The two things that decide whether an automatic curler gives you curls that last are simple: curl bone-dry hair in even sections, and let each curl cool completely before you touch it. Get those right and an auto curler does the rest. Here is how to apply both, plus the small habits that make them work.
Tip 1: dry hair, even sections
An automatic curler sets a curl with heat, and heat cannot set a curl in damp hair, the water just boils off and the curl drops. Start with fully dry hair, apply a heat protectant, and feed even, sensible sections into the barrel. Sections that are too thick will not heat through, so they never really set. Freshly washed? Read curling after the shower first.
Tip 2: let the curl cool
The curl sets as it cools, not while it is hot. When the curler releases a warm curl, let it drop and cool without brushing or pulling it straight away. Once every curl is cool, rake through gently with your fingers for a soft, lasting finish. This single step is the most common reason curls hold or fall.
Put it together
Even heat plus a real cool-down is exactly what the TNS Auto Curler is designed around: a Diamond-Titanium-Ceramic barrel spreads heat evenly and it signals when each curl is set, so you get curls that last 3 days, not 3 hours. The full science is in our complete guide to long-lasting curls.
FAQs
Why do my auto-curler curls fall out?
Almost always damp hair or touching the curl before it cools. Curl dry hair and let each curl cool fully before you rake it through.
Should I use heat protectant with an automatic curler?
Yes, every time. It shields the strand and helps the curl set cleaner, so it lasts longer.
How big should my sections be?
Even and moderate. Sections that are too thick will not heat through, so the curl never fully sets.
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