitive scalp or an allergic reaction to the components of styling products may prevent their use. And then curlers come to the rescue. But what needs to be done to get a luxurious result, like in the advertising photo? How to properly curl your hair with curlers will be of interest to every woman who cares about her appearance.

To create root volume, you need to use Velcro devices of medium or large volume. The strands from the roots are sprayed with water, divided into even sections, after which the curlers are fixed to the root zone so that the tension of the strands is felt.

In order to speed up the result and fix it, you need to use a hair dryer to dry your hair. Strands must be processed until completely dry. Afterwards it is recommended to dry for 30-60 seconds with cold air.

After this, you need to carefully remove the curlers, lightly pulling them, and comb your hair with a brush from the roots.

Often women are faced with a problem: despite the fact that the rules of how to properly curl soft curlers are strictly followed, effective styling does not work.

First of all, you need to understand that creating a beautiful hairstyle requires frequent practice. The first curl may turn out to be unsuccessful, but after several attempts, during which you will develop your own techniques for working with hair, you can achieve a good result.

The curlers should be removed only after the hair is completely dry, otherwise the styling will quickly fall apart.
The strand should be wound onto the curlers with light tension, and not just wrapped around their surface.
Do not use wet hair curlers.
The number of curlers should be sufficient: for long and thick hair, several packs of curlers are required.
Perm from the roots while sleeping harms the blood circulation of the scalp, which means it can ultimately lead to hair loss or thinning.

The range of tips on how to properly curl your hair with Velcro curlers, curlers or boomerangs is selected individually. To do this, you need to try different curling methods and evaluate the results of each.

Curler care

Curling devices require regular and careful maintenance. After each use, the curlers should be cleaned of hairs and washed with any hair shampoo. After this, the products need to be dried and placed in a separate bag until next use.

Thus, curling is a quick and easy way to create any desired look: from tight and voluminous curls to light waves and elegant curls. Unlike stylers, curlers do not cause harm to hair, do not damage or dry it out. Therefore, you can use them often when you want to look beautiful, well-groomed and modern.

There are several varieties, each of which has its own pros and cons:

"Velcro" The simplest method, which is best suited for those with short hair, since removing Velcro from long hair is very unpleasant. How to curl your hair with Velcro curlers? Apply styling product to slightly damp strands, then curl each strand. It will be easy to secure your hair thanks to Velcro; no additional devices will be needed. Dry your hair with a hairdryer and remove the Velcro.
"Boomerangs". These are soft sticks made of foam rubber or other material with wire inside. They do not damage the hair and allow you to create beautiful, elastic curls. To curl your hair with boomerang curlers, divide it into thin strands of equal volume, dry it slightly, wrap it around a stick and wrap it on top. You can even go to bed with “boomerangs” to create curls; they don’t get in the way.
Traditional plastic and iron. Less convenient models, which however continue to be used. It is more difficult to curl your hair with these curlers than with soft or Velcro ones, since they need to be additionally secured using special fasteners or elastic bands.
Thermo and electric hair curlers. They significantly speed up the curling process, but do not always have a good effect on the health of the curls. If you use this option, take care of care products.

How to use curlers on hair of different lengths

Short

As already mentioned, Velcro is best in this case. Depending on the diameter, they will quickly create beautiful volume or neat small curls. Before applying curlers to your short hair, add a little curl and volume product, such as mousse or foam.

Middle length

It is important that the strands are not too wet and not too dry. In the first case, a lot of creases will appear, and in the second, the curls simply won’t hold on. For medium length hair, it is best to curl it in soft curlers and leave it overnight. Unlike long ones, they will dry well in a few hours, which will allow you to create excellent styling.

Long hair

In this case, soft boomerangs are also suitable. Just don't leave them overnight - you're unlikely to wait until they dry completely, so use a hairdryer to speed up the process. To curl long hair with curlers, curl them until the curling iron touches your scalp. You can use boomerangs of different diameters to achieve natural curls. Twist thin strands as tightly as possible. Remove carefully and comb with your fingers to prevent frizz.