How beautiful to curl long hair at home. Curls for medium hair

Papillottes are hair curlers that are convenient to use to create beautiful hairstyles for all occasions. You can either buy them in the store or make them yourself from improvised materials. At first, you will have to learn a little to find the best shape of curls, but over time, using curlers of this kind becomes easier.

What are hair curlers?

Papillots (hair curlers, how to use which will be described later in the article) are devices with which you can quickly make a beautiful hairstyle for any occasion.

Papillots are sometimes called "boomerangs". They began to be used several centuries ago by court ladies for curling their hair. At that time, girls used long plaits, on which they wrapped their hair and left it all night.

Today, papillots are called tubes of different colors, made of foam rubber of different quality, velor or rubber, which are easily bent and changed shape. They are based on a wire that helps to twist the papillots so that the curl holds and does not fall apart.

There are many varieties of papillots, they are made from different materials, with which it is comfortable to sleep and it is impossible to injure the scalp.

How are they used

They are used to create curly curls. Curlers are chosen based on the shape of the face. With their help, create beautiful large and small curls.

The choice between them is made on the following basis:

• owners of soft features and a rhombic (oval) face are suitable for long curls or short curls;
• if a girl has a square-shaped face, sharp features, then she is not recommended to wind her short hair. Such curls visually make them heavier and create rough features, emphasize the chin. Short hair can be curled in small curls.

For owners of thin hair, papillottes help create additional volume.

Advantages

Papillots have the following advantages:

• they are available for every girl. If there is no money to buy branded curlers, they can be made independently from simple and affordable means;
• they save time on styling in the morning - so that the curls are beautiful and last for a long time, curlers are wound in the evening. Take them off in the morning and get voluminous curls;
• such curlers do not damage the hair structure, do not burn them, do not spoil them;
• curls after papillots are symmetrical and natural;
• the process of winding curls takes less time than the same with a curling iron: you will have to spend about 20-30 minutes before going to bed to create curls.

Safety and ease of use make papillots popular among many girls and women.

disadvantages

The disadvantages of this method of winding hair:

These are minor flaws that do not interfere with the use of this type of curler to create beautiful hairstyles. Papillottes - hair curlers, how to use which on different hair will be described in the following sections, exist in several forms.

Varieties

In the store you can buy papillots of two types.

They differ in material and appearance:

For complete hair safety and comfort, it is recommended to choose the second type of curlers. But for training and primary use, in order to understand whether this type of hair curl is suitable, you can use the first type. And after successful experiments, buying papillots is more expensive.

How to choose the right papillots?

When choosing curlers in such a store, you need to pay attention to their following features:

• on the quality and strength of the material from which the papillots are made. High-quality papillots have a dense material, they bend, and the inner wire does not pierce the coating when bent;
• how strong the base of the papillot is: the inner wire should not break through the fabric that the curler is covered with;
• flexibility - the papilot should bend well, the quality of fixing the curls depends on it.

There are curlers of different diameters. Each of them is designed for curls of a certain shape and optimal hair length.

The table will help you choose the appropriate diameter:

Papillot diameter (mm)	Optimal hair length	What curl will turn out
14	Short	Elastic small curl
	Medium	Spiral curls
	Long	small curls
16	Short	big curls
	Medium	Elastic large curls
	Long	Spiral curls
20	Short	body waves
	Medium	big curls
	Long	Elastic voluminous curls
22	Short	Not suitable for this type of hair
	Medium	Large curls
	Long	body waves

The information in the table helps to compare the length of the hair and the volume of the curler, in order to approximately represent the result after curling in this way. You can experiment on your own with papillots of different diameters to find the best option for your appearance.

How to make papillots with your own hands?

At home, curlers for curling can be made from the following materials:

Homemade papillots are suitable for single use. They are used to experiment with curls before buying real curlers to evaluate the resulting curls and how such a hairstyle fits the shape of the face and hair length.

How to curl your hair correctly?

Wash and dry your hair well before curling. If possible, you can let them dry naturally, without heating.

The procedure for winding curls includes the following steps:

1. Comb thoroughly dried hair.
2. Select one strand near the forehead with your fingers, comb it. In the other hand, take a papillot and wind a strand around it, starting from the middle of the curler. The "springiness" of future curls depends on the distance between the curls.
3. Fix the twisted strand on the hairpin: with a hairpin if it is homemade curlers or twist it so that the hair does not fall apart.
4. Do the same with the rest of your hair.

