Instead of twisting the hair around a barrel using a mechanical motor, Dyson’s Airwrap styler propels dry or damp hair using air. The difference in pressure created by the air as it blows through the vents wraps hair around a heated barrel to create curls, waves, and ringlets. The use of air rather than direct heat from a plate means you can style hair from damp after washing. In addition, the Airwrap styles hair at a cooler-than-typical 150˚C to keep damage to a minimum, while ionic technology preserves moisture and reduces frizz. These are a form of wand, but due to their skinny, long barrel size, they are for creating tight curls where you wrap your hair around several times. So they give the definition of an iron, but without the clasp. Barrel Size This clever little gadget can wave, curl, smooth and dry, which really does make the ‘complete styler’ name understandable. You can even style and dry at the same time. We have all done it, after all – you go to straighten or curl part of your hair to realise it hasn’t quite been dried thoroughly, so you have to swap your gadget again and it is a never-ending to-and-fro.

Place curling tong mid way down the dry section of hair, make sure hair is evenly dispursed over the tool. Hold in place for 5 - 8 seconds depending on texture and length of hair. A heat ready indicator lets you know when it is up to the right temperature, and the included heat protection glove will give you a bit more control over the style.

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Long- and large-barrelled tongs usually have a clamp to hold the hair in place while you curl, and can be used to create super-sleek, Hollywood-style curls. Curling wands, which have a conical tip, are more suitable for short to medium-length hair. We’ve included some longer-length wands in our roundup for those who prefer to curl their hair this way. What should my curling tongs for longer hair be made from?

I gave up before finishing off the look, which was just as well as the curls fell out in less than an hour anyway. I have wanted to get my hands on the Dyson Air Wrap for forever now, so when I saw a cheaper alternative I was over the moon. We have already discussed how curling machines work. All curling machines come with automatic rotating technology that makes it convenient to use. Additionally, some machines come with a curl direction button which lets you style your curl inwards or outwards. You can also look for curlers that come with heat protective features, especially if you have fragile hair. 5. WeightThere is an automatic shut off after 72 minutes, so if you occasionally leave the house without turning everything off first, this should stop any accidents. It will also help to save a little bit of electricity as it won’t be left on all day.