Types of hair curling irons

A hair curling iron is an indispensable device for creating a beautiful hairstyle. These can be voluminous waves, large curls or small curls. Thermal devices differ in their characteristics and purpose.

Types of hair curlers

There are many varieties of this tool, making it difficult to choose. You shouldn't save money by buying a cheap curling iron. Only high-quality models will allow you to have beautiful curls and maintain healthy hair with frequent use. Knowing the main characteristics and features will help you choose your option.

Configuration

Electric curling irons come in different sizes and shapes, allowing you to create a variety of hairstyles.

1. The cylindrical curling iron (classic) is the simplest. With its help you can curl identical curls along the entire length. The devices differ in diameter and are suitable for straightening curly hair.
2. Conical. Thanks to the gradual narrowing towards the top, it forms natural curls - wider at the ends and smaller at the tips. Adds root volume. Due to the lack of a clamp, the strands have to be held with a hand wearing a heat-protective glove, which comes with the tool.
3. Spiral. In this device, during curling, the strands are placed in a special groove surrounding the cylinder of the curling iron. The result is elastic spiral curls.The size of the curls is affected by the diameter of the groove and the distance between the coils.
4. Corrugated. Using the different sized attachments included in the kit, you can create wavy, small curls. Due to its aggressive effects, the device is not suitable for thin, brittle hair and requires a high-quality coating.
5. Triple and double. Such curling irons consist of several parallel cylinders located next to each other. This allows you to create beautiful wavy curls in a retro style. Such curling irons belong to the category of professional tools.

Design

Any type of curling iron is designed on the principle of tongs, consisting of a handle and a roller with a clamp, inside of which there is a heating element. All device control functions are located on the handle:

• on/off button;
• light indicators;
• display;
• roller rotation button.

The wire, secured through a swivel, allows you to freely rotate the device in all directions.

Material

The curling device is made from different materials. Only high-quality material is gentle on the hair.

1. A durable tourmaline coating is applied on top of ceramic or titanium. This is an expensive option, but it gives you a chance to keep your hair silky and shiny.
2. The ceramic coating ensures even heat distribution over the surface of the curling iron, which is convenient for creating quick styling. The ionizing effect of the material retains moisture and does not dry out the strands.
3. The Teflon coating has low wear resistance, but heats up evenly and does not dry out the hair.
4. The metal coating has a low cost, which previously made such curling irons popular. Experts consider it one of the worst.Regular curling with such a tool significantly worsens the health of the hair, so the demand for them is gradually falling.

Reference! There are models with a combined coating.

Diameter

The thickness of the device rod affects the size and shape of the resulting curls. The diameter is selected according to the length and structure of the hair and can vary from 10 mm to 45 mm. For large curls on long hair, the largest size is suitable. For short curls, you need to choose a size from 10 to 18 mm. For medium-length hairstyles, sizes 19-25 mm are recommended.

Help: curling irons with removable attachments have additional advantages in creating a variety of styles.

Temperature

The plates can be heated from 100* to 230*. An increase in temperature has a negative effect on the condition of the hair. Of course, curls curled on a hot device turn out to be more elastic, but you still need to be careful when choosing the temperature:

• for thin dry strands – no higher than 150*;
• for normal hair in good condition – 150-180*;
• for coarse hair – 180-220*.

To avoid damaging your hair, it is recommended to use a device with a thermostat.

Important: to reduce the negative impact of high temperatures on the condition of the hair, it is necessary to use thermal protection.

Power

Standard curling irons are designed for 20-50 W. More powerful devices are larger, which makes them inconvenient to use. Only a high-quality coating will protect your hair when using powerful curling irons.

What are universal curling irons?

In addition to standard curling iron options, there are universal multi-stylers with many functions. They are equipped with a variety of elements and attachments, which allows you to quickly curl different types of curls.Such devices can operate in different temperature conditions, often supplemented with air conditioning and steam humidification functions, which provides a soft effect on curls.

Many famous brands produce thermal appliances of high quality and reasonable cost.