There are countless styles of wand out there and they all give different curls; from tightly defined ringlets to loose beachy waves. But how do you know which shape wand will work for you?
Well, I've tried to take some of the mystery out of curler shopping, by showing you exactly what each style of tong/wand/styler does to the hair (or my hair, to be more precise). Because I don't know about you, but when it comes to beauty I won't need visual aids. I want to see if the results are worth dropping all that hard earned cash on...
So, first things first, a bit of background info for you: I have long(ish) hair and it's kinda dry towards the ends thanks to a fading balayage. This means the mid-lengths and ends hold onto a curl really well, but the roots have a tendency to fall flat. For this experiment, I tested each of the 9 curlers on freshly-washed hair, with just a misting of heat protector to prep
Best curling tong for A soft wave
This large-barrel curling tong has a ceramic coating that ensures waves look smooth and shiny. It's a 32mm width, so if you want loose yet polished-looking curls, it's worth investing in. Yes, it's expensive, but this best curling iron 2018 has been designed with the 'user experience' in mind. It has a cool-touch tip so you can avoid burning those fingers, a super-long cord, and it automatically switches itself off if left unattended for 30mins or more - so you don't get that 'did I leave my tongs on?' fear, every morning on the way to work.
Temperature: Heating up to 185°C, it'll curl hair without damaging the strands.
