This AmoVee 2-in-1 works well as a curling wand and a flat iron to help you create that put-together look that you feel you can only achieve at home. This is one of the best titanium curling irons out there that are suited for travel. The titanium design gives you a consistent temperature throughout the barrel so the heat is distracted evenly, resulting in beautiful curls. The fact that it is dual voltage makes it an excellent choice for international travel. And if you need even more features, this AmoVee 2-in-1 Mini has a handy swivel cord so it doesn’t get tangled while doing your hair. What We Don’t Like Getting creative with short hair can feel like a challenge. A mini curler for short hair is perfect for adding texture or variety to your look. The shorter barrel and handle make it easier to handle without getting too close to your scalp. Plus, spending those few extra minutes on your style can add a bounce to your step as well as your hair. Perfect bangs Step 4: Grab a piece of hair, and wrap it around the barrel and clamp down. Make sure to start the wrapping about an inch away from the roots.

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At first glance, a mini curling iron may seem a bit over the top… or perhaps under the top? Why would you want to get one in addition to the wand or full-sized curler that you already own? As it turns out, there are a lot of great reasons to own a mini hair curler, no matter your hair type! In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about mini curlers, and why they’re the absolute best. We’ll also show you the hairstyles you can use it for, and explain how you can get one of your very own. Why use a mini hair curler?

THE FILM HEATS MORE QUICKLY AND EVENLY

Most of the mini curling irons on this list are on the affordable side, but this Berta Mini Hair Curler is an extremely affordable option. The ceramic barrel also heats with negative ions so your final look is much less frizzy than it would be with another travel curler. The 3-degree adjustable temperature setting, ranging from low to high heat, is designed to accommodate all hair types. Last but not least, the 360 degree swivel cord keeps you from getting tangled up while you’re styling. What We Don’t Like

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Though this curling iron worked beautifully across all hair types, the clamp wasn’t quite tight enough to fully secure our fine strands and the baby hairs sometimes slipped out. With a few spritzes of a dry shampoo or texturizing spray that have some hold and grip, we were easily able to touch up our curls. What We Love: This device from Shark offers similar technology to the Dyson, along with unique attachment options to choose from, at half the price. Despite how easy the Shark was to operate, it was a bit annoying having to switch out barrels to change the direction of our curl. That said, this only takes a few seconds, and Shark clearly distinguishes between the two — there is a very clear “L” and “R” on the corresponding attachments. However, if your hair stubbornly refuses to hold a curl at all, we hate to admit it, but it’s likely due to user error. DiGregorio recommends taking smaller sections and using a slightly smaller barrel size, like the 0.75-inch version of Conair InfinitiPRO Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron. “Be mindful that each hair section can easily wrap around the iron with a little room to spare,” she says. “This enables the heat to reach every hair in the section.”

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For many people, using a curling wand is far easier than a traditional curling iron because of the way you can customize your curl. On the flip side, it’ll take some trial and error to master your technique. If you’re winding your hair too tightly around the barrel of the InStyler, you’ll get tight ringlets, though they will relax and get beachier, especially if you brush them out. Practice makes perfect with this one! DiGregorio also likes working Schwarzkopf Professional Fibre Clinix Fortify Sealed Ends from the mid-length to ends before going in with heat. “It’ll help nourish and repair bonds while keeping hair strong, soft, and shiny.” If we could change one thing about this nearly perfect curling iron, it would be the awkward button placement. There is just one button to power the iron on/off and to change the temperature (pressing and holding for a few seconds turns it on/off and simply hitting it, even softly, adjusts the temperature) and it’s unwisely situated right where you hold the handle. A mild annoyance is a small sacrifice for the fabulous curls it gave us.

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You’ll really only see three kinds of materials when it comes to curling iron barrels: Ceramic, tourmaline, and titanium. If you have coarse hair that is heat resistant, titanium is the way to go. “It’s a natural metal that heats up very fast and will help the heat penetrate fully through the hair,” says DiGregorio, who adds that it’s also a lightweight material to hold. You’ll find it in the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron. If you’re not ready to splurge on the Airwrap but want a hot air-based curling iron that will care for your damaged hair, the Shark is your best — and most customizable — option. In this choose your own adventure, hairstyling edition, you’re free to select three attachments (out of eight total options), which include two curling barrel sizes, a variety of brushes, concentrator, comb, and even a diffuser.What We Don't Love: It is hard to safely change out the barrels when they’re hot if you want to create a look with different types of curls. While we’ve used a lot of curling irons that snagged our fine strands in the past, the smooth barrels and an unfussy clamp (with a comfortable grip) on this one allowed our curls to gently roll off when we were done. Our finished look actually lasted four days with this tool — a downright miracle for our hair. We attribute the longevity in part to the helpful temperature guide, which taught us that we’ve been curling our hair with too much heat.