What are Clampless Curling Irons?

If you’re searching for a new curling iron and can’t seem to decide on a certain type, we can help by telling you about the clampless curling iron. There are many different types of curling iron and they all have different shapes and produce different results, but the clampless curling iron has its own set of benefits that make it unique. 

You may have seen the conventional curling iron which is also known as the spring curling iron. This model has a clamp along the side of the barrel to hold hair as you roll the curling iron up when curling. With the development of styling technology, we are now able to benefit from the use of a curling iron that doesn’t have a clamp on the side to produce more natural looking results. 

A clampless curling iron is the newest of the curling iron types though even so, it has become extremely popular among stylist and hair professionals. One of the top benefits of using a clampless curling iron is that you won’t experience creases or crinkles in your curls, which is what sometimes happens with spring curling irons. Though working with a clampless curling iron may take some getting used to, you will see infinitely better results and a swifter styling process thanks to the unique design of the barrel. 

With a clampless curling iron you have more control over the size of your curls because you use your hands to wrap the hair around the barrel, making it easier to calculate the size you want, whether it’s small, medium or large. When using a clampless curling iron, you will have to wrap the hair around the barrel, ends last and hold it in place. With a spring curling iron you would have to clip the hair in, ends first and roll the whole curling iron upwards towards your scalp and hold it there for about 10 seconds, then roll it back down until the hair is released. You will see how much faster you can create curls with a clampless model once you get the hang of it. 

Now, wrapping the hair around the barrel with your hands implies your fingers will be very close to the heat, which is why clampless curling irons come with a heat proof glove. If you’re a beginner, use the heat resistant glove to protect your fingers and prevent burns. If you clampless curling iron didn’t come with a glove, you can also purchase it separately.