Finally, we confirm the weight and dimensions of the wand, and note any extras that are included in the box. Yes. The barrel size is the most important factor when it comes to the finished look. Put simply, the smaller the barrel you use, the tighter the curl will be. Larger barrels are great for achieving a more natural wave or loose-sitting curl, while a skinny barrel of 10mm or less will help you create tight corkscrew curls. Does the material matter? To add even more versatility and ease to styling, there’s a cool touch handle at the end of the barrel, offering the option for more support during styling. The Curl Bar also has a built-in swivel cord, as well as a safety shut off, heat mat, and heat glove included – there’s not much more you could ask for at this price.

Lee Stafford is a brand that I’ve grown up using. However, this is the first hair tool that I’ve tried from Lee Stafford. The Coco Loco Wonderball Wand features a 25mm barrel, swivel cord and a tourmaline-ceramic barrel that is infused with coconut oil. This is the feature I was most interested in. It claims that the coconut oil within the coating of the barrel helps to leave the hair smooth, soft and shiny as the heat from the curler transfers the coconut oil onto each hair shaft. Lee Stafford Coco Loco Wonderball Wand Use heat... we all know that heat can cause damage, but when you're hair is super stubborn, there's no escaping that you need the temperature to be on the high side. Make sure you protect the hair the best you can with a heat protection spray* and use a good ceramic heated tong/wand. It’s suitable for all hair types. However, due to the high heat, those with fine hair should proceed with caution. Also, don’t forget to use a heat protectant so you can be sure that your hair will stay healthy despite exposure to high heat. A finalist for the 2015 Beauty Magazine Awards, you’re pretty much guaranteed of the high quality of this tool. The drying unit pivots around a joint to switch easily from a vertical to a right-angled setting; in the right-angled configuration you can use the FlexStyle like a normal hairdryer, and the set comes with concentrator and diffuser attachments to help you smooth hair or add lift. The FlexStyle set also includes a paddle brush for smooth styling and an oval brush for volume, which you use with the styler in its upright formation.The protective cool tip provides a safe place to grip the tool, while the nifty safety stand means you’ll never run the risk of burning your carpet – or your house down, since the curling tong will automatically switch off when left unattended for 30 minutes. A ceramic coating helps to keep hair in good health, and a 3m cord allows for ultimate flexibility during styling. Chrome and gold: barrels made from chrome or gold heat very well, but they won’t combat frizz. They might be cheaper, but it probably isn’t worth the risk – they have hot spots that could damage your hair. If you find that curling your hair with a long, straight wand makes your arms ache, the Hot Tools Curl Bar might bight be the answer to your prayers. Its unconventional, right-angled shape allows users to curl their hair without ever raising their arms above their head. While expensive, it’s lightweight and exceptionally well-built, with a brilliant temperature range and an innovative built-in timer that helps time your curls to perfection. That, paired with the heated barrel’s uniform diameter, means you can get consistent curls every time. After styling you can keep the curls as they are, or brush them out while the hair is warm for a Hollywood-style wave.

If you don’t have a heat-resistant pad yet, you can always use the built-in safety stand of this curling iron. This will keep the hot barrel away from your countertop, preventing any accidents from taking place. Like the original Airwrap this is a premium hairstyling tool at a premium price, but the speed and quality of the curls produced by the Airwrap, plus the benefits to hair health, make it worth the investment if you curl your hair regularly. The curls will hold for a few days. If you have stubborn, unmanageable hair, this can be the solution to all of your woes. Maneuverability is not an issue with this Lee Stafford hair tool as it comes with a swivel cord that makes it easy to position whichever way you need it to go to curl all your hair with ease.Well, I've tried to take some of the mystery out of curler shopping, by showing you exactly what each style of tong/wand/styler does to the hair (or my hair, to be more precise). Because I don't know about you, but when it comes to beauty I want need visuals. I want to see if the results are worth dropping all that hard earned cash on. Technically, this isn't a curling wand or a curling tong, but it's one of the best hair tools on the market for creating long lasting curls. This even curls poker straight Oriental hair, and the curl holds for more than 24 hours! A brilliant choice for those of you with hard to curl hair. When did finding the best curling wand get so damn confusing? There are countless styles of tongs out there and they all give different curls; from tightly defined ringlets to loose beachy waves. But how do you know which shape wand will work for you? Every curling wand tends to have a slight learning curve, especially if you haven’t used one before. You’ll get used to how to maneuver this product easily, though, so you shouldn’t worry about its use at all. The market is flooded with heated hair tools, but we have narrowed it down so you can see which are the best curling tongs and wands out there.