What are the best curlers for the night? How to choose and apply curlers correctly: recommendations from a fashionista. How to curl your hair with soft curlers

Today there is a wide selection of curlers on sale different forms, sizes and materials. They all have the right to exist. However, not any of these devices are suitable for night curling. Remember that with this styling method you will have to leave the curlers on your head not for an hour or two, but for quite a long time, and you will also have to sleep on them.

It is extremely important that the option you choose is primarily convenient. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention, first of all, to the material from which they are made. Let’s say right away that it’s better to choose softer curlers for the night.

In general, it is worth noting that you are free to choose the option that is best for you and more convenient. The main thing to remember is a sense of comfort. If you sleep on hard and uncomfortable bobbins for a long time, it can not only ruin your sleep and mood, but also have a negative impact on your health and well-being.

How to make curls?

When the right curlers have been selected and purchased, you can proceed directly to the curling process.

Allow enough time for it before going to bed - it may take you about half an hour or more to curl your hair correctly and neatly.

Let us briefly describe the algorithm of actions that should be followed.

The process described above is quite simple, but all its stages are extremely important. To get a truly impressive effect, follow these instructions exactly and do not skip any of the steps given in it.

Is it possible to make the effect of the procedure better?

Many girls devote a lot of time to the process of curling their hair with curlers, and remove them in the morning in a hurry and carelessly. This is a common mistake. In order for the installation to be truly ideal, you need to approach its final stages with all responsibility. First of all, make sure your hair is completely dry overnight.

If you find that the strands wrapped in curlers are still slightly damp, there is a risk that the curl will not work. To improve the situation, we recommend that you thoroughly dry your hair with a hairdryer without removing the curlers from your head.

IMPORTANT! There is no need to remove curlers from wet strands. If your thick hair has not dried overnight, you should only unbraid it after blow-drying it. If you encounter such a problem, we advise you to use only dry hair in curlers in the future to avoid problems with curling.

You should remove the locks from the curlers very carefully and slowly, trying not to injure or fluff the curls. It is better to start this process from the bottom of the head. Once you have loosened all the curls, you can gently run through your hair with a wide-tooth comb. If desired, set the curl with hairspray.

Conclusion

Curling your hair at night is indeed a very practical and convenient solution, especially for those who do not have a lot of free time and want to get themselves in order as quickly as possible in the morning. The main thing with this method of curling is to choose really high-quality curlers made of soft material so that your sleep is sweet and calm, and does not turn into real torture.

About how to choose and use curlers so as not to harm your hair and make beautiful hairstyle, tells hairdresser-stylist at the Moscow salon "Imaggio" Olga KUKHARENKO.

SPIRITS ON STICKS
When choosing curlers, first of all pay attention to the material from which they are made. Metal curlers cut hair and electrify it. Wooden ones, absorbing everything like a sponge, quickly become dirty and soon begin to stain your hair.

Give preference to curlers made of plastic or plastic-coated - this material is harmless to hair. Today the choice of such curlers is huge. There are, for example, curlers entirely filled with holes - like a piece of plastic mesh rolled into a tube. These curlers are attached to the hair using sharpened plastic sticks - the tube with the strand wound onto it is pierced through with the stick. When buying curlers, make sure that the sticks that come with them are smooth - otherwise, making their way through the strands wound on the curlers, they will catch and tear your hair.

You can often find Velcro curlers on sale. Their surface is dotted with tiny plastic burrs, due to which the strands seem to stick to the curlers. Therefore, Velcro stays in the hair without additional devices. It is better to use these curlers for short hair - long strands get tangled in the tenacious legs of the Velcro and it becomes difficult to remove the curlers yourself, without outside help. Hot rollers and electric rollers are coated with heat-resistant plastic, which protects the hair from burning. After all, these curlers heat up your hair before you curl it.

In order to attach thermal and electric curlers to hair, there are many different devices. You should not buy those curlers that are attached with rubber bands. The elastic band put on the curlers cuts the hair and, in addition, pinches the curl, so the curl is not beautiful - with creases.

BEER CURLS
It is best to use curlers that have been washed and dried. Slightly damp strands take curls very well - an elastic curl quickly forms. Do not blow dry your hair. This is especially true for dyed or chemically treated hair - the pressure of hot air will make it lifeless and brittle.

