How to choose a corrugated curling iron for root volume – review of the best, how to use it correctly, reviews

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Svetlana Tarasova

Hairdresser-stylist with more than 8 years of experience, expert in the field of haircuts, styling, hair care, coloring.
Thick or too thin hair cannot maintain volume at the roots. The top of the head looks flat, and any manipulations with the hair do not lead to the desired result. Corrugated tongs can easily solve this problem and give your hair beautiful volume for a long time.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of corrugated tongs?

The main advantage of corrugated ironing is long-term volumetric styling. Hair acquires lasting volume at the roots and a beautiful wave along the entire length. You can choose plates with small, medium and large waves.

The reason for the high oil content of the hair is the close proximity to the scalp; thanks to the curling iron, the hair is lifted and stays clean longer . Also, the most important advantages should be noted:

• the hairstyle will remain and will not fall off, even in high humidity;
• the volume is as natural as possible;
• you can lift only the necessary part of the hair;
• the device is easy to use;
• even thin and sparse hair will appear fuller after styling;
• the hairstyle can be different every day, it all depends on your imagination;
• waves created along the entire length of the hair will last a long time, possibly up to two days;
• You can choose a device to suit any wallet.

The curling iron itself is not much different from a regular curling iron, except that the plates have waves . Thanks to which the necessary “pattern” is obtained on the hair. Just pinch a strand of hair for a few seconds and the waves are ready. Among the shortcomings, users note:

• hot surfaces negatively affect the condition of the hair;
• Not all devices are made of quality materials.

Reference! If you choose hair curlers with a good coating and use them skillfully, then daily use is possible and your hair will not deteriorate, the main thing is to observe the temperature regime and not overheat your hair.

Types of corrugated tongs

The most important difference between corrugated tongs is the working area a. It can be made of various materials and have small, medium or large waves. In addition, the width and length of the working surface differ.

When choosing, you should pay attention to the roundness of the ribs ; they can be more sloping or zigzag. More modern devices come with several attachments that differ in zigzag shape.

Reference! Mini curling irons are ideal for travel, as they will help add volume to the roots and create beautiful curls.

With small waves

Ideal plates for creating root volume, width up to 2 cm . They have a smaller surface area and capture hair at the very roots. Those with thin and straight hair will love this type of work surface.

Interesting! Small corrugations will not be able to cope with thick hair, as well as with very lush, voluminous hair.

With average

This option can be called classic - up to 3.5 cm wide , suitable for all hair not only to give volume to the roots, but also to form beautiful waves along the entire length. Hair of any length and structure will be beautifully styled using such a tool.

With large

Plates wider than 4 cm are considered large; they will not help add volume to the hair at the roots . Best of all, they will produce smooth waves along the entire length. The edges will be smoothed out.

For information! For a short haircut, wide plates are not suitable, and for long ones they will not create the necessary root volume.

Which corrugated tongs are better?

The procedure of corrugating strands involves giving them a transverse bend, as a result of which the hair becomes lush and embossed. To achieve the goal, tongs help, which differ from each other primarily in the type of coating. The effect of the heating element on the curls, as well as the duration of the styling, depends on the top layer.

To understand which option is better to buy, you need to consider the features of existing work surfaces. So, today there are tongs on sale with the following coatings:

1. Ceramic . Typically, this layer covers the metal. Due to this, the nozzle warms up evenly and prevents the hair from drying out. In addition, as a result, the hair gains shine, smoothness and a naturally healthy appearance.
2. Tourmaline . Special spraying is designed to add additional shine and smoothness to curls. It helps to cope with protruding hairs that are constantly fluffy and cannot be styled. The material itself is very durable, it has shockproof properties and is also resistant to corrosion. In addition, tourmaline has the highest level of ionization than other coatings.
3. Titanium . A coating with an increased level of strength increases the service life of the device and works well with every hair type. When the titanium element is heated, negatively charged ions are released, due to which the hair is protected from electrification, overdrying and split ends.
4. Metal . Old, but still commercially available devices are sold at a low price, which is why they are in demand.

Models with this coating are suitable for those who rarely use tongs. The heating element here works great and helps achieve a beautiful volume, but most often the working surface heats up unevenly, which is why the hair can easily be damaged, especially if a beginner is performing the procedure.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to give a clear answer to the question of which corrugated tongs are best for volume. Each coating has its own characteristics. Before purchasing a device, you should definitely study them carefully in order to determine the most suitable option for yourself and not regret it in the future.

