Among hairdressing tools, curling irons and electric curling irons are both popular choices for creating curly hair styles. Although they can both create charming curly hair effects, they differ in working principles, usage methods, and applicable scenarios. This article will analyze the difference between curling irons and electric curling irons in detail, and share usage tips to help you choose the right tools and easily create a perfect hairstyle.
In order to understand their differences more intuitively, we have compiled a comparison table:
| Comparison items | Curling Irons | Electric Curling Irons |
| Heating method | Directly heating hair through built-in heating rods | Heating hair through automatic rotation or steam technology |
| Usage method | Manually wrapping hair around the heating rod | Automatically sucking in or rotating to wrap hair |
| Suitable for people | Suitable for people with certain styling experience | Suitable for novices or people who want to style quickly |
| Curling effect | Can freely control the curl and styling | The curl is relatively fixed, suitable for uniform styling |
| Convenience | Manual operation is required, which is time-consuming | Simple operation, time-saving and labor-saving |
| Applicable hair type | Suitable for medium and long hair, better effect for coarse and hard hair | Suitable for all hair types, especially for fine and soft hair |
Fine and soft hair: it is recommended to use 120-160℃ to avoid high temperature damage to hair.
Medium hair: 160-180℃ is more suitable to maintain the durability of styling.
Coarse and hard hair: 180-200℃ is better, but you need to use hair care products to reduce damage.
Before curling your hair, apply heat protection spray or hair care essential oil to effectively reduce heat damage and make the curls more shiny.
Divide the hair into four areas, top, bottom, left and right, and curl them from the bottom layer in sequence. Each strand of hair should stay on the curling rod for no more than 8 seconds to prevent overheating damage.
Curl inward: Create a gentle inward curling effect, suitable for daily commuting.
Curl outward: Create a fluffy feeling and increase the visual effect of hair volume.
Alternate curling: Make the overall shape more natural and casual.
Using electric curling irons on wet hair will affect the styling effect. It is recommended to use it after drying the hair to keep the curls lasting.
Many automatic curling irons can be set to the left and right direction to create symmetrical curls or staggered curls to create richer shapes.
It is recommended to take 1-2 cm wide hair strands at a time. Too much will lead to uneven curling effect and affect the overall beauty.
After using the electric curling iron, spray light styling spray to effectively prevent the curls from loosening and prolong the durability of the shape.
Recommended for beginners: If you are a styling novice and want simple operation, time-saving and labor-saving, it is recommended to choose an electric curling iron.
Personalized styling: If you like a variety of curly styles, you can choose a curling iron and freely adjust the curl and direction.
Hair quality considerations: Low-temperature electric curling irons are recommended for fine and soft hair, and high-temperature curling irons can be used for coarse and hard hair to enhance the styling power.
Whether it is a curling iron or an electric curling iron, you can create a charming curly style. The key is to choose the tool that suits your needs and master the correct usage skills.
If you need to purchase high-quality curling irons or electric curling irons in bulk, please contact Showell curling iron supplier:
Email: lillian@showell.com.cn
Website: https://www.showellcare.com
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