If you want the curl to last a long time, use styling foam. For short and shoulder-length hair, a foam ball the size of an orange is enough; longer strands require 2 times more. The foam is evenly distributed over wet, freshly washed hair. At the same time, it should not get on the scalp - otherwise dandruff and even allergies may appear. We comb and dry hair covered with foam.

You can also resort to another, ancient means of fixing your hairstyle. It keeps the curl for a long time and does not cause allergies, and in addition, it strengthens and nourishes the hair... ordinary beer. It is applied to each strand of already dried hair immediately before wrapping it in curlers.

By the way, wrapping strands around curlers is not such a simple matter. Without knowing some of the nuances, it is difficult to get a beautiful curl. I'll tell you a few professional secrets:
The larger the diameter of the curler, the thicker the strand you need to wind on it. Try to ensure that the curlers do not crowd each other, and that each has enough space.

When dividing your hair into strands, make partings not straight, but in a zigzag. That is, at the roots of the hair, do not run the comb straight, but slightly wiggle it from side to side. Then, having gotten rid of the curlers, the hair will not fall apart into separate strands, and you will get the effect of natural curls.

When wrapping a strand of hair in curlers, you need to pull the hair tightly. Otherwise, the strands at the roots will not gain volume and will not be lush.

CURLERS UNDER THE HAIRDRYER
Curling curlers at night is strictly contraindicated. This is real torture for hair - it splits and breaks. In addition, hair left in a stretched state for a long time can cause headaches and even lead to increased blood pressure. The time of wearing curlers is strictly limited: electric and thermal rollers are kept on the hair for 15-20 minutes, and regular ones - no more than 2 hours.

To make your hair curl as quickly as possible, dry the strands wrapped in curlers with a hairdryer. Thanks to its special features, the hair dryer does not harm hair already fixed in curlers. Before blowing a hairdryer on the strands wrapped in Velcro curlers, put a hairnet on your head. If this is not done, then under the stream of air the strands will “come unstuck” from the curlers, which will injure the hair and ruin the hairstyle.

Ekaterina KOVALEVA
"Women Health"

Hello, my dear readers! Beautiful, thick waves add femininity to the image and evoke admiration from the opposite sex. Wavy styling can be ordered at a salon, but for everyday wear it is more useful to learn how to twist your curls yourself; for this you can use a curling iron, hair curlers, or a hair straightener (yes, it can also twist your hair). When using a curling iron and straightener, do not forget about thermal protection, because high temperatures have a detrimental effect on the hair structure. People have a popular word for “burning” their hair, so to prevent this from happening, adopt simple and completely harmless life hacks. And today I will tell you how to make curls without a curling iron or curlers.

Why does using curling irons and curlers harm your hair?

It's no secret that frequent heat styling has a detrimental effect on the condition of your hair. Here are some reasons to abandon this styling method.

After frequent use curling irons:

• The hair at the ends is split.
• Hair becomes brittle.
• By acting on the strands with hot objects (curling iron, tongs), we deprive them of moisture. As a result, we get lifeless, dull hair.
• By overusing tools that heat up, you risk losing volume and thickness - in such conditions, hairs will sooner or later fall out.

Curlers unsafe, as it might seem at first glance. Electric and thermal rollers act on hair like curling irons and tongs. Curlers with a brush damage the hair structure, while metal ones electrify the strands and lead to split ends. The most gentle ones are plastic curlers, but they are made with holes in which hair gets tangled and torn. A similar effect can be achieved using Velcro curlers.

If you use “grandmother’s secrets”, the strands will not only be curled, but also healthy. Here are the most common methods of curling hair without curling irons or curlers.

How to make curls using a bun

This method is easy and quick; it is recommended to do it on clean, washed, damp hair.

1. Start by making a ponytail high at the back of your head.
2. Next, twist the strands tightly, wrap them in a barrel and secure with hairpins or bobby pins.
3. After 7-8 hours, remove the pins and carefully unwind the tourniquet.
4. The resulting strands do not need to be combed, but only beaten and straightened with your hands.
5. Fix your hair with hairspray. We get light and stylish curls.

How to make curls using rags

The procedure looks funny, but the result is elastic curls that will not lose their shape throughout the day. You will need strips of cotton fabric and only 10-15 minutes of free time.