Corrugated curling irons for root volume - rating of the best models and manufacturers

All manufacturers of small household appliances for beauty produce corrugated tongs. They can come in the form of additional attachments to the multistyler or as a separate tool. The devices differ in different indicators, quality and price. It is worth considering the best models from popular manufacturers.

Babyliss (Babyliss)

A popular brand and its corrugation BaByliss BAB2151E . It is a professional styling tool, the plate coating is ceramic, and the maximum heating temperature is 220 0C. The small corrugated panel has dimensions of 1.5*6 cm, and the heating speed is several seconds. The network connection indicator is installed, but the thermostat is missing. The cost of such a device starts from 1500 rubles.

Erika

The classic Erika F601B corrugated tongs will make styling easier and create root volume. They operate in the same mode, and the tourmaline-coated plates are heated to 210 0C. The width of the plates is 1.7 cm, and the cord is 200 cm long. The manufacturer has included a convenient storage case in the kit. The cost of such tongs starts from 1500 rubles.

Dewal

It is worth paying attention to the DEWAL 03-870 Pro-Z Slim curling iron . It has a ceramic coating of the plates, a 4-mode power regulator, the heating temperature will be a minimum of 140 degrees and a maximum of 200. The cord is 250 cm long and flawlessly creates volume at the roots. Price from 1800 rub.

Charizma (Charisma)

Harizma Crimp Designer GP h10312GP is an inexpensive, but quite high-quality crimping crimper . Quite large plates 2.2 cm * 8.5 cm coated with tourmaline coating have an antistatic effect. The device is equipped with overheating protection, a power indicator and a 250 cm cord. Heats up to 200 0C in just a few seconds. Its cost starts from 1200 rubles.

Tek

Thin corrugated curling irons TEK 5970 create a unique volume at the roots, which lasts quite a long time and looks beautiful and natural . The company has created a unique technology that will allow you to forget about your hair and do truly important things.

The device is equipped with a professional cord 300 cm long, the ceramic coating of the plates heats up quickly to 205 0C, and the plates have dimensions of 1.6 cm * 9 cm. The Italian manufacturer has provided automatic shutdown of the device after 1 hour. You can buy such a curling iron for 7 thousand rubles.

Rowenta

The Rowenta Volum'24 CF6460F0 volumizer is designed to add volume to hair at the roots . The device has an unusual shape, which creates additional convenience for working with hair at home. Even thin hair will become more voluminous and the results will last for a long time.

The coating of the plates is ceramic, and the main work is performed by a special roller, which, while rotating, captures the curls at the roots and creates a unique volume. The ionization function will help protect your hair from overheating and static electricity. In just 15 seconds, it heats up to 170 0C, and if it overheats, the device will turn off automatically. The price of tongs is from 5000 rubles.

Valera

One of the most popular electric curling irons, Valera 647.01, will help you create a truly magical hairstyle. The elements take 20 seconds to heat up, but you can use smooth mechanical adjustment to select the required temperature from 150 to 230 0C. The surface coating is ceramic, there is a power connection indicator, and the cord is 3 m long; in addition, it is equipped with a hinge for circular rotation. You can buy such a curling iron from 5 thousand rubles.

Bosch

The Bosch PHS 9590 curling iron will help you curl your hair effectively and quickly and create volume . They heat up to 200 degrees in 1 minute. There are 3 operating modes, there is a power indicator and a screen for displaying important information. The plates are coated with an anodized composition, and the 300 cm long cord rotates around its axis.

Additionally, there is a storage case and a button lock function. The cost of the device is approximately 2000 rubles.

Moser

The Moser 4415-0050/0051/0052 tool is convenient for independent use at home . The size of the plates is quite large - 2.4 * 9 cm, it is easy to regulate the heating from 150 to 230 0C. The cord is 280 cm long, and the plates are coated with ceramics. The cost of such a device starts from 1800 rubles.

DoCut

A small travel version of the DoCut Mini Bambini crimper. Better coating of plates using tourmaline coating. The dimensions of the working surfaces are only 1.3*6 cm; the device itself is very compact and easy to take with you. The thermostat will allow you to set the heating temperature from 100 0C to 180 0C, and the maximum temperature occurs a minute after switching on. You will have to pay a little more than 1,000 rubles for such tongs.

Haidi

Small tongs Haidi HD-002 will be convenient not only on the road, but also for quickly adding volume at home. The device heats up to 180 degrees, the cord length is only 1.5 m, and the total length is only 20 cm. The most important advantage is its cost from only 250 rubles.