The head can be sprinkled lightly with hairspray. Keep curlers should be all night.

If you wrap your head with a scarf, it will be more comfortable to sleep.

In the morning, the curls are gently unwound. Depending on the desired hairstyle, they can be combed (then the hair will be fluffy) or styled with foam in the desired shape.

Additional materials and tools

Additionally, for a hairstyle that is created using papillots, you may need:

To dry long and thick hair, you need a hair dryer. It is used if there is no time for them to dry naturally. For high-quality combing, you also need a soft comb made of natural materials.

Hair curlers, which are described in the article, should be used with various additional cosmetics to make curls more resistant to wind, rain, snow, air.

By choosing the right cosmetics, you can learn how to make a hairstyle that will last all day. On thin hair, curls can last 1-2 days: on the first day they look like elastic curls, on the second - in waves.

Many girls prefer this type of hairstyle, it saves time and money. The rest of the curls can also be braided into a ponytail, which, after the curls, turns out to be fluffy and thick.

Auxiliary means for fixing strands

To fix the strands before and after winding, use the following cosmetics:

Using any means, the main thing is not to overdo it. Too much mousse or hairspray will make your hair stiff and rob it of shine. It should be remembered that their main goal is to help with styling, the secret of a beautiful hairstyle is in technology, and not in cosmetic gels and mousses.

Instructions for use on short curls

Papillottes are hair curlers, which owners of different hair lengths need to know how to use. Use curlers of different diameters to get the desired curls and not be disappointed in the morning in the resulting hairstyle.

Curls are wound on short hair in this way:

In the morning, it is not recommended to comb the resulting curls - the hair will become fluffy, it will be difficult to style them. And thick curls can unwind. It is best to style short curly hair with foam and secure with hairpins.

Strands on medium length

The medium length is ideal for winding with curlers. You can make large curls if you wind them in several turns, or small ones if you wind them tightly. The type of curls is chosen in accordance with the characteristics of facial features.

The head must be washed and dried. Depending on the thickness of the hair, you should use a styling mousse or styling gel. If they lack volume, products can be applied to the root zone and dried with a hair dryer using a large round comb. The curls are curled into curls, starting from the forehead, moving gradually towards the back of the head.

How to curl long hair

Hair curlers, how to use which you need to know to create a spectacular hairstyle, are used on a washed head. Very long thick hair is washed a day before winding. Immediately before curling, the curls can be sprinkled with styling fluid.

You can create a hairstyle in two ways:

Long hair requires more time to curl and curl. They need to be wound a few hours before bedtime. If they are very thick and heavy, you will need a lot of papillots. In this case, it is more advisable to use a curling iron for curling.

Curler storage rules

Hair curlers (how to use them correctly was described above) also need to be stored properly so that they do not deteriorate. You can extend their life by many months if you follow simple tips.

In order for curlers to last longer, they must be stored in accordance with the following rules:

Before each subsequent use, the curlers should be checked for integrity: the wire should not break through the outer coating. If this happens, it is worth getting rid of them, otherwise the use of such items may scratch the scalp.

To create a spectacular and beautiful hairstyle, stylists recommend following these rules:

• Do not curl wet hair. They need to be dried with a hair dryer and combed well. Wet hair will not dry until the morning, and the shape of the curls will not be symmetrical. It is permissible to slightly moisten only long and very thick hair;
• to prolong the life of curls, before curling, each of them can be sprinkled with styling agent or put a little mousse on them with your hands; the strand must be combed well before winding so that there are no tangled hairs;
• you need to start making curls near the forehead, gradually moving to the temple area. The latest wind the hair at the back of the head.

Using hairpins is like using the services of salons, but much easier and cheaper. Following these recommendations, you can make beautiful curls with hair curlers that will last all day. To create such a hairstyle, you will first have to experiment a little with different types of curlers, but each time it will be easier and easier to create curls.

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Video about hair curlers

How to wind your hair with papillottes:

You will need

• - combs (massage and combs);
• - styling products (foam, mousse, wax, varnish);
• - hair dryer (if necessary);
• - curlers.

