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Best hair tongues for a beginner

16 replies

olivehater · 03/12/2022 13:44

I won’t proper tongues. Not a wand which I can’t get to grips with.
I have very straight silky shiny hair that doesn’t hold a curly really but I have just had some layers put in and want to try putting a bit of movement in it.

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CarpeVitam · 03/12/2022 13:54

Hair tongues! What is this new-fangled device? 😱

Showmethecardis · 03/12/2022 13:56

You don’t seriously think they’re called hair tongues do you?

MrsElm · 03/12/2022 13:56

I think the OP means tongs, as in curling tongs 🤗☺️🤣

JustCakeInDrag · 03/12/2022 14:23

Tongs?

Applecottagetree · 03/12/2022 14:35

Wow wondered what I'd been missing out on!

caramelsauce · 03/12/2022 20:55

The beauty works waver is great for beginners as it’s so easy to use. If you want a traditional hair tong they are all pretty similar but I’d go for a ceramic one. I have two Babyliss ones a thin barrel for tighter curls and a large barrel for big bouncy curls.

DuncanBiscuits · 03/12/2022 20:57

We all want proper tongues, OP…Wink

olivehater · 03/12/2022 23:24

ha ha!! Sorry I was rushing! Tongs!! No tongues! Oh dear think this thread is rather detailed now!

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MarmiteCoriander · 03/12/2022 23:29

I too thought 'what the heck is a hair tongue???' 🤔

If your hair is naturally straight and silky, then even the most expensive curling tong may only hold for a few hours with gel/sprays etc.

If possible, feel the tong part with your hand. I had a set which had a section which trapped hair in everytime and were awful! I always thought an ion type were better, but hopefully a hair dresser will come on and help you.

Shinyandnew1 · 03/12/2022 23:32

Oh dear think this thread is rather detailed now!

Do you mean derailed? 😂

Danikm151 · 03/12/2022 23:32

Try a curl secret of you can’t get on with a wand?

could also learn hair straightener curls

olivehater · 04/12/2022 00:04

I am a terrible proofreader! I’ve also had a bit to drink.

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olivehater · 04/12/2022 00:07

In my not very extensive search have come across the BaByliss curlstyler luxe which is neither a wand, a tongue a tong or even a secret ( they scar me a bit). But anyway I’ve drunk ordered it off Amazon!

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Nolosomi · 04/12/2022 00:07

I was going to say, are you drunk??

Purplecatshopaholic · 04/12/2022 00:07

I was only here to find out what hair tongues are!

HumourReplacementTherapy · 04/12/2022 00:36

One things for sure, you'll have a hairy tongue in the morning GrinGrinGrin

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