Carmen C81050 Noir Curling Tong with Ceramic Barrel, 19mm, Black and Rose Gold

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The biggest difference between the two hair tools is their shape. A wand is just as you’d imagine — a wand that can be straight, bubbled or tapered — whereas tongs have a clamp on the side to hold hair in place. If you find that curling your hair with a long, straight wand makes your arms ache, the Hot Tools Curl Bar might bight be the answer to your prayers. Its unconventional, right-angled shape allows users to curl their hair without ever raising their arms above their head. While expensive, it’s lightweight and exceptionally well-built, with a brilliant temperature range and an innovative built-in timer that helps time your curls to perfection. That, paired with the heated barrel’s uniform diameter, means you can get consistent curls every time. After styling you can keep the curls as they are, or brush them out while the hair is warm for a Hollywood-style wave.

So, what exactly did we look out for? When it came to testing, we held each wand up against the below criteria to ensure we were only selecting the best of the best for this list: Tapered - If you're after a more natural and relaxed curl, then the tapered tool is the one for you. Using this means that the curl will be tighter at the root, getting looser as it gets down to the ends. The best thing about the humble curling wand is its versatility as a tool. Sure, you can execute perfectly defined curls, but you can also use a curling wand to create texture. "If you are creating beachy or textured waves, your dry shampoo will come in handy. Use your favourite curling tong to style your hair and allow your hair to set and cool down. Apply dry shampoo throughout the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. This will give definition and shape to your waves. It will also help it last longer," explains Jay Birmingham, celebrity hair stylist. Ceramic and tourmaline: these curling irons are the most popular, as well as being among the safest. If you curl your hair often, this is the material you should go for as it maintains a consistent temperature throughout the barrel. It releases negative ions that smooth the hair’s cuticle, eliminate frizz and make it appear shiny.

Chrome and gold: barrels made from chrome or gold heat very well, but they won’t combat frizz. They might be cheaper, but it probably isn’t worth the risk – they have hot spots that could damage your hair. These widths create your classic, well defined, polished looking curls. If you want your hair to look as close to perfect and as far away from a festival as possible, then look no further. To add even more versatility and ease to styling, there’s a cool touch handle at the end of the barrel, offering the option for more support during styling. The Curl Bar also has a built-in swivel cord, as well as a safety shut off, heat mat, and heat glove included – there’s not much more you could ask for at this price.

It all depends on what type of curl you want to create. The width of the barrel is important because that will determine the look you're after. Despite looking very similar, not all curling wands are made from the same material. It’s actually rather important to know what the difference is when choosing a device, since some of these materials are better for your hair than others.Finally, we confirm the weight and dimensions of the wand, and note any extras that are included in the box. Choose from the 5 variations with barrel widths of 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm and 32mm. Each size achieves a different type of curl: They assessed how easy each tool was to use, how well it reached their roots, how pleased they were with their final style, and how long their results lasted for.

Key specs – Barrel size: 30mm and 40mm; Maximum temperature: 150°C; Cord length: 2.6m; Extras included in the box: Smoothing dryer, 30mm barrel, 40mm barrel, soft and firm smoothing brushes, round brush, filter cleaning brush and storage case That's where we come in. Team MC has decades worth of experience in testing the best straighteners, the best hair dryers and the best curling wands to save you the trial and error. Testing out all the best curling wands 2023 has to offer, on straight, wavy, and curly hair. Curls work for pretty much everyone, whether it be for the best bob hairstyles, short hairstyles for thin hair or short hairstyles for older women.There's a curl for everyone and different curls to create for any occasion - sleek, mermaid waves, and bouncy, corkscrew curls alike. But with so many different styles comes so many questions, what size to go for or what shape is best? Because the tool is dual voltage, we do not recommend the use of a converter with this tool - only an adapter. Straight - This is the most common of curlers - it's the same width along the entire barrel meaning that your curls will also be the same from root to tip. If you're after a more classic look, then look for a straight barrel. It may seem like a good idea to go for a curling wand that reaches the hottest temperatures, but keep in mind that such a model won’t always deliver the best results. While a higher temperature will speed up styling, it could also cause more breakage and leave hair looking lifeless – which isn’t a look you want.Yes. The barrel size is the most important factor when it comes to the finished look. Put simply, the smaller the barrel you use, the tighter the curl will be. Larger barrels are great for achieving a more natural wave or loose-sitting curl, while a skinny barrel of 10mm or less will help you create tight corkscrew curls. Does the material matter?