Instruction

Curling is one of the most affordable and safe styling options for long hair. Decide what you want to try - natural curls or big waves, small curls, or maybe a cloud of fluffy hair? You can do all this and more at home.

If the goal is small curls along the entire length of the hair, you will need classic curlers of the smallest diameter (curlers) or vertical ones. Twist wet hair around them, only slightly drying the ends with a towel. To enhance the effect (especially if the hair is very long), use a foam with a medium or strong effect. If time permits, let your hair dry naturally.

The larger the curlers, the larger and softer the wave will be. The elasticity and durability of the curl depends on the length, density and type of your hair. After you have removed the curlers, you can do different things. If you comb thoroughly with a massage brush, you will end up with just beautifully flowing hair. Lush and elastic, but without clear curls. The method is ideal for giving volume to hair. But if you really want curls, try the next option.

Before use means of preliminary fixing. After the head has dried, remove the curlers without combing the hair, shake them. For some, this will already be the most beautiful hairstyle. Then, if desired, carefully comb your hair with the largest and rarest comb to maintain the structure of the curls. Or just fluff up your hair with your hands. Immediately after that, treat the curls with strong or medium hold varnish.

In addition to the usual curlers (in the form of a cylinder), they have recently become increasingly popular. With their help, you can make a very natural hairstyle. Also, any curlers can be wound not to the roots. You can combine curlers of different sizes, or straight hair with curls. You can not wait for complete drying, but remove it from still slightly damp hair and dry it with a hair dryer. There are many options for every taste and hair type, experiment at least every day.

Don't forget the retro ways to get your hair done without a hair dryer and let you sleep in. For example, “wet pigtails for the night”, undeservedly forgotten today, as well as winding up shreds, etc. The smaller the pigtails or strands, the grander the result will be. You can end up with a huge cloud of hair from which you can model anything. Very impressive, for example, look lush loose hair, intertwined with ribbons.

Even if the result is unexpected - in no case be upset! There are many little tricks. A faded curl can be revived by applying a drop of strong fixation mousse (foam) to the very tip. Too steep curls you can easily smooth out if you walk through them with a moistened comb. And the most extreme option - on this basis, try to do something fundamentally new. For example, if you are not satisfied with the look of loose hair, remove some of the strands up, leaving the most successful curls.

The beauty of hair depends on their health. If you've had a perm or color recently, your hair will curl faster and last longer. But they need extra protection - use gentle styling and modeling products. Curlers should not be metal. Choose hair products with vitamins and nutrients, especially in winter and early spring.

When planning to impress others with an unusual hairstyle, the type of perm is chosen taking into account the atmosphere of the event.

Take into account:

• Dress code(at a business meeting, a hairstyle with curls is appropriate if it does not give the image a playful look, and at a party, styling in the spirit of a Turgenev young lady will make a lover of bachata or hip-hop a laughing stock).
• Humidity level(for a meal near a pond or in a tropical region, it is more profitable to make smooth hairstyles - even under a “ton” of fixative, the curls will quickly level out due to the weight of the hair being absorbed by moisture).
• crowded(dancing with friends in a club crowd, having a hairstyle of long loose curled or straight hair, is not very convenient).

What is better to wind: small, medium or large curls?

To make it look beautiful, consider the degree of hair obedience and your anatomical features:

• Small curls are lighter in weight and, when processed with a fixative, will retain the desired shape longer.
• With a round face, small or medium curls are made on strands below the shoulder blades, and it is better to curl large curls only on the lower third - this is how the volume of the cheekbones is hidden.
• With thin facial features and an elongated oval, small spiral curls from the roots, waves from loose braids are good. Large curled curls are fixed at the back of the head or on the side - to avoid the image of a inch in the rainforest.
• With liquid hair, the visual volume of the hairstyle is given by hair raised at the roots with curls at the ends.
• Rough features are softened by a hairstyle with vertical curls twisted away from the face.
• For ladies of the age, hairstyles with smooth waves are much more appropriate than options with large vertically curled or zigzag curls.

How to curl long hair at home?

For regular and thermal curlers

Instruction:

If styling is needed not in the morning, but after a couple of hours, then the hair dryer will speed up the process of “ripening” of curls. The treatment with warm air should be carried out until the strands twisted on the curlers are completely dry.

