Types of Curling Irons

Sep 20
08:00

2011

Kristy Klien

Kristy Klien

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Want to buy a curling iron but can’t make up your mind? Or maybe you just want to know what kinds of curling iron exist before deciding to shop?

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Keep reading to find out what types of curling iron you will see and what each one offers in terms of styling so that you can select the ideal one for your hair.

·         Clipless:  you might need a bit of practice if you’re used to the spring mechanism curling iron but it’s not hard to handle.  With this model you need to wrap the ends of your hair last instead of first,Types of Curling Irons Articles preventing split ends and creases. You can access your roots a lot easier with a clipless curling iron. One example is the Karmin Salon Pro Clipless

·         Double/Triple barrel: the double barrel curling iron lets you create figure-eight type curls and the triple barrel enables you to make beautiful waves. Although quite tricky to handle, these kinds of curling iron cut down curling time by working on larger sections of hair.

·         Marcel: the Marcel curling iron was originally designed for stylists and hair professionals with its manual operation and extra handle to get more control over the process. Unfortunately this model needs some experienced handling and requires some level of professional skill in order to produce the desired results. One you have dominated the Marcel curling iron you will definitely enjoy the salon quality outcome. 

·         Spiral/Ribbon: with a spiral or ribbon curling iron it is possible to create tighter, more precise curls, defined spirals and bouncy ringlets. The barrel features raised ridges along its entire length, where you can place locks of your hair to wrap around. 

·         Spring: ideal for beginners, the spring curling iron is one of the most popular type on the market, being able to firmly hold your locks as you style thanks to the spring-action clip. The only work you have to do is catch and release sections of your hair by controlling the clip with your thumb. 

·         Travel:  this type of curling iron is perfect for those you want bouncy curls everywhere they go. Smaller than the full size curling iron, you can store this model conveniently anywhere you please, whether it’s at the office or in your purse. They are ideal for touching up your look before a special date, and the cordless models make quick curling a lot easier.