How to Choose a Hair Curler
Hair curlers are designed to create beautiful curls, stunning ringlets and natural waves. They are suitable for both occasional and everyday use, but how do you choose the right hair curler?
Tips for Choosing the Right Hair Curler
- An auto shut-off feature is useful for forgetful users.
- Conical curling wands deliver a more natural result.
- Titanium hair curlers are suitable for thick, unruly hair.
- Curlers with a large barrel give you large, soft and casual waves.
Basic parameters to help you choose:
Diameter
The diameter of a curler's barrel usually ranges from 13 to 38mm.
- Smaller barrels of up to 19mm are suitable for shorter hair and shoulder-length hairstyles. This diameter creates short and solid waves.
- Larger barrels of over 19mm are ideal for long and strong hair. Models of this size often offer different barrels that deliver curls of various shapes.
Barrel Material
The material that a curler's barrel is made from is important for the health of your hair. The most popular materials include stainless steel, ceramics, tourmaline and titanium. Barrels are usually made from a combination of these materials.
- Stainless steel heats up quickly, but it's not very gentle on your hair.
- Ceramic makes your hair smoother and is more gentle than stainless steel.
- Tourmaline is suitable for frizzy hair as it removes static.
- Titanium is also anti-static and heats up quickly.
Temperature Control and Other Functions
Temperature control is an important feature of a hair curler. For fine hair, it is advised to use lower temperatures ranging from 100 to 130°C, while strong hair can be tamed with temperatures from 160 to 190°C. The temperature shouldn't exceed 200°C as it might burn your hair. Lower temperatures are more gentle but can't style stronger hair properly.
Other features include the cool tip, which means that the tip of the curler isn't hot and can be touched without burning your fingers. It makes using the curler easier and more convenient. Another popular feature is Auto Shut-off, which ensures that the device switches off automatically after some time if you forget to turn it off.
Curling Iron
Use a curling iron to clasp and curl a strand of hair. A curling iron delivers symmetrical curls from roots to ends.
Conical Curling Wand
Conical curling wands are more difficult to use but deliver beautiful natural curls.
Automatic Curling Iron
Automatic curling irons allow you to create impressive curls with ease.
Glossary: Hair Curlers
Ionization
This feature produces negatively charged ions that help you get shiny hair that is easier to brush.