Adviсe:

1. It is better to remove curlers after dressing in a weekend outfit - then the hairstyle will last longer.
2. The larger the diameter of the curler, the larger the curls.

On the curling iron

American or "doll" curls are obtained without first twisting the strands into a tourniquet.

Instruction:

1. Grab the beginning of a separate strand of clean and dry hair with a curling iron.
2. Rotating the curling iron towards you or away from you, wind the curl evenly over the entire heating surface of the device. If you do not move the hair, then the upper part of the curl will be less curled than the lower, and there is a risk of burning the ends.
3. Slightly opening the curling iron, carefully remove the “sting” from the twisted strand, holding the hair with the fingers of the other hand.
4. Treat with varnish.

You can see how to wind beautiful curls on long hair with a curling iron here:

Use a straightener and foil

Regular full length curls or zigzag curls will help create a hair straightener.

How to use it correctly:

1. First, wrap each individual strand in a strip of foil, the length of which is somewhat shorter than the curl.
2. For ordinary curls, twist the strands packed in a foil sheath into a ring.
3. For zigzags, fold into an accordion.
4. Keep each "wrapper" in the rectifier for about 4 seconds.
5. Unpack the strands at the end of the entire heat treatment process of the future hairstyle.
6. Spray with fixative.

Easy waves without the hassle

Braiding braids for several hours shortly after washing your hair will add a slight waviness to your hair. When you untwine it, you will get light and natural waves.

You can enhance the effect:

1. Weaving several braids.
2. Weaving ribbons.
3. Pre-treatment of dried hair with mousse, foam, beer, sweetened water, strong tea infusion.
4. Prolonged wearing of braids (the longer the hair is braided, the more prominent the strands).

On papillottes

1. The thicker the strand, the less pronounced the finished curl.
2. When using papillots, the algorithm will be the same as when curling on curlers.

On bobbins

Treat the strands as if using ordinary curlers. When winding thin strands, the finished curls will look like tight spirals.

Volumetric and lush curls

If you want to get especially lush and spectacular curls, then in addition to the final fixatives, you will need:

• Large diameter curlers.
• Or thick pieces of fabric for weaving into pigtails instead of ribbons.
• Or a few “donuts” for hairstyles (wrap the strands on them in the usual way, but pre-treat with a curl fixer).
• Or an elastic bandage for twisting strands on it.

In order for voluminous curls to last longer, the hair should be clean and almost dry, treated with styling foam, mousse just before curling.

"Beach" view

Using a T-shirt or knitted cut (for thin hair of moderate length).

Instruction:

1. Washed and dried hair is lightly smeared with mousse, then folded into a weak tourniquet and, fixed on the head with a bun, fixed with hairpins.
2. They cover the structure with a clean jersey T-shirt and wait 5-7 hours.
3. After drying and unwinding the bun, hands give the hair the desired shape, fixing it with a fixative liquid.

Suitable for the summer season or when living in an apartment with good heating - otherwise you can catch a cold.

How to do it quickly?

For the entire length with the help of a curling iron, at the ends - with it or with an iron (the effect is achieved due to the thermal effect on the hair structure).

Step by step:

1. Wash your hair without a restorative purpose.
2. Blow-dry your hair upside down - this will add extra volume to the hairstyle at the roots.
3. Wind the curls with a curling iron, straightener or using thermal curlers.
4. Give the hair the desired shape, affecting the curls as little as possible.
5. Treat with varnish, texture paste.

How long does the beautiful effect last?

Depends on:

• Hair suppleness.
• Compliance with the technology of creating curls.
• The fixing qualities of hair fixing preparations and moderation in their use.
• Humidity.

Making beautiful curls at home is easy if the hair is clean and dry enough, and there are tools on hand to fix the hairstyle. The fastest way to achieve wavy hair is with a curling iron, but even without it, each of the ladies will be able to turn into Curly Sue's "sister".

Curls for long hair have always been popular with girls. This hairstyle helps to diversify the everyday look, improves mood, gives self-confidence. It is not necessary to go to a beauty salon, because spectacular styling can be done at home. In this case, you can create both large curls and small curls. In this article we will talk about the most popular ways of curling at home.

