A curling iron is a great tool for creating curls. It's also an easy way to add some body and volume to your hair. Curls can be created in all kinds of styles, from tight ringlets to loose waves. Here are some of the best curling irons for medium length hair.

$201.50
Enter, my new holy grail - the Drybar The Curl Party Heated Curling Round Brush. The curling round brush takes around 45 seconds to get to 400 degrees. ...I don’t need any other tools and I feel like it works really quickly, which I love because it gets tiring holding my arm up trying to curl all my hair with a traditional curling iron.
What it is: A hair tool that combines the heat of a curling iron with the structure of a round brush to create perfect curls and waves while leaving hair smooth and full of body.
Hair Type: Straight and Wavy
Hair Texture: Fine and Medium
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Shine
- Straightening and Smoothing
Key Benefits:
- Creates curls and waves
- Reduces frizz and adds shine
- Great for extending blowouts
What Else You Need to Know: The ceramic barrel provides uniform heat, resulting in long-lasting curls. Nylon and silicone bristles provide seamless heat transfer and exceptional tension that gently grips hair for effortless styling. It features a smart heat sensor to ensure even, consis

$109.99
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.

$230.00
This is a 10/10. I have long hair and all of it fits on this barrel. It takes so much less time to do my hair because of that.
What it is: A professional 1.25" curling iron featuring an extra-long barrel and Digital T3 SinglePass® Technology for fast, one-pass styling with lasting results.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- 1.25" Clip Barrel: Creates soft, lived-in curls and waves with a smooth, glossy finish
- Extra-long barrel: Styles wide sections, long hair, or hard-to-reach areas in one quick pass
- ProGlide clip design: Delivers effortless styling control with a super-smooth glide
What Else You Need to Know: This curling iron’s extra-long barrel and ProGlide clip design team up to style wide sec

$93.50
I specifically like this beach waver because the spring is really good so you don’t have to use a lot of pressure and press down each time you wave your hair. This works on all hair lengths and looks amazing!...I have long, naturally straight hair that has never held a curl well - this is the first tool that gives me waves that actually last without a ton of hairspray or product. ...Best curling tool I've ever purchased
What it is: A three-barrel wand that makes styling the effortless, frizz-free Aussie beach waves a breeze.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold and Style Extending
- Curl-Enhancing
Key Benefits:
- Easy to use
- Long-lasting style performance
- Works on any hair texture
What Else You Need to Know: The tourmaline ceramic and ionic technology leave hair smooth, frizz-free, and evenly styled. The adjustable temperature setting is for any hair type and texture.

$93.50
I love this curling iron madly, it leaves the waves soft which is ideal and they last a long time 😍 it's a dream to have it, with it it's much easier to do the waves!!...What I like is that it’s pretty easy to use and smooths out hair while curling, but the waves are just too subtle.
What it is: A three-barrel wand that makes styling the effortless, frizz-free Aussie beach waves a breeze.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold and Style Extending
- Curl-Enhancing
Key Benefits:
- Easy to use
- Long-lasting style performance
- Works on any hair texture
What Else You Need to Know: The tourmaline ceramic and ionic technology leave hair smooth, frizz-free, and evenly styled. The adjustable temperature setting is for any hair type and texture.

$158.00
I have curly hair and was skeptical of curling irons but I was this gifted by mane and I love it my hair loves it and it looks great after using it. ...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

$158.00
I returned this curling iron...I usually struggle with curling my hair because most curling irons can’t hold a lot of hair.
What it is: A classic 1.5" curling iron that produces large curls and soft waves with supreme staying power.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Ceramic and nano-coated barrel offers smooth styling without frizz
- 1.5" barrel size is ideal for big, voluminous curls and waves
- Clamp allows for greater control and provides pressure to boost shine
What Else You Need to Know: It’s travel friendly! A nine-foot-long swivel cord prevents tangling. Iron has an auto-shutoff after 60 minutes and it can handle AC voltage outlets from all over the world (adapter may be needed).

$174.50
Curly hair goals...This Drybar the roller club curling hot rollers is a great tool to use in the morning when I want to curl my hair. ...A game changer for my hair!...This is my first time using curlers and I am so hooked now! A normal curling iron always left my hair feeling fried and damaged so I haven’t curled my hair in a while.
What it is: A set of hot rollers with long-length ceramic barrels that hold large sections of hair and evenly distribute heat to create big, bouncy curls with tons of volume and less frizz.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Hold and Style Extending
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Create big, bouncy curls with tons of volume
- Longer barrels hold more hair
- Reduce frizz and add tons of shine
What Else You Need to Know: The Roller Club Curling Hot Hair Rollers have two different barrel sizes which allow for customized styling on all hair lengths. The three-inch-long barrels are designed with additional length to set l

$158.00
What it is: A supersized, one-temp-fits-all hot round brush that delivers smooth, shiny, and voluminous styles.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Ceramic-coated barrel provides reduced friction when styling, even heat distribution, long-lasting results, and quick heat up time

$300.00
My arms don’t hurt from holding the iron and wrapping the hair like a traditional curling iron so I am absolutely loving the auto wrap feature on this. ...I like how it rotates, it makes the curling process a lot easier & the size is perfect for my medium length hair.
What it is: A one-inch automatic rotating curling iron with nine heat levels, two timer settings, and two rotation speeds for fast, easy styling and lasting curls and waves.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Automatic barrel rotation for easy styling and flawless results
- Customizable heat, speed, and timer settings for fast styling with minimal heat exposure
- Exceptional heat precision for long-lasting curls and waves
What Else You Need to Know: T3 AutoTwist Technology powers a one-inch auto-rotating barrel to cut styling time and create perfect curls and waves. A two-way A









