Curling is one of the most popular ways to style your hair but there are many tools and styles to do it. The waves can be natural, defined or beach-like, and choosing the right technique will directly affect the result and how voluminous it looks. 

There are many different ways to style your hair that may or may not involve heat and have different levels of difficulty. First, we will discuss the devices that need heat to curl the tresses. 

Heating devices:

The most traditional way to curl hair is by the use of electric devices that will produce heat to mold the hair into waves. For these tools, it is important not to forget to apply a heat protector product before, as it might damage the hair; especially when used frequently. 

When picking a curling iron or wand, some general rules should be followed; Larger barrels will create looser curls, while smaller ones will make them tighter. For hairs that are difficult to curl, 1-inch barrels and smaller ones are indicated. For looser curls and waves, opt for barrels around 1.5-2-inch.

After twisting the hair around it and waiting around 10 seconds, the curl should be ready. It is important to wait for hair to cool before touching it to make sure that the style will be preserved. Hair spray can be used after the styling is done and many people like to move their fingers to separate them.

It is also possible to curl the hair with a flat iron though it is a little tricky. First, it is necessary to clamp the flat iron near the roots, twist a hair section around it and then gently glide it down the hair shaft to curl it. Some practice might be needed but it can be a very practical way to achieve beautiful curls.

Lastly, there are devices designed with a ‘ceramic curl chamber’ that will heat all the hair gently by itself and releasing it after the right amount of time to create the perfect wave. 

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About the Author: MSci Maísa Melo is a Pharmacist and a current PhD student in cosmetic technology, from São Paulo, Brazil. She has earned her master’s degree from the University of São Paulo and has been involved with the development, stability, safety and efficacy of cosmetics since 2013. She has specialized in the clinical efficacy of cosmetics by biophysical and skin imaging techniques as well as the use of alternative models to animal testing. Her research work has been published in several scientific journals and book chapters from the field.