The Best and Worst Curling Irons

Don't fry your hair trying to get perfect spirals, instead find the right tool for you

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Whether you curl your hair daily or only on very special occasions, a good curling iron is a very handy thing to keep stashed in your bathroom. Not only can it give you tight spirals, but also loose waves and it can even work as a hair straightener in a pinch.

There are a few things you should look for in a curling iron: One, does it get hot enough to adequately curl your hair? Two, is it the right size barrel for the curls you want to create (smaller barrels mean tighter curls, looser barrels mean bigger curls)? Three, is it easy to hold and use? And four, is it a high enough quality iron to last you a long time?

Obviously, it's difficult to know which irons will meet these criteria. Luckily, TotalBeauty.com readers have tried them all and reported back to us on which ones lived up to their expectations and which ones fell flat -- along with their hair. Read on to see which curling iron brand dominates TotalBeauty.com readers' bathroom counters. (Other brands should listen up!)

See Next Page: The Worst: No. 3: TIGI Bed Head Tourmaline Nano-Ceramic Styling Iron 1", $31.99

By Sarah Carrillo

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by Benahir Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 09:59PM Report as inappropriate

For me the best one it's the Karmin Salon Pro Clipless Tourmaline Curling Iron cause it has faster heat-up time and the curls are always amazing!

by michelle2210 Friday, August 26, 2011 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

chi is the best by far!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 01:51AM Report as inappropriate

I have a chi, it's good.

by MissPurple Monday, July 18, 2011 at 12:02PM Report as inappropriate

I used the Revlon 3-pc. styling kit and it works great. A must buy. Curls last a long time.

by Elysse131 Friday, April 29, 2011 at 02:35PM Report as inappropriate

nice im going to try the conair one out

by doana_marcellus Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate

Love conair infinity. I'm surprised hot tools wasn't on the list. Its been my favorite curling iron hands down forever!

by ladyboarder9669 Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11:37AM Report as inappropriate

OK............

by patricia_ann_guernsey_shelton Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 06:41PM Report as inappropriate

i have a fhi and its pretty good

by AmandaAmanda Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 07:27PM Report as inappropriate

conair ones damage my hair.

by yckitsmary Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 03:32PM Report as inappropriate

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