Michael Thomas

A Beginners Guide to Using a Curling Wand


Curly hair is the new design and the best hairstyle according to the girls. But, the way to make the design is a little difficult if you don’t know how to do it. Sometimes it cannot be done perfectly by the technique hand. When you are a beginner, it is really more difficult to perform for you. That is why you should know about the best hair curlers and curling irons and you also should know how to perform it.

Before using a curling iron, you should know about the iron which is specifically needed for the job and how to use it. It is also important to prepare your hair a suitable condition where you make curls perfectly. So, as a beginner, you should know this fact before perform.

How to choose the best curling iron?

Different types of curling iron are made by different construction materials. And each one is perfect for specific types of hair. So, it is important to know the construction materials and does it perfectly for your hair?

Suitable for all types of hair

The ceramic curling iron is almost best performing to all types of hair. A consistent temperature of the barrel can produce excellent job and it is heated quickly. When it is difficult to opt for the specific hair then it can be your first choice.

When you have thick hair

When your hair is thick then it requires the selective curling iron. All the curling irons can’t curl your thick hair perfectly. The maximum temperature can be achieved by the iron. Most of the professional users use this item. Do you know its durability? Among all the curling irons, it is most lightweight as well as it is most durable too.

Do you have fine & smooth hair?

High temperature can easily damage your hair when you have the fine and smooth hair. So, be careful of using a curling iron and high temperature. Tourmaline curling iron produces low temperature and that is suitable for your fine hair.

Choose the perfect barrel size

In fact, this is the most important fact according to what types of curl you want to make. Loose weaves, tight curl, voluminous curls, and there are so many types of curl but which style do you want to make? Different types of curl require different sizes of the barrel. From 3/8” to 2” barrels are usually found.

Large barrel

When you have super long hair and if you want to make gentle and relaxed weaves then you should require the large barrel. Usually 2” is the largest size. When you want dense weave the size will decrease.

Small barrel

The smallest size of the barrel is 3/8”. This size is perfect for when you have short hair. The barrel will produce tight, frequent and vintage curls. You cannot produce loose wavy curls using this sized barrel. So, the size is a great matter with the curls.

Temperature adjustment

Most of the cases, your hairs are getting damage but you cannot realize it at the time, what is the hidden false? When your hairs are exposed to excessive heat then it gets damage but you cannot understand at that time. This is why it is really necessary to know the temperature requirements of your design and hair.

When you have thin and fine hair start at 200° F and test the hair response. If the response is poor then increase the temperature but never use more than 300° F.

Usually, normal hair requires 250° F - 300° F for the best result but if the temperature does not work properly you can use up to 400° F.

The exception is to the strong and thick hair. This type of hair requires little bit more temperature to curls. Normally, curls are made within 300° F - 350° F but you can max it up to 450° F

Preparation of the hair

Your hair should meet with the condition where curls are made easily. To prepare your hair, wash your hair properly and make sure your hair is clean and free from any dirt.

Then, dry your hair. The best if you dry your hair by the environmental air. I’m telling you the natural dry. You can use blow drier if you want long-lasting curls.

To keep safe your hair you should use a spray. The spray gives you the protection against heat and in this way, there is the lowest chance of getting damaged your hair.

Finally, use another spray when curls are already made. This spray helps to set the curls and make it long lasting.

Be sure that you maintain all the points which are mentioned above and then go for curls. Hope, you know how to make curly hair.

Summary line

There are so many tricks and tips that you will know step by step but these are the initial but most effective things that should be known. When you go for making curls you will learn many things while doing this job but as a starter, you know these factors means you

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