1. The hair needs to be washed with shampoo, dried, combed and divided into strands; their thickness may vary depending on the desired result.
2. Place the tip in the middle of a rag curler, twist to the very root, tie the ends into a knot.
3. Take the next strand and do the same...
4. The hair must be completely dry, as a rule, this takes 8-12 hours.
5. After you have removed the rags, straighten your hair and spray with hairspray.

Interesting: in addition to pieces of fabric, you can use cocktail tubes, pieces of paper, foil, and caps from felt-tip pens.

Curls on stiletto heels

1. To start, be sure to lightly dampen your hair.
2. Form thin small strands and from the roots in the shape of a figure eight, begin to twist the strand onto a hairpin.
3. In a few hours you will have a voluminous hairstyle.
4. Use your hands to comb your hair from the roots and shape it.

Curls with a bandage

Headbands are a common accessory for creating hairstyles. Few people know that with its help you can quickly create light curls. We put on a fabric bandage with a tight elastic band, and spray loose hair with water. Next, divide your hair into equal strands, then twist each one into a flagellum and thread them under the bandage. It will only take a few hours and the curls are ready! Remove the bandage and shape the hair with your hands without a comb.

Curls using braids - an old and proven method

This method is considered the most gentle and easiest. To get lush curly hair, just wash your hair, dry it a little, braid a lot of braids and go to bed. In the morning we unravel and get light waves. If you want to get strands twisted from the roots, braid the spikelets. The more spikelets, the smaller the curls.

Flagella are a good way to make curls

It will take a few minutes to form curls this way. Wet hair needs to be divided into thin strands, twisted into tight strands, and secured. We wait about 10 hours, remove the pins, and form the styling.

Curly styling on fingers

It’s easy to curl your hair this way: take a strand, wrap it around your finger, and attach it with a hairpin at the base. To make the strand thicker, wrap it around several fingers. To style in half an hour, first apply foam and lightly dry your hair with a hairdryer.

Curling your hair with sticks

You can not only eat sushi with chopsticks, but also braid your hair. To get light curls, divide your hair in the middle and gather one part into a ponytail. Twist the free part into a ponytail around the stick, secure with an elastic band and pass the stick under the elastic band. Do the same, on the other side, secure the sticks with rubber bands. Go to bed, and in the morning, take off the sticks and elastic bands and enjoy the gorgeous waves. To simplify your hairstyle, you can braid one shell, the curls will turn out natural and light.

We spin on pieces of paper

First you need to make paper curlers. A regular notebook or other paper will do. Cut the sheets into rectangular strips and knead them a little. Roll the rectangles into tubes, threading a thin piece of fabric inside so that the edges protrude on both sides.

The procedure begins traditionally: we wash the hair, rinse it with conditioner, dry it with a towel, and let it dry a little naturally. Apply styling product and distribute over the entire length. We separate the strands one by one, try to maintain the same thickness, wind them onto pieces of paper, and secure them with a tie. We move in the direction from the back of the head to the forehead. At night, wear a headscarf to prevent the curls from slipping. Remember - the thinner the strands, the more magnificent and voluminous the hairstyle will be.

Features of curling depending on hair length

When choosing a curling method, consider the length of your hair. It’s unlikely to be possible to braid braids on a bob, but it’s easy to make spikelets from the roots! Ask a friend or mother about this. In order for the hairstyle to take its shape better, first apply a little mousse or foam, but in no case varnish - it is applied only to fix the result. By the way, if you use a curling iron or tongs, the hairspray applied before styling will burn your hair.

Short hair can be wrapped around felt-tip pen caps and juice straws. If you took rags for example, and the strands obediently curl in them, then this method is suitable for you. It is most convenient to twist medium-length hair - any of the methods described above are suitable for them. Long thick hair is more difficult to curl. Rags, braids, ropes, pieces of paper/foil are suitable for them.

How to extend the effect obtained?

