| Curling implements have been used for many | | | | technology, ceramic. If you occasionally curl your |
| years by all those who have straight or fine hair. | | | | hair the chrome plated ones should be fine. But if |
| Although styles have fluctuated between straight | | | | you have thick or coarse hair you may prefer the |
| and curly hair, generally women with straight have | | | | gold-plated ones as they can achieve a higher |
| covert curls and women with curly hair desire a | | | | temperature. But I recommend you go with the |
| straight mane. Curling irons, curlers and other | | | | new ceramic curling irons. They are now fairly |
| methods to create a wave to hair have been | | | | reasonably priced and are far less damaging to |
| around a lot longer than its counterpart of | | | | your hair. The ceramic heats up more evenly and |
| straightening irons. Curls can be achieved | | | | is gentler to your hair by helping preserve the |
| temporarily through the use of steam or heated | | | | natural moisture. It also results in shinier hair as it |
| curlers, heated curling irons or you can get a | | | | tends to glide through better. |
| longer lasting curly head by getting a permanent; | | | | Some things to look for in curling irons: |
| referred to commonly as a perm. | | | | - Buy a curling iron with a power cord that |
| Perms, as its name implies, are permanent since | | | | rotates. You will not get all tangled up and your |
| the chemicals used in the process change the | | | | task will go much quicker. |
| bonds of your hair. You have to wait for new hair | | | | - Curling irons with rechargeable battery are great |
| growth to go back to your regular texture. | | | | not just for travel but at home. |
| Choose wisely before you commit to this | | | | - Look for a curling iron with a protective case |
| procedure and remember chemicals will, to some | | | | that is heat resistant. I find this a great place to |
| degree, damage your hair. I strongly recommend | | | | put my iron right after I'm done even if it is still |
| you go to a reputable salon for this instead of | | | | hot and I do not have to worry aboutmy kids or |
| trying a do-it-yourself product. Remember after a | | | | me touching it. |
| perm if you are looking to have an up-do for | | | | - If you have medium to long hair with bangs, |
| special occasion that may require straight hair, it is | | | | purchase a curler with at least 2 different size |
| going to be very difficult and time consuming. The | | | | attachments. Use the smaller barrel for shorter |
| good thing is though that you will have care free | | | | hair and the larger one for back and sides. With |
| wavy or curly hair that is wash and go, cutting | | | | just a small curling barrel it will take you forever. |
| down on grooming time if you normally curled it | | | | Tips |
| everyday. | | | | - If you get a perm you must keep you hair well |
| Hair curlers I find are probably the next easiest | | | | moisturized. Use a conditioner every time you |
| method to get the head of curls you desire. This | | | | shampoo and even a leave-in condition is a good |
| entails applying curlers to your entire head or | | | | idea since curly hair tends to be dry. Use a deep |
| parts you want curled and leave in for desired | | | | conditioner or conditioning mask at least once a |
| time. Use smaller rollers on shorter hair and the | | | | week. |
| larger ones on medium to long hair. Take them | | | | - Always use curling irons on dry and clean hair. |
| out and your are done. Best way to keep the | | | | The hot curling iron on damp hair opens the cuticle |
| curls all day is to lightly spray with holding product | | | | and damages the cortex. |
| while curlers are still in and just gently finger | | | | - Hold curling iron for about 10 seconds or as |
| comb. | | | | recommended and gently remove. Do not comb |
| Curling irons give to better control over where | | | | hair after but just use your fingers to loosen. |
| and how much curl you want. Also, if you are | | | | - A natural way to get a head of soft waves is |
| looking to keep up with the trends like crimping or | | | | to braid your hair when wet and let it fully dry |
| spiral curls or the newer fancy styles you can get | | | | that way. Or you can braid your hair when dry |
| a special attachment. You can also get several | | | | and just leave the braids overnight. Undo braids |
| different types of curling irons. From the older, | | | | and gently comb with your fingers and presto - |
| most commonly used chrome-plated irons to | | | | gorgeous waves. |
| gold-plated ones and of course the newest | | | | |