Get Your Curl On!

Although nearly 60% of people have some sort of wave or curl in their hair, consumers flock to the curling iron as a source of that perfect do. Whether your hair is dead straight, or unmanageably curly, using a curling iron can tame your tresses into a very fashionable hairstyle. While the selection of curling irons may seem endless, there are three key features that you can look for to ensure that your look is just what you desire.



1. Barrel Size - This is the most important feature when looking for any curling iron. The barrel size can be described as the diameter of the hot cylender, and it heavily affects the way your curling iron will work. The smaller the barrel size, the smaller the curl. If you are looking for tight ringlets, opt for an iron with a small barrel. For those wider and softer curls, choose an iron with a wider barrel.

2. Heat Settings - Dependant on your type of hair, you may want to look for a curling iron that has a variety of heat setting to tailor to your needs. if you have highly damaged or fine hair, you may benefit from an iron with a low heat setting. Thick or hard to curl hair will hold curls longer with a hotter setting.

3. Metal or Ceramic? - Curling Irons can be separated into two groups METAL and CERAMIC. Metal irons tend to be less expensive than their metal counterparts, are heavier, take up to 5 minutes to reach full heat and can snag and pull hairs. More expensive metal irons will be gold plated, as it is a softer metal and takes less time to heat. Ceramic Irons are the more expensive of the two, but boast quick heating times, a more effective hold, less frizz and snag to your hair.

For an all purpose, mid-priced, great iron, check out the:

Babyliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic Spring Curling Iron 1 1/2"

It has all the important features of a high end iron, but for a middle of the line price.

Now go, enjoy that bounce - you deserve it!