Rags
harnesses

Tongs, flat iron and hair dryer (instructions and video)

The easiest way to create real Hollywood curls is with tongs. Such a tool allows you to get a hairstyle in a short time. A great alternative to curlers: no need to torture yourself with uncomfortable designs all night. But the tongs also have their minus: the hair from them becomes brittle, dull and weak. To avoid this, it is recommended to apply a heat protectant to the strands.

Curling irons

They come in various diameters. This allows you to make waves of different sizes. In a solemn atmosphere, large soft curls will look good, and curls can be made for every day.

Instructions for creating styling:

1. It is not necessary to wash your hair, but it is better to apply a styling foam and a heat protectant. This will not only protect the strands, but also allow the hairstyle to hold on better.
2. If you want to get the effect of curly hair, you should wind the strands in a horizontal way.
3. You can get curls in the form of a spiral using the vertical method. To do this, the curls need to be wound in a spiral, while the turns should not lie on top of each other.
4. Ready curls should be disassembled with your fingers, and not combed.
5. Fix the laying with varnish.

hair dryer

A hair dryer with a diffuser attachment will help you get beautiful curls. This design also adds volume. The curls will be slightly curly, and the hair will be voluminous.

Detailed instructions for creating styling:

1. Wash your hair and lightly dry your hair.
2. Apply mousse or styling foam.
3. Part your hair a little.
4. Dry the strands to the end with a diffuser, while slightly lifting them at the roots.
5. It is better to tilt your head down, this will make the styling more voluminous.

Working with a diffuser is not difficult, but it takes practice. Hands can get tired from a heavy tool, so it is better to take the help of a friend or mother.

iron

Some people think that a flat iron is only used to straighten hair. This is not so, with the help of such a device you can create beautiful large curls. Now the iron has become universal. It helps not only to curl and straighten, but also to add volume.

Step-by-step instructions for creating styling with an iron:

• comb your hair well and dry completely;
• highlight one strand
• step back from the roots 3-4 cm and place the iron on the selected strand;
• slowly run the tool through the hair, while turning it 180 degrees;
• you do not need to strongly clamp the iron, because creases are formed from this, which make the hairstyle ugly;
• thus work with other strands;
• gently form waves with a comb;
• fix the result with varnish.

Curling iron, tongs and ironing are not suitable for many girls. They dry and thin the hair, so it is better not to use them on weakened hair. In this case, it is better to use various curlers and papillots. Thanks to the variety of such designs, you can create a variety of curls. Modern curlers do not even interfere with sleep.

Papillottes

Long hair is best suited. They help create curls along the entire length that do not unwind for a long time.

How to use papillots:

1. First, the hair must be washed, dried and combed. Apply styling mousse.
2. Take thin strands and carefully wind them onto curlers. The principle is simple: the curl is wound in a spiral.
3. Leave the hair in this state for several hours. It is advisable to wait until the strands are completely dry.
4. Carefully remove the papillottes and disassemble the hairstyle with your fingers. It is better not to use a comb: it will fluff up the styling.
5. Sprinkle finished curls with varnish. A spectacular hairstyle is ready.

Rags

Our grandmothers also made curls with the help of rags. This method is completely harmless and safe. Cloths are comfortable to sleep on. These patches can be used multiple times. You just need to wash them periodically.

Curling method:

1. Wash your hair or just wet your hair well. On dry strands, making waves is worse.
2. Divide the entire mass of hair into sections. Lubricate with mousse.
3. Put the tip of the strand in the middle of the flap. Secure with a knot and wind the hair on a cloth to the roots.
4. At the end, fasten the rag again. You can simply tie the ends of the fabric.
5. Carry out similar manipulations with the rest of the sections. It is good to fix on the hair and then go to bed.
6. In the morning, carefully remove the rags and disassemble the styling with your fingers.

For flaps, it is better to choose a dense, but not too heavy fabric. The flaps should not be bright, otherwise there will be a risk of dyeing the hair. The optimal size is 10 by 5 cm.

Without improvised means (instruction and video tutorial)

If there were no curling irons, rags and curlers nearby, you can try to create curls using braids or plaits. It is enough to braid wet strands into several tight braids. At the ends they are fixed with thin rubber bands. Get light lush curls. To keep them longer, it is recommended to sprinkle them with varnish.

