Like a foolproof flat iron or a dependable blow-dryer , the right curling iron can shave a couple of minutes off a rushed early-morning routine. The perfect one probably delivers the waviest of beach waves just as easily as tousled ringlets and tighter corkscrew curls.
She personally prefers one with a temperature adjustment to use on different clients — and just in case, she likes a curling iron that comes with a warranty.
The clear favorite among the hairstylists we polled for this story was a one-inch curler from GHD, with most mentioning how intuitive this iron is at minimizing hair damage — it maxes out at degrees.
The devilish appearance of this FHI ceramic iron may give away the fact that it can be scorching: Temperatures on this iron range from to degrees Fahrenheit, which celebrity hairstylist Tym Wallace — whose clients include Taraji P. Henson and Mary J. Blige — deems perfect for his curling needs. Also it travels light in my kit. One of her tips for getting long-lasting curls with this iron is to start the curl at the mid-shaft of the hair and then twist the iron to lengthen the hair.
Hairstylist Cassadi Currier loves hot tools with ionic technology because it makes hair super-shiny. Currier says lots of her clients use wands because it takes a little coordination to open the clamp and curl at the same time with a traditional iron, but those she has converted to this curling iron say that even though this one has a clamp, it glides through hair very easily.
Mirjam Bayoumi, who runs her own namesake salon , also likes this curling iron for its longer barrel. As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life, right? The base comes with a trio of interchangeable barrels. Essentially an iron with a spring-free clamp, they have to be maneuvered manually, requiring some major fine motor skills.
Sometimes read: a lot of the time curly hair needs a little extra hot tool styling in order to achieve a desired end result. For this purpose, smaller, narrower wands are best, like this guy. Fair warning, this dual-pronged wand is best reserved for the DIY-ers who have some serious experience wielding hot tools. It takes some getting used to but will be well worth your time and effort. Our number-one pick for curling wands is the ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand. It has a tapered barrel, heats up exceptionally quickly, maintains an even temperature, minimizes damage, and can be used to create tons of wavy and curly effects.
Having said that, the Bed Head Curlipops Curling Wand is also an impressive product, especially considering it comes at a fraction of the price. While the ceramic barrel isn't tapered, it can reach up to degrees Fahrenheit, and the cool tip makes it easier to hold sections in place.
Unlike traditional curling irons, the barrel of a curling wand is usually clampless, which makes for more natural-looking curls and waves. Also, some barrels are tapered, while others have a consistent thickness. Tapered options tend to deliver looser curls, whereas straight barrels create more defined spirals.
The best curling wands can get notably hot, with some reaching up to degrees Fahrenheit. Some have adjustable heat, which gives you more flexibility. Standout options are designed to ensure an even temperature is maintained across the length of the barrel. Also, some modern curling wands heat up in seconds, which can come in handy when you're in a time crunch. Another important aspect of a curling wand is damage control. To minimize a frying effect on your hair, look for an option that maintains a consistent heat across the barrel or a model with sensors that measure the temperature at regular intervals to prevent overheating.
Additionally, some curling wand barrels are made with ceramic or other naturally sourced materials that emit negatively charged ions to seal in your hair cuticles and minimize damage. With the wand pointed downward, wrap a separated piece of hair 1 to 2 inches wide around the barrel, starting at the base and moving toward the tip. Hold the end of your hair in place with your thumb and forefinger for a few seconds, then release the curl.
Start by clipping the top half or two-thirds if you have thicker hair up so it's out of the way, then separate the bottom layer of your hair into four or five sections. With the wand pointed downward, wrap a section of hair around the barrel, working toward the tip, then hold it in place for five to eight seconds and release. If you have medium or long hair and are aiming for soft waves , five seconds is usually plenty for a one-inch piece of hair at a high temp, or for slightly tighter curls, add one or two seconds.
With shorter hair, you may need to hold it for up to eight seconds. Byrdie contributor Melanie Rud has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, writing for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there. Her two faves from this list? The Beachwaver, which is so foolproof that even she can use it, and the T3 option, which makes it easy to create lots of different looks.
Thank you [email] for signing up. Please enter a valid email address. Your Privacy Rights. The curls look like a professional spent hours curling your hair, but it really only takes 5 minutes or less and I have very long hair.
I used the lowest setting and my curls held several hours. I took it with me on a trip to Cancun this week. My waves stayed all night without hair products and in the Mexico humidity. A triple-barreled curling iron allows you to create soft, beachy waves without the hassle of wrapping your hair around a wand. I will seriously be using this every single day from here out! I like it so much better than the single barrel [version].
This Bed Head waver is a favorite among those who prefer more relaxed, beach waves over ringlets and curls. We start the process by looking at all of the products in a specific category from a specific merchant. We exclude those products as we sift through the curling irons that meet our criteria and begin looking for the standouts. We are humans, not robots, with over four years of experience reading through thousands of customer reviews, so if a product does not pass our sniff test, we will err on the side of excluding it from the post.
We also reference ReviewMeta and Fakespot to help us analyze and identify fake product reviews. Once we have a full list of products that meet our criteria for inclusion, we start to organize them. The rest of the products are categorized based on what users are looking for and what reviewers are raving about. Why we love it: If you want to fake a real head of waves, variation is key. This wand comes with three different barrels that can give both looser and tighter curls for believable waves.
Why we love it: Tight curls are a girl's worst nightmare see: this meme Solve the issue with the new curling wand from NuMe that features a reverse tapered base that gives you varied barrel waves without having to swap out tools. Why we love it : The key to easy, breezy beach waves is the Beachwaver. The self-rotating tool creates three different styles, including defined curls, loose beachy waves, and more glam waves, with nary a twist of the wrist.
Why we love it: This curling iron boasts a detachable clip that can easily be transformed it into a wand. You get the best of both hair curling options with one tool. Why we love it: This curling iron is literally the gold standard. Its barrel is plated in 24k gold to help speed up heat circulation, meaning it will stay consistently hot throughout.
Why we love it: An Amazon-approved 4 stars and 7, customer reviews curling wand that provides effortless waves and loose curls. Unlike other wands, this tool heats up to a high of degrees. It also has a handy Instant Hot function, so it heats up right away. Why we love it: The popular blowout spot Drybar treats their tools like their salon looks—they want the style to last for days. That's exactly what they had in mind for their 3-Day Bender Curling Iron.
It has a rotating clamp that makes styling your hair—especially difficult-to-curl thick hair—quick and easy. Why we love it: This super affordable curling wand is loved by pros and amateurs alike.
It turns off after an hour automatically, so say goodbye to those mini panic attacks you get when you leave your apartment. Why we love it: This curling iron is a pro-favorite, and rightfully so. The heat created from the smooth, ceramic-coated barrel will lock in moisture and won't snag your hair.
The curls will form fast and will stay all day. It's ideal for short to medium-length hair, but will work for even the straightest of hair.
Why we love it: Celebrity hair stylist Mark Townsend swears by this tool to give the Olsens all three of them their signature messy waves. Simply wrap your hair in a figure-eight around the styler for soft, natural bends. You'll wonder how you ever lived that single-barrel life, we swear. Why we love it: T3's famous SinglePass curling iron also comes in interchangeable barrels, using the same ionic technology to seal the cuticle for high-shine curls.
It includes a 1" straight barrel for defined uniform curls , a 1. It's literally three wands for the price of one, and definitely worth the splurge.
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