1. To preserve the effect of curled hair longer, wash your hair before the procedure, do not forget about the preliminary application of special products: mousses, foams, etc. They can be divided into amateur and professional. Using the second group, the effect will last a day or even two. They cost more, but it is much more effective. It is not recommended to use strong hold products every day - it damages the hair. Also, watch the dosage so as not to get sticky hair.
2. Do not comb the strands, but shape them with your hands, and secure the result with varnish. What’s interesting: styling on washed hair lasts longer, the main condition is that it should dry well. If you don’t wash your hair, but simply spray your hair with water from a spray bottle, the effect of curly hair will last for several hours.
3. In the 90s, curling from the roots was in fashion - it gave the hair additional volume. Nowadays, girls love natural looks; for this style, curl your hair, departing 10-15 cm from the roots (depending on the length). Hollywood stars fell in love with light, careless waves. To achieve this effect, twist the strands away from your face.

To look your best, you don't have to visit the hairdresser every day. You can do a beautiful hairstyle at home, the main thing is to study your hair and use an experimental method to find the most successful hairstyle that holds up well. It is important to monitor the quality of your hair, nourishing it with masks from time to time and not overusing a hairdryer, then your curls will not only be beautifully shaped, but also healthy, shiny, and well-groomed.

For most women, creating curls without curling irons will soon become quite easy. This will only take 10-30 minutes. If you are twisting your hair for the first time, the whole procedure may seem complicated to you, but this is only at first - you will quickly learn everything and flaunt yourself with attractive curls.

Today there is a wide selection of curlers of different shapes, sizes and materials on sale. They all have the right to exist. However, not any of these devices are suitable for night curling. Remember that with this styling method you will have to leave the curlers on your head not for an hour or two, but for quite a long time, and you will also have to sleep on them.

It is extremely important that the option you choose is primarily convenient. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention, first of all, to the material from which they are made. Let’s say right away that it’s better to choose softer curlers for the night.

In general, it is worth noting that you are free to choose the option that is best for you and more convenient. The main thing to remember is a sense of comfort. If you sleep on hard and uncomfortable bobbins for a long time, it can not only ruin your sleep and mood, but also have a negative impact on your health and well-being.

How to make curls?

When the right curlers have been selected and purchased, you can proceed directly to the curling process.

Allow enough time for it before going to bed - it may take you about half an hour or more to curl your hair correctly and neatly.

Let us briefly describe the algorithm of actions that should be followed.

The process described above is quite simple, but all its stages are extremely important. To get a truly impressive effect, follow these instructions exactly and do not skip any of the steps given in it.

Is it possible to make the effect of the procedure better?

Many girls devote a lot of time to the process of curling their hair with curlers, and remove them in the morning in a hurry and carelessly. This is a common mistake. In order for the installation to be truly ideal, you need to approach its final stages with all responsibility. First of all, make sure your hair is completely dry overnight.

If you find that the strands wrapped in curlers are still slightly damp, there is a risk that the curl will not work. To improve the situation, we recommend that you thoroughly dry your hair with a hairdryer without removing the curlers from your head.

IMPORTANT! There is no need to remove curlers from wet strands. If your thick hair has not dried overnight, you should only unbraid it after blow-drying it. If you encounter such a problem, we advise you to use only dry hair in curlers in the future to avoid problems with curling.

You should remove the locks from the curlers very carefully and slowly, trying not to injure or fluff the curls. It is better to start this process from the bottom of the head. Once you have loosened all the curls, you can gently run through your hair with a wide-tooth comb. If desired, set the curl with hairspray.

Conclusion

Curling your hair at night is indeed a very practical and convenient solution, especially for those who do not have a lot of free time and want to get themselves in order as quickly as possible in the morning. The main thing with this method of curling is to choose really high-quality curlers made of soft material so that your sleep is sweet and calm, and does not turn into real torture.

Beautiful flowing curls are the dream of most girls. And to create them there are various ways. One of the oldest is styling with curlers.

Now some girls believe that this method is outdated and prefer to use curling irons or visit beauty salons to create a perm.

However curlers are safe way create curls without damaging the hair structure. But this requires a long amount of time and it is not very comfortable to sleep on them. However, now there are many varieties of them, and every girl will be able to choose the right option for herself.

Types of curlers

You can choose them depending on the material, their diameter in order to create perfect curls. But no matter which ones you choose, they are easy to style at home.

Papillots

Using these curlers can be a real adventure for your hair. Because they are made from scrap materials.

Most often used for this purpose pieces of fabric and paper. How to make papillot curlers?

