How to Buy a Curling Iron

Curling your hair goes in and out of vogue as often as skinny jeans. It's important to own a curling iron that works wonders on your hair. Choose your curling iron wisely and it will serve you well for many years. The wrong choice today could lead to damaged hair tomorrow.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Analyze your hair type and length. Consider the styles you wish to create. Each barrel size will create a different look depending on the type of hair.

2. Style fine hair by purchasing a curling iron that has a large barrel, one and a half or two inches in diameter. This gives you body and a soft curled line. For shorter hair buy a smaller barrel.

3. For medium length hair and a tightly curled look, buy a medium sized barrel one inch in diameter. You will be able to create loose waves with this barrel.

4. Use a small ringlet curling iron curly hair. The iron tube to helps to define the curl. Use ceramic barrels, as your hair damages easily.

5. Work with very long hair and style with a smaller barrel no matter the hair type as a larger barrel doesn't give concentrated heat.

Tips & Warnings

• Larger barrels work on all types of hair and gives a less defined curl.

• A Marcel curling iron creates a wonderful ringlet and requires you to learn the technique to manage it.

• Heat styling damages hair. Give your hair a rest between styling.