Top 5 curling irons for afro curls rating of the best

Hazma pliers H10333 Frizzle

The harizma H10333 Frizzle curling iron for afrolokons has an ultra-thin working blade of 9 mm and a length of 15 cm. The coating of the cloth is ceramic-tourmaline.

The device is equipped with an LCD display, an electronic temperature controller in the range of 120-210 ℃ and a function for locking control buttons.

The curling iron turns off automatically 60 minutes after you start using it.

Power cord 3 meters long, articulated, professional.

Pliers DEWAL 03-2013 Titanium

The DEWAL 03-2013 Titanium Afrolokon curling iron has an on indicator, a hanging loop, and a maximum heating temperature of 200 ºС.

The working blade is made with the addition of tourmaline spraying, the coating is titanium-tourmaline.

Blade length 150 mm, diameter - 13 mm.

Swivel power cord, 2.5 m long.

 

Galaxy Tongs GL4625

The Galaxy GL4625 curling iron for creating African curls has a power of 30 W and a maximum heating temperature of 200 ºС.

The appliance is equipped with a hanging loop, a power indicator and a movable articulated power cord.

The pliers are protected from overheating, the working blade is 10 mm in diameter.

Pliers DEWAL 03-610A Superslim

The DEWAL 03-610A Superslim afro-curling iron has a tourmaline dusting of the working surface and a titanium-tourmaline coating. The diameter of the pliers is 10x7 mm, the working surface is 143 mm.

There is an ionization function, protection against overheating, a thermally insulated tip and a thermostat with a temperature range of 150-230 ° C

BRAYER BR3203 pliers

The BRAYER BR3203 curling iron has a ceramic coating of the working surface with a diameter of 9 mm.

The PTC Heating function ensures fast web heating and temperature stabilization.

There is a power-on indicator, 1 heating mode up to a maximum temperature of 210 ° C.

The control is slider, mechanical.

How to choose a curling iron for afro curls

Choice of material and coating

The following types of coatings are best suited for winding afro curls:

Ceramic spraying allows you to warm up the curls evenly. Negative ions released during heating solder hair scales, help to preserve moisture, thereby avoiding overdrying and brittleness.

Tourmaline sprayingThat is, when heated, it has a healing effect for the hair through the release of a huge amount of negative ions.

Titanium plated suitable for fine colored hair, strands are evenly warmed up, brittleness and electrification are reduced. An expensive device, but the most durable.

Teflon coating - this is one of the most gentle options, but this coating is thin, it is imperceptibly erased after a few months of use.

All-ceramic curling iron great for all hair types, from coarse to fine colored. Such a tool is durable and helps to keep the hair healthy.

Selection Tips

The modern assortment of curling irons and flat irons makes it easy to choose the right electrical appliance for any type of hair and scalp. Curling African curls at home will not be difficult, and will also relieve you of unpleasant consequences in the form of dandruff or burned hair.

It is better to choose a curling iron or iron according to such simple criteria:

1. the instrument must be designed exactly to create small curls;
2. the length of the cord must be at least 2 meters, with a copper component of at least 1 mm - such an electrical appliance will be safe, durable, it will make it possible to curl curls while sitting, because to create afro curls for long thick curls it will take at least 2 hours, but an ideal hairstyle is guaranteed for a long time: from 3 to 7 days;
3. leg-stand must be stable, or you will have to use a non-stick mat;
4. better to take a curling iron with constant nozzle, since with their frequent replacement, contact with the mount is loosened;
5. recommended to avoid use of devices with a "mirror" ultra-smooth coating, otherwise the curls will instantly burn, and may even fall off.

Rules for working with a curling iron

Under no circumstances use hairspray before curling the curls with a curling iron or iron - the strands will immediately become fragile and brittle.

It is quite simple to wind the afro curls on your own:

1. wash your hair thoroughly, preferably with a volumizing shampoo;
   remove excess moisture with a towel;
2. apply styling mousse, then heat protection spray along the entire length of the strands;
3. dry your head with a hairdryer (otherwise wet strands will burn out from exposure to a hot curling iron or iron);
4. heat the corrugated iron to 150-190 degrees, depending on the type of hair (if there is a temperature adjustment function), create a root volume over the entire head, while it is necessary to comb each strand a little at the roots;
5. use a fine comb with fine teeth to separate horizontally 1 row of strands, pin the rest of the curls up;
6. divide the row into locks 1 cm wide, comb through with a comb, wind up small curls, wait until each lock cools down, carefully divide all curls in a row into two parts with your hands;
7. when one row is ready, sprinkle it with varnish, then proceed to the next;
8. curl the curls, moving from the neck to the back of the head, then from the back of the head to the bangs and lastly wind the temporal parts;
9. hold the appliance vertically in relation to hair growth: fix thin strands on a curling iron, starting from the tip, then twist towards the hair roots (heat the curls is optimal for 10-15 seconds);
10. when all the curls turn into afro curls, style the hair with your fingers, lightly fix with hairspray in order to reduce the likelihood of unwinding.

How to make African curls without a curling iron and iron at home?

Choose a convenient way to create curls and follow our instructions.

Pigtails

This method is suitable for girls with medium to long hair. Apply styling product to a damp head, then braid as many small braids as possible. Leave them on for a few hours or overnight. For volume, you can comb your hair at the roots.

Hairpins

This is fine if you have short to medium length hair. Wash your hair, blot the strands, apply mousse or foam, proceed with styling. Divide the curls into thin strands, wind them on the hairpins in a figure eight: place the hairpin as close to the roots and thread the tip in the shape of the number. Once your hair is dry, gently pull out the hairpins without stretching the curls.

Invisible

By analogy with hairpins, hair is divided into small strands.Then the strand is wound around the finger, a ring is formed, and fixed with an invisibility.

Rubber bands

You will need a lot of elastic bands, the diameter of the curl will depend on their number. Divide your hair into small strands, make bunches: thread a strand into an elastic band, making a loop, then fix it with the same elastic band, and so on.

Threads or strings

Tie the middle of the thread at the base of the curl, twist it into a tourniquet. To prevent the tourniquet from falling apart, collect it in a small bun, then secure with the ends of the thread.

Pencils

Apply foam to wet curls, divide into strands. Wrap small strands on pencils, fix, then dry with a hairdryer.

Papillots

Small strands of fabric are a simple, yet very convenient way to create curls. Roll the strand onto the strip of fabric (from the ends to the roots) and tie tight.

• Perm on clean, damp hair for long-lasting styling.
• Do not comb the afro-curls, after creating the curl, separate the strands with your hands.

It's easy and simple to make afro curls at home using cocktail straws. Attach a straw to the roots, wind the strand tightly. Fold the tube in half, secure it with a hair clip or an invisible hairpin.

Use a hair dryer to speed up the curling process.

For maximum hold, treat each strand with a styling product separately.

For information on how to make afro-curls without a curling iron and iron, see the video below.