1. The hair is wound onto paper strips.
2. Secure the papillots with pieces of fabric.

The size of the curls will depend on how wide you make the paper strips. The hair will need to be untwisted carefully so as not to damage the strands. Treat the resulting curls with styling products.

Boomerang curlers: how to use

Boomerang curlers are shaped like a long roller made of foam rubber or rubberized material with a thin wire inside the curlers. Boomerangs bend well and therefore hold the strands well in the desired position.

Curls created using such flexible curlers retain their original appearance for a long time. They are easy to use: wrap the strands around the product and connect the ends of the boomerang.

The thickness and thickness of the curls depends on the number of boomerang curlers used. But their main advantage is that they are soft and It's nice to sleep in them. Therefore, many girls prefer this option because of the pleasant material and durability of the curls.

Important! It's better to choose soft curlers for curls, made from rubberized foam, because it is a more durable material, and thanks to the smooth coating, the risk of hair tangling is minimized.

Magic curlers

Girls want their curls not to lose their shape for a long time, to look natural, and the structure of the hair should not be damaged. Magic leverage meets all of the above criteria. This product recently appeared on the market and immediately won the sympathy of girls and women.

These are spirals of bright colors, made from thin silicone. There is no wire frame inside it. The set also includes a special hook with which you pick up a strand and thread it through. Magic curlers differ in diameter and length. This allows you to create beautiful curls on hair of any length.

Advantages of magic curlers:

• ease of use;
• hair injury during winding is minimal;
• reliable fixation;
• do not leave any creases - curls look natural;
• curls retain their shape for a long time.

But you don’t need to think that this magical device doesn’t damage your hair at all. Due to stretching and threading the strands through the hook, they still receive a negative impact.

But Compared to other types of curlers, they occupy one of the first places in terms of safe use. It is uncomfortable to sleep with them because the coils are suspended. But all this is compensated by the listed advantages.

Velcro curlers

Almost every girl has Velcro curlers. They are easy to use and compact. It’s easy to create a voluminous hairstyle with their help; curls are obtained without creases.

These are cylinders with a “spiky” surface, thanks to which clamps are not required to fix them.

Important! This type of curler is suitable only for those with healthy hair of short and medium length.

Because long hair can get very tangled - therefore, no beautiful styling will work. Also Velcro should not be left overnight– due to the lack of a clamp (if you need curls without creases), they can unwind.

With the help of such curlers a girl can create voluminous styling in a short time, and owners of curly hair will be able to make their curls more even and manageable.

Therefore, if you have healthy curls of suitable length and you need to create a beautiful hairstyle in a short time, then you should take a closer look at Velcro curlers.

Electric curlers

Electric curlers are a modern and practical way to create beautiful curls. Heating occurs due to electric current. A heating element is built into a special housing. The curlers have a metal side that conducts heat inside to melt the wax.

Electric curlers come in different diameters, allowing you to create curls of different sizes.

Which electric hair curlers are better?

1. Ceramic is the most expensive material for electric curlers. The high cost is due to the fact that ceramics prevent overheating. That's why they are also called gentle.
2. Ionic coating helps prevent hair tangling.
3. The velor coating ensures stable fixation of the electric curlers in the desired position.

Important! It is best to use products to create curls with a velvet coating. They are able to retain heat longer and do not dry out the hair.

Electric curlers are great opportunity create curls using modern technologies.

This is another type of curler that using heat to create curls. The difference from electric ones is that they need to be immersed in boiling or hot water.

They have a wax rod inside, which heats up simultaneously with the heating of the curlers.

When the wax cools, it begins to transfer heat to the hair, thus creating curls.

How to curl your hair with hot rollers? Nothing complicated: the curling steps are the same as when using conventional products.

An equally important question: how long to keep the hot rollers on your hair? On average 15-20 minutes, you need to remove them when they have completely cooled down to get beautiful curls.

Important! You need to perm with hot curlers on dry strands.

Velvet

Curlers with a velvet or velor coating deserve special love.

Made from this soft material, they do not injure or tangle the hair at all, which makes them safest to use.

A large number of through holes allows you to use chopsticks to securely fix the strands in the desired position.

Metal

This is one of the oldest varieties of curlers. to his appearance they resemble Velcro, only made of metal.

They consist of two parts: a metal body and a rubber clip for fixing hair.

