Natural curls for a long time: TOP 5 best cone curls

The curling iron of the Austrian manufacturer First belongs to the low-cost segment, but at the same time it copes well with its main tasks. It has a power of 25W and heats up within a minute, so you won't have to wait long. When the surface has reached the optimum temperature and is ready for use, the indicator lights up red. The diameter of the curling iron decreases from 25 mm at the base to 13 mm, which allows you to make curls of different thicknesses or larger ones from the roots to small ones at the tips.

But there is no choice of temperature regimes, so it will not work to choose the right one for different types of hair. The curling iron heats up to 200 degrees - this is not too high a temperature, but not too small, it will be the most optimal for thicker and coarser hair. But the hairstyle will last at least half a day (depending on your hair, weather, etc.)

The First FA-5672-0 has a ceramic coating that heats evenly and is renowned among styling tool manufacturers for being gentle on hair. According to user reviews, the curling iron really does not dry out the strands, but you should not use it too often, especially without special thermal protection products.

The handle of the device is rubberized and non-slip, a thermally insulated tip is provided to make it easier to hold the curling iron, and a rotating cord of sufficient length.

A curling iron of the famous Remington brand will allow you to make a beautiful styling or hairstyle without spending a lot of time and effort on it. It is wide at the base (25 mm) and tapers towards the tip (13 mm), so it is suitable for creating wavy strands or bouncy curls. The coating here is ceramic, according to the manufacturer, enriched with conditioners and Moroccan argan oil. As a result, the hair is really soft, shiny and not overdried. The strands do not get confused and easily slide over the surface, but there is a nuance to this: you need to get used to using the device so that the curls do not slide down.

The curling iron has as many as 8 temperature settings: 140 - 160 degrees for thin, damaged and bleached hair, 180 - 190 degrees for normal and a maximum of 210 degrees for owners of thick, highly curly and difficult to style hair. True, there is not enough display on the case to display the selected mode: the temperature is changed using the wheel, but there are no signs, so you have to act at random.

But the coating heats up in just 30 seconds, and it takes no more than 10 seconds to wrap one strand. In general, it will take only 5 to 10 minutes to lightly style medium-length hair, but it will last a whole day, or even several.

Since the curling iron heats up during use, you will also find a heat-resistant cover and a glove in the box. Although the latter should protect your hands from burns, it is unlikely to cope with this, since it is made of ordinary thin fabric. Therefore, when curling, it is better to hold on to the tip of the device - it just does not heat up.

Besides, for convenience in use the long twisting cord (1.8 m) is provided. And to avoid fire, after 60 minutes of inactivity, the styler will automatically turn off.

BaByliss is famous for its professional hair tools, and for good reason. BAB2281TTE is a curling iron that can be used by both masters and regular users to achieve the effect of salon styling. Its diameter is non-standard - from 32 mm at the base to 19 mm at the bottom. Therefore, such a device is more suitable for owners of long hair. Curls are more natural and can even last for several days, especially if you use fixatives. But in the arsenal of BaByliss there is also a regular model - BAB2280TTE with similar characteristics and a diameter of 13 - 25 mm.

The surface has a titanium-tourmaline coating: titanium is responsible for wear resistance and durability, and micro-particles of tourmaline make the effect on the hair more gentle and reduce the static charge of the hair, although ionization is not a separate function. In addition, the ceramic heater prevents overheating.

The curling iron heats up in 50 seconds (up to 125 degrees), as indicated by the indicator lights. But the choice of temperature regimes here is quite wide. There are already 25 of them: from 110 to 190 degrees, that is, the manufacturer decided not to use a maximum temperature of more than 200 degrees in order to keep your hair healthy. The minimum temperature is designed for synthetic strands, the average for thin, medium and coloured hair, and 20-25 modes are suitable for curly and curly hair. But only the mode numbers are displayed in a small window on the handle, so at first setting the required temperature can be difficult.

The manufacturer also took care of safety: the kit comes with a heat-resistant mat on which you can put a hot device during operation. It can also be used as a storage case. There are also two gloves in the box. More precisely, these are fingertips for only two fingers, which are uncomfortable and are unlikely to protect the skin from burns. Therefore, it is better to use the curling iron carefully, touching only the heat-resistant tip.

After 72 minutes, the device automatically turns off - in case you forgot to remove the plug from the outlet and ran away on business. Also convenient is a long cord (2.7 m), rotating at the base - both for the home and for salons.

Philips has created a styler for the most gentle treatment of hair. It has a standard diameter for cone flats - from 25 mm at the base to 13 mm at the tip. But due to the elongated surface (160 mm), the device is suitable for owners of short, long and thick hair. The coating here is titanium, which is durable and provides high thermal conductivity. It is complemented by an ionization system that removes static electricity and improves the overall condition of the hair. The result is smooth, silky curls that will last all day or even several (depending on hair type and styling products).

The manufacturer reports that the device heats up and is ready for use in 45 seconds, but in reality it happens even faster. Depending on the type of hair, you can set 9 temperature settings - from 130 to 210 degrees in 10-degree increments. The selected temperature is shown on a small display. In addition, Philips has made sure that you do not overheat the curls: after the required time for curling, you will hear a beep. The interval can be configured (8, 10 or 12 seconds), and if desired, completely disable this option. But usually it helps a lot, especially for beginners who have not yet got their hands on it.

In addition to caring for the hair, the curling iron is also as convenient as possible for the owner herself. It has a hanging loop, a 1.8m cord with a swivel to prevent tangles, and the ability to lock the control buttons so you don't accidentally mess up the settings. True, for a rather big price, there are not enough thermal gloves in the kit, but this is more a wish, not a minus.

The Swiss brand Valera, which produces hair care devices, positions the curling iron as a professional device that can be used both at home and in the salon. Its diameter is from 13 to 25 