When it comes to curly hair, sometimes even those of us blessed with natural waves want a little help from our curling tongs. Decent styling tools - and a good serum or hairspray - can make all the difference when it comes to taming curly hair or transforming straight locks.
Whether you're after tight curls or loose waves there are plenty of great options out there, with prices ranging from a tenner to £400, depending on the spec you are after. We've done our research to track down the 12 best hair curling tools from ghd, Dyson, BeautyWorks, T3 and more, to achieve salon perfect waves.
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Best hair curlers 2024 for all hair types and budgets
- Best overall hair curler: Dyson Airwrap
- Best multi-functional hair curler: T3 Whirl Convertible Curling Iron
- Best hair curler for styling: ghd Soft Curl Tong
- Best curler for long hair: BeautyWorks Professional Styler
- Best curlers for thick hair: Babyliss Curl Secret Hair Styler
- Best hair curler for temperature control: Cloud Nine The Waving Wand
- Best hair curler under £30: Remington Shea Soft Curling Wand
- Best hair curler for beach waves: ghd Curve Creative Wand
- Best hair curler for tight waves: Babyliss Tight Curls Wand
- Best hair curler for extensions: BeautyWorks x Molly Mae Waver Limited Edition
- Best hair curler for minimising heat damage: Bioionic Graphenemx Curling Iron
- Best hair curler for big, bouncy curls: Glamoriser Volume Boost Auto Curler
1. Dyson Airwrap
Best overall hair curler
The Dyson Airwrap has a 'intelligent heat control' (PA)Arguably the best known hair innovation from Dyson is the Airwrap, which combines smart technology and gentler styling techniques to keep hair healthy. Like the Supersonic hair dryer, the Airwrap is pricey but does provide cutting edge engineering.
The ‘intelligent heat control’ stops hair getting frazzled and there are a number of clever attachments to make achieving your perfect curly style easier. Beauty writer Bethan Shufflebotham tested the tool and this is what she thought when she tried it.
Shop now from Dyson, Boots, John Lewis and Sephora (£479.99).
2. T3 Whirl Convertible Curling Iron
Best multi-functional hair curler
The T3 Whirl Convertible Curling IronMake waves with the T3 Whirl Convertible Curling Iron; a versatile hair styling tool that creates gorgeous tousled waves with a long-lasting shine. The innovative styler features T3 SinglePass technology, able to control any heat fluctuations for an even and consistent temperature level across the entire barrel, enabling quicker and healthier styling.
The Tourmaline and Ceramic coated barrel features a tapered shape for frizz-free, natural-looking results, with an interchangeable design allowing you to create endless looks with variable shaped T3 barrels, however these are sold separately. Achieve effortless curls with maximum gloss and minimum damage.
Shop now from Amazon (£121.65) and LookFantastic (£135).
3. GHD Soft Curl Tong
Best hair curler for styling
The GHD Soft Curl Tong has ceramic tongsWhen it comes to hair, ghd have long been one of the most popular brands out there - and for good reason. Their ample sized ceramic curling tong means this is great for loose waves and that au natural look. Plus in true ghd style, it switches itself off after 30 minutes of not being used. We couldn't ask for anything more.
Shop now from Amazon (£143.10), LookFantastic (£143.10), Cult Beauty (£159) and John Lewis (£159).
4. BeautyWorks Professional Styler
Best curler for long hair
The BeautyWorks Professional StylerCreate Hollywood-inspired waves or flowing, retro curls with the BeautyWorks Professional Styler - a ceramic curling wand with extra-long barrel, specially designed for long hair.
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The long barrel is coated in ceramic to help seal the cuticle, prevent frizz and enhance shine, and its longer length ensures even the very end of hair is heated to create effortlessly balanced curls. With an adjustable temperature (80-220°C), the hair curler will create loose, flowing curls, or tight, bouncy coils. Complete with a carry case and protective glove.
Shop now from Beauty Works (£55.99), LookFantastic (£69.99), Amazon (£70) and Boots (£70).
5. Babyliss Curl Secret Hair Styler
Best curlers for thick hair
The Babyliss Curl Secret Hair StylerIt might look like a seriously scary piece of equipment, but this bulky option is in fact a Babyliss favourite - especially for those with very thick hair.
Simply section off your hair, then place is near to the curling wand, where it is automatically drawn in to the ceramic curl chamber, softly held and heated from all directions to form soft, bouncy curls. The first time you use it might be a little scary, but after that, it's the easiest thing in the world.
Shop now from Amazon (£79.13), LookFantastic (£85) and Boots (£150).
6. Cloud Nine The Waving Wand
Best hair curler for temperature control
The Cloud Nine The Waving Wand has a kickstand to rest after useWith its four-inch ceramic barrel, the Waving Wand by Cloud Nine is a high-end hair curler with variable temperature control and a handy kickstand for resting the hot curler after use.
