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“You definitely should find a curling iron that has temperature control, so you can adjust it for your texture,” Maine says. “For fine hair or heavily color-treated, you want to keep the iron closer to 325 degrees. For coarser and more-resistant hair types, around 400 degrees is appropriate.”
For the most accurate temperature reading, find a curling iron or wand with a digital screen. Otherwise, a dial or toggle button works, too—it’s just less precise. Just make sure you have the option to adjust the temperature as needed because Abramite says you always want to take into consideration the overall condition of your hair and adjust the heat for the safest, healthiest results. Start low and raise the temp in small increments until you’ve found the sweet-spot that styles without scorching.
Next, you want to decide on a classic curling iron with a spring clamp, a marcel iron, or a curling wand. Not only does the type of curling iron change the way you hold and maneuver it, but it also affects the end results of your curls. “I love the wand for a beachy, messy look, and the iron for a perfect curl shape and hold.” says Tamika Gibson, hairstylist and wig expert. “The wand is great for looser curls but doesn’t give the same hold or structure as the iron.”
As for a curling iron, Gibson says “the iron allows for an exact and sturdier curl, and looser curls are a bit harder to achieve with it.” And if you’re deciding between a spring iron vs. a marcel, Maine says they give pretty similar results, but the main difference is how you hold and clamp the curl. If you’re a beginner, go for a spring clamp or wand.
One of the most important features of a curling iron is the barrel size because, well, the diameter of the iron determines the size of the curl. “Creating a tight corkscrew curl needs a smaller diameter than a loose beach wave, which needs a bigger diameter,” Abramite explains. “On average, barrel sizes range from 0.5 inches to 2 inches with increments in between. This greatly affects the springiness or how relaxed a curl is.”
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