5 Common Mistakes People Make When Using a Hair Curler

Can’t seem to get the curls just right? Curling your hair is one of those things that takes a
few tries to get right. Even with all the YouTube and TikTok tutorials, it can still be a struggle
to get it. Making mistakes is part of the process of learning, but is there a way to bypass
them and just wave that magic curling wand to get amazing results faster?

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A great way to learn how to curl your hair is to know what mistakes you need to avoid.
Thankfully, others have made the same mistakes, so that you can learn from them. In this
article, we’ll talk about common mistakes people make when curling their hair so you can
avoid making them yourself.

What is a curler meant to do?

As its name suggests, a hair curler is designed to create a range of curls with your hair,
depending on the style you’re going for. A curler is a device that has a long (or short) rod
around which you wrap your hair. As it heats up, the heat allows your hair to hold its form,
leaving you with curls. There are several types of curlers on the market, some with unique
designs for specific types of curls and others that are for general use.

Mistakes people make when using a hair curler

Something that’s helpful to remember is that a curler is simply a tool. How you use it is
essentially what will produce the final result. So, in most cases, when people make mistakes,
it’s because they’re not using the curler correctly. Here are some examples:

1. Using a heat that’s too high too high for curling your hair
   When you use a hair styling device that produces heat, like a curler or straightener, you
   need to set the heat to an appropriate temperature to manipulate your hair without damaging
   it. Heat damage can be caused relatively quickly by setting your curler to a heat that’s too
   high for your hair type. For thicker hair types, use a higher heat, while for thinner hair, you’d
   use a lower heat. In addition to this, we’d also recommend getting a heat protectant spray for
   your hair when you curl it. This will just give your hair an extra layer of protection in case you
   set the temperature too high.
2. Using the wrong barrel size
   Choosing a hair curler can be confusing, especially since there’s a variety of curling wand
   sizes available. Curling wands range from ⅜ to 5 cm in length. If your hair is relatively short
   and you enjoy keeping it that way, then having a shorter wand would be ideal. The opposite
   applies to longer hair. A longer barrel or wand will allow you to wrap more hair around in a
   go, resulting in longer curls with more volume. A common mistake many people make is
   getting a smaller curler when their hair is short, but then their hair grows out, and suddenly,

it’s not as useful anymore. To avoid this, we recommend getting a curler that falls
somewhere in the middle. Allowing you to curl short hair and long hair to a certain degree.

3. Trying to curl too much hair at once
   Another mistake new curlers make is grabbing a large section of hair and trying to curl it.
   Usually, when this happens, the locks of hair bundle up. The hair on the outside gets all the
   heat, while the hair on the inside of the bundle doesn’t. As a result, when they release the
   hair from the wand, it falls flat with a subtle curl instead of the desired result.
   Sometimes people also try to hold the curler there longer, thinking that it’ll work for thicker
   bundles of hair. However, this just exposes the exterior hair to more heat, increasing its
   potential for heat damage to occur.
4. Curling wet hair
   Trying to curl your hair when it’s wet is going to be like swimming against an incoming tide.
   For your hair to confidently hold its form after being exposed to heat, it needs to be relatively
   dry. Likewise, exposing your hair to heat while it’s wet or damp could risk it getting damaged.
   Think about it, if your hair is wet, to get the desired result, you’d need to expose it to more
   heat, which means more chance of it getting damaged. Instead, allow your hair to air dry for
   a bit or use a hair dryer to get it mostly dry first and then attempt to curl it.
5. Curling their hair in the wrong direction
   This mistake is a subjective one because there are times when you might need to curl in
   multiple directions. That said, the most common curling style is to use the curls to frame your
   face. To do this, you generally need to curl the hair away from your face and towards the
   back of your head.
   Final Thoughts
   Curling your hair isn’t rocket science, but it does take a little practice to find the technique
   and style that suits you the best. Consider these mistakes, and if you’re making any of them,
   practice correcting them the next time you pick up your wand and watch the magic happen.

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