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Salon-worthy curls with picks from Conair, T3, and Shark.
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If you enjoy using curling irons frequently, youll most likely enjoy theDyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long.
The best rotating curling irons will do the work for youseriously.
Theyre ideal for anyone who needs extra assistance when trying to get voluminous curls.
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Thats why wetested21 of the most popular rotating curling irons to find the best of the best.
We also consulted celebrity hairstylistJoseph Mainefor advice on what to look for.
The products that made this list make curls appear like magic, with little to no effort required.
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The barrel rotates to the left and right, each direction triggered by the push of a button.
After curling her hair, our tester admitted she was impressed with how stress-free the process was.
The only downside is that it turns at one speed, which can be too fast for some.
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I could easily brush them out to get beachy waves, too.
This iron from MaikcQ, however, is pretty affordable.
The tool, which has a 1.25-inch barrel, also doubles as ahot brushthanks to an accompanying brush attachment.
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The rotation was fluid and worked as expected, producing loose, bouncy curls in under five minutes.
It is well priced as the iron contains two options."
(Not surprisingly, Dyson also makes one of thebest blow-dryers for fine hair.)
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Stacey, tester with long, fine, straight hair:“The hype is real with this tool.
Its quite fascinating to work with, especially the suction part.
Nonetheless, my hair never felt too tight or too loose.
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I didn’t experience any pulling or tugging on my hair while testing.
The high-performance tool can style for up to 60 minutes cord-free.
But, once you get the hang of it, the tool produces perfect ringlets every time.
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There was no burning whatsoever and the automatic timer was to thank for that.
The only thing our testers werent super thrilled about was the tools wide grip.
It can feel uncomfortable to hold for long periods, especially if you have smaller hands.
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Plus, the sleek design and time-saving features only add to the appeal.
Youll also find a switch that controls the speed (fast or slow) along the side.
Two of our testers couldnt rave about it enough, but one felt the clamp was too small.
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We suggest working with 1-inch sections of hair to get the perfect curl every time.
The rest can be added to your bundle for an additional price each.
Since its more of a blow-dryer than an iron, you might use it on wet hair.
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The rest can be added to your bundle for an additional price each.
It dried my hair and created defined, blowout curls in one step.”
According to Maine, there arent too many differences.
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Start by prepping your hair with aheat protectant.
Otherwise, the tool can pull the natural moisture from your hair.
Then, press the button that twirls the iron so you dont have to manually twist it.
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Let the section of hair sit on the barrel for a few seconds and release it.
Maine says that after youve curled your hair completely and allowed the curls to cool,brush through them.
Brushing through your curls allows them to separate and sit on top of each other, he explains.
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Then, spray atexturizing sprayin between each section to help the curls hold.
Catherine Huftonis a London-based lifestyle journalist and has been a contributing writer and editor for Byrdie since 2022.
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