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Our Top Choice
xtava Twist Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Wand
xtava is a brand born in NYC with the mission to create the ideal hair styling products for any type of hair. They make curlers, straighteners, hair dryers, brushes and accessories.
Multiple sizes. Digital temp controls with 22 settings. Cool touch end cap. Auto 60-minute shut off. Dual voltage automatically adjusts. Swivel cord. Travel case and heat glove.
Some didn’t like the oval shape of the 0.75 – 1.25” wand.
Ceramic ionic
Conical or oval
0.5-1” / 0.75-1.25” / 1-1.5”
22 settings; 200 - 410˚F
8’ 10” swivel cord
Best Value
Bed Head Curlipops Curling Wand for Loose Curls
Bed Head is a world renowned name in the hair styling industry. Kline, in 2016, voted them No.1 styling brand thanks to their range of styling serums, sprays, flat irons and more.
Multiple barrel sizes to choose from. Tourmaline ceramic barrel for frizz-free hair. Temperatures up to 400˚F. Heat protective glove. Cool tip. Dual voltage. Tangle-free cord.
Only one heat setting.
Ceramic tourmaline
Straight
1” or 1.25”
1 setting; up to 400˚F
6’ tangle free cord
Kiss Instawave Automatic Curler
Kiss began as a world-leader in the nail products industry. Now, they’ve got products in the eyelash, hair color, cosmetics, hair care and styling categories in over 90 countries.
Automatic curling. Simply press a button. Good for short, medium and long hair. Ceramic ionic barrel for smooth results. High temp up to 420˚F. Auto shut off. 2 temp settings.
Hair doesn’t feel firm in the wand. Not ideal for super long hair.
Ceramic ionic
Straight with spinner
1”
2 settings; up to 420˚F
5’ 9” cord
Lee Stafford Chopstick Styler Curling Wand
Lee Stafford is a globally-renowned, award-winning hair stylist from the UK. He built up his brand and his reputation and in 2001 released a line of hair products and tools.
Ideal for small, ringlet curls. High temperature up to 450˚F. No controls, easy to use. Heats up in just 15 seconds. Ceramic coated barrel for smooth hair. Safety stand. Cool tip.
Reaches very high temperatures so you should always use heat protection spray.
Ceramic
Rectangular
0.35”
Fixed temp; 450˚F
Extra-long swivel cord
Conair Infiniti Pro Ceramic Curling Wand
Conair was founded in 1959 as a hair care products manufacturer and they’ve since expanded to include many hair care, personal care and kitchen product brands.
Ceramic barrel for smooth hair. No clamp, no kinks. High temperatures up to 400˚F. 5 temp settings to choose from. 3 fingered glove included. 30 sec heat up time. Auto shut off.
Included glove must be used on the left hand and only partially covers your hand.
Ceramic tourmaline
Conical
1-1.5”
5 settings; up to 400˚F
Short cord