The best curling irons for short hair are the ones that give you the most control over the size and shape of your curls. If you have short hair, you'll want a tool that lets you get right into the root of your hair and create tight curls or loose waves.
$169.99
So many curling irons have a tendency to get too hot and damage my hair, but with T3’s ceramic technology and choice of settings, this curling iron is perfect!...I love that this curling iron has 5 temperature settings. The ceramic barrel holds the heat well and the size helps to get small precise curls.
What it is: A curling iron that creates voluminous curls or waves in one smooth pass.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Digital T3 SinglePass® Technology
- Three-Quarter Inch Custom-Blend Ceramic Clip Barrel
- Lightweight Design
What Else You Need to Know: This curling iron uses a smart microchip that monitors five digital heat settings to deliver the optimal temperature for all hair types and textures while Ceramic Heater Technology delivers even, consistent heat for lasting results with minimized heat exposure.
Clinical Results: Based on a consu
$149.00
I bought this because my hair is dry as all hell and my curling wand just cooked my hair. I was going for a soft wave/loose curl look so this seemed perfect. ...love this curling iron but the curl doesn't last for more than 30 minutes in my hair 😔
What it is: A curling iron that keeps hair hydrated, even with continuous use, and leaves it looking and feeling irresistibly silky and smooth.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Longer barrel for styling ease
- Variable heat setting for various hair types
- Cool-touch grip for easy curling
What Else You Need to Know: The extended-length barrel creates loose, modern curls and waves, making styling easier. The combination of Nanolonic MX and Bio Ionic Moisturizing Heat™ locks in moisture, seals the cuticle, and ensures curls last and stay conditioned and bouncy.
$149.00
The best curling iron!!!!...The best curling iron I have bought . I have 3 other curling Irons and ever since I bought this one back 2017 this has been my go to. ...It takes less time to curl my hair and so it doesn't damage them as the other curling irons do...
What it is: A long-barrel curling iron that keeps strands hydrated, even with continuous use, and leaves hair looking and feeling irresistibly silky and smooth.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Two-inch-longer barrel than average for longer hair and ease with back-of-head styling
- Cool-touch grip for easy curling and variable heat settings for different hair types
- One-year warranty
What Else You Need to Know: Featuring an extended-length barrel, this iron makes it easier to create loose, modern curls and waves.
$209.00
But the curling iron is a 10/10! Ghd for the win!...This heats up so quickly, it's crazy!! I had never used a curling wand this small and I was pleasantly surprised with how my hair turned out.
What it is: A 0.5" thin barrel wand that creates tight curls from three seconds with up to 24-hour results and no extreme heat.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Frizz
- Hold
Key Benefits:
- Thin, ceramic-coated long barrel for quick styling—even on longer hair
- 365° F temperature for optimal styling
- Create tight curls, add extra definition, or enhance natural curls
What Else You Need to Know: The thinner and longer barrel is the ideal tool to create long-lasting tight, defined, and even curls. The self-regulating, ceramic barrel maintains the safer-for-hair temperature of 365° F.
$98.00
This curling iron was great to get the lose wave look or tight curls! ...I received this curling iron gifted by mane hair in exchange for my honest review.
What it is: A clip-free, 1" curling wand that delivers defined curls or waves for a variety of hair textures and lengths, perfect for beginners and pros alike.
Hair Type: Straight and Wavy
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits:
- Ceramic and nano-coated barrel offers smooth styling without frizz
- Hold it vertically or horizontally; this no-clamp wand makes styling flexible and simple
- Offers four heat settings to help style thin, medium, thick, and coarse hair types
What Else You Need to Know: It’s travel friendly! A nine-foot swivel cord prevents tangling. It has an auto-shutoff after 60 minutes, and it can handle AC voltage outlets from all over the world (adapter may be nee
$169.99
After years of wearing my “ugly wavy hair” straight I decided to embrace the curls- with the magic of T3 1/2” curling iron. It’s absolutely does exactly what I was looking for in a small barrel curling iron. ...I got this smaller iron to do my daughters hair for dance and she has to have the small and tight curls.
What it is: A curling iron that creates voluminous curls or waves in one smooth pass.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Digital T3 SinglePass® Technology
- Half-Inch Custom-Blend Ceramic Clip Barrel
- Lightweight Design
What Else You Need to Know: This curling iron uses a smart microchip that monitors five digital heat settings to deliver the optimal temperature for all hair types and textures while Ceramic Heater Technology delivers even, consistent heat for lasting results with minimized heat exposure.
Clinical Results: Based on a consumer post-
$79.99
I love this curling iron. The long barrel is perfect for long hair. ...The best curling iron...I’ve used this curling iron for the past month and it works great!
What it is: A one-inch extended barrel curling iron that heats up to 430°F to create long-lasting, traditional curls on longer hair.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Shine
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Increases shine
- Reduces frizz
- Creates defined curls
What Else You Need to Know: This extended barrel curling iron is two inches longer than traditional curling barrels, making it perfect for long hair. It evenly distributes heat for gentler styling on all hair types and has five easy to read digital temperature settings up to 430°F.
$149.00
What it is: An award-winning curling iron that’s two inches longer than an average one, allowing you to curl the back of your hair with ease.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl Enhancing
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Features a Nanolonic ™, mineral-infused barrel
- Has a protective cool tip
- Utilizes universal voltage
What Else You Need to Know: Founded by a hair stylist, Bio Ionic is the professional’s choice for styling tools. Advanced, natural ionic technology provides speedy results and healthy, hydrated hair.
$50.00
I LOVEEEE this curling iron, it works magics it’s definitely one of the best curling irons out there. ...Man gifted me this curling iron. I thought that this curling iron was fine.
What it is: A one-inch curling iron delivers bouncy, tight, and long-lasting curls.
Hair Texture: Straight and Wavy
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Key Benefits:
- Ceramic and nano-coated attachments offer smooth styling without frizz
- Clamp allows for greater control over how your curls turn out and provides pressure to boost shine
- One-inch barrel size creates tight, long-lasting curls with bounce
What Else You Need to Know: This one-inch Curling Wand Attachment is powered by the Power Bottom Base and has four precise temperature settings and auto shutoff.
$149.00
Best Curling Iron...Over the years I have owned many curling irons trying to find one I really liked. I have thick coarse hair and would have to use the highest heat setting for the longest time to get a curl. ...Normal curling irons just dont work for my long thick hair.
Which hair type is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coiled
✔ Tightly Coiled
What it is:
A rotating clamp that creates perfect curls and waves in half the time of a traditional curling iron.
Key benefits:
- Delivers smooth, long-lasting curls.
- Seals and smooths the cuticle to reduce flyaways
- Ionic technology adds shine and decreases frizz
If you want to know more…
This barrel features ionic technology to seal the cuticle for less frizz and tons of shine while styling. Infrared Technology heats hair from the inside out to help maintain healthy locks. Dual ceramic heaters create even, steady heat in as few as 60 seconds.