Rating of the best hair curlers

A quick way to create curls is to use a curling iron. Thanks to the variety of options for this tool, you can get both large curls, and small curls and even afro-curls. In addition, there are curling irons for perfectly smooth hair or root volume. We will tell you more about this tool in this article.

The most simple and affordable models are made of stainless steel and are not coated. They heat up quickly, suitable only for infrequent use, provided that you have healthy hair. The temperature controller allows you to somehow reduce the negative impact of such an instrument on the hair. However, it is better to purchase a curling iron with a protective coating on the surface. This may be one of the following materials.

• Titanium. The material heats up quickly, has a non-stick coating and a long service life. In combination with a temperature controller, the titanium coating is relatively safe for healthy hair. However, curling irons with such a coating have a high cost.

• Teflon. It is also a non-stick coating that does not burn out strands. However, over time, its surface is scratched and abraded, which affects the protective functions of the material.

• Ceramics. A more expensive and safer coating that is commonly used on professional tools. Heats up quickly and evenly, protects locks from dryness, has an ionization function.

• Tourmaline. Today, tourmaline coating is considered the most harmless, in addition, devices with tourmaline are equipped with an ionization function. This, in turn, provides shine and beauty to the hair.

The best styling devices are produced by companies engaged in the manufacture of hairdressing tools for professionals. Among those - Braun (Germany), Valera (China), Babyliss (France). The products of these brands are characterized by durability, respect for hair, and a variety of product options. Although the tools are called professional, they will be convenient to use at home. However, the cost is flat on these brands is quite high.

Slightly inferior in quality, but have a more affordable price Rowenta (France), Remington (USA), Dewal (Germany), Philips (Netherlands).

If we consider even more affordable products, then domestic Polaris brand and Chinese Scarlett. These manufacturers optimize the price not at the expense of quality, but at the expense of functionality, so the use of these tools does not do much harm to the hair.

Consider the most popular curling irons - both expensive professional and more budget ones. For convenience, we break them into types.

Cylindrical curling iron is often called classical. This device, the heating element of which has the form of a cylinder and is equipped with a clip for fixing the lock. Due to the fact that the diameter of the “cylinder” is the same at its different ends, the curls are uniform throughout their length.

Choosing a cylindrical curling iron of different diameters, you can get both small and medium, as well as large curls. It does not require special skills in work, since due to the clamp, the strand is securely fixed and there are no special difficulties with wrapping. However, this same clamp can cause the formation of creases on the hair.

A variety of conical plates can be called double products. They include 2 styling cone-shaped parts. The strand is wound on such a curling iron by eight, alternately on each "cylinder", and after that it is pulled down. Sometimes the double curling iron may have a third cylinder for better fixation of the curled hair.

One of the popular cylindrical pads is Braun's EC2 Satin Hair Color. The product allows you to get large curls, suitable for adding volume to the hair. With the help of this curling iron you can even tighten your bangs, without risking at the same time turn into a “lamb”. Of the advantages - 9 heating modes and their precise adjustment thanks to the LCD screen. This allows you to avoid overheating the hair, to choose the appropriate mode for each type of hair.

When curling dyed hair, they do not fade and do not lose pigment. The device has an ionization function, which gives smoothness and brilliance. Of the minuses, according to user reviews, we can distinguish the lack of attachment for hanging the curling iron.

Remington Ci5319 is another popular version of the cylindrical curling iron. The manufacturer positions its products as a universal product, suitable for both thin and thick, naughty strands. The diameter of the product is 19 mm, which allows you to get curls of medium size.

The device is equipped with an ionization function, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair, ensures their smoothness and eliminates fluffiness.

The device has 8 heating modes, however, when you turn the control wheel, the specific heating temperature is not shown. Among the minuses there is a lack of protective gloves for the hands.

A similar diameter has a cylindrical curling iron Bosch PHC5363. The ceramic coating of the plates and the quick heating allow you to make curls quickly and without much harm. Moreover, the device is suitable for long hair, and also has a locking clip. But the curl heating timer is absent, so you have to control the degree of heating of the strand yourself.However, several temperature conditions allow you to choose the optimal temperature for a particular type of hair.

