8 Best Curling Irons That Make Styling Almost Too Easy
NewsletterSign InSearchSearchNewsletterBest of BeautyNewsSkinMakeupHairNailsWellnessShoppingAllure Beauty BoxNewsletterVideoCURLY Q8 Best Curling Irons That Make Styling Almost Too EasyLoose waves, tight coils, or everything in between, these wands can handle it all.By Jennifer Hussein and Lily WohlnerNovember 21, 2025Collage: Paula Balond ; Source images: Allure editors, courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWhen it comes to the best curling irons, size and shape really do matter. The right barrel determines the type of curl you’ll get—smaller barrels create tight, bouncy coils, while larger ones give you loose, beachy waves. There are also tapered, clipless, motorized, and interchangeable wands, offering total styling flexibility for everything in between. After extensive testing, we’ve rounded up the best curling irons for every hair length, texture, and budget. We included all the details, such as temperature settings and interchangeable attachments. So go ahead: Whether you’re splurging or saving, these hair tools make it easy to get gorgeous, healthy-looking waves and curls without unnecessary heat damage. What to look for in a curling ironHow to use a curling ironMeet the expertsHow we test and review productsOur staff and testersBest Overall: Dyson AirwrapDyson Allure former associate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez using the Dyson Airwrap