But removing such curlers is not easy: for this you will need a special stick, which can be purchased separately or together with the curlers.

If you decide to create curls using metal curlers, then you will need a lot of time.

These products should be wrapped with damp hair. Strands can take a long time to dry, so they are more often used in salons where it is possible to dry hair with a professional hairdryer.

Attention! At home, avoid using a hair dryer to quickly dry your hair. Hot air heats up the metal shell faster, causing the strands to heat up more.

Therefore, it is better to let your hair dry naturally or use such curlers in beauty salons.

These curlers are hollow cylinders with spikes, thanks to which the curled strands do not move. The kit also includes fastenings - plastic mesh, in the shape of a semicircle (or just an elastic band), which are worn over the curlers. The curls made with their help retain their shape for quite a long time.

A significant disadvantage is that you can't sleep in them. The fixers also leave creases, which make the curls not seem natural. Such curlers must be removed carefully, making sure that the hair does not get tangled on the spikes and protrusions.

Additional hair curlers

In addition to curlers, there are other devices for creating perfect curls. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account when choosing them.

1. Curling iron.
2. Create volume using a hairdryer and a round brush.

How to curl your hair with curlers

There are different curling methods for strands of any length. In addition to the curlers themselves, you will need a comb and a styling product.

Horizontal installation

• metal;
• plastic;
• Thermo curlers.

Important! Styling with hot rollers and electric rollers is done on dry hair!

Below - step-by-step instruction for performing horizontal curling.

1. Apply styling product to freshly washed strands.
2. The hair needs to be divided into several parts: the parietal part and two lateral parts.
3. Curling should begin from the parietal part. Take a strand from the top of your head.
4. Place it vertically so that it is perpendicular to the crown of the head, comb it.
5. Start twisting the strands in the direction from the forehead to the crown.
6. The strands should be twisted with equal force to the very roots - this way, there will be no creases left on the resulting curls.
7. Curl the middle part from the forehead to the neck so that there is one line of curlers.
8. Next, proceed to the strands of the temporal part.
9. When all your hair is curled in curlers, blow dry it if you used a styling product.
10. Start untwisting the strands after they have cooled completely from blow-drying.
11. You need to untwist your hair from bottom to top. You need to start combing your curls from the ends, gradually moving up to the roots.

Vertical curl

With this technique, the strands begin to be wound from the lower hairline at the neck.

1. Create a ponytail on top of your head.
2. Use a horizontal line to separate a wide strand at the back of the head.
3. Divide it into narrow strands.
4. Wind them onto curlers in a vertical direction.
5. Rows of curlers should be horizontal. The remaining steps are similar to horizontal curling.

Spiral

Spiral curlers, magic curlers or curlers are suitable for this technique.

1. Divide your hair into four wide strands: parietal, occipital and temporal.
2. Additionally, divide them into thinner ones.
3. Twist the strands into a spiral.

General rules for curling with curlers

To make your curls beautiful, you need to follow simple recommendations.

1. Curls on damp hair are more durable, so moisturize your hair before curling. There is no need to moisturize your strands if you use hot rollers and electric ones.
2. The thinner the hair, the thinner the strands you need to use for curling.
3. You should not leave the curlers on for longer than an hour - this harms the hair structure.
4. Untwist the strands only after they are completely dry, sorting out the curls with your hands. You just need to do it carefully.
5. Do not pull the strands too tightly while curling.

Some hairdressers believe that curlers should not be used on wet hair, but everyone agrees that hair that has just been washed should be curled. Most professionals use styling products before wrapping, as in this video:

How to curl hair of different lengths

To make the curls appear natural, you need to use products with different diameters. To get perfect curls, you need to take into account the length of your hair when curling.

1. What kind of curlers are needed? for long curls? Spirals are ideal. If you use cylindrical curlers, you will need additional clamps for fixation. It is better to do a spiral perm.
2. Which curlers are better for medium hair? Almost all types of curlers are suitable for this length. It is better to choose products of medium diameter. Curling should be done vertically.
3. For short length Velcro curlers, curlers and boomerangs are suitable for hair. Products should be chosen with a small diameter. You won't get curls at that length. Curlers on short hair help add volume to the haircut. Curling is done horizontally.

Knowing the intricacies of curling hair with curlers, you can create beautiful and spectacular curls.