7 Best Curling Irons & Wands

BaBylissPRO is a world leader in hair care and professional styling tools, known for helping everyday women achieve gorgeous, salon-quality results at home. The BaByLissPRO is a Nano titanium curling iron that combines Sol Gel technology with a ceramic barrel to deliver smoothing/shining negative ions to hair, which truly do create waves of the future. This iron is also engineered with far-infrared technology to penetrate the hair shaft and create textured, frizz-free curls and waves in minutes.

Features

The ceramic heaters in this curling iron provide 50 heat settings up to 450 degrees, including a “Turbo Heat” button which instantly boosts heat. Additionally, an 8 foot tangle-free cord insures ease of use. But our favorite feature is the advanced surround heat which creates perfect, long-lasting curls.

Value

At just under $50, the BaByliss PRO falls right in the middle of the road in terms of price for a styling tool. While it isn’t the cheapest on our list, we think $49.99 is an incredibly reasonable price to pay for such a high quality styling tool.

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The ceramic, ionic technology of the Kiss InstaWave results in healthier, shinier hair in minutes. This innovative styling tool takes the hassle out of curling and results in gorgeous frizz-free curls at the touch of a button. That plus a few turns of the patented spinner, and voila! Gorgeous, tangle-free locks.

Features

Something we really love about this curling is the curl direction control, which allows you to create left or right facing curls. The Kiss InstaWave heats up to 420 degrees, features a power control switch with both high and low temperature settings, and also includes an auto shutoff feature which turns off the curling iron after 90 minutes.

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Honestly, the Hot Tools brand is completely unrivaled in the category of performance, as this styling tool is sure to last you years and years to come. With Pulse Technology, this wand will get hot quickly and stay hot—distributing heat evenly across the wand for consistent and long-lasting curls. Even in the event of a momentary temperature drop, the smart technology will sense, shift, and restore heat immediately. The Rheostat control dial features variable heat settings up to 430°F, which will deliver optimal results on pretty much any hair type or texture.

Features

While this styling wand is great for any hair length, our long haired ladies will love the extra-long barrel—which is 2 inches longer than typical barrel length. The rotating Cool Tip also gives you the edge when it comes to styling longer lengths, as you get more barrel surface to make contact with long sections. Plus, the rotating feature curls hair faster.

Additionally, the 8-foot professional swivel cord provides free range of movement, and the on/off switch makes for easy operation. A foldaway safety stand will prevent burns while still making for convenient storage, and a heat-resistant mat is included for additional help protecting your countertops.

Value

As the best bargain curling wand on our list, you can probably guess that we think this product is a pretty great value. For less than $60 you will be getting a professional grade product that will last for years to come, including a one-year warranty for even added value. Seriously, what do you have to lose?

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The Beachwaver S1 allows you to create three different styles including defined curls, loose beachy waves, and glam waves. Not only that, but the Beachwaver S1 ceramic, rotating curling iron provides easy, quality waves in minutes! Does it get any better than that?

Features

The arrow button and fast/slow speed switch make curling a breeze, and the new home button gives the you the ability to reset the clamp at the start position for easy styling. Simply hold the iron horizontally and press the left/right arrow, open the clamp when the barrel reaches the root of your hair and slide hair out. It’s really that easy!

Value

Priced at $130, this curling iron is not cheap. The good news? You can often find this bad boy on Amazon for around $112. While that’s still not cheap, if you’re looking for a salon quality tool that will last for years to come, the Beachwaver S1 is well worth the investment.

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The Remington T|Studio wand features a 1-1 ½ inch tapered, ceramic barrel infused with real pearl, which creates the smoothest, most amazing waves ever. Also, if you’re looking for tighter, more defined curls, check out Remington’s ½ – 1 inch barrel wand.

Features

This curling wand heats up to 410 degrees F in 30 seconds, beeping when it reaches your optimal temperature, and includes automatic shutoff for added peace of mind. The Remington T|Studio wand also features intuitive buttons that control the power and temperature, and a back-lit LCD screen which displays heat levels. Finally, as an added bonus, this wand features a swivel cord to make curling a breeze!

Value

Priced under $25, you really cannot go wrong with this styling tool. If you’re looking for salon quality at a bargain price you must give this curling wand a try.

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Praised by Allure, Harper’s Bazar, and Total Beauty, the patented Advanced Care Ceramic Technology of the Sultra Bombshell heats up to 380-degrees F and will protect and repair hair while creating gorgeous, smooth curls that last all day.

And if tapered curls just aren’t your thing, Sultra also sells several other sizes of curling rods: a 3/4” barrel that creates tight, ringlet curls from root to tip; 1″ and 1½” rods that create loose, full bodied waves; and an oval rod that creates modern, messy curls.

Features

What we love most about the Sultra Bombshell is the rapid heat up feature that will allow you to create consistent, long lasting looks in half the time of traditional curling irons. The Sultra Bombshell also features a thermagrip, no slip, tapered barrel that holds hair in place, and an automatic shut off feature that will automatically turn the rod off after being on for 30 minutes. The Sultra Bombshell curling rod is also compatible with both 110-120V and 220-240V so you can even take it with you overseas!

Value

$130 for a styling tool is expensive, there’s just no getting around that. However, if you register your product for the 2-year warranty, we think the $130 price tag seems much more reasonable.

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The tourmaline ceramic technology eliminates static, reduces frizz, and protects hair from heat damage while creating shiny natural curls with every use. Hair goes in, curl comes out – easy as that!

Features

The Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret features 2 heat levels and 3 timer settings which allow you to create either loose, medium, or tight curls. This styling tool also includes a safety sensor, for tangle free curls, and a high performance heater, that heats up to 400 degrees instantly to create long-lasting curls and waves.

Value

Ummm, less than $80 for salon-quality curls with very little effort? We think that is a serious bargain. We also love that you can add a 2 or 3-year warranty for as little as $5 to $8, respectively. Now we think that is a very reasonable price to pay for added peace of mind.

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