Curling Irons

Glamourous curls with a curling iron

A professional curling iron will relieve your early-morning routine. It is light-weight, easy to handle and creates curls and waves which won’t drop by after you left the house. We’ve assembled a range of options for you to find out which curling wand suits you best.

What makes a professional curling iron?

1. The coating is very important as poor material causes damage to the hair. The material should therefore be ceramic or Teflon.
2. The best correlation of heat against elasticity of the hair is 185°C – any hotter and the hair fibre will be damaged, any cooler and the curl won’t last.
3. A short heating time and an automatic shut off function are both indicators of a professional curling wand.
4. A professional curling iron is light in the hand and has a long cable (at least 2,5m). When you love to travel, you should opt for a device with universal voltage.

Best overall curling iron: how to find the best curlling wand that fits your needs

As there is a wide range of curling wands, it can be quite a challenge to find the right device for you. Therefore we’ve assembled some options fom bestselling brands for you!

Dyson curling iron

Some name it the holy grail of curling irons: Dyson Airwrap hairstyler. With numerous attachments such as the pre-styling attachment and the firm smoothing brush, this curling iron is more of a versatile hairstyler than a curling wand.

Dyson Airwrap features an aerodynamic phenomenon called the Coanda effect which attracts and wraps hair automatically without using extreme heat.

Dyson Airwrap comes with two curling barrels each (30 mm and 40 mm), with one running clockwise and the other one counter-clockwise. Curl styling is a walk-over with Dyson Airwrap!

BaByliss Pro Curling iron

As one of BaByliss Pro’s first devices, the curling iron has been under constant development. From the classical curling iron to the automatic curling machine MiraCurl, BaByliss Pro offers many under €100 options for any hair type.

BaByliss Pro Curling Iron with digital display and BaByliss Pro Curling iron programmable are both equipped with titanium- tourmaline coating and 15 heat settings ranging from 130°C to 200°C. They also come with a built-in metal stand and a cool tip for more comfort.

Curling Iron from Wella Professionals

The Wella Pro Curl Color curling iron is a favorite among stylists, not only because of its price but also because of the following features:

• Colour save function
• 24mm or 32mm barrel
• Ionic technology
• Ergonomic design
• Barrel and lever made of anodized aluminium
• Cool tip and stand for secure usage
• Short heating time and constant temperature
• Automatic shut off after 45 minutes of inactivity

Hybridstylers and crimpers and co.: special curling irons at BellAffair

BaByliss Pro Hybridstyler is a combination of curling iron and brush. It creates elastic, bouncy and perfectly bundled curls.

Two in one: curling iron and flat iron combined

What makes the Hybridstyler also special is that it can also be used to flat iron hair when it is opened. The Hybridstyler is really one of a kind for anyone seeking a multifunctional styling tool.

Crimping irons

Crimpers are a popular alternative to the curling iron. Not only do they create small ringlets, but also do they enhance volume. Crimped waves are a retro style that is going to make a comeback!

Tondeo Cerion Crimp is equipped with spring-mounted heating elements, rotating coupling, and auto-off function. The crimper forms, gives structure and volume and allows for expressive accentuation of your hair. Achieved in a very easy way!

Curling iron with tapered barrels

Remington, BaByliss Pro and Wella offer curling irons with tapered barrels which differ only little. Due to the special form of the barrel, very natural looking curls and waves are created.

Professionals love using these 3 top curling irons with tapered barrels:

• Remington Silk Curling Wand CI96W1
• BaByliss Pro Conical Curling Iron
• Wella Pro Curl Conical

FAQs Curling irons

Which device should I use? And how do I use it properly? Find frequently asked questions about one of our favorite hot tools, the curling iron.

How to curl your hair with a curling iron: how to do it right?

Become a pro with these tips:

1. Make sure your hair is dry before curling. Otherwise you risk heat damages.
2. Use a heat protectant. A temperature of 200°C is sufficient, if you have fine hair you should use even less (180°C).
3. Decide whether you want to part your hair in the middle or on one side. Section up half of your hair. Then start with a strand by turning it round the barrel away from the face to the back of your head. Curl each strand for about 5-8 seconds. Proceed with each section. The top hair is curled last.
4. For a natural finish, comb through each strand with your fingers. Fix with hairspray and then you are ready for the next party.

How to create beach waves with a curling iron?

Just one of the curling iron’s upsides is that you can also use it to creates beach waves. If you prefer natural beach waves, you should definitely use a curling iron with a tapered barrel. The diameter should be approximately 20-30mm.

Mind to start at the mid-length of the strand. Smoothen out the tips as well. This is how a a natural beach wave look is created. Curl the waves clockwise and counter-clockwise for a natural look as if you spent the whole day at the beach

What is the best curling iron for big waves?

The bigger the diameter, the bigger the waves become. For big loose waves section hair in larger parts and use a large size barrel.

Which curling iron for small curls?

To create smaller curls, you may choose a 10mm size barrel.

How to curl hair without a curling iron?

Before curling irons were invented, hair curlers were used as the it tool. Today, they are still an alternative to curling irons when it comes to soft and elegant curls and waves. This is how they are used:

• Apply hair mousse to towel dry hair
• Section hair and start on the top
• Blow-dry hair at least for 10 minutes or use a hood dryer
• Remove hair curler carefully
• Fix with hair spray

When you braid your hair, you may also create waves. Braiding leads to symmetrical waves with a natural finish. A huge advantage of braiding is that there is no heat needed. To create large size waves, you can do a French braid. If you want to have crept hair, you need many thin braids. 

Styling products for waves and curls improve hair texture and enhance definition for large size beach waves without heat! 

Our tip: Kevin.Murphy has 2 styling sets by for the easy creation of curls and waves:

Kevin.Murphy Surfer Girl Kit for beach waves
Kevin.Murphy Screen Siren Kit for glamourous Hollywood-like curls

May I take the curling iron in my hand luggage?

Yes, you can take it in your hand luggage.

Get your curling iron at BellAffair

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