Automatic hair curlers work by winding the hair around a heated barrel, so you don’t have to do the winding yourself. Most use some kind of mechanical motor to twist hair into place, while others use air pressure to wrap the hair. An automatic curler is a useful tool to have if you’re not confident in your own skills with a tong or wand, or if you have a sensory or mobility issue that makes winding your hair into place difficult. Remington®. Est. New York 1937. Pro tight curl wand. 4X protection*. Anti static, ceramic, tourmaline ionic, smooth glide coating*. *Vs. standard ceramic coating. X10 130-220 degrees C. Digital temperature control. Suitable for every hair type. 10 mm titanium ceramic barrel. For ultra defined, voluminous spiral curls. Its 26mm medium barrel is cylindrical in shape, rather than tapered, meaning it creates just one size of curl. The spring activated lever helps keep the hair in place, to create uniform finishes with ease, and the cool tip was praised by our models for making the whole process simple and safe. Whereas our recommendations for the GHD Rise (best for volume and tighter curls, below), and the Curve Creative Curling Wand (best for creating a mix of curl shapes and sizes, below) require a certain level of skill, the Curve Classic Tong is a much more simple beast. It heats up in seconds and, because of the bristles, can be wrapped around sections of hair without you ever having to touch the end. If you want to though, there is a stay-cool tip for safety. These bristles stop the hair from coming loose while you’re waiting for the curl to set. You simply then unroll the brush from your hair, and repeat.

Whether you prefer loose waves or tighter, more defined curls, this curler lets you customise the heat (between 150°C and 210°C), determine the length of time the curl is held for, and even which direction the curls will twist. The smooth silicone design is comfortable to hold and the controls – heat, rotation, and power – are located naturally where your hand sits. To alternate the direction of your curls, simply press and hold either the left or right rotation button. Your hair will be automatically drawn into the curling chamber where it is gently heated around a rod infused with keratin, argan oil and coconut oil for up to 10 seconds.For the price of the Airwrap, you do get an impressive nine accessories as standard. This includes a 30mm, and a 40mm Airwrap barrel – allowing you to create tighter or looser curls depending on your mood. There is a firm smoothing brush, soft smoothing brush, round volumising brush, pre-styling dryer, storage case, non-slip mat and filter cleaning brush. All in a stylish storage box. Although the barrel has a stay-cool tip, to make it easier to hold in place when wrapping the hair, this curling wand also ships with a heat-protective glove. Our models said this is particularly useful when creating looser curls because it enables you to hold the hair higher up the wand without the risk of burning yourself. If you’re using an air-based curler, simply hold the barrel next to the section of hair you wish to curl and let it wrap the hair into place, again keeping the tool itself still; then release once the curl is set. The slightly scary-looking Kiss InstaWave comes with a rotating barrel featuring prongs that are designed to detangle the hair as you curl. As such, it’s particularly good for dry or frizzy hair that tends to snag on other curlers. Although the prongs look a little alarming, the tool works in a very similar way to others on our list – section the hair, insert a tress into the iron, and press a switch to wrap and curl the hair. The ceramic barrel leaves hair feeling soft and glossy, and it’s easy to change direction as required for natural alternating curls or a more stylised uniform look. Quality is another important element when shopping for a new product, particularly if you’re looking for products like Hair curlers and curling tongs. However it’s really worth setting your expectations and needs right up-front so that you’re not expecting the world’s best quality products from the cheapest products in the range.

As with all heat-styling products, automatic hair curlers offer a range of features for styling and protecting hair from excessive heat. The Shark FlexStyle uses the same air-powered Coandă effect as the Dyson Airwrap (above) to wrap hair around a barrel, creating soft and natural-looking ringlets. Like the Airwrap, the FlexStyle has three temperature and three airflow settings, which can be independently selected using the two buttons on the handle. Unlike the Airwrap (and many of the other automatic curlers on our list), the FlexStyle doesn’t have a direction switch, but instead comes with two 31.75mm curling barrels that you switch between to change the direction of your curls. You can also use the FlexStyle like a normal hairdryer, and the set comes with concentrator and diffuser attachments, plus a paddle brush to help you smooth hair or add lift.Instead of twisting the hair around a barrel using a mechanical motor, Dyson’s Airwrap styler propels dry or damp hair using air. The difference in pressure created by the air as it blows through the vents wraps hair around a heated barrel to create curls, waves, and ringlets. The use of air rather than direct heat from a plate means you can style hair from damp after washing. In addition, the Airwrap styles hair at a cooler-than-typical 150˚C to keep damage to a minimum, while ionic technology preserves moisture and reduces frizz. Key specs – Styling method: Hot air with Coandă effect hair wrapping; Heat settings: 3 (plus cool shot); Auto shutoff: n/a; Cord length: 2.44m Whatever you buy, when it comes to buying online, there are a number of things that you should always consider. That pretty much goes for any product, but we want to highlight these as they are particularly important when it comes to shopping for products in the Hair curlers and curling tongs category. Follow these tips and you’re sure to find the best product for your needs, whether that may be Remington C152WO Curl Create Ceramic Hair Curling Wand or perhaps an alternative. Price and budget Safety – Finally, as with all heat styling tools, an automatic shutoff is a useful safety feature to avoid accidental damage. We’ve noted automatic shutoff times below. How do I use my automatic hair curler? BaByliss’s Curl Secret is an easy-to-use automatic curler for creating bouncy curls, using ceramic and ionic technology to protect the hair from heat damage. You insert the end of your hair into the jaw-like entrance to the Curl Secret, then wait while a small motor pulls the hair into the device and wraps it around for you.