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 simplest and most affordable models are made of stainless steel and are uncoated. They heat up quickly and are only suitable for infrequent use, provided you have healthy hair. The temperature regulator allows you to somehow reduce the negative effect of such a tool on the hair. However, it is still better to purchase a curling iron with a protective surface coating. It could be one of the following.

• Titanium. The material heats up quickly, has a non-stick coating and a long service life. In combination with a temperature regulator, the titanium coating is relatively safe for hair health. However, curling irons with such a coating are expensive.

• Teflon. It is also a non-stick coating that does not burn the 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 usually used on professional tools. Heats up quickly and evenly, protects strands from dryness, has an ionization function.

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

The best styling devices come from companies that make 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. Despite the fact that the tools are called professional, they will be convenient to use at home. However, the cost of pads from these brands is quite high.

They are slightly inferior in quality, but have a more affordable curling iron price from 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 budgetary. For convenience, let's break them down by type.

A cylindrical curling iron is often called a classic. This is a device, the heating element of which looks like a cylinder and is equipped with a clamp for fixing the strand. Due to the fact that the diameter of the "cylinder" is the same at its different ends, the curls are uniform along their entire 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 clip can also cause hair to wrinkle.

Double products can be called a variety of conical pads. They include 2 styling parts that look like a cone. The strand is wound on such a curling iron with a figure eight, alternately on each "cylinder", and then pulled down. Sometimes a double curling iron can have a third cylinder for better fixation of the curled hair.

One of the popular cylindrical flatware is model EC2 Satin Hair Color by Braun. The product allows you to get large curls, suitable for adding volume to hair. With the help of this curling iron, you can even twist the bangs, without risking turning into a "lamb". Among the advantages - 9 heating modes and their precise adjustment thanks to the LCD screen. This allows you to avoid overheating of the hair, choose the right regimen for each type of hair.

When curling colored hair, it does not fade or lose pigment... The device has an ionization function that gives smoothness and shine. Of the minuses, according to user reviews, one can single out the lack of attachment for hanging the curling iron.

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

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

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

A cylindrical curling iron Bosch PHC5363 has a similar diameter. Ceramic coating of the plates and fast heating allow you to quickly and without much harm to make curls. Moreover, the device is suitable for long hair, and also has a fixing clip. But there is no curl heating timer, so you have to control the degree of heating of the strand yourself.However, several temperature modes allow you to choose the optimal temperature for a particular hair type.

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

You can get beautiful curls as quickly as possible and with minimal harm to hair using the Rowenta CF 3372 curling iron. The product has a diameter of 32 mm, 9 heating modes and a fairly tight clamp. Thanks to the latter characteristic, this model is suitable even for curling unruly 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 switching regulator, which cannot be called the norm.

Conical 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 "shallow" towards the ends.

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

The design feature of this device is that the curling iron does not have a clip. To fix the curl on the curling iron, you will need a certain skill and help from your hands, and to protect the latter from burns - a special glove.

Often, a spiral nozzle is included with a conical curling iron. It allows you to get small elastic curls, but the process itself will be quite laborious and take time. You will need to separate thin strands and wind them into special slots on the nozzle.

One of the leaders in sales of conical flatware is considered model Rowenta CF 3345. This product is designed to create small curls. Due to the lack of a clamp, the curls are neat, without creases. However, like any model without a clip, this product will not be suitable for short hair. For winding and fixing the strand, protective gloves for hands are provided in the kit for the curling iron.

The device has a heating control - the temperature is shown on the display. The coating of the plates is ceramic, but there is no timer for turning off the curls. The product itself is light, fits comfortably in the hand, has a long rotating cord and is characterized by the efficiency of heating. The disadvantage is the lack of a storage cover.

If you need a larger diameter cone curling iron, look at the Philips BHB868 StyleCare Sublime Ends. The first thing that users note when using this model is elastic curls that last for a long time. In addition, the device is equipped with a timer for turning off the curl, heats up quickly, has several temperature regimes and does not have a clamp (guarantee of even curls without creases).

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

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

Now the fashion for such styling is gone, however, corrugated curling irons still remain in demand, especially among professionals. Using this tool, it is possible to give the strands root volume, which will last for a long time. To do this, you just need to process 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, has narrow plates, which ensures airiness and volume of curled strands. Designed primarily to create root volume, with which the styler does an excellent job.The volume turns out to be pronounced, it remains for a long time.

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

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

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

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

However, if you know a certain technique with the help of an iron, 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 the width of the plates should be... This will make the device easier to use.

The unchanged leader of the rating among flat-irons becomes styler Dewal 03-870 Pro-Z Slim (Germany). It is equally good for creating smooth strands and curls, and also gives hair volume in a matter of seconds.

The width of the plates is 1.1 cm, which is convenient for creating root 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 the iron can boast of safety and ease of use. The product has 4 temperature settings (from 140 to 200 degrees), is characterized by fast heating (in 5 seconds), has a long 2.5-meter cord. The product itself is lightweight and fits comfortably in the hand. Has an affordable price point for a professional tool.

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

Separately, it is worth highlighting the multifunctional curling irons with replaceable 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 have a ceramic coating, they heat up quickly. Also, the design is completed with a pair of hair clips.

After an hour of continuous operation, the model will automatically shut down, but the timer for turning off the heating of curls does not exist in this model. Of the minuses, one can note the rapid heating (after half an hour of operation) of the curling iron handle.

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

When buying a curling iron, you should pay attention to the manufacturer's brand. Give preference to better known companies, although their products are more expensive. The best choice is a tool for professional use.

Also, one of the first selection criteria should be the type of plate coating. Curling irons coated with ceramics, tourmaline and Teflon are considered safe.The first 2 have a longer service life, they are more careful with the hair, but they also have a higher cost. Teflon products heat up faster, which can dry out your hair.

The next parameter is the diameter of the nozzle. What the styling result will be depends on it. For smaller curls, a cone curling iron 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 obtain large curls in the style of Hollywood stars, you can recommend a styler with a diameter of 32-33 mm. If a variety of styling is a priority, you should take a closer look at products with different attachments.

However, it is important to remember here that such a multifunctional curling iron, as a rule, lasts less than usual. In devices with interchangeable nozzles, the weak link is precisely the place of fixation of these nozzles. If you don't want to risk it, get 2-3 regular 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 be powered up to 90W. However, you need to get used to their use. For home use, a device with a power of 45-50 watts is sufficient.

The possibility of adjusting temperatures cannot be neglected either. Moreover, the finer this setting is, the better. Of course, the cost of the curling iron increases from this, but such settings are a guarantee of hair health. It is optimal if it is possible to set the heating temperature from 50 to 200 degrees, and the more regulated intermediate temperatures between them, the better.

A heating temperature of 50-80 degrees is indicated for thin and weak hair. For naughty and hard, 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. Optimally - 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 damage to the surfaces.

The shutdown timer when the curls are ready can also be called useful, thanks to which you will not burn the strands. There are also products equipped with a fire timer.

For information on how to choose a hair curler, see the next video.