276°
Posted 20 hours ago

Mark Hill Pick 'N' Mix Interchangeable Curling Wand - Extra Long Jumbo Barrel - Black (Handle Sold Separately)

£10.995£21.99Clearance
ZTS2023's avatar
Shared by
ZTS2023
Joined in 2023
82
63

About this deal

Key specs – Barrel size: 28mm; Temperature settings: 3; Maximum temperature: 200°C; Cord length: 2.5m

GHI tip: Whatever your hair type, apply heat protection spray and ensure hair is completely dry before styling. Wet or even damp hair is more fragile and prone to breakage. How we test When you like to achieve different looks, then the Trevor Sorbie Keratin and Argan Curling Wand is for you. As it's a multi styler, you can change the barrel to create anything from a tight curl to a light wave. The best hair curlers for long hair in 2023 1. GHD Curve Soft Curl Tong: Best curler for big and bouncy waves To help the curl stay in place, avoid brushing or touching it with the hands for the time it cools; if your hair really doesn’t hold curls well you can pin the ringlet in place while you move to the next section of hair. Finish with a firm-hold hairspray to keep your style in place.Well, I've tried to take some of the mystery out of curler shopping, by showing you exactly what each style of tong/wand/styler does to the hair (or my hair, to be more precise). Because I don't know about you, but when it comes to beauty I want need visuals. I want to see if the results are worth dropping all that hard earned cash on. A wand hasn't got a clamp, so you must wrap the hair around with your hand and hold it there. The good thing is you can pull the hair taut for a tighter curl, or gentler for a looser look. Watch out, these take practice so watch your hands! The NuMe Classic Wand 25mm is a great all rounder. Use it for classic curls, or for loose waves. It's barrel is straight all the way down, so to achieve an even look.

The Lee Stafford Rainbow Shine Bubble Waver is fantastic for that fun, crazy curly look. Let's not overlook the fact that this is iridescent and will look gorgeous on any dressing table. The bubble barrel creates unique curls with each strand. Tapered Tong or Wand - this creates a tighter curl at the root, that descends into a softer curl at the ends. A curling tong is a styling tool with a straight barrel that opens and clamps your hair in place as you curl. Use it to create even curls or bouncy ringlets. Short hair: Curling can get fiddly and you don’t want to end up with burnt fingers. Use a curling tong to clamp the ends of short hair for easier styling. Long hair: Look for a long, wide barrel so that you can curl more hair with each twist and style faster.

No valid subscription found

When it comes to curling hair, the key is to getting the right curling wands or tong for your hair type, and the look you wish to achieve. During testing, we confirm the weight and dimensions of the curling tool, as well as any extras that are included in the box. We time how long the tool takes to heat up after switching on. We then note how long it takes to style a full head of hair, taking into account the hair length and texture that we are testing it on. We evaluate the overall ease of use of the curling tool, how it feels in the hand and the finish and feel of the hair after curling. Finally, we note how well the styles last over a typical day. Fine hair: Limit your exposure to heat damage by using a curling wand with lower heat settings (less than 150C).

To get a long lasting curl, heated hair tongs*, wands* and rollers* are the best options. Hair Straighteners* can be used for a softer look too. Over 100 testers trialled 18 curling tongs, wands and wavers. They judged how easy each tool was to use, how well it reached their roots and how pleased they were with their final style. To curl with a wand, section the hair and then point the wand so the tip is facing diagonally downwards at a roughly 45º angle. Then, with a heat-protective glove on (usually supplied in the box), wrap the hair around the wand in a spiral shape. Hold the ringlet in place for a few seconds, then tilt the wand downwards to allow the curled section to fall down. Big brother to the already jumbo-sized Turbo Tong, the Turbo Tong X is the longest curling tong currently available in the UK. Extra-long at 20.5cm in length, the 32mm diameter is ideal for creating larger waves and curls. The ceramic-coated barrel heats up in 30 seconds and a precise temperature between 60ºC and 230ºC can be easily selected using the +/- buttons on the handle. The temperature display provides a readout and lights up blue, green or red to let you know the current heat of the tong as you style.How to choose the best hair curler for long hair What should I look for in a curling tong for longer hair? GHD’s Curve curling wands and tongs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, to suit the size and shape of the curls you wish to create. The Curve Soft has a larger 32mm barrel, which is perfect for creating larger ringlets and adding volume, rather than for corkscrew curls. The Curve Soft has a spring-lever clamp on the side of the barrel, so it’s also great for styling longer hair; other wands in the range don’t include a clamp and so are a little more difficult to wind longer hair around. Get that Hollywood glamour look with the BaByliss Big Wave Wand. The chunky barrel is also extra long, so it's super for those with long hair. The heat goes up to 210°C so you can enjoy deep waves that'll last the whole night through. Tresemme’s Volume Loose Waves curling wand has a 28mm longer-length ceramic barrel that’s ideal for wrapping around long hair. Since the tool is a wand rather than a tong, there’s no clamp; you’ll need to use the heat-proof glove included in the box to protect your fingers while winding hair around the barrel. Nevertheless, the length of the barrel makes this easy. There’s a handy heat-proof mat in the box as well, upon which to rest your wand while it’s heating up. When did finding the best curling wand get so damn confusing? There are countless styles of tongs out there and they all give different curls; from tightly defined ringlets to loose beachy waves. But how do you know which shape wand will work for you?

The market is flooded with heated hair tools, but we have narrowed it down so you can see which are the best curling tongs and wands out there.

ghd Curve

If uniform curls aren't your bag, then get your mitts on the Toni & Guy Curl Squad Styler Spiral Curling Wand. Each curl/wave is different from the next thanks to the spiral barrel. This is one for achieving a more everyday, casual hairstyle, just run your fingers through the hair at the end. A hair waver is a three-barrelled styling tool with a clamp that presses the hair into shape. Use it to create S-shaped waves known as mermaid or beach waves. The best tools for your hair type The beauty of the ghd Curve range is that they do a curling wands* and curling tongs*. That means you can buy the one that suits you best. You can opt for a multitude of different looks. ghd are known for quality and the Curve range is no different, delivering long lasting curls and waves. What exactly do you need to curl your hair? Well, some people may not want to use heat, so you can use No Heat Rollers*, or plait your hair when damp for a wavy look.

Asda Great Deal

Free UK shipping. 15 day free returns.
Community Updates
*So you can easily identify outgoing links on our site, we've marked them with an "*" symbol. Links on our site are monetised, but this never affects which deals get posted. Find more info in our FAQs and About Us page.
New Comment