Curling Irons Buying Guide
Having fun with your hair is important, and one way to accomplish this is to invest in a curling iron. Whether you would like to put some bounce in your straight locks, or uniform your natural curls, a curling iron is an efficient and helpful tool to add to your collection. Add hair gel, 
hair colour enhancing products, and maybe some new earrings, and you've got a great new look that's not too hard to keep up.
What Should I Look For?
There are a lot of decisions to make when considering a curling iron.
- What is your budget? There are a wide range of prices for curling irons, starting at the cheap and going all the way to rock star's personal hair-dresser grade. Choose one that works for your budget.
- How powerful do you need to go? For fine hair, minimal heat will work fine, but the coarser the hair, the more heat you'll need.
- How's your time management? For those who like to style hair in the morning, you're looking for an iron that will heat up quickly.
- What kind of curls are you looking for? The larger the iron, the larger the curls, choose accordingly.
- Material types all come down to personal preference, which ones heat up quicker, and which type works best with your hair.
Basic Curling Iron Types
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Brush/Hot Air - Best for fine hair.
- Do not use for coarse or tangled hair.
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Spring Barrels - Different sizes for different curl types.
- Easy to use.
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Marcel - More difficult to use.
- Recommended for professionals.
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Spiral - Makes tighter curls.
- Great for ringlets.
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Triple-Barrels - Makes loose waves.
- Different handles available.
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Dual-Purpose - Comes with both curling and straightening abilities.
- Works for most hair types and styles.
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