How to Choose a New Wand Curler

Maybe youβre blessed with naturally curly hair that you simply want to enhance, or, perhaps youβre looking to create a full head of stunning curls with your heat tool. Either way, finding the right hair curler will make your life so much easier and your styling time so much quicker!
But how do you know which is right for you? When you consider all of the things you want it to do (andΒ not do) itβs easy to feel lost. Which barrel size will you need to produce the curl size you want? What kind of curler will be best for your hair type? How much are you willing to spend on a new wand curler? To find exactly the wand curler youβre looking for alongside the answers to all of your questions, just keep reading. HerStyler has done the research for you…
Think About the Curls You Want to Create When Choosing a Barrel Size
Even if youβve only just begun your research, youβll be more than aware that there are endless styles, colors, and shapes ofΒ hair curlersΒ available today. And, whilst this is great in terms of getting exactlyΒ the style you want, it can feel seriously overwhelming when it comes to making a definitive choice!
So, if youβre feeling stuck on how to make a decision, take a step back and think about how and when youβll be using your new wand curler. Are you looking for one that creates the most glamorous-looking, voluminous curls for evening events? Or, are you searching for a shape that will help you style the prettiest beachy-wave style curls for daily wear?
The answer to that question is really what will help you pick out the best curler for you.
Want to create more than one type of curl?
We have you covered!
Our signature TeflonΒ Herstyler 5p CurlerΒ is absolutely perfect for those of you wanting to create a range of different curls in varying tightness and size.Β As you might have guessed, this premium curler comes with five different sized, interchangeable, clip-less barrels, 9/18mm, 18/25mm, 25/25mm, 25/32mm, and 32/32mm.
Whatβs more, this HerStyler curler reaches temperatures of 400Β°F, has a negative ion technology to eliminate the look of frizz, and features a 360Β° swivel cord to prevent it from getting tangled whilst youβre creating your beautiful curls. And yes, thereβs a heat-resistant glove included, so no more burnt fingertips!
What is Your Price Point?
When it comes to the amount of money youβre happy to spend on your new wand curler, itβs always best to know your price limit going in.Β Thereβs no point in browsing through lists of curlers that are out of your price range for starters. Plus, by only shopping through wand curlers youβre actually happy to purchase, youβll soon discover there are plenty of options out there to suit all budgets!
Let’s take a look…
Choosing a Wand Curler for Shorter Hair
When your hair is on the longer side, it seems there are countlessΒ ways to curl your hair, but weβll come to that.Β If your hair is on the shorter side, however, thereβs way more to consider when picking out a new wand curler.
First of all, youβll need toΒ make sure the barrel is small enough that you can wrapΒ your shorter lengthsΒ around itΒ at least once. Additionally, youβll want to assess whether or not that barrel size will still create the type of curl you want. After all, just because your hair is on the shorter side doesnβt mean youβll want to achieve tiny spiral curls.
Now, the type of wand curler you choose is of course totally up to you. However, as we imagine youβre after a little guidance in that area, we recommend getting your hands on a curler with a half, or one-inch barrel for shorter hair.
What do we mean by shorter hair?
Anyone with hair thatβs shoulder-length or shorter should get on very well with a curler this size.
And, it just so happens, the HerStyler curlers we have and will recommend in this size are the cutest youβll have ever seen! The Baby Curls hair curlerΒ in pinkΒ or purpleΒ will look as amazing on your dresser as your curls do in your hair. It has a 9/18mm tapered barrel too which meansΒ you can create all different curl sizes depending on where on the barrel you wrap the hair.Β
Finally, though youβll need to check that your curler reaches a decent temperature to secure your curls, gravity is on your side with shorter hair. You donβt have the problem of long lengths weighing down on or pulling out your curls, so, super high temperatures arenβt necessary when it comes to purchasing your new heat tool.
Choosing a Wand Curler For Long Hair
As with shorter hair, the type of wand curler you choose for longer lengths will really depend on the curls youβre hoping to achieve. If small spiral curls are your thing, opt for a tapered barrelΒ with a super-thin end, capable of producing those super small curls.
In addition to the shape and temperature of your curler, think about how youβll curl your longer hair. If youβre only looking to add curls to the ends of your hair, most barrel lengths will work for you. If, on the other hand, you want to create curls that span the entire length of your Rapunzel-esque tresses,Β pay attention to the length of the wand also.Β Ensure itβs actually long enough for you to wrap the entire length of your hair around it before parting with your hard-earned dollars!
Now, if something more glamorous and voluminous takes your fancy, make sure youβre looking at wand curlers with larger barrels. In particular, those without a tapered end will produce larger, more voluminous curls with the same width throughout.Β This type of curl is perfect when youβre curling yourΒ hair for formal events,Β evening commitments, or you just love statement curls for everyday wear.Β
Check Out Maximum Temperatures
Ladies with longer hair will also usually find that itβs harder for their locks to hold a curl all day long. Thatβs becauseΒ longer hair tends to weigh more. This means that gravity pulls the curl downwards and often causes it to drop outΒ altogether.
