Not everyone has naturally curly hair but that doesn’t stop many people wishing they could achieve those results. That’s why you need the best curling iron for the task. Here our are favorites.
Knowing which curling iron for you isn’t always as straight forward as you might expect. For one thing, you need to consider whether you want ceramic, tourmaline or titanium technology. Typically, ceramic plates are great for cutting down on frizz, as well as speed because they heat up more quickly and evenly than other options.
However, tourmaline is great if you want to build up the volume in your hair or you need to help your hair look a little shinier and smoother than it can manage naturally. Titanium is the lesser known variety but it’s good for managing coarse hair effectively without damaging it.
Different hair length also requires a different curling iron with the longer the hair, the longer the curling iron needs to be so you can wrap your hair in a continuous spiral around it. Makes sense, right?
Whatever your hair type, we’ve got a curling iron for you. Here’s our pick of the bunch.
Best Overall: Xtava 5 in 1 Professional Curling Wand and Curling Iron set ($40)
Simply looking for an all-in-one kind of solution? Buy the Xtava 5 in 1 Professional Curling Wand and Curling Iron set. It offers 5 different curling barrels of different lengths, with clamps included too, as well as a heat resistant glove.
Whether you have short hair or long hair, there’s a barrel here for you. In each case, they use tourmaline technology so your hair looks shiny and vibrant. Precise digital temperature controls mean you can change up the temperature of the curling wand, depending on if your hair is fine, thick, or somewhere in between. At any time, you can check the LCD screen to see what the temperature is and adjust it accordingly. It’s an ideal package if you change up your hairstyle and length regularly.
Best For Long Hair: Anjou Curling Iron ($28)
Long hair means you need a longer curling iron. The Anjou Curling Iron is the best of the bunch. At 1.5 inches long, you won’t have to worry about missing anything when curling your hair. It’s a ceramic based curling iron so it’s perfect for those of us with thick hair and no urge to make it bigger.
The iron heats up to 410F in a mere 60 seconds so you can get to work fast. Don’t worry though—if you want to change up the temperature, it’s easy enough to adjust from between 200F to 410F so that the iron suits fine and normal hair, as well as thicker locks.
