Best Curling Irons for Loose, Beachy, and Natural Waves

The CHI Air Spin N Curl looks nothing you’ve ever seen before. It's a "tulip-shaped" device with no visible barrel insight. Actually, the 1-inch rotating barrel is housed within the chamber. This unique design rids you of the need to wrap your hair around the wand manually. Let's check how.

As mentioned, this innovative product has a cool design concept that can pull up your hair to curl it instead of you. All you need to do is just place a section of your hair onto the tip and push the rotating button (either Left or Right). After that, the magic will happen and the curler will automatically pull in your hair and wound it around an internal rotating wand. The barrel is capable of spinning and curling the hair toward or away from your face.

In case you have absolutely no skills in hairstyling and are not sure for how long to hold a curl, the wand will beep three times when it's time to release your hair so it won't burn. It's that simple.

Even if some users find its look initially odd and more complicated to use than a regular iron, we can assure you that this iron is designed to be fail-proof. So, if you haven’t mastered the art of making waves yet, this tool will make it easy for you, ensuring consistently loose, spiralling waves each time.

Importantly, the curler has a safety feature and can let you pull your hair out of the chamber if something gets wrapped up inside. The outside of the chamber never gets too hot, so you can get the tool as close to your scalp as possible.

Overall, the curling chamber is fairly wide and, thus, the curler can’t get too close to your scalp. For this reason, it's more suitable for long locks yet works well with shoulder-length hair as well.

If you need an extra gentle styler, the Babyliss Pro BABNT125S curling iron is for you. The curler boasts the innovative Nano Titanium technology that has numerous benefits for your hair. For starters, Nano Titanium is the exceptional heat conductor, so you can be sure that the iron will maintain stable temperature during the whole procedure. Secondly, it yields maximum far-infrared heat, penetrating your hair from within for extra-gentle styling without damaging it - it heats up fast and evenly without hot spots. And, finally, owing to superior Nano Titanium's heat retention and smoothness, the curling process will be quicker and easier.

It's also worth mentioning that the curling iron has as many as 50 settings and its max temperature reaches 450 °F, higher than in some models from the same price range. This makes it suitable for customers with thick and thin hair alike.

Are you a lucky owner of thick, long hair? If so, the Conair Infinity Pro ceramic curling iron can work wonders for your hair. Available in 3/4", 1 inch, 1 1/4", and even 1 1/2" barrels, it's one of the biggest curlers represented on the market, which can help you create big, voluminous curls, just like those of celebrities hitting the red carpet.

If you choose an extra-large 1 1/2-inch barrel, you'll be able to add body to your hair, making it look more voluminous and natural. Not to mention, the curler of this size can help you style your hair much quicker as compared to other models. Hence, if your hair is long and you need the right tool to manage it faster, this curling wand may be your best choice.

If you'd like to make an upgrade from traditional curling irons with long barrels and short cords, the Duomishu curler is worth your consideration. At a glance, it is easy to notice that this styling tool stands out from the pack due to the lack of wires and exposed barrels and its pretty compact dimensions.

Using the Duomishu wand, you can take advantage not only of its fully automatic operation but also of its styling capabilities, giving you an option to create any hairstyle you like with little to no effort on your part. All you need to do is just turn the device on, grab a small amount of hair, place the strand into the wand, choose a timer setting, and press the curler button.

The unit offers variable timer settings, letting you set the device for 8-11 seconds if you want only slight curls, 12-15 seconds for soft curls and 16-18 seconds for tight ones. What's convenient is that the tool automatically curls the hair and when the lock is ready, informs you about that with a sound signal so you can release it. Also included is a smart sensor chip: it allows the wand to detect if the hair's being placed incorrectly and stop the operation, thus eliminating the risk of the hair being stuck or broken. Last but not least, we like that the Duomishu curler is safe to use. Unlike some other models, the heating element of this one is hidden inside, meaning there's no risk to burn your hands or fingers during use.

Moving on, in addition to adjusting the curling time, the Duomishu curler allows you to set any temperature from 300°F to 390°F. What's more, the tool produces negative ions and seals moisture in the hair so you can choose the optimal heat level depending on your hair type and be sure styling won't cause frizz or static electricity.

For better results, we recommend holding the wand upright when you're curling. Also, make sure not to release the curl button until the continuous beeping sound stops. Of course, the tool like this may take you a few tries to get the hang of it, but once you learn how to use it, you'll be more than happy with results.

If you're obsessed with sexy loose, beachy waves and look for a perfect curling wand to get them right, the Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver is here for you. Actually, it's not a classic curling wand that may leave your hair too crimped and crinkly, it's a unique device, even though it might seem a bit quirky-looking at a glance.

This styling tool looks pretty similar to old-school crimpers from the 80s-90s but its plates are much larger. And its design can deliver you a perfect medium between tight spirals and stick straight.

To get a perfect look, you need to open the clamps and start at the roots of your hair. Put a small section of your hair between the barrels, close them, and hold for a few seconds.

If you'd like to get more defined waves, we recommend you to pull your hair tight away from the scalp with the closed clamps, like with a standard curler. When you're done, you can finger-comb your waves to make them look natural and sexy.

For uniform, sculpted waves, work with larger sections. And for a consistent pattern throughout, clamp your hair and work the waver all the way down.

No matter what style you choose, the texture of your hair will look fantastic. But as with most curling irons, you waves may fall out as you move, so it's better to add some hairspray to fix your hairstyle for a whole day.