What is a curling iron

Curling iron is the process of curling curls under the influence of temperature, and the tool with which they do it. Even about 15 years ago, when it came to the household version, warming tongs of a cylindrical shape were meant. But now everything has 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 ironing is also a type of curling iron.

Devices differ in the shape and coverage of the working area. There are also models with one or more removable nozzles. Therefore, if the task is to purchase a curling iron, then it is better to get acquainted with the possibilities of its various variations and only then make a choice.

Design features

A zigzag, spiral or soft wave - what will become the basis of the hairstyle depends only on the taste preferences of the fashionista. After all, the curling iron can straighten, curl or even corrugate 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 clip. With its help, a spiral is formed with curls identical throughout the strand. But now more and more often you can find models with two or even three heating elements of a cylindrical shape. Double curling iron is a loyal assistant in creating zigzag curls, because the neighboring waves will be multidirectional, not turning the strand into a kind of spring. The triple curling iron is suitable for those who like soft waves - the hairstyle will turn out not too voluminous, but the locks will keep their shape for a long time.

The cone is characteristic of a professional instrument. Thanks to it, the most natural bends are created, because the curls are obtained in different sizes. The only minus is that you will have to work with this tool with special gloves, since there is no lock in it.

Spiral and triangular nozzles are often optional. The first is designed to create hairstyles from small locks. And with the help of the second it will turn out to make styling in the form of a spiral with angular curls.

What are

The curling iron makes it possible to constantly change your image. But its daily use can harm hair that does not withstand regular exposure to high temperatures.

Covering the working area, which reduces the negative impact of heat treatment of hair, helps to alleviate the severity of the problem. Focusing on them, curling irons can be divided into:

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

Everything except simple metal, materials are safe for hair and do not destroy their 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 it is not planned to curl often - there is no protection from the harmful effects of high temperatures on the hair.