BEST TAPERED CURLING WAND
HOT TOOLS
Professional 24K Gold Tapered Curling Iron
HOT TOOLS
Perfect to an undone beach wave, this Hot Tools model spans ¾-inch to 1 ¼-inches for an undone look and curls that stay put. The lightest of the winners (0.73 pound!), the tool was compact and simple to operate. “It gave me natural-looking curls,” an expert evaluator said.
• Barrel size: ¾-inch to 1 ¼-inch taper
• Cord length: 8 feet
• Heat settings: Adjustable temperature 280ºF to 430ºF
• Auto shut-off: No
The Wrap Party Styling Wand
For curls that look natural (not cookie-cutter uniform), the unique taper on this wand is reversed for curls that bell out at the bottom and are tighter at the top. This one was the quickest to heat up in Lab tests (from 0 to 435ºF in 60 seconds, flat) and it nabbed the best expert score for having easy to use controls, a clear, bright display and being easy to maneuver.
• Barrel size: 1- to 1 ¼-inch reverse taper
• Cord length: 9 feet
• Heat settings: Adjustable temperature up to 450ºF
• Auto shut-off: 1 hour