To combat this, HerStyler always recommends checking the maximum temperature the wand curler youβre thinking of purchasing reaches. Lower temperatures might produce a great-looking curl at first but you can bet as the day (or night) goes on, your curls will begin dropping out within an hour or two, no matter how much you prep your hair and set it afterward.
To make sure this doesnβt happen to your newly formed curls, go ahead and check the temperature settings on the wand curler youβre perusing before you buy it. Many of our amazing HerStyler curlers, for example, reach temperatures up to 400Β°F.Β This high temperature means your curls will not only form quicker but will hold for so much longer than ever before.
An added tip?Β
Hold those curls in place until they cool!
We recommend using your hand only if you’re wearing a heat-protecting glove, or, utilize some no crease hair clips to hold your curl against your head until the hair is cooled. If you do this for every curl and then let them down at the end, your long hair will stay curly for days.
Choosing a Wand Curler for Thick or Thin Hair
Though you may feel lucky enough to beΒ blessed with thick hair, when it comes to curling, thicker tresses can be somewhat tricky to style. Initially, your curls look bouncy and amazing, then, theyβre gone before you even had a chance to snap a pic of them!
If youβre nodding along because this happens to you every time you curl your hair, we get you. And, youβll be happy to know all is not lost. Much like those with longer hair that pulls down on the curl,Β the weight of your hair is the real issue when it comes to the curl dropping outΒ in record time.
The solution is simple and it’s, once again, all about higher temperatures! Alongside the finish of your heat tool of course.
Looking for the best wand curler for thinner locks?
We suggest researching the finish of your chosen heat tool…
Which Wand Curler is Best For Your Hair Type?
As a rule of thumb,Β ceramic hair curlers are ideal for minimizing static.Β These are best for ladies constantly combating frizz, therefore! Meanwhile,Β titanium orΒ tourmalineΒ curlers work amazingly well for dry, damaged hairΒ with a thin to medium thickness.Β
Thatβs because tourmaline produces negative ions which are kind to your hair. Theyβll also lock in moisture to leave the hair feeling smooth and looking super shiny.
Which Wand Curler is Best for Beachy Waves?
With evenings growing longer and the mornings brighter, weβre excitedly turning our attention to how weβll be styling our locks come summer.
Now, whatβs the style we all love to create during the sunniest of seasons? Beachy waves of course!
Itβs the ultimate, care-free, summertime hairstyle. It works for everything from work to weekend plans, looks effortlessly stylish, and allows us to wear our hair loose instead of wrestling with uncomfortable clips and hair ties on hot days. Whatβs not to love?
With this in mind and the fact that most of us arenβt dipping in and out of the ocean each morning, we need a way to create these curls with ease at home. Enter, the best-sellingΒ Herstyler Beach CurlerΒ wand.Β
This incredible curler offersΒ an advanced ceramic coating that is perfect for everyday use. That means, even if your curls from the day before have flattened a little in the night, you can easily touch them up come the morning without the worry of overworking your hair or damaging it. The curler even features two barrels in one. A 19mm barrel for tighter beach curls, and a 32mm for loose, beachy curls.
If all that wasnβt enough, this curler heats up in a handy 90 seconds and reaches a temperature of 356Β°F. Use this gorgeous curler to create every spring and summer style youβve been dreaming of. We even love it for adding a few bouncy curls to a half-up half-down do or a cute ponytail for warmer days.Β
Could a Straightener Be Right for Your Curls?
Hear us out. We know youβre on the hunt for the most perfect heat tool to curl your hair and, of course, there are plenty of incredible curlers out there that will do just what you need. That said, for more than a couple ofΒ reasons, a straightener could actually be the answer to your prayers.
Firstly, thoughΒ the techniqueΒ can be a little tricky to master, once youβve gotten curling your hair with a straightener down, youβll be amazed at how simply and easily you can style your hair into curls. Secondly,Β straighteners are great for controlling the amount of hair you want to curlΒ as you can hold a fair volume of hair between those plates. Especially if you opt for wide ones.Β
Finally, a straightener can be a wonderful option for those wanting to combine all of their heat styling needs into one amazing tool. Itβll save you space on your dresser,Β itβs a more cost-efficient way to do things, plus, youβll only need to pack the one styler when travelingΒ to create straight or curly styles as you wish.
So there you have it! All you need to know about searching out the wand curler you need for the style you want to create. Remember to consider the length and texture of your hair, the style of the curls you want to wear, and the temperature youβll need your curler to reach to help your new style look fresh and intact all day long.