When it comes to women’s hair, curls are one of those trends that are constantly in and out of fashion. It’s been that way for what seems like forever, so it is amazing to find out that a product that lets naturally straight-haired people create them with little effort has only recently come into existence.
Gone are the days of spending at least an hour, often more, giving your arms a thorough workout while curling your hair yourself. Today, there are automatic hair curlers which take care of both the curling and the unwinding for you. Not only are they quicker, more convenient, and less tiring, but they are also able to give you much more consistent curls.
They’re not even complicated to use, so even non-hairdressers at home can quickly learn to use them safely. However, for the best results, you need to prepare your hair properly. This guide will walk you through how to do that.
Step 1: Clean and Dry
Before you get started with your automatic curler, you want to make sure that your hair is completely dry. These are electrical items, after all, but it is also much easier to curl dry hair because it is lighter than when it is wet. For the same reason, you might also want to avoid shampoos and conditioners which leave your hair feeling heavier, even after it’s dry.
In fact, for the best results some experts suggest waiting a day or two after cleaning your hair to curl it. It can actually hold the curls better that way than it can when it is completely fresh and clean. It shouldn’t be too dirty or greasy though. You can clean it with a dry shampoo instead if it feels that way.
Step 2: Untangle and Protect
It is essential that your hair be free of tangles and knots before you start using the curler. Grab a wide-tooth comb and gently brush out any knots. You can also use a detangling or hair-taming product during this stage. Use the comb to make sure any product you use is evenly distributed into your hair.
The same goes for heat protectant, which will help keep your hair looking healthy by protecting it from any potential heat damage. Automatic curlers work by wrapping your hair around a high temperature barrel, which without protection might cause your hair to break, become dry, or create split ends. You can also use the comb to make sure the protectant is evenly distributed and covers each strand of hair.
Step 3: Section Your Hair
In order to curl your hair evenly and efficiently, it should be sectioned before you begin. This is pretty straightforward to do. You can start by parting your hair down the middle to create two equal sections, one of which you will then clip out of the way while you work on the other section.
Conclusion
With an automatic curling iron and the right preparation following the advice above, there’s no need for hours of effort or an expensive trip to the hairdressers to get great curls that will hold.
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