What to look for in a curling wand?

Buying the right curling wand sometimes can be very confusing and overwhelming just like buying a straightener as well. You are required to make a choice between several of these tools. It can be a very hard decision to make especially for someone who does not have an idea on the main features, pros, and cons of these tools.

It is important that you understand that there are some differences in these tools and that, what might work for you may not work for me. So what should you consider when going out to shop for these tools?

As a woman, I understand your pains as I have been there myself. It is like being asked to choose between a rock and a hard place. Remember that, what you buy today will determine how your hair will look today, tomorrow and the following day.

It is for this reason that I have come up with this guide, to help fellow women know what to look for when going out to shop for these tools. Hope this helps someone out there.

Materials

Different curling wands are made of different materials. Materials used is a very important factor to consider, as normally, the type and quality of your curls are determined by the material of your curling wand. Some curling wands are made up of metallic substances such as tourmaline and titanium. However, some are made of ceramic and these two types of materials yield very totally different hair curls.

For anyone whose main concern is the protection of her hair strands from frizz or breakage, then you should choose the ceramic curling wands. These tools, made of ceramic are able to moisturize your hair while at the same time conserving your natural hair’s moisture.

In short, when choosing a curling wand, make sure that the material you choose meets your styling desires and hair type.

Adjustable temperature settings

When going out to shop for your favorite curling wand, it is important that you check on the temperature dials and make sure that your tool has controllable temperature settings. An ideal curling wand should be able to offer a wide range of temperatures as the need may require. Different types of hair require different intensities of temperatures. This, therefore, means that you should understand the type of your hair, understand the temperature requirements and then choose a curling wand that can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.

Size of the barrel

The barrel size of your curling wand determines the type and size of hair curls that you achieve. As such, it is a very important factor to consider when buying a curling wand. If your desire is for tighter curls, then you should go for curling wands with smaller barrels. Larger barrels are for those people whose desire is for gentle or loose curls. When it comes to barrel size, all that matters is your desired hair design. Make sure that you understand these things before going out to shop to make sure that you get a tool that perfectly meets your needs and hairstyle.

Heat Protectant

Heat protectants are very essential when it comes to hair curling. You need protection from excessive heat which might harm you or damage your hair. When shopping for a curling wand, therefore, it is very important that you ensure that the type of curling wand that you buy is able to work with a variety of these heat protectors. This is the case so as to prevent any damage on these protectors or also on your curling wand. Damage on any of these tools could lead to poor services and poor final results.

Flat iron versus a curling wand

Have you wondered why someone would recommend a curling wand instead on flat iron? Well as a woman I have found the curling wands being able to offer a lot of flexibility as compared to the flat irons. Curling wands allow you to be able to adjust the temperatures, more easily than the flat irons.

A curling wand is also much faster in operation than the flat irons. This, therefore, saves you time to do other house chores and duties as you spend less time on your hair. Nothing is precious for a woman as being able to work on your hair efficiently and still have some more time to do some final touches on your body.