Gamma (GA.MA)

GA.MA Fable Frise will help you quickly curl your hair, add volume to your hair and create a unique look. The device heats up to 210 degrees in 20 seconds. The plates are ceramic coated and have a surface length of 3.8 cm, a cord of almost 3 m in length, and a useful overheat protection feature. And it’s easy to buy such a device from 2800 rubles.

Scarlett

Functional Scarlett SC-HS60699 will help you create different hairstyles yourself . And the technology of auto-rotation of the plates helps to create a unique volume. In just 40 seconds, the device is ready for use; you can choose one of three rotation speeds of ceramic-coated plates. The cord is not very long, only 180 cm, but the presence of a power indicator and a protective lock add advantages to the curling iron. The cost starts from 2800 rubles.

MACHINE Ion Mini

Another small device for professional use is the MACHINE Ion Mini crimper . They can heat up to 180 0C, and the plates are only 2 cm wide. The model is most suitable for short and thin hair. Unfortunately, it will not be able to lift thick and dense ones. But the price is quite conservative, as a rule it does not reach 1000 rubles.

Biyuni

Not the cheapest, but very high-quality mini-corrugated curling iron for root volume Zigzag Be-Uni Professional Bordo-Black , has tourmaline coating of plates that measure 1.4 cm * 7 cm. The heating temperature of the device reaches 200 degrees, the cord is 250 cm with an articulated rotation, and after 1 hour the device will turn off automatically. Designed for root volume, and costs only 1,600 rubles.

Tico volume

Another Italian company offers a TICO Volume Crimper with ceramic plates that can heat up to 230 0C. 2.5 cm wide work surface and swivel cord. The cost is approximately 1000 rubles.

Mark Schmidt

Tongs for professional use MARK SHMIDT 702 COMPACT RIPPLE will also appeal to home fashionistas. The surface of the plates is covered with tourmaline, and their size is 1.7 cm * 7 cm. Heating occurs quickly up to 200 degrees, and the cord is able to rotate around its axis, while its length is 180 cm. The device also has an automatic shutdown after 1 hour.

Galaxy

The device for creating root volume GALAXY GL4502 will help you always look at your best. It will be easy to create lasting curls or high-quality volume with them. The plates are ceramic, the cable is 185 cm long, the maximum heating temperature of 200 degrees is reached in 1.5 minutes. The device is lightweight and convenient, and the cost ranges around 600-700 rubles.

Suntachi

Another high-quality and easy-to-use tongs are AKITZ (Suntachi At-Niagara) . The working surface size is 2.3 cm * 9 cm. The device is capable of not only creating volume at the roots, but also wonderful holiday and everyday hairstyles. Floating boards have an anodized coating and heat up to 230 0C in just half a minute.

There is a temperature regulator, a cord 300 cm long, and the touch control system works automatically. And such a curling iron costs from 4,700 rubles.

Mirta

The Ukrainian manufacturer is trying to achieve maximum invisible volume with the help of Mirta HS-5125V and its plates with a width of only 1.3 cm. The plates are covered with tourmaline, and the temperature can be adjusted from 140 to 200 degrees. This budget model deserves attention, because with fairly high quality characteristics it costs only 500 rubles.

Infinity

You can get maximum volume using Infinity IN070W . The coating of the plates is tourmaline, and the size is 1.5 cm * 6 cm. The corrugation is small and when worked together with floating plates, a stunning effect is obtained. The cost of the device will be about 2 thousand rubles.

Viconte

VICONTE VC-6735 corrugated curling iron with ceramic coating, power switch and auto-off after an hour of operation also gives hair fullness and volume at the roots. The device heats up to 215 degrees, and the width of its plates is 4.5 cm. You can buy it for 1000 rubles.

Model comparison table

The table below contains brief characteristics of the samples discussed above.

How to choose and what to consider when choosing irons and corrugated tongs

First of all, you need to clearly understand your hair and know what is suitable for it. Not only the quality of the hair is taken into account, but also the length of the hairstyle:

1. To make it convenient to take strands and work with the device for a short haircut, you should choose a narrow width of the working area.
2. Thin hair should be better protected and you should select curling irons with a better coating, and for very thick hair you can use metal ones; it is enough to protect the hair with a protective spray.
3. The Teflon coating wears out quickly, which means it is not suitable for frequent use.
4. Double-sided appliances are more likely to break.

