Marcel irons equip a clamp to hold your hair in place, but the clamp isn't spring-loaded. Stefan Bertin, a celebrity hairstylist in London, said the clamp also smooths the hair down while curling and it 'results in shinier, more set, ringlet-type curls.' Courtney Foster, a hair stylist in Manhattan, called traditional curling irons 'easy to use' and said they produce average-sized curls or waves. Shopping Shop with celebrity hairstylists: Hair dryers What types of curling irons are there?Ĭurling irons are the most popular and straightforward of the two types of curling irons.- they have a spring-loaded clamp or clip that makes it easy to hold your hair in place while you rotate the curling iron to wrap your hair around the barrel, according to said Annagjid 'Kee' Taylor, a celebrity hairstylist and author of ' All Hair Is Good Hair.' While you can splurge a few hundred dollars on a curling iron, you can also find salon-quality options for less than $20. These hair experts - who count Marvel superheroes, Oscar winners and supermodels as clients - shared their all-time favorite curling irons, and explained the actual difference between a marcel curling iron and a regular curling iron and guided us through finding the best size curling iron for various styling needs. So, what are the best curling irons professionals use in salons? To find out, we consulted eight hair stylists across the country, as well as one from London, to learn how to shop for the best curling irons. You can also order top-rated curling irons such as T3 and ghd from department and specialty stores like Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Dermstore, Violet Grey and Birchbox. These hot tools are readily available at many Shopping reader-favorite retailers, including Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Walmart, Target, Macy’s and even Best Buy (where you’ll find Dyson), another reader-favorite brand that also sells its iconic devices directly to you. If you’re looking to switch up your hairstyle, but don’t feel comfortable booking a salon appointment quite yet, then consider using a new curling iron to create Zoom-worthy curls at home. Curling irons offer styling versatility - you can create voluminous bombshell curls, loose beach waves, cascading spiral curls and bouncy ringlets - depending on the size of the barrel you utilize.

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