The device is convenient to use - it has a small weight, fits comfortably in the hand, the cord (although not too long - 1.8 m) rotates around its axis, there is a stand for the product, but there is no loop for hanging in this model.

You can get beautiful curls as quickly as possible and with minimal harm to your hair using the Rowenta CF 3372 curling iron. The product has a diameter of 32 mm, 9 heating modes and a fairly tight clip. Thanks to the latter characteristic, this model is even suitable for curling naughty coarse hair.

The device heats up quickly, has an emergency shutdown function. According to reviews, when using a curling iron, you can easily touch the temperature switch, which can not be called the norm.

Cone curling irons allow you to get elastic curls that are as similar as possible to natural curls. They are larger at the roots of the hair and “shrink” to the tips.

This is due to the design features of the product - the working surface looks like a cone or carrot. The styling portion of the cone forceps tapers from the base to the tip. Most often, the device is used by professionals.

The design feature of this device is that The curling iron does not have a clamp. To fix the curl on the curling iron, some skill and help from the hands will be required, and to protect the latter from burns, a special glove.

Often, a spiral nozzle comes complete with a conical curling iron. It allows you to get small elastic curls, but the process itself will be quite time-consuming and will take time. It will be necessary to separate the thin locks and wind them in special slots on the nozzle.

One of the leaders in the sales of cone plates is considered Rowenta CF 3345 model. This product is designed to create small curls. Due to the lack of clamping, the curls are neat, without creases. However, like any model without a clip, this product will be impossible to use for short hair. For winding and fixing the strands, protective gloves for the hands are provided with the curling iron.

The device has a heating control - the temperature is displayed. The coating of the plates is ceramic, but there is no timer for turning off the curls. The product itself is lightweight, fits comfortably in your hand, has a long rotating cord and is characterized by quick heating. Of the minuses - the lack of a cover for storage.

If you need a cone curling iron of a larger diameter, you should pay attention to the Philips BHB868 StyleCare Sublime Ends. The first thing that users note when using this model is elastic curls that hold for a long time. In addition, the device is equipped with a lock-off timer, it quickly heats up, has several temperature conditions and does not have a clamp (guarantee of smooth curls without creases).

The device has a rotating cord. True, many users talk about its insufficient length - 1.8 m.

The corrugation curler is a device with two plates, and these plates have a zigzag surface. A few years ago, laying on such a curling iron was considered incredibly fashionable. Thanks to her, original shallow waves.

Now the fashion for such styling is gone, but the corrugation curling iron still remained in demand, especially among professionals. With this tool it is possible to give strands basal volume which will last a long time. To do this, you just need to treat the root zone with a curling iron.

In the corrugation category it is worth noting the Valera Volumissima curling iron (647.01). The product is considered professional, it has narrow plates, which provides airiness and volume of curled locks. Designed primarily to create a basal volume, with which the styler does an excellent job.The volume is expressed, remains for a long time.

However, if you need to make a corrugation along the entire length of the hair, it will take a lot of time. The width of the plates is 1 cm.

Also, the product is characterized precise adjustment of heating in the range of 80-230 degrees, has an ionization function. For ease of transportation, a special latch is provided. However, the cover is not provided in the kit, which can be considered a minor drawback.

You can create a corrugation with the Dewal 03-870 Pro-Z Slim styler, discussed below.

The curling iron, in its design, is similar to a corrugation - it has 2 plates, between which a lock of hair is clamped and extended. However, the surface of the plates is completely flat, so the tool itself is used to straighten hair.

However, if you know a certain technique with the help of ironing, you can create interesting large curls that look very natural.

The width of the curling iron can be different, and the longer the hair, the wider should be the width of the plates. So the device will be more convenient to use.

The constant leader in the ranking among the flat-ironing becomes Styler Dewal 03-870 Pro-Z Slim (Germany). It is equally good for creating smooth strands and curls, and also gives volume to your hair in seconds.

The width of the plates is 1.1 cm, which is convenient for creating a basal volume, but not too comfortable if you need to make a corrugation for the entire length of the hair.