In addition, there are performance indicators of devices recommended for use:

• a tool with a power below 60 W will take a long time to heat up, and more than 60 W should not be used, it is harmful to the hair;
• The thermostat will be a plus, and mechanical control will be more reliable;
• when choosing, you should pay attention to convenience so that the handle fits well in your hand;
• a long cord and a swivel joint at the base will also serve as an advantage;
• The overheat protection function will help preserve the tool for a long time.

Models intended for use in hairdressing salons are designed for a longer service life and have additional useful features.

Irons with corrugated surface

TICO Professional Volume Crimper (100210WT) – ergonomic curling iron with floating plates

This convenient model is thought out to the smallest detail: there is a special recess for the thumb, a tight reset button that prevents accidental pressing, and even a lock for fixing the device in the folded position.

The model has an electronic temperature controller and can operate in a wide range from +130 to +230 degrees.

Pros:

• Stylish case design and 5 bright colors to choose from;
• The ability to select the heating temperature for any type of hair with an accuracy of one degree;
• Durable titanium coating of working surfaces;
• The floating plates have several degrees of mobility to make it convenient to pick up strands from any side;
• The adjustment wheel is locked, so you won’t lose the settings by accidental movement;
• The presence of an LED display that displays the exact temperature;
• Rotating 2.5 meter cable.

Minuses:

• The size of the working platforms is only 25 mm - it will take a very long time to lay long strands;
• The body is slightly wider than the corrugated plates, so this model is not suitable for increasing root volume.

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Viconte VC-6735 is a good choice for long hair

A close relative of the Tico curling iron has the same floating plates that prevent pinching of the hair when styling. But it also has its differences. The working surfaces here have a ceramic coating, and their width is almost twice as large - 45 mm.

The thermostat allows you to choose one of 9 heating modes, starting from +110 °C for very weak and thin hair to +215 - for thick, unruly hair, not spoiled by coloring and styling.

Pros:

• Ergonomic design;
• Sufficient width of plates for styling on long hair;
• Does not injure strands due to movable corrugated surfaces;
• Convenient swivel cord;
• Automatic shutdown after an hour;
• Affordable price (albeit with a wide range in different stores) 750-1100 rubles.

Minuses:

• It takes a long time to heat up (2-3 minutes), despite the very decent power of 85 W.

How to use a corrugated curling iron for root volume for different hair lengths

With the right choice of tool, working with hair will be comfortable, and the hairstyle will come out quickly. You don’t have to twist anything long and hard; volume at the roots will appear after a few strokes of the curling iron.

Important! Before using the corrugation, you need to wash your hair and dry it thoroughly. This will help make styling last longer, and dry hair will be less susceptible to high temperatures.

For short

In order to give root volume to short hair, you will need to separate a strand of hair at the top of the head no more than 2 mm thick and pinch it from the scalp with tongs. After 15 seconds, release. Do the same for the selected row of hair, usually no more than 5 strands across the width of the head.

After evaluating the result, you can make another one under this row, but no more, otherwise the hairstyle will look funny. With a short haircut, the main thing is not to overdo it.

Important! If the corrugation is done along the entire length, then of course you must not miss a single strand.

To medium

When the hair reaches the shoulders, it becomes heavier, which means you will have to create volume over a larger surface of the head. In this case, you will need to perform the procedure on at least 3 rows of hair.

You should take into account what kind of styling will follow after the procedure; there is not always a need to lift the hair on the sides, and therefore you should not expose it to heat with a tool once again.

For long curls

With long hair it is a little more difficult; large attachments will not provide volume, which means that for the roots you will need to use plates with a small wave, and for the entire length, whatever you like.

The area where the volume is created will also differ. You should start not from the top of the head, but closer to the parietal part, and end at the back of the head. Then the volume will look more natural and will not cause confusion.

Reviews

Users of corrugated tongs are surprisingly similar in their responses:

1. Since childhood, my hair was thin and sparse, only after buying a corrugated iron I was able to create a hairstyle that I could only dream of before.

2. I love what my corrugated iron can do, I can look different every day, constantly experiment, and the ability to regulate the temperature allows me not to dry out my hair.

3. I used to use curlers, it’s not always convenient, and sometimes I just don’t have the time or desire to bother with them. With the corrugated curling iron, everything has become easier, two strokes and the volume at the roots is ready, you want a holiday - a few movements and wonderful waves along the entire length. I have short hair, so my curling irons are a godsend.

Corrugated curling irons are quite popular among fashionistas and can easily lift hair at the roots. At the same time, the hairstyle will look natural, and the top of the head will not seem flattened. Professional models will make the styling process easier and keep your hair healthy.

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