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The Best Curling Wands to Pull Off Perfect Waves Every Time
POV: You're getting ready for a night out with your besties, and you sent the group chat your "OMW" text when you're already running a little late and still have to figure out your hairstyle situation. You think of the quickest ways to slay your hair and reach for the best curling wand you have on deck. *Perfect, beachy waves and bouncy curls have entered the chat*.
Here to help guide us in our search for the best curling wands is celeb hairstylist Gregory Patterson, who has worked his magic on icons like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and *the* princess of Genovia, Anne Hathaway.
First things first, Patterson says you'll need to figure out what look you're hoping to attain. Want loose, free-flowing beach babe vibes all day? He recommends looking for curling wands with barrels over 1" in thickness. Or, if you're looking to enhance your existing curls, Patterson suggests using a curling wand that's the same size as your natural ringlets or a little bit larger to help create uniformity.
When in doubt, though, Patterson says that "You can never go wrong with the gold-standard, 1”-size barrel."
From there, you can choose to create bigger coils by wrapping larger sections around the curling wand. If you want tighter spirals, simply take smaller sections of hair at a time. Patterson also says, "If you keep the hair flat against the barrel, you’ll get more of a ribbon curl, but if you twist your section as you wrap it around the barrel, you’ll get more of a tousled wave."
Who knew that such a small change could make such an impact?
Now that you've got all the info you need, it's time to grab your wallet. Here are the best curling wands for every style, hair type (think: thick, long, short, straight, and fine), and budget.
Yoora Kim - 2/16
1) Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Wand
Conair
amazon.com
$24.99
If you're in the market for something affordable that gets the job done, this classic Conair should be in your cart rn. With almost 17,000 reviews on Amazon, this curling wand is rated highly for its taper shape, which adds volume at the root of the curls.
amazon.com - 3/16
2) FlexStyle™ Air Styling & Drying System
Shark
sharkclean.com
$279.99
The Shark FlexStyle™ is the one hair tool you need in your life thanks to its versatility and different heat and power settings. It's powered by air — which won't totally fry your hair — and you'll get flawless waves in a matter of minutes.
sharkclean.com - 4/16
3) The Wrap Party Curling & Styling Wand
Drybar
nordstrom.com
$169.00
When I go to curl my thick, wavy hair, this Drybar curling wand is what I'm reaching for. The reverse-taper shape of the barrel creates looser waves at the ends of the hair, giving the finished look a just-came-from-the-beach vibe. The auto-shutoff after 60 minutes is also a huge plus for forgetful gals like me.
nordstrom.com - 5/16
4) OhSoKind For Fine Hair Curling Wand
Conair
amazon.com
$22.00
Heat is damaging regardless of your hair type, but it's especially true if you have fine hair. This curling wand was built for thin-haired friends thanks to lower heat settings.
amazon.com - 6/16
5) Titanium Curling Wand
BaBylissPRO
ulta.com
$74.99
If you've got longggg luscious locks, you'll be needing the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Curling Wand ASAP. The extra length in the barrel means you can actually fit a whole section on this curling wand, rather than leaving your ends to hang.
ulta.com - 7/16
6) Lava Ceramic 3/8''-3/4'' Tapered Hairstyling Wand
Chi
ulta.com
$89.99
Little baby curls need a little baby curling wand to spruce and spiral those out-of-place pieces — you know the ones we're talking about.
ulta.com - 8/16
7) Reverse Tapered Curling Wand
Le Angelique
amazon.com
$35.99
Unlike your average curling wand, the bottom of this barrel is smaller than the top. You'll achieve gorgeous variations of waves by using only one tool — the range!
amazon.com - 9/16
8) Classic Wave Oval Curling Wand
ghd
amazon.com
$205.00
This bb has an oval-shaped aluminum barrel that's coated in ceramic, which locks in moisture and won't painfully tug at your tresses.
amazon.com - 10/16
9) Rock N Roller Clamp Free 2-in-1 Curling Wand
Bed Head
amazon.com
$19.22
The bubble shape of this wand will give you stunning tight curls that'll make you look like a mermaid — who wouldn't want to emulate that energy?
amazon.com - 11/16
10) Professional Nano Ceramic Tapered Curling Iron
Hot Tools
amazon.com
$41.47
If you've got straight hair and you're on the hunt for more volume when you style your curls, look no further than this beauty from Hot Tools. Its 2-inch barrel will give you big, bouncy curls straight from a Disco-inspired music video.
amazon.com - 12/16
11) Curlipops Clamp-Free Jumbo Curling Wand 1-1/2 inch
Bed Head
amazon.com
$29.99
Lots of hair? Get something with a lot of barrel. This thick option from Bed Head gives you plenty of space to wrap your strands around and around, achieving the effortless wavy look you're after.
amazon.com - 13/16
12) Gisou Curling Tool
Gisou
Sephora.com
$129.00
Don't let the pretty pink fool you — this curling wand is an absolute beast. With over 10 temperature settings, you can give your hair whatever heat it can handle. The barrel size is also slightly shorter than some of the others on this list, meaning you will have a tool that is sized just right.
Sephora.com - 14/16
13) Automatic Curling Wand
NuMe
numehair.com
$139.00
It's truly amazing how this NuMe curling wand automatically winds the section around the barrel for you. With interchangeable barrels included, this is officially the curling wand of the future!
numehair.com - 15/16
14) 1 ¼-Inch Soft Wave Titanium Pivoting Wand
Kristin Ess
amazon.com
$70.00
Unintentional arm workouts from the art of hairstyling are officially a thing of the past. This Kristin Ess curling wand pivots from a 180-degree angle to a 90-degree angle, allowing you to reach the tough-to-curl sections on the back of your head.
amazon.com - 16/16
15) Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand Set: Tapered, 1'', 1.5''
T3
saksfifthavenue.com
$325.00
If you're looking for a splurge, the high-performance ceramic heaters deliver shiny and smooth hair that's ready to go after one twirl around the barrel. No redo's here, thnx.
saksfifthavenue.com
