Most girls prefer to take care of their hair and create different hairstyles on their own. Recently, a styler for curling hair has gained high popularity. With it, you can significantly save on beauty salons, making chic styling yourself. What is a wonderful tool and how to choose it among the entire range of gadgets for hair care? Experts answer important questions and help you make a successful purchase.
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What is a styler and why is it needed
A hair styler differs from a curling iron or ironing in that it combines several functions at once. There are devices that have nozzles in the kit, not only for curling curls, but also for straightening, giving volume. Other stylers allow you to wind curls of various diameters. There are automated devices that require a minimum of user action.
Such a tool replaces several separate devices at once, which is very convenient and practical.
Types of Stylers
All types of stylers can be divided into two categories:
- universal multi-stylers;
- specialized.
Let us consider in more detail each type of instrument.
Universal hair stylers
Such tools are created according to the principle of curling, only instead of a stationary heating rod they have removable nozzles. The equipment of each model is different: in some there are only 2-3 nozzles, in others as many as 8 or 10.
The set of multi-stylers may include the following nozzles:
- Curling irons of various diameters.
- Cone curling iron.
- Spiral curling iron.
- Triple forceps to create waves.
- Hair straightener.
- Corrugation iron for basal volume.
Thus, buying just one device, you immediately get a whole arsenal of hairdressing devices.
There are hair dryer stylers. They also have nozzles, but they are heated by blowing hot air. Nozzles are usually made in the form of round and flat brushes of different sizes with a perforated base. With their help, you can curl locks, straighten, give hair volume.
Specialty Stylers
Such devices are equipped with a small set of functions, do not have additional nozzles and are designed to create certain effects.
Specialized stylers include the sensational automatic roller curling, which independently tightens the strands, twisting them.
Another interesting invention of our time is the volumizer - a special tool for creating a basal volume. Corrugation irons have similar functions, but unlike them, the volumizer leaves the strands smooth, significantly raising them at the roots.
Special spiral, double or cone curling irons can also be attributed to stylers, because they are designed for curling a certain type of curls, which can not be obtained either with curlers or by curling in a regular curling iron.
Some narrow-profile tools are equipped with additional care functions, for example, ionization or a steam generator for moisturizing hair.
Styler Benefits
Innovative inventions have become a real find for many women. Such devices do not require special hairdressing skills from their owners, and the effect of styling is no worse than after the hand of the master.
There is no doubt that stylers have advantages. Consider the most basic:
- Easy to use.
- With one device you can create completely different styling.
- Suitable for any hair.
- Save the budget (no need to spend money on trips to the hairdresser).
- You can take with you on the road and do beautiful hairstyles anywhere.
- Just a godsend for girls who like to change their image often.
What to look for when choosing
High-quality, good hair stylers must meet certain characteristics. To choose a reliable and really useful device, read the expert advice on what to look for when buying.
Functionality
The first thing you need to decide is the capabilities of the device. It all depends on individual preferences and needs. If the device is necessary only to give the hair a root volume, then there is no need to buy a multi-styler - you can do with the usual corrugation iron.
Girls who want to have a device with which you can do different types of hairstyles can choose for themselves a model with the maximum number of nozzles.
Effects from different types of nozzles:
- Curling iron with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm makes small curls. The nozzle is suitable for thin and short hair.
- Using vultures with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm, you can get the average width of the curls.
- Large curling irons with a diameter of 3-4 cm create voluminous curls on long hair, ideal for daily styling.
- The corrugation nozzle is designed to form a basal volume.
- The cone neck creates natural curls that taper to the top of the head.
- The ironing nozzle allows you to straighten naughty locks and give them perfect smoothness.
- Spiral curling iron is suitable for creating smooth, elastic, springy curls.
In hair dryer stylers, instead of pads, there are round brush for curling, flat brush for straightening strands and combs to add volume to the hair.
Power
The maximum heating level does not depend on the power indicator. This parameter determines the heating rate. The best indicator for stylers is considered power in the range of 30-60 watts. The higher this indicator, the faster the device will reach a high temperature. It is not recommended to buy devices with power parameters above 100 W: they have a higher probability of a quick burnout.
Work area coverage
The quality of coverage of the area in contact with the hair is very important. The health of the hair will depend on this nuance.
Today, manufacturers produce stylers with the following types of coatings:
- Ceramics and glass ceramics are the safest coating for hair, not spoiling their structure. The downside is the fragility of the material. The device must be protected from bumps, drops, scratches.
- Teflon - spraying does not burn hair, but is used less often in thermal devices, as it has a short service life - it is erased during operation.
