ZoeEvery woman who desires curls knows what it is like to struggle with a curling device whether it may be a curling wand set or an ordinary curling iron. A hot rod on your hands coming to your face is not exactly a pleasing experience. Plus it can be very frustrating when you are not getting your desired results. Redoing your curls just exposes your hair to more heat damage.
You
can save yourself some time and effort by reading about these curling mistakes
and their recommended remedies before your next hair curling struggle in front
of the mirror. Who knows, maybe you are making one of these mistakes without
you being aware that it is a bad thing.
You are using the wrong curling device
Different types of irons create different types of curls. This is why you should know what type of curls you want before you shop for a curling device. For instance, you cannot get the perfect tousled beach waves with a curling iron – you need a curling wand set for that. Another example is that if you get a 1.25-inch barrel, you can only get large curls that will be great for adding volume to your hair. Smaller-sized barrels are able to give you tighter curls and are best for imitating the classic Old Hollywood curls.
You are not sectioning your hair properly
Did
you know that the way you part your hair affects the overall look of your
curls? If you are aiming for more volume, you should be parting your hair
horizontally. If you want a wavy look, you should be parting your hair
vertically. If you have thick hair, each section should be an inch. If you have
fine and normal hair, your sections should be an inch and a half.
You curl in one direction
You
might think curling your hair in just one direction gives you a neater,
uniformed look. This is not the case. When your curls are done in one
direction, they just flow together right after and you just end up with
polished curls that are too large. You should alternate the direction for each
curl to achieve that tousled look.
You hold the barrel the wrong way
The
way you hold your curling device also affects the result. If you are using a
curling wand set, you have to hold it vertically, the smallest end pointing
down. If you are using a curling iron, you should hold it horizontally if you
want more volume by the roots and vertically if you are aiming for loose curls.
You do not wait for your curls to cool down
You
should hold your hair on the iron for about five to eight seconds before
releasing it from the iron. Instead of letting the curl fall, cup the curl in
your hand for about five seconds to cool down. Do not tug on your curls right
away as this will let them stretch out and defeat the purpose of curling it.
You brush your curls right away
This
applies the same way as the cooling down rule. Your curls will set longer if
you leave them be till they cool down. Use a brush with fine plastic tines when
it comes to combing curls. To make sure they last all day, apply hairspray
after.
By
avoiding these mistakes, you do not only get to have better curls but you also
keep your hair healthier!