It’s worth noting that this curler only has one heat setting (392 degrees), so be sure you’re using a good heat protectant.

In terms of the curls it produces, you can experiment with both barrel sizes to achieve different looks. Plus, hairstylist and colorist Ali Sherry notes, “It has multiple options for length, and it's easier on hair that can't handle extra heat damage.” (We will mention that if you have fine hair, we suggest spraying it with hairspray before and after curling it to really hold the style.) There is definitely a learning curve when it comes to using this properly, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to enjoy voluminous, gorgeous curls. A curling wand is a styling tool with a straight, tapered or bubble (i.e. multiple bobbles in a row) barrel. Unlike a curling tong, it doesn’t open and clamp your hair. Instead, you wrap hair around the wand to style — use it to create everything from curls to waves. This wand is pretty easy to use and creates beachy, tousled waves without much effort. It creates loose waves that stay in place all day, and also adds a smoothing and shine factor to your strands as well. One issue we found with this wand is that it’s a little bit on the shorter side, so if you have really long hair, you might not be able to curl your hair all the way up to your roots.Give Some Oomph to Your Curls with the 10 Best Curling Irons for Fine Hair How and when should you clean a curling wand?

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.

Have you ever tried to nail the loose waves look with your round curling iron, only to find that you’ve ended up with Shirley Temple curls? Thankfully, that won’t happen with the ghd Classic Wave Oval Curling Wand. Dana Fountain, owner of Pin Me Up and a beauty content creator in Chicago, recommends this oval-shaped curling wand to both her clients and professional stylists, too. “The ghd Classic Wave is meant for waves more than curls, and many people try to achieve waves with all sorts of curling wands and irons,” says Fountain. One of the downsides of this curling wand is that you won’t really be able to curl your hair into tight ringlets or traditional curls—it’s meant to create Hollywood-like waves or subtle bends in your hair. We will note that the wand doesn’t show you what temperature you’re using it at. Instead, one of five LED lights will shine depending on what setting you have it at. (These five lights are at the base of the wand, above the On/Off button.) It would be more intuitive for the wand to display the temperature, but regardless, it’s still one of our favorites. Before you get started, to avoid burns, Matilde Campos, a celebrity hairstylist in Los Angeles, suggests using a heat-proof glove in case your hand accidentally bumps up against the rod while you're getting the hang of using it.

Depending on how you dry your hair, you can use your wand to achieve different looks. “If you air dry your hair, you can later use a wand to smooth out some pieces and turn them into a casual look,” says Sherry. “If you freshly blow-dried your hair, you can use the wand in large sections, just to add a slight wave and extra shine. You can also freshen up day two or three hair by adding textured waves/curls for a tousled look.” Barrel size: The size of your wand's barrel will have the greatest impact on the way your hair looks once you're finished styling. Generally, a smaller barrel results in a tighter curl and a larger barrel results in a larger curl. One-inch barrels are great for helping hard-to-curl hair maintain its shape through the day, or for creating messy beach waves. For bouncier, looser curls, try a barrel that's 1 ¼-inch or larger — just steer clear of these larger barrel sizes if your hair is fine or resistant to holding curls. Barrels under one inch are best for creating tight spirals and fine-tuning natural curls.Something to note in regards to curling wands is that they’re different from another type of curling device known as a flat iron. While the term “flat iron” may allude to the fact that it’s often used to straighten hair, you can use flat irons to curl your hair, too. In terms of effectiveness, however, curling wands are much better at curling.

That said, your choices can vary greatly "depending on the texture of the hair and the type of curl you are looking for," says Eugene Toye, stylist at Rita Hazan Salon in New York City — and with so many options on the market, from titanium to ceramic, tourmaline and even clamp-less curling wands, hair rollers and heat-free hair curlers, it can be difficult to know where to begin finding the right hair curler for you. You might already have curly hair, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to amp it up every now and then. To give your hair more oomph, opt for the Herstyler Baby Curls Mini Curling Iron. This fan-favorite product is super thin, meaning it can easily curl any loose strands without disrupting your other natural curls. Plus, it has a negative ion technology that makes curls shiny and defined. Mideyah Parker is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Precious Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Naomi Campbell. What we really love about this wand is that it creates small, tight ringlets that last for hours. If these curls are too tight compared to your natural hair, just run your fingers through them once they cool down. This will ensure they blend in with the rest. GHI tip: Whatever your hair type, apply heat protection spray and ensure hair is completely dry before styling. Wet or even damp hair is more fragile and prone to breakage. How we testIf you ask us, the easiest way to curl your hair is by having a wand do it for you. This smart tool utilizes dual-rotation technology that creates bouncy waves in minutes. To use it, take the section of hair you want to curl and put it in the small part of the clamp. Then, turn the wand in the direction you want the curl to go, press the button, and watch as it curls your hair for you!