Creating perfect ringlets or effortless beach waves requires the right heat-styling tools. We’ve rigorously tested a variety of popular curling irons and wands, as well as newer options on the market, to find the best ones for your hair styling needs.
These hair tools are great for adding waves to straight hair or achieving an elegant look with beautiful barrel curls.
Our Top Curling Irons
Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler
Professional-grade curling irons like the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Styler are made to style hair quickly and easily. It is perfect for longer hair because of its extra-long barrel, which distributes heat evenly and smoothly to curl longer parts. Hair is left lustrous and frizz-free because to the volcanic mineral infusion’s ability to retain moisture. It is both strong and comfortable to use, and users adore its lightweight design and simple temperature control. All things considered, it’s a superior tool that produces salon-quality results at home.
Key Points:
- Extra-long 2-inch barrel for faster styling and larger sections
- Volcanic mineral-infused barrel adds shine and reduces frizz
- Adjustable heat settings up to 430°F (221°C)
- Digital temperature control with auto shut-off for safety
- Lightweight ergonomic design with cool-touch tip
Beachwaver PRO Curling Iron
Beachwaver Pro is an innovative professional rotating curling iron invented by celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa. This curling iron rotates in both directions to give you glamorous, bombshell waves with the touch of a button!
PROS:
- Rotating mechanism curls hair for you Pro
- Creates well-defined, lasting curls Pro
- GH Beauty Lab favorite
CONS:
- Learning curve
- Small clip may be tricky for short-haired users
T3 CurlWrap 1.25" Automatic Rotating Curling Iron
The T3 CurlWrap features a long, 1.25″ auto-rotating barrel and 2 SmartCurl timer settings for fast, easy, flawless curls and waves. A two-way AutoTwist switch steers effortless barrel rotation, and Digital T3 SinglePass Technology powers 9 precise heat settings for lasting curls on all hair types.
Features:
- Long Barrel
- 2 Timer Settings
- 9 Heat Settings
- Auto-Rotating Ceramic Barrel and Ion Generator for Fast
- Easy Curls and Waves on All Hair Types
GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand
The GHD has a unique design, with a tapered barrel that starts off round and graduates to a flat oval at the top, tapering from 1-inch to 0.9-inch. Both of these traits keep the curls from molding into a strategically tapered curl, which can sometimes look too perfect and unnatural. The slight taper and the gritty finish of the barrel keeps the hair from sliding down as it can do with a barrel that has a super-glossy finish.
Features:
- Heats up quickly
- Well-placed kickstand