{"id":2980,"date":"2019-05-28T18:20:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T22:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=2980"},"modified":"2022-02-09T11:13:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T16:13:21","slug":"curling-iron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/curling-iron","title":{"rendered":"Pro Tips for Choosing the Perfect Curling Iron"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Consider the barrel size<\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of different wand sizes to choose from: \u00be-inch, 1-inch, 1 \u00bc-inch, 1 \u00bd-inch, 2-inch, or bigger. \u201cChoose your barrel size based on how tight or loose you want your curl,\u201d says Michelle Cleveland, celebrity hairstylist and owner of Hair Addict Salon in Tom\u2019s River, New Jersey. The general rule of thumb: the smaller the barrel size, the tighter the curl. Conversely, the larger the barrel, the looser the curl, she says. <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/dusting-vs-trimming.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hair length<\/a><\/span> plays a role in choosing the right wand size, too, says Cleveland. \u201cSmaller barrels are best for<span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"> <a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/trendy-short-hair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shorter hair styles<\/a><\/span> to give volume as well as curl,\u201d she says. The 1-1 \u00bc-inch wands are ideal for medium length hair; anything larger is best for <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/long-summer-travel-hairstyles.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">long hair<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose the right metal<\/h2>\n<p>You should be picky about what your curling iron is made with, says Cleveland. Cheap metals won\u2019t give you a lasting curl. Even worse, they can do damage to your hair. Cleveland\u2019s top pick is a ceramic wand. \u201cIt heats up evenly, has a long life-expectancy, and is good for most hair types,\u201d she says. Tourmaline is another popular choice. \u201cTourmaline produces negative ions along with infrared rays that are capable of penetrating the hair without minimal damage,\u201d says Cleveland. As it curls, a tourmaline iron infuses hair with a bit of steam, which pumps up the shine factor. The only downside is that they tend to be pricey and often don\u2019t last as long as ceramic irons. You may also see titanium on store shelves. Titanium heats up quickly and evenly, but some brands cut corners and coat inexpensive (and ineffective) aluminum irons with the high-tech material. That plating can chip over time, exposing your hair to uneven, <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/how-to-heat-style-without-damage.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">damaging heat<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2>Look for an adjustable heat dial<\/h2>\n<p>If the curling iron you\u2019re eyeing only has one or two standard heat setting, keep walking. Ideally, you want an adjustable temperature gauge with an LCD read out, says Cleveland. This not only ensures an accurate temperature, but it allows you to customize the temp according to your hair type, so you don\u2019t get burned. In general, you want to keep the temperature below 300 degrees if you have fine or chemically-treated hair. Normal, medium hair can handle temperatures between 300 and 380 degrees, and coarse, thick strands require a heat range from 350 to 450.<\/p>\n<h2>Splurge for extras<\/h2>\n<p>Are they necessary? No. But Cleveland says that various accessories on curling irons can make your life easier and may be worth the extra dough. For example, she says an automatic shut off option can give you peace of mind when you\u2019re sitting in your office wondering if you forgot to unplug your iron. A rotating barrel makes the curling process goof-proof, creating red-carpet-worthy waves in minutes. You can also look for a removable clip allows you to use your tool as a traditional curling iron, or as a clipless wand, yielding a more relaxed, modern wave. There are even irons with interchangeable barrels, so you can change up the size of your curls without having to own (and store) multiple irons.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019re using a curling iron (or any heat styler) often, you want to keep your hair healthy and well-hydrated. Get your customized Prose conditioner <span style=\"color: #ffa180;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa180;\" href=\"https:\/\/prose.com\/consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/span>, utilizing our extensive collection of hair protecting and fortifying ingredients. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You get out what you put in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":3251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,22,403],"tags":[261,260,258,259,278],"class_list":["post-2980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hair-tips","category-how-to","category-styling","tag-dry","tag-long","tag-short","tag-shoulder","tag-styling-curling-iron"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Choose the Perfect Curling Iron | At Length by Prose Hair<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Curling irons come in a ton of different shapes and sizes, so how do you know which one is right for your hair? 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