What is a curling iron

Curling iron is the process of curling curls under the influence of temperature, and the tool with which this is done. Even 15 years ago, when it came to the household option, we meant heated cylindrical tongs. But now things have become a little more complicated.

What is a hair curler

A curling tool consisting of a heating part and a handle with a control panel is the simplest description of this device. It is inaccurate, because what is commonly called flat irons is also a type of curling iron.

The devices differ in the shape and coverage of the working area. There are also models with one or more removable attachments. Therefore, if the task is to purchase a curling iron, then it is better to familiarize yourself with the possibilities of its different variations and only then make a choice.

Design Features

Zigzag, spiral or soft wave - what will become the basis of the hairstyle depends only on the taste preferences of the fashionista. After all, a curling iron can straighten, curl or even crimp hair. It all depends on the type of nozzle, among which there are:

• cylinder;
• cone;
• spiral;
• triangle.

The classic variation has only one barrel with a clamp. With its help, a spiral is formed with identical curls throughout the entire strand. But now more and more often you can find models with two or even three cylindrical heating elements.A double curling iron is a faithful assistant when creating zigzag curls, because adjacent waves will be multidirectional, without turning the strand into a kind of spring. A triple curling iron is suitable for those who love soft waves - the hairstyle will not be too voluminous, but the strands will hold their shape for a long time.

The cone is typical for a professional instrument. Thanks to it, the most natural curves are created, because the curls come in different sizes. The only negative is that you will have to wear special gloves to work with this tool, since it does not have a locking mechanism.

Spiral and triangular nozzles are often optional. The first is intended for creating hairstyles from small strands. And with the help of the second you can create a spiral-shaped hairstyle with angular curls.

What are there

A curling iron allows you to constantly change your look. But its daily use can harm hair that cannot withstand regular exposure to high temperatures.

Coatings of the working area help to mitigate the severity of the problem, reducing the negative impact of heat treatment of hair. Based on them, curling irons can be divided into:

• tourmaline;
• ceramic;
• Teflon;
• metal;
• titanium.

All materials except simple metal are safe for hair and do not destroy its structure. Tourmaline and titanium are durable but expensive materials. Teflon and ceramics are much cheaper. But the first option wears out quickly, and the second is fragile. Buying a metal curling iron is justified only if you don’t plan to curl your hair often—this material does not provide protection from the harmful effects of high temperatures on your hair.