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.
What is a styler?
A styler is a modern device designed for styling hair, creating hairstyles, and adding volume to hair. The tool combines the functions of an iron, curling iron and brushing. Outwardly it looks like a hair curler, but in fact it has the most advanced design and versatility.
The maximum effect from using the styler can be achieved especially if you have additional attachments. Today they are included in the kit. There are attachments for curling, straightening strands, and giving hair different shapes.
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.
How to use a hair curler - step by step instructions
- Before using the device, make sure your hair is ready for heat treatment.
- Connect the device to the network.
- Set the desired program (temperature, type of curls and timer).
- Fix the styler at the place where you would like the curl to begin.
- Hold the tongs and hold until the device beeps.
- Once notified, release the curling iron and enjoy beautiful curls.
- Do the above steps all over your head.
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
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
How to use a hair styler
To use a hair styler correctly you need to follow the following algorithm:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Separate a strand of medium thickness and place it between the plates of the device, at a distance of 3 cm from the roots.
- 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.
- 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.
Types of stylers
Hair styler is a new product that not only helps you change your hairstyle as much as you want, but also takes care of your hair, making it smoother and healthier. This happens thanks to the use of safe materials that cover the hair scales and smooth out the cuticle. In addition to the main function - styling, the styler is often equipped with functions such as ionization (antistatic effect, makes hair smoother and shinier), as well as steam or cold air, which will help replace a hair dryer, moisturize the hair or fix the hairstyle.
There are two main types of stylers:
- specialized (narrowly focused) has only 1 – 2 functions. Typically, there are electric curling irons for curling or straightening and volumeizers that create good root volume.
- Multifunctional, or multistyler. This device opens up all the possibilities for creating a hairstyle, you just have to use your imagination. Most often, this multifunctional option is purchased not only by fashionistas and lovers of original hairstyles, but also by professional hairdressers.
Stylers are also classified depending on the type of food:
- Wired, powered by electricity, usually has a cord 2-3 meters long;
- Wireless, powered by batteries or gas cartridge. Ideal for travel or in areas with frequent power outages.
Recently, the Babyliss brand released a styler with an automatic hair curling function. This device has delighted thousands of girls who can now quickly and easily style their hair into beautiful curls; even those with thick, long, heavy hair can get neat curls. Many positive reviews of this hair styler can be seen on the Internet.
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Precautionary measures
When using the device, you must follow some rules so as not to damage either the tool or yourself:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Precautions for use
During installation, it is important to follow a few simple rules that will help you not cause harm to yourself or the device itself:
- Use the device strictly in accordance with the instructions.
- Handle the styler only in dry hands.
- Avoid styling your hair in a bathroom where there is high humidity, which increases the risk of electric shock.
- Do not touch the work surface during installation, try not to touch the scalp and neck.
- Under no circumstances should you apply fixatives before curling; this is allowed only after styling is complete.
- Before storing the device, you need to wait until it cools down.
- Do not leave the device turned on to avoid damage and fire.
Remember that the styler is a high temperature device, so use it with extreme caution.
