What I love about hair styler technology today is the ability to do almost anything in the comfort of my own home. This means I can curl my hair, twirl my hair, straighten it out, get big volume or keep it smooth and sophisticated. Hair styling manufacturers are constantly striving to develop superior products for us lesser mortals to try out at home and the products are so tempting for someone like me!
I am addicted to hair styling and I probably should have been a hairdresser, I spend hours trying to achieve salon perfect hair, practicing different style techniques and trying out new gimmicks and gizmos. At the moment, I am crazy about curls so I’m looking out for the best curling tongs to see which works for my hair (medium length, average thickness and prone to some frizz).
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Best curling tongs – my top picks
Left to dry naturally, my hair gets an unattractive kink and doesn’t fall nicely so it needs help. Bearing all of this in mind, I hope that I am qualified enough to give you my list of the 4 best curling tongs you can buy today on Amazon. Most of my list is based on customer opinion and my own experience so together you will find a comprehensive list ranging in different pricing too so there’s something to suit all budgets.
#1 Babyliss 2285CU Curling Wand Pro
WHY?
- Based on 192 customer reviews, 145 rate it a 5 star product!
- A strong retail price on Amazon so it won’t hurt your pocket
- The ideal product for long or very long hair because the barrel is longer
- Heats up in just 30 seconds
- Multiple heat settings so you stay in control
- Curls a full head of thick hair in approximately 15 minutes!
- Long lasting curls for all day (and night!)
MY COMMENTS
- Ideal for tight curls or soft waves and the curls really do stay in
- Good quality product for an excellent price
- You must use the glove because otherwise you are in danger of burning your fingers
#2 Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl
WHY?
- Based on 250 customer reviews on Amazon at the time I’m writing this, 183 consumers rate this as 5 stars
- It is a higher price product but you pay for optimum results
- Works well for all hair lengths from short to very long
- Automatically tells you when your curl is ready!
- 3 temperature settings and 3 timer settings so it is easy to find the right one for your hair type
- Long lasting curls
MY COMMENTS
- It is expensive so if you are on a budget I would choose the cheaper options!
- Very easy to use
- Expect amazing looking salon standard curls that last…and last!
- Fool-proof – you cannot fail to achieve a great look and it takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to style a head of medium thickness hair
#3 Remington C196W1 Silk Curling Wand
WHY?
- Based on 46 customer reviews on Amazon at the time of writing this article, 34 give this a 5 star rating
- If you want spiral curls, the conical wand delivers perfect results
- Easy to read digital temperature display with a variable of 120° to 220°
- Ceramic coating gives great heat distribution and protects hair from damage and breakage
- Works for all hair types from fine to very thick
MY COMMENTS
- My curls stay in all day and into the next too (although they do drop a little)
- Takes a little longer than half a minute to heat up to the top temperature
- The temperature button is not well positioned meaning you can sometimes change the temperature without realising it
- If you have very thick hair, put the temperature to a higher setting or curls won’t set as well
- It takes approximately 10 seconds to achieve a good curl
Toni & Guy TGIR1920UK Reverse Conical Wand
WHY?
- Out of 53 customer reviews, 38 rate it with 5 stars
- Available at a discount on Amazon, it is an excellent quality product despite its budget price
- It heats up to 200°
- It is good for relaxed waves and curls rather than spirals or tight curls
- Good for smoothing hair and giving it a lustrous sheen
MY COMMENTS
- Long lasting waves and curls
- Easy to use, even a novice can manage these well
- No variable heat setting which is disappointing
- Takes time to heat up
- Better for shorter styles to shoulder length hair rather than long or very long hair
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