No. 1: Vidal Sassoon VS132 1-1/2" Curling Iron, $8.95, 8 Best Curling Irons -- and the 3 Worst

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8 Best Curling Irons -- and the 3 Worst

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

January 4, 2010 | by Sarah Carrillo | 28 COMMENTS

No. 1: Vidal Sassoon VS132 1-1/2" Curling Iron, $8.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.2*
Why: One reader's strong endorsement: "I have very straight hair, most people think I flat iron it's so straight. This curling iron works great, doesn't tangle, heats up nicely and you do not have to go to the highest setting to get good results." Another reader sums this iron up nicely: "For the price you CAN'T go wrong. It's easy to handle, heats up quickly, and the curls stay in place."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

*At time of publication

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products mentioned

TIGI Bed Head Tourmaline Nano-Ceramic Styling Iron 1"

5.5

Vidal Sassoon VS100 1

4.2

Revlon Perfect Heat Professional Ceramic Spiral Iron

6.3

TIGI Hardcore Curl Stick

8.3

Conair Instant Heat 1" Curling Iron

8.8

Conair Satin Finish 1

8.1

Conair 1-1/4

9.1

Conair Instant Heat 3/4" Curling Iron

9.1

Revlon Revlon Just Curls 3-pc. Styling Kit

9.3

Infiniti by Conair Professional Nano Tourmaline...

9.3

Vidal Sassoon VS132 1-1/2

9.0

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good info thanks

by .flawless. Friday, February 15, 2013 at 07:06AM Report as inappropriate

Great options! I guess i need to get a conair curling iron i currently have "foxy locks" bed head wand and meh im not a huge fan. I def need a new one!

by rayshaviolet Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 04:11PM Report as inappropriate

I bought the Revlon curling iron but I don't really like it. I think I'm going to try a clampless iron next time.

by BReal Monday, October 29, 2012 at 07:41AM Report as inappropriate

It's so weird...I've had the TIGI Bed Head curling iron since 2008 and have always curled my hair with no problems or any major damage to my hair...And the price was pretty fair in my opinion. Hmmm...A great story however :)

by Lamexicana1 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 04:05PM Report as inappropriate

I think my Karmin G3 clipless curling iron is the best! Lol, each to their own, but karmin is definitely a pro brand :)

by laura_wolfhart Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 02:17PM Report as inappropriate

Now I know why the styling tools at the grocery store or local "Walgreens" type store are cheaper... it's because they don't work well. As most things in life, you get what you pay for!

by flirtygirl214 Monday, July 2, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate

Suprising how the cheap ones scored so high

by TBjunkie Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 12:32AM Report as inappropriate

I HAVE CONAIR IM GLAD IT WAS RANKED HIGH CAUSE I LIKE MINE!

by elizabeth_nunez Monday, April 9, 2012 at 04:18AM Report as inappropriate

I like my Milani clipless curling iron.

by beautybody Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 09:37AM Report as inappropriate

I really like my Conair Infiniti Curling Iron. My curls last all day and even the next morning when I wake up! I need to get another one with a larger barrel.

by Brandi27 Monday, April 2, 2012 at 01:16PM Report as inappropriate

I know which ones to stay away from! =)

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 05:38PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 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

I actually really like the spiral curler. :\

by mkgx7 Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 12:35PM Report as inappropriate

i have a bad shoulder so i can't curl my hair very often but when i do i love conair products

by yvette_jones Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 02:12PM Report as inappropriate

dont need...all natual curls on my head

by ChrisanneSkye Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 04:46AM Report as inappropriate

conair ones are ok

by judyangel101 Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 07:26PM Report as inappropriate

I've never used a high quality curling iron...I have always just had a conair one. Wonder if there's a noticeable difference

by LittleBunny Monday, February 14, 2011 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

i love the bed head! i had it for over a year until one day it stopped working. i remember really loving my hair when i used it. and thanks for having so many cheap irons on this list! conairs are awesome. i've had my conair for over a year and a half and it works very well.

by kenya Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 12:17PM Report as inappropriate

My sister uses the Tigi bedhead curling iron and she loves it. Her hair isn't damaged at all.

by CeeNee888 Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate

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