How to use a hair styler: what it is, what it’s for, how it works

Preparation How to do different hairstyles using a styler? Spiral curls Curls on short hair Long “Hollywood” curls Soft curls from the middle of the hair How to use a crimp styler? How to use a styler with a triple nozzle? Safety precautions

To get a beautiful hairstyle and achieve perfect styling, you don’t have to use the services of a beauty salon. There are many styling products and devices that can help you get your hair in order at home. This includes the styler. Outwardly, it resembles tongs, but has great capabilities. How to use a hair styler to create different styles?

What is a hair styler and what is it for?

A cosmetic styler is a modern device that combines the functions of an iron, curling iron and brushing. Externally, the device is similar to a hair curler, but has a more advanced design and operating principle.

Using a styler, you can both curl and straighten strands, create volume at the roots or create small curls. Many models support ionization and cold conditioning, thanks to which they not only create an attractive hairstyle, but also take care of the health of their curls.

How is it different from an iron?

Externally, the device may resemble a simple iron. But the peculiarity is that the device combines many capabilities and has a wider range of applications.

In addition, the operating principle itself is different. During operation, the iron is always in direct contact with the surface of the hair with heated plates, and the styler can carry out curling by supplying hot air. Some models operate fully automatically; the device does not even need to be turned to create curls.

What else to pay attention to

When purchasing, you should pay attention to the following small details:

• What type of food does the styler have? You can often find battery-powered models. If the stand-alone option is not suitable, you should take one with a cord. Just be sure to check with the seller about the cord attachment option. It is better to take it on hinges, which will protect the cord from breaking. It is also worth paying attention to the length of the cord. Manufacturers often save on this;
• When purchasing, you should consider the size of the heated plates. If you buy a styler for short hair, then you can save money and take a model with narrow working surfaces; if you have long and thick hair, it is better to take one with a surface about 8 cm wide. The size of the surface directly affects the time spent styling;
• Is there a steam generator function? The function is extremely useful, since the operation of the styler dries the hair, and with a steam generator, you don’t have to worry about your hair becoming dry and brittle. In addition, hair curlers with steam generation can add hair care products to the water.

How does a hair styler work?

The operating principle of the styler depends on its type. Some models have a hidden heating element in the handle, powered by mains or batteries. When you turn on the device, it communicates the desired temperature to the metal or ceramic panels and allows you to curl or straighten your hair.

Other devices, such as automatic brushes, rely on the supply of hot air for high-quality styling. If desired, you can also use cold blowing after the procedure; it is responsible for fixing the hairstyle and giving the hair a healthy shine.

Pros and cons of use

There are many benefits of an automatic hair styler.

In particular:

• the device can be used on curls of any type, straight and curly, thick, hard;
• the styler replaces several hair styling devices at once;
• The device is easy to use and allows you to experiment with styling;
• During operation, the device practically does not damage the strands.

However, it has disadvantages:

• stylers with brush attachments quickly become clogged with hair and begin to require cleaning;
• the styling created with the help of the device usually lasts for only one day;
• suitable for use only on dry hair, which means it forces you to spend extra time drying it after washing;
• does not cope well with adding volume to heavy and long curls;
• It's not cheap, especially if it comes with additional attachments.

Important! A truly convenient styler will be for those women who are used to frequently experimenting with styling.

Stylers are suitable for all hair types, but they can only be used for dry curls

Review of the most popular stylers

Philips HP8699 is a multifunctional styler with ceramic coated attachments. Includes: 16 and 22 mm curling iron, straightening and crimping iron, styling and spiral curling brush, clips and cosmetic bag. A convenient and compact set allows you to change your look without harming your hair.

The Rowenta CF 4132 styler is equipped with a rich set: classic curling irons 16 and 32 mm, spiral, straightening iron, crimp attachments and brush, hair clips. Fast heating and long rotating wire ensure convenient operation. The styler is easy to use and reliable, has a high-quality coating. Numerous reviews confirm that styling done with this device will last a long time.

Remington S8670 is the most popular styler of the Remington brand. With its help you can create different looks: from straight hair to cute curls. The kit includes ceramic attachments for curling, styling, straightening and crimping hair, as well as special clips that make styling easier. The heating temperature does not exceed 200 degrees, there is protection against overheating. The device is provided with a long rotating wire.

