8 Best Curling Irons

This clever iron is actually three tools in one: A flat iron, a curling wand and a curling iron. The 1 ¼-inch barrel is perfect for glam waves and curls, and in Lab tests, it scored in the middle of the pack in everything from ease of use to performance to user satisfaction. Our short-haired testers particularly loved it, saying “it was easy to maneuver and keep from touching the face or scalp,” and that it felt the safest of all options with a low burn risk. Plus, the short barrel and compact design makes it foolproof to use on shorter tresses.