2023-06-16 15:35:27
Dealing with the straightener requires a lot of practice – with a few tricks it becomes easier. Julia Bihler, who works as creative director for the Pony Club hairdressers in Munich (www.derponyclub.de), reveals what we have to watch out for.
The preparation for curls with flat irons
The right tool is crucial. For best results on curls with flat iron we recommend a device that heats up to 175° to 185° degrees (e.g. Philips HP8361/00 hair straightener ProCare Keratin, approx. 70 euros, seen at www.amazon.de). This temperature means that you don’t have to straighten a strand several times, which would be harmful to the hair, but the strand is effectively processed in one go.
A heat protection product for the hair is an absolute must when straightening (e.g. Smooth Infusion Style Prep-Smoother from Aveda, approx. 25 euros). You can also add another product to the hair for shine or moisture. Each product “can” do something different and can therefore be Products complement wonderfully. So product cocktails are allowed, if not encouraged! It is equally important to brush or comb each strand before straightening to avoid unwanted curls or edges. By the way: You should only work on your hair with a straightening iron when it is dry, otherwise your hair will break!
The technique: hair straightened with a straightening iron
- Divide your hair into sections. Make sure that these always run parallel to the temple contour (from the temple over the ear to the nape of the neck).
- Work your way through this first section strand by strand. It doesn’t matter whether you are straightening a strand at the back of your head or on your temples: Always guide the straightening iron in a slight curve towards the chin, i.e. downwards and forwards. Since the wrist affects the shape, be sure to create an even arc. In this way, the hair retains its natural swing. Do this section by section.
- Important: after straighten hair the strand is still hot. If you drop it, it will lose its shape and momentum. With a round brush or your fingers, you give the strands support and can “place” them where they should be.
- The following also applies to perfectly straightened hair: the more strands, i.e. the thinner the strands, the smoother the result
The technique: curls with straighteners
- As with straightening, divide your hair into sections and work your way through strand by strand. It should be noted that the thinner the strand, the more the hair curls. The thicker the strand, the wavier the result.
- It is then crucial to turn the straightening iron by 180° degrees immediately after it encloses the strand. So the strand of hair wraps around the flat iron.
- Then guide the iron away from the head, up.
- To shape and bounce of the Locke To maintain it, give your fingers support here too and, after editing, guide the strand where it should lie. You can also tie the strand around your finger and secure it with a clip for stability while you work on the other hair.
- And one last tip: For beautiful, stable curls, spray the strands before using the straightening iron hairspray a.
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