Stylers from the French brand Babyliss are very popular with consumers. Especially the new one that automatically curls your hair. Babyliss Pro Curl Perfect is a specialized styler that will help you create beautiful curls in a matter of minutes. There are 3 temperature modes 190 – 230 degrees, a winding control knob, and an audible signal notifies you that it’s time to move on to the next strand. The device is easy to use, smoothes the surface of the hair and allows you to get a chic hairstyle.

Types of hair stylers

Stylers can be divided into categories. More expensive models combine several functions at once; budget irons are usually designed for just a couple of operations.

Rectifier

The iron is designed for straightening short or long strands and is similar in design to a curling iron. The video on how to use a hair styler shows that the curls must be tightly pressed between the plates of the device, and then carefully drawn along the entire length.

The straightening styler is very similar to a regular straightener in design and action.

Straighteners can support only one function or be complemented with different attachments.

Curling styler

Such models are most in demand; they allow you to create large curls, light waves, small curls and strands curly at the ends. As a rule, the kit comes with many attachments - spiral, round, cone-shaped, and so on. Automatic curling devices deserve special mention. You just need to place the strands one by one inside the device, and the device will wind them on its own.

The best stylers for creating curls come with several attachments of different types and shapes.

Another type of curling device is triple stylers, where waves are also formed without curling the device.

Stylers for corrugation

Some devices are designed specifically to create fine, frequent waves in the hair. A distinctive feature of such irons is the plates with strong corrugations, between which you need to clamp the strands.

The main feature of corrugated stylers is the wavy surface of the plates

It is recommended to use a corrugated iron if you have some experience in curling.

Styler for adding volume to roots

The straightener allows you to lift the curls at the roots a few centimeters to make your hair look fuller. It features thin plates and an improved protective coating on the surface that prevents accidental burns to the scalp.

Irons for creating volume at the roots are similar to corrugated curling irons, but their plates are usually thin and narrow

Styler comb

In appearance, such devices usually resemble a hair dryer with a removable brush attachment with thin flexible teeth. Allows you to create large curls or straighten strands by blowing hot or cool air. They are very popular because the styler is very easy to use. Without the attachment, the device can be used like a regular hair dryer.

The operating principle of brush stylers is based on hot and cold airflow

What to look for when choosing

Like any modern device, professional hair stylers have a wide range of options to choose from. If you know what to look for, you can choose a styler that suits your specific needs, not to mention unnecessary overpayment for features that may not be needed.

First of all, you need to look at the number of attachments in the kit. Then it would be a good idea to ask the seller whether they produce additional attachments for this model.

If you are satisfied with this functionality of the styler, then the next point will be to determine whether functions such as a hot hair dryer, ionization, steam humidification, infrared radiation, or static discharge are necessary. Of course, if these functions are available, the price of the styler will be higher, but there is no doubt that during operation these functions will only contribute to the intended result.

Next, you should pay attention to the control of the device, how convenient it is, electronic or mechanical, and whether there is a display showing the selected settings. Since before use, it is vital for the hair to make sure that the temperature is set correctly.

Important! Before choosing a hair curler, you should check all the attachments so that when you put them on the device, they do not wobble and are firmly attached. It would be a good idea to make sure there is a cover for all attachments, as they tend to get lost.

It would be useful to make sure that the device’s wire is long enough to cover the distance from the mirror to the nearest outlet.

All of the above indicators significantly affect the final cost of the product. The simplest styler today costs about 3 thousand rubles, but such devices do not carry all the intended functionality; a good styler with an abundance of functions and attachments should be considered from 5 thousand rubles.

Power

In addition to the characteristics listed above, it is very important to pay attention to the power produced by the device. Since the final temperature indicator of which the styler is capable directly depends on it. In turn, higher temperatures will allow you to create more complex types of styling with a longer effect.

Professional hair stylers are now produced with two power ratings:

• 0.1 kW power. These devices allow you to create simple hairstyles and are well suited for thin and brittle hair. Therefore, if your hair requires careful handling, it is better to focus on this indicator;
• from 0.1 to 1.5 kW. If your hair is very thick and heavy, you need to buy a more powerful styler. However, you should be careful, because if you set the temperature too high, no functions designed to be gentle on your hair during use will help.

