The Best Curling Tongs And Wands To Buy Now

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If you're looking for true value for money with no compromise on results, this tool transitions seamlessly from a dryer to a styler in an instant. It's easy to use and gives salon-worthy hair every time you use it. No wonder it tends to sell out on a consistent basis. Whether you want loose waves, sleek and straight hair or the equivalent of a bouncy blow dry, this tool will let you achieve all of that without any fuss.

This one's a pro favourite, and for good reason. If you're after that classic glossy curl effect that lasts, this is the buy for you. If you're not great at using tongs with the clip, keep it down and wrap hair around the length of the tong as you would a curling wand.
The ghd Classic Curl Tong has a medium 26mm barrel, which creates smaller to medium-sized curls. It has a cold tip for ease of styling, with a place to put your fingertips, and a sleep mode after 30 minutes.

Review: "I'm so glad I bought the GHD classic curl. I have fine hair which doesn't hold a curl well, but with these, my curls held all day. It allows for versatile styling. The long barrel makes it great for looser curls whilst the width of it means you can get tighter curls if you want it. The coating is very smooth and when I pull my hair through it doesn't snag at all. Wish I'd bought them sooner!"

Beauty editor Annie Vischer uses this every week. 'It's clip-free, which makes it super easy to use. It makes working through my long hair a breeze. You can take smaller sections to create tighter curls and larger sections for looser waves, the possibilities are endless.'

The ghd Creative Curl Wand is one of the most versatile curling wands, controlling the size of the curl - the wand ranges from 23 mm to 28 mm along the barrel.

Review: "This curler really does work well and helps my hair to keep shape much longer. Having very straight hair naturally, I could never get proper beach waves lasting more than a couple of hours. This curler was suggested to me by my hairdresser, and when she used it on me in the salon, I wore my curls for 2 days! Had to buy one myself straight away :) I use it in combination with the GHD curls spray as well, they work together perfectly."

With a relatively chunky barrel, expect loose, wide and 'undone' waves.

There are six different heat settings here that reach up to 210°C. We've found this BaByliss Titanium Brilliance Curls Tong heats up quickly too. You also get a heat mat and protective gloves alongside the barrel.

Have one piece of stubborn hair that just won't curl? Whack the heat up high and take it down a notch when you're done.

Review: "I decided to treat myself to this curling tong after years of curling my hair with a straightener or wand and never getting the look I wanted! The first time I used this, I got EXACTLY what I wanted, gorgeous bouncy curls and I looked like I had just stepped out of the hairdressers. It took me 30 minutes in total to get the look I wanted (20 minutes to curl my long, thick hair & pin each curl as I went, and 10 minutes to let them cool). After letting them cool I unpinned them, gave them a quick spray of hairspray, and gently brushed them out and I was over the moon. I would recommend this product and wish I had bought it sooner!"

The latest offering from styling staple GHD is an ultra-thin, ultra-light, tight curls wand.

The smallest barrel from GHD means smaller, bouncy ringlet curls as opposed to soft waves. Topping at 185°C to protect hair from undue heat damage, the ceramic wand is finished with a high-gloss coating for sleek, smooth results.

Review: "I gifted these to my Mum who has short hair that is fine and difficult to hold a curl - these are a game changer for her. The tight curls were easy to create, and when brushed out and styled them, they give her body and volume that she hasn't seen from other tools - she was so pleased! I would highly recommend this magic wand!"

Available in three different sizes, choose your tong based on the curl type you're after. If it's big, loose curls - opt for the large barrel, and if it's tight, springy curls - opt for the small barrel. Again, this Cloud Nine Curling Wand is clip-free and super easy to use.

There are heat settings ranging from 125-175°C, which means no unnecessary heat damage to your hair.

Review: "Love this curling wand, I got a very thick curly hair and I found it easy to use and the curls stay all day. I got a mid-length hair and it's a good size for my hair."

This CHOPSTICK skinny styler is great for achieving mega-ringlets, no matter your hair type or length.

Designed with a slim, rectangular titanium barrel on which you wrap sections of hair around to create gorgeous mermaid ringlets, this ultra-skinny curling tong is great for creating ultra-tight curls.

Review: "I have now got two Chopstick stylers, this and the thinner barrel one, I love them both! So easy to use and great for creating tighter curls, I love the look even days later, they last for ages!"

Yes, it's spenny, but the unique technology associated with this high-tech gem allows you to avoid using extreme levels of heat on your hair. It also has every base covered, from drying to curling to brush styling your do. Consider that more bang for your buck.
The Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-Styler contains everything you need - a 30mm and 40mm barrel, four different brushes/stylers, a filter cleaning brush and even a storage bag.

Review: "I had thought for a long time it was too expensive but tried my sisters and was blown away...I just had to buy one.
I purchased the refurbished one and it arrived as if brand new. I have no idea how it does what it does but it is truly amazing, the curls just last and last, better than any curling tong I have ever tried. If you are sitting on the fence wondering then wonder no more and treat yourself, it's probably the best appliance I have ever brought."

Our fashion and beauty editor Hannah Banks-Walker tested the tool to the extreme.

Read our full Dyson Airwrap Styler Review