- Tourmaline is a modern type of coating for thermal tools. This is a natural material with high thermal conductivity, sparingly acting on the hair. It has high wear resistance.
- Titanium is an ideal type of coating, durable and safe, but devices with such a coating are more expensive. If possible, it is better to choose this option.
Unprotected metal is almost never used in curling irons and ironing, but even if such tools come across on the shelves, they should be bypassed.
Temperature controller
Experts recommend choosing stylers equipped with temperature controllers. On average, thermal hair tools have a maximum heating temperature in the range of 200-220 degrees. But such an indicator is not suitable for everyone. Fine, dry and damaged hair needs a lower temperature.
The presence of a thermostat will allow you to choose the level of heating depending on the type of hair and the desired effect. The best stylers have from 5 to 20 temperature ranges.
What else to look for
- Control. It can be electronic and mechanical.Electronic is more convenient, and often such devices are equipped with a display that reflects the selected settings.
- The presence of indicators. The function does not affect the quality and capabilities of the styler, but it allows you to immediately notice whether the tool is ready to work, whether it is connected to the network.
- Cord length. It is desirable that the wire was at least 2 m, otherwise it will be inconvenient to use the gadget.
- Case for storing nozzles. A very important addition, otherwise you will have to figure out where to store all the components so that they neatly lie in one place.
Choosing a styler dryer, you should take a model with the function of cold airflow; this will allow faster and stronger fix the hair.
When purchasing the device, it is recommended to check the attachment of all nozzles. Each of them should be fixed tightly and securely.
Rating of the best hair stylers
Our experts have prepared brief reviews of the top models of stylers. The best devices are characterized by quality, convenience and are most popular among users.
BaByliss BAB2281TTE
This is a 65W cone specialized styler. With its help, any girl will be able to create flirty curls on her head with a smooth transition from top to bottom. The narrowest area of the cone rod is 19 mm, the widest is 32 mm. The device has professional quality. Work area coverage - titanium. The maximum heating is 200 degrees. The curling iron has 25 temperature conditions and will suit any hair structure. The cord length is 2.7 m. The thermally insulated tip allows you to support the curling iron with your second hand while curling. A protective mat and a thermal glove are included.
The cost of the model is 2600-3000 p.
Bosch PHA9760
The multi-function hair dryer has three nozzles in the kit: 2 round brushes and one for straightening. Thanks to the cloves, the curl is quickly fixed on the brush and does not fall off it. The gadget has 2 temperature modes and 2 modes of air supply power. There is also the option of cold blowing.
A rubberized handle and a long cord (3 m) rotating around its axis will allow you to feel the maximum comfort during use. The ionization function moisturizes the hair and gives it a healthy shine. With this styler, you can curl locks, straighten them, give hair volume, make hairstyles with large chaotic curls. You can buy Bosch PHA9760 for 2300-2500 p.
Polaris PHS 6559 KTi
The 65 W ceramic model can be used as a curling iron and ironing machine. The maximum heating temperature is 210 ° C. The number of heating modes is 6. The tongs have protection against overheating, from children (lock-blocker), and a heat-resistant tip allows you to support the curling iron by hand. There are indicators on the case, the cord rotates around an axis. At its base there is a convenient loop for hanging. Estimated cost of the model - 1500 p.
BaByliss BAB2665E
The automatic roller styler is designed for curling curls. The heating element has a ceramic coating. The maximum heating level is 230 degrees. The device is equipped with 9 modes of operation and sound signals. The auto-off function protects the device from overheating. Auto-braid itself winds a strand, saving the user from unnecessary and sometimes completely uncomfortable movements. Styler is characterized by high-speed work and professional quality. The average price of a model is 9000-10000 p.
BaByliss BAB8125EPE
Rounding out our rating is a hybrid styler combining an iron and curling irons in the form of a brush. The device has 3 heating modes with a maximum indicator of 230 W, ceramic coating, electronic control system. The cord length of 2.7 m rotates around the axis, there is a loop for hanging. Using such a brush, you can create both elastic curls and soft body waves. The device has a protective system against overheating. Estimated price model - 4000 p.
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| Title | BaByliss BAB2281TTE | Bosch PHA9760 | Polaris PHS 6559 KTi | BaByliss BAB2665E | BaByliss BAB8125EPE |
| Type of | forceps | hair dryer | forceps | forceps | forceps |
| Maximum heating temperature | 200 ºС | - | 210 ºС | 230 ºС | 230 ºС |
| Power cord length | 2.7 m | 3m | 1.9 m | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Number of modes | 25 | - | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Price | from 2800 rub. | from 2500 rub. | from 1500 rub. | from 8100 rub. | from 3900 rub. |
