curling irons
Heated styling tools
Curling irons are heated styling tools used to curl or wave hair.
The hair is wrapped around a heated cylindrical barrel, which sets the curl as it cools.
Modern versions are electric; older ones were heated over flame or on a stove.
Also called curling tongs.
- ringletsTubular hair curls
- crimpingFolding by compression
- heat stylingShaping hair with temperature
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- spiralsCurves circling a center
loose waves · shine · barrels · sectioning · bounce · temperatures · ceramic plates · leave-in conditioner · body · texture · perm · tourmaline · blow dryers · volume · frizz · salon · hair rollers · hot tools
- hair damage causesheat styling, bleaching, coloring, dye, perms
- hair styling toolsflat irons, straighteners, crimpers, blow dryers, hair dryers
- appliancesrefrigerator, dishwasher, dishwashers, fridge, refrigerators
- fire hazardswildfire, gasoline, forest fire, matches, house fire
- salon equipmenthair dryer, hair dryers, blow dryer, barber poles, shears
- beauty culture 1800-hair styling, hairdressing, barbering, beauty salons, salons
hair styling direction/effect
curling ironsflat irons
Heated hair-smoothing tools
straighteners · keratin treatment · relaxers · pressing combs
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