Making a hairstyle with plaits is also easy. Get a spectacular beach styling.

In this case, it is also better to slightly moisten the hair. And then you need to follow the instructions:

1. Separate all hair into sections. Twist each of them into a bundle. The thickness of the tourniquet depends on the size of the future curl. If you want to get large soft waves, you should twist the strands into thick bundles.
2. Gently fasten each tourniquet on the head at the base. You need to do this with all your hair. Sleeping with tourniquets is not very comfortable, so it's best to just leave them like that for a few hours.
3. After the time has elapsed, remove and disassemble with your fingers. Nothing more needs to be done.

What are curls?

Even curls have several varieties. They may be:

It is not necessary to wear only loose curls. Every season, stylists delight with new hairstyles from curls and waves. You can pay attention to the following options.

Curls can be completely different: waves, African curls, large curls, the effect of wet hair, tousled in the wind- the list is endless.

Each type of perm is suitable for a particular situation, event and face shape.

• So, for an oblong face curls of the wave will fit, they will frame the cheekbones, they will become a wonderful decoration.
• African curls look perfect combined with a round face, so the roundness is smoothed out and a nice impression, an attractive look is created.
• For celebrations and parties for any face type fit large curls.

Carefully arranged strands create a luxurious volume, and there is no doubt that they will become the object of everyone's attention and admiration.

How beautiful to curl strands?

The final result depends on how correctly we wind the hair and, in order not to damage the hair and not waste time, a number of aspects should be taken into account:

And now it’s worth analyzing the algorithm of actions for each type of wrapping.

curlers

Perhaps the most common way to create a luxurious hairstyle since time immemorial are curlers.

Even the beauties of the Renaissance used something similar in order to form bizarre curls.

Today, the fair sex has a huge choice:

In order for the curl to last a long time, you should keep the curlers for at least 2-3 hours. After removing the curlers, the hair should not be combed, it is better to give it the desired shape, disheveled with your hands. It is also necessary to fix the form with varnish.

This video will help you decide on the choice of curlers:

Thermal devices

But we do not always have time to wait until the hair curls on curlers, what to do in this case? This is where thermometers come to the rescue.

A great option, but not for everyday use, is a cone curling iron. She is good because allows you to create a great hairstyle in half an hour, forming a variety of curls, from the smallest, whimsical and daring, to luxurious large curls, falling on the shoulders in a heavy wave.

But a serious disadvantage of this method is the harm that the thermal device causes - overheating damages the structure of the hair and with frequent use, especially without special protective products (which can be purchased at any cosmetic store) can lead to brittleness, dullness and even hair loss.

The curling technology is simple, identical to curling on curlers, only hold the curling iron on each strand for no more than 10 seconds, then moving on to the next one.

Working with an iron is also easy. Here, the main nuance is to correctly grab the strand vertically and turn it horizontally so that it assumes a perpendicular position with respect to the strands. The iron is held for no more than 5 seconds.

How to wind curls with an iron for medium hair length, you can watch the video:

other methods

There is a great many ways of curling without thermal devices. In addition to the above curlers, it can be the following:

1. wash your hair and, when the hair dries a little, without combing it, squeeze it hard, lifting it to the crown. Hold this position for 10 seconds and fix the hairstyle with varnish.
2. You can also give the necessary shape with the help of a special mousse, styling gel, which is applied in a thin layer on wet hair along the entire length, after which the hairstyle is already formed.
3. You can wind small rings on a pencil. You need to hold each ring for a minute and fix it with varnish, or wind the ring treated with mousse or gel on a pencil and also hold for a minute.

How to make spectacular curls without thermal devices and curlers, you can watch the video:

Photo of curled hair of medium length

Let's see how the photos of curls look, which are made on the average length of hair.

How to style and fix your hair?

Proper fixation is an integral part of styling. It is performed in the following elementary way: the varnish is sprayed onto the hair at an angle of 40 ° at a distance of 25-30 cm.

IMPORTANT! You can not spray the varnish on the hair roots, it should be applied at a distance of 5 cm from the roots.

To achieve the best result, you should give preference to brands with a proven reputation, here the main selection criterion is quality, not price.

Now you know everything about how to make curls at home. Choose, experiment, and may the new day bring you a lot of positive emotions and good events!