While it is possible to get decent curls using a variety of tools, there are some key points you should consider before manipulating your hair in order to keep its color and texture as healthy as possible, especially if you have black hair. In fact, if you have natural black hair, you know better than anyone that, as beautiful as it is, it’s quite tricky to style it. For this reason, it makes perfect sense that you need the right curling tool. Here you will learn how to pick the best hair curler according to your particular needs, so you will be able to nail a great look while taking care of your hair.
Uniqueness of black hair
As you might have already noticed, unlike other races, most black hair comes in different degrees of tightly and curled strands. With this particular spiral shape, the hair tends to grow up rather than down, hence creating the pretty well known afro effect. While this may appear hard to manage, it is possible to obtain stunning curls and having the suitable iron will make the job so much easier. Below, I will explain the main aspects that you need to consider in regards to your hair when choosing a great curler, so you can invest your money wisely and look gorgeous.
Temperature settings
Since black hair tends to be somewhat coarse and thick, you need to check whether the iron is capable of reaching enough temperature to handle the task, or else you will end up spending much time for little results. Irons will typically work well in temperatures under 200°C. It is also important to firstly read the specifications of your heat-protector serum, which you must apply before starting to work on your hair. On the other hand, if your style is thin and fragile, it's going to be a better idea to turn your tool down in order to avoid breakage.
Previous processes
Another thing to keep in mind before deciding which curler you are going to stick with, is your processing history. The truth is that the more you have done to your hair the more fragile it tends to become. If you are the kind of girl who loves to bleach, relax or dye your mane, the last thing you wanna do to your hair is put it through excessive amounts of heat, so in this case you will not need such a high temperature. Unprocessed hair is able to handle the heat better, however we can’t stress enough the importance of using a top-notch heat-protectant before using your flat straightener (curler).
Materials used
We have been talking about the importance of checking the temperature in your heating tool to take care of your hair, because let’s be honest, no one wants to sacrifice a healthy mane for a beautiful external look, and the good news is that you can have both. While the ceramic iron will gently heat-up your hair from inside out, a titanium iron will reach top temperatures in record time, leaving your hair silky and smooth. My recommendation is getting a ceramic material if your hair is thin, but if it is thick and coarse you may stick to the titanium iron.
