8 of the best curling irons and hair wands

Looking for the right curling iron can be overwhelming â€" there are literally hundreds you could choose from. You have to consider your hair type, the kind of curl you want, ease of use, price, material, and more just to find a product to style your hair.

First let's talk size â€" because size actually does matter when it comes to styling your hair. Curling irons range in size and can create tiny spirals or big, loose curlsLiana Le, a celebrity stylist at Marie Robinson Salon in New York, said that she prefers one-inch tools to achieve a beachy, undone look, and a 1.25-inch size for a softer, pulled out wave look. For tighter curls you should opt for a three-quarter-inch iron or smaller. If you're unsure of what size you want, a one-inch curling iron is a safe bet for most hair types and lengths. Read more...

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BEST FOR A PROFESSIONAL LOOK

Hot Tools Professional

Many professional hair stylists use Hot Tools as their go-to curling iron.

• Heat range: 140 degrees to 210 degrees
• Barrel material: 24 karat gold

£68.51 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SHINY CURLS

T3 Whirl Trio

Includes three interchangeable barrels to create different looks.

• Heat range: Up to 210 degrees
• Barrel material: Tourmaline ceramic

£193.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR THE LAZY STYLER

BLINNGO Automatic

Style your hair with the push of a button â€" no skill required.

• Heat range: 190 degrees to 210 degrees
• Barrel material: Ceramic

£26.60 from Amazon

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BEST FOR ERGONOMIC COMFORT

Paul Mitchell Neuro

The extra-long barrel means that this device is ideal for long hair.

• Heat range: Up to 230 degrees
• Barrel material: Titanium

£97.70 from Amazon

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BEST FOR BIG CURLS

ghd Curve Soft

Creates voluminous locks with a soft curl, like you just got a blow-dry.

• Heat range: 185 degrees
• Barrel material: Ceramic

£120 from Amazon

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BEST FOR THICK HAIR

Babyliss Pro

Reaches high temperatures and has a rotating barrel for great results.

• Heat range: Up to 210 degrees
• Barrel material: Nano titanium

£29.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR TAMING FRIZZY HAIR

InStyler Amazing

The rotating barrel tames frizz while boosting shine and can double as a straightener.

• Heat range: 140 degrees to 220 degrees
• Barrel material: Tourmaline ceramic

£51.90 from Amazon

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BEST FOR INNOVATION

Dyson Airwrap

This tool uses hot air to wrap and style hair without damaging it.

• Heat range: Up to 150 degrees
• Barrel material: N/A

£554.90 from Amazon

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