Hairstyles Tips: Curling Iron Basic Tips

The recent hair fashion saw the birth of sleek straight hair. However, it is important to note that curly tops never really go out of style. This traditional look has been with us for ages and you simply cannot stop people from wanting to have gorgeous curly locks while everybody else tries to have straight hair.


If you want to use a curling iron to give yourself a wonderful set of curly locks, here is a rundown of useful information about curling irons that you should know about.

How to choose a Curling Iron

When you say curly, there are different kinds such as big waves, slight waves, big curls and tight curls, just to name a few. Buying a curling iron means knowing what kind of curl you want to achieve so that you end up buying the right equipment that will give you that look.


For those who want to have big waves, it is recommended that you use a curling iron that has a two-inch diameter. Wrap large sections around the iron to create this kind of curl. If you want to achieve nice soft waves, opt to buy a slightly smaller curling iron that is one and a half inches in diameter.

To create large curls, make use of an iron with a size of three quarters to one inch in diameter. It would help to spray small section with mousse before wrapping them in the iron. For tight curls, use a small iron that is only three eights in diameter. This is effective in producing a ringlet effect.

Apart from these considerations, the main difference between the various types of curling irons is the coating on the barrel. Chrome plating is suitable for most uses and is the most common and affordable. Irons with ceramic plating distribute heat more evenly than chrome-plated iron and they combine far infrared heat and negative ions to seal hair cuticles and preserve the hair's natural moisture.