Abstract: Various shaped curling elements provide flexibility for hairstyling. A fixing element ensures that curling elements are simply and reliably prevented from unrolling once they have been rolled up. The curling element includes at least one ring-shaped notched section made in a cylindrical base form. The bottom of the at least one notched section and the transitions between the ring-shaped notched section and the lateral surface of the cylinder are rounded off.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curling element for styling hair and to a fixing element for a curling element. Hairstyling using the inventive curling elements is more flexible. The aim of the invention is also to provide a fixing element with which curling elements can be simply and reliably prevented from unrolling once they have been rolled up. To this end, the invention provides a curling element in accordance with claim no. 1, which provides that at least one ring-shaped notched section is made in the cylindrical base form. The bottom of the at least one notched section and the transitions between the ring-shaped notched section and the lateral surface of the cylinder are rounded off.