If you do a quick scroll on Instagram, odds are you’ll notice that hair is getting bigger, bouncier, and more bodacious. Blame the Dyson Airwrap if you want, but facts are facts: it’s time to pack up your flat iron and invest in a curling wand.
These days, you can find curling irons that do so much more than just leave you with Shirley Temple-esque ringlets. You can find tools specifically meant to give you beachy waves, or large-barreled irons that are basically a ’90s blowout without the need for a round brush. If curling irons intimidate you, you’re not alone. Fortunately, we’ve enlisted the help of Justine Marjan–whose A-list clients include Khloe Kardashian and Nicola Peltz, to name just a couple–to answer all your curling iron questions. Here, find the 10 best curling irons for every hair type.
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Best for Tight Curls
Conair
Double Ceramic 3/4-Inch Curling Iron
2
Best for Easy Mermaid Waves
Alure
Three Barrel Curling Iron Wand
3
Best for Wavy Hair
ghd
Curve Classic Wave Wand
4
Best for ’90s Blowouts
Hot Tools
Pro Artist 24K Gold Curling Iron
5
Best Multi-Use Styler
Drybar
The Mixologist Interchangeable Styling Iron
6
Best for Frizzy Hair
Kristin Ess Hair
Nanoblack 1.25’” Curling Iron
7
Best for All Hair Textures
Paul Mitchell
Express Ion Unclipped 3-In-1 Curling Iron
8
Best for Damaged Hair
T3
Curl ID 1.25-inch Smart Curling Iron
9
Best for Tiny Curls
BaBylissPRO
Nano Titanium Super-Slim Curling Wand
10
Best for Heat Control
Revlon
Perfect Heat Ceramic Curling Iron
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Is titanium or ceramic better for curling irons?
The two most common materials used to create curling irons are ceramic and titanium. “Personally, I like ceramic curling irons better, as it heats up slowly and steadily and offers a very consistent and gentle heat distribution,” says Marjan.
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What are the different types of curling irons?
From wands, traditional clamp-style irons, and specialty waving irons, there are so many variations on this hot tool. “Ghd has a variety of curling irons and wands in different shapes and sizes depending on your desired end result,” says Marjan. This includes irons with various barrel sizes. Pro tip: the smaller the barrel, the tighter the curl.
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What’s the best way to use a curling iron?
I’’s all about the technique. “I love wrapping the hair around the iron and twisting the hair loosely once with each rotation for a really beautiful bouncy wavy curl,” says Marjan. But be careful to prep beforehand. “Make sure hair is thoroughly brushed through so there are no tangles before going in with any tools!”
Tatjana Freund Beauty Commerce Writer Tatjana Freund is a Beauty Commerce Writer, covering makeup, skincare, and haircare products and trends.
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