Designed for mid to long hair, the Waving Wand operates at 100 to 200°C, gets up to temperature within 20 seconds, has a 2.7-metre power cord and is ideal for wavy looks.
Shop now from Amazon (£99), Boots and Very (£139).
7. Remington Shea Soft Curling Wand
Best hair curler under £30
We've picked the Remington Shea Soft Curling Wand as a great under £30 optionHailed our Mirror Choice best hair curler by beauty writer Lucy Addicott, it also just so happens to be the most purse-friendly appliance in this edit. Proving you don't have to spend a fortune to get salon-worthy results, this wand has an advanced ceramic coated barrel that is enriched with shea oil infused micro-conditioners, leaving your curls feeling soft and looking smooth.
You have to wait around 30 seconds for the barrel to reach optimal temperature, in comparison the ghd wand takes less than 10 seconds, but with the Remington tooI you can can choose the heat level from 150°C - 200°C.
You can read the full review of the Remington Shea Soft here.
Shop now from Amazon (£27.86) and Very (£39.99).
8. GHD Curve Creative Wand
Best hair curler for beach waves
The GHD Curve Creative Wand is our pick for natural looking wavesThe most statement factor about this ghd offering is the glaring difference between its diameter at the bottom, compared to the top, which gives you an insanely natural style that goes from voluminous at the top, to a lot tighter at the bottom.
Also equipped with ghd's classic 30-minute turn off sensor, this is a great every day option that keeps the incredibly natural looking curls in for a lot longer than some of its competitors.
Shop now from Amazon (£143.10), LookFantastic (£143.10), Selfridges (£159) and John Lewis (£159).
9. Babyliss Tight Curls Wand
Best hair curler for tight curls
The Babyliss Tight Curls Wand has a slim 10mm barrel for a tighter curl lookLoose, wavy locks aren't for everyone, with some curly haired fans preferring tight, corkscrew-esque curls. This device is perfect for that, thanks to its ultra-slim, 10mm coated barrel.
A decent piece of equipment for such a small price, it shuts off automatically after a short period of time which is always handy.
Shop now from Amazon (£29.99), ASOS and LookFantastic (£30).
10. Beauty Works x Molly Mae Waver Limited Edition
Best for hair extensions
The BeautyWorks x Molly Mae Waver Limited EditionCreate enviable princess waves with the BeautyWorks x Molly Mae Waver Limited Edition. The delectably pink hair waver comes fully equipped with eight setting clips that allow you to be precise and neat, while an adorable pink comb, created to avoid disturbing your carefully-created waves, ensures no strand is out of place. The hair waver features a triple-barrel design which works perfectly to create big, bouncy ‘S’ shaped waves that look as though you have spent the day at the beach.
The waver is suitable for use on all hair types and lengths and has the ability to reach your desired temperature in 60 seconds, allowing you to unleash your creativity without wasting any time. An adjustable temperature button of 80-220°C offers you total control over your heat, making cooling down the waver an effortless dream.
Shop now from LookFantastic (£36) and Sephora (£90).
11. Bioionic Graphenemx Curling Iron
Best for minimising heat damage
The Bioionic Graphenemx Curling IronLong gone are the days of love-hate relationships with your hair tools and the heat that wreaks havoc on your tresses. The minds at Bio:Ionic have transformed the realm of hair styling by creating a whole new kind of heat - a heat that your hair will love – ‘Moisturizing Heat’, as they call it.
Rather than depending on styling products to shield your hair, they went straight to the root of the problem: your hair stylers. Designing their own drying and styling tools with cutting edge heat conduction materials and technologies, these pro-level instruments restore your strands instead of scorching them!
Shop now from Amazon (£82.99).
12. Glamoriser Volume Boost Auto Curler
Best for big, bouncy curls
The Glamoriser Volume Boost Auto Curler helps give lift to hairThe 32mm enclosed automatically rotating barrel is infused with Volume Boost Conditioners, a max dose of plant-based Keratin and Macadamia, which helps condition hair, protect from heat damage, and creates voluminous long-lasting curls effortlessly in seconds.
Easy to use LCD display & variable temperatures from 80°C to 210°C, perfect for every hair type. Intelligent heat and curl timing control system creates any curl and protects hair from heat damage. The unique design protects from tangles and cool to touch housing makes styling super-easy and worry-free.
Shop now from Amazon (£54.40) and Sephora (£99.99).
How to choose the best hair curler for you
Whether you've got thick, thin, curly or straight hair, it's important to consider your own hair type and length before picking the right curler for you.
If you're looking to invest in the ultimate curling tool, it may be worth splashing out on the Dyson Airwrap. It may be pricey but it’s the perfect tool for those who don’t have the time or patience when it comes to drying and styling, but still want their hair to look effortlessly good all day and night long. Plus, it'll save you trips to the hairdressers for a blow dry.
If you want something a little more affordable than the Dyson, then the ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand is a great alternative. Although we wouldn’t say it’s better than the Dyson, it is a lot more affordable and easier for travelling with thanks to the slim build.
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