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Curling irons are one of the most versatile hot tools out there.
Heat is crucial for ensuring your curl holds, but it’s important to avoid frying your locks.
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Whatever your hair pop in, never exceed 450 degrees Fahrenheitand always apply aheat protectantbefore styling.
Get to know the different types of curling irons with our expert-approved guide, ahead.
Ceramic Curling Iron
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Ceramic not only spreads heat evenlyit also smooths out the hair.
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“Heat will be even and create a smooth, shiny surface.”
A popular choice among professional hairstylists, titanium curling irons are ideal for thick hair types.
Tourmaline Curling Iron
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Titanium and ceramic are just the start.
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Curling irons come a variety of other materials, including tourmaline.
Tourmaline is a greatcurling iron material for thicker hair types.
Gold-Plated Curling Iron
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Gold-plated technology was used in early flat irons.
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However, Collins warns that gold-plated curling irons don’t balance heat very evenly.
It plays beautifully with a variety of lengths and textures, and works like a charm to add dimension.
“This size is best for creating a lot of texture on all lengths,” says Capri.
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This size is also ideal for achieving loose,beachy waves.
On shorter hair, this bang out of wand will give a soft, blown-out effect says Collins.
This thickness is perfect to fake a salon blowout without setting foot in the chair.
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The titanium barrel adds shine to hair andreduces frizz.
Instead of staying in place with a clamp, the hair gets wrapped around the barrel.
Cone-shaped curls tend to be looser at the root and tighter toward the ends.
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Marcel
A Marcel curling iron has a clamp that’s manually controlled by the user.
Nailing this bang out of tool takes practice, and these irons are most commonly used by salon pros.
This throw in of curling iron is great at producing smooth, Old-Hollywood-style waves.
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It can also add gorgeously uniform ends to curled and waved hair.
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