Covering work areas

An extremely important characteristic of the styler is the material and coating of the heating elements. If earlier in devices of this kind the hair came into contact with metal surfaces, today such a coating is no good. During the use of metal, more than one hundred healthy hairs were destroyed, so today they are replaced with Teflon, titanium and ceramic materials.

When choosing a styler with Teflon coating, you need to keep in mind the short service life of the material. The average service life of such stylers is from one to one and a half years. The best option is titanium elements, since the properties of the material allow it to withstand high temperatures for a long time and protect hair. BUT the main disadvantage of such stylers is their high cost.

But products with ceramic or glass-ceramic material are the golden mean of cost and durability. However, you should be careful when using ceramics, since if you drop the styler on the floor, the ceramics will certainly crack.

If you choose a ceramic coating, it is advisable to choose a model with a tourmaline coating. And if the nozzle is impregnated with keratin, then this will be the best option today.

Thermostat

As you know, irons, curling irons, and cheap hair curlers have damaged a huge amount of hair. Of course, this is often due to too frequent and incorrect use, however, the process of heating the hair itself is an extremely negative phenomenon for the latter.

That is why, in order not to lose your healthy hair, the presence of a thermostat function should be mandatory when choosing a device. The thermoregulation function has saved hundreds of hairs.

Typically, the manufacturer recommends setting the temperature to 120 degrees for fine and dry hair; for normal conditions, a temperature of up to 180 degrees is suitable. But owners of coarse and thick hair should be careful, since unruly strands of such hair are difficult to tame even at 220 degrees.

How to use a hair styler

To use a hair styler correctly you need to follow the following algorithm:

1. Curling and straightening are carried out only on clean and completely dry hair. Before the procedure, the head is thoroughly washed, a heat protectant is applied, and then the strands are dried naturally. You need to wait until your hair is no longer even slightly damp.
2. Select the desired nozzle, turn on the device and set the temperature. Large curls are usually created at 130-150 °C; for tight small curls, 180 °C is indicated.
3. Most devices have an indicator and report when the device reaches the desired temperature. Once the styler has warmed up, you can begin curling or straightening.

Attention! You need to choose the temperature according to your hair type. For thick curls, you can use the maximum values; for thin and weak strands, it is better to set the gentle mode.

How to use a hair curler

To create large curls on medium-length hair, you must adhere to the following algorithm:

1. Separate a strand of medium thickness and place it between the plates of the device, at a distance of 3 cm from the roots.
2. The styler for curling curls is turned and the remaining strand begins to be wound onto it at an angle. In the process you need to create tension.
3. At the end of the procedure, the tool is carefully lowered down, and then the same is repeated with other strands.

To curl curls using a simple styler, you need to wind the strands around the rod.
To obtain large curls, it is important to curl at an angle. If you hold the device in a horizontal position, you will only get wavy curls.

How to use a curl styler

To make a small or large curl, you must:

• divide hair into 6 parts;
• comb one of the strands and clamp it a couple of centimeters from the roots with the plates of the device;
• run the device from top to bottom along the strand, slightly twisting it in a spiral;
• repeat the procedure for the remaining parts.

Using a curling styler, you can create a beautiful hairstyle on medium and short hair.
A video about using a hair curling styler shows that the procedure is carried out starting from the crown. The ends can be curled both up and down so that the waves are located towards or away from the face.

How to use a triple styler

An interesting option is a tool with three main attachments. As can be seen from the photo of the hair styler, a strand is placed on the middle part of the device, or “wave,” and clamped with the remaining two, which facilitates the curling process.

For example, using a triple device you can make beautiful medium curls:

• gather hair in a bun at the back of the head, leaving the lower strands;
• clamp each of them sequentially between the plates of the device;
• gently moving the device from roots to ends, curl;
• loosen the top strands and repeat the procedure for them.

The triple styler is the most convenient device for quickly creating large curls.
The device allows you to create beach waves. To do this you need:

• separate several curls 7 cm thick;
• twist the outer part of the hair, holding each strand between the plates of the device for 5 seconds;
• fix the resulting hairstyle with varnish.