The manufacturer is engaged in the manufacture of professional hairdressing tools, so this model of ironing boasts safety and ease of use. The product has 4 temperature conditions (from 140 to 200 degrees), is characterized by rapid heating (in 5 seconds), has a long 2.5-meter cord. The product itself is lightweight, comfortable in the hand. It has an affordable price category for a professional tool.

The professional Remington S-8700 styler has a ceramic coating and allows not only to straighten hair, but also to create Hollywood curls. It has 5 temperature modes, as well as a steam straightening function. The device is lightweight, fits comfortably in your hand, has a 2.5-meter rotating cord, and also a loop for hanging. However, users note some disadvantages - the lack of a cover for storage, which is especially unpleasant, given the considerable cost of the device.

Separately, it is worth highlighting multifunctional curling irons with interchangeable nozzles. An example is Philips HP-8699. The working surfaces for this model are cylindrical nozzles of 2 different diameters, a cone-shaped nozzle, a spiral nozzle and a corrugation. All work surfaces are ceramic coated, quickly heat up. Also, the design is completed with a pair of hair clips.

After an hour of continuous operation, the model automatically turns off, But the timer for turning off the heating of curls in this model does not exist. Of the minuses, we can note the rapid heating (after half an hour of work) of the curling handle.

A similar multifunctional device can be found in the line of another well-known brand - Remington S-8670. It includes a cylindrical nozzle, corrugation nozzles and iron, 2 types of spiral nozzles, as well as a pair of clamps. All nozzles are ceramic coated. The device is characterized by heating efficiency, has an emergency shutdown, a long (2 m) cord and a storage case. Of the minuses, according to consumer reviews, it is possible to note the difficulty of replacing the nozzles - they are tight.

When buying a curling iron, you should pay attention to the brand of the manufacturer. Give preference to better known companies, although their products have a higher cost. The best choice is a professional tool.

Also, one of the first selection criteria should be the type of coating of the plates. Safe are considered curling irons coated with ceramics, tourmaline and teflon.The first 2 have a longer service life, treat hair more carefully, but also have a higher cost. Teflon products heat up faster, which can cause the hair to dry out.

The next parameter is the nozzle diameter. It depends on what the result of the styling will be. For smaller curls, a curling-cone or a small-diameter product is suitable. The larger the latter, the larger the curls will be able to curl.

If you dream of small curls, choose a curling iron with a nozzle diameter of 10-15 mm. To obtain light and elastic waves, you can purchase a curling iron with 2 or 3 cylindrical nozzles. To get large curls in the style of styling of Hollywood stars, you can recommend a styler with a diameter of 32-33 mm. If the priority is a variety of styling, it is worth taking a closer look at products with various nozzles.

However, it is important to remember that such a multifunctional curling iron, as a rule, serves less than usual. In devices with interchangeable nozzles, the weak point is precisely the place where these nozzles are fixed. Do not want to take risks - get 2-3 ordinary models with different diameters.

If you are the owner of long hair, it makes sense to pay attention to the length of the nozzle. The longer the hair - the longer the nozzle, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to curl.

It is worth paying attention to the power of the curling iron. Professional devices can have power up to 90 watts. However, you need to adapt to their use. For home use, a device with a power of 45-50 watts is enough.

The ability to adjust temperatures should not be neglected either. Moreover, the thinner this setting is, the better. Of course, the cost of the curling iron increases from this, but such settings are a guarantee of healthy hair. Optimally, if you manage to set the heating temperature from 50 to 200 degrees, and the more adjustable intermediate temperatures between them - the better.

A heating temperature of 50-80 degrees is indicated for thin and weakened hair. For naughty and tough, but healthy strands, the temperature can be increased to 140-150 degrees.

Using a curling iron will be much more convenient if it has a long cord. Optimal - 2.5-3 meters, and this cord will rotate around its axis. Another useful addition is the presence of a stand on the curling iron. Otherwise, difficulties may arise with where and how to put the hot curling iron; there is a risk of surface damage.

Useful can be called a shutdown timer for the readiness of curls, thanks to which you will not burn out strands. There are also products equipped with a fire timer.

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