When creating beach curls, a triple styler is used to process strands a few centimeters below the parting.
The triple styler helps create the most popular curl options. And the main convenience is that the device does not need to be turned to give the strands a wavy shape. The device is simply passed from top to bottom, as when straightening, and due to the special design of the device, the hair curls.

How to use a curling iron styler

A convenient device for large hair curling is an automatic styler, which requires minimal effort from the woman herself. The main part of the device is a ceramic chamber into which the strand must be placed. The device is used as follows:

• connect to the network and wait until the curling iron heats up to the desired temperature;
• a small strand about 3 cm wide is placed taut in the center of the device;
• close the handles of the device, and the strand automatically falls into the chamber;
• turn on the winding mode.

When using an automatic curling iron, the strand just needs to be placed in a special chamber
. In the photos and videos it is noticeable that using a hair styler is very convenient. You can open the handles of the device after a special sound signal, single or consisting of several repeated ones. All other strands are wound in the same way.

How to use a corrugated styler

Using a crimp iron, you can create small, frequent waves on your curls. They do it like this:

• hair is combed and parted;
• Small strands are clamped alternately between the corrugated plates and the tool is moved in the direction from the roots to the ends;
• The styler is held in one place for about 5 seconds so that the hair acquires the desired shape.

The crimping iron needs to be held on the hair for a few seconds for expressive waves
Tip! The corrugated model allows you to add additional volume to the root zone. In this case, you do not need to run the device along each of the strands, but for 10-15 seconds, clamp the hair between its plates at the roots on the top of the head.

How to use a braiding styler

A very interesting feature of some models is automatic braiding. Use the device like this:

• the hair is divided into parts and fixed with special clips of the device itself;
• turn on the device and automatically twist 2-3 strands into a bundle;
• press the button that triggers the rotation element and intertwine the individual strands together into a neat, tight braid.

An automatic braid styler connects strands into strands and then intertwines them with each other.
Creating braids takes only 10-15 minutes, and requires a minimum of effort.

Principle of operation

It resembles something like a large clip with a recess for hair. To begin curling, separate this group of hair. The curling rod inside rotates to fully pull out the strands. Once this first batch of hair strands are curled on the hair rod, the styler will begin styling according to the programmed temperature and duration. After the specified duration, heating stops, after which you can unclench the curling iron and admire the strand.

Reference! If you set it on an alternating curl, you won't need to make any changes to the position of the styler. When you start working on the next strand, they will automatically curl in the other direction.

Precautionary measures

When using the device, you must follow some rules so as not to damage either the tool or yourself:

1. The device must be used in strict accordance with the instructions. You should not try to create hairstyles with a styler that it is not intended to create.
2. The device can only be handled with dry hands. It is not advisable to use it in the bathroom - this creates a risk of electric shock.
3. During operation, do not touch the heated plates to your face, scalp, neck or hands. Although most models are equipped with adequate protection, caution is still necessary.
4. When working with the device, do not use varnishes, aerosols or sprays. If you want to fix your hair, you need to do this after curling, when the device is turned off.
5. The device should be stored for storage after it has completely cooled down. It should be kept in a place where children cannot reach it.

You need to handle the styler with care - it is an electrical appliance that heats up to high temperatures.
Attention! After use, the device must be turned off immediately. The plates get very hot, and if the device is left in operation, it can not only fail, but also lead to a fire.

Selecting operating modes⬆

Before using Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl, you need to decide on the optimal modes of its use. This invention is intended for curling strands up to 3 cm wide and allows you to make curls of various types. Depending on the type of hair and the characteristics of the desired hairstyle, the optimal temperature of exposure and the duration of stay of the strand in the chamber are selected.

It is advisable to first use a gentle temperature regime, and then, as necessary, switch to more intense heating.

The direction of curling in each individual section is selected depending on the desired effect - by moving the lever to the “L” or “R” position, you can get identical or different curls. It is advisable to curl the hair on the left side in the “L” (left) position of the lever, and when moving to the right side, move it to the “R” (right) position. Then the hair on the sides will be directed towards the face and will be identically styled. To create a looser styling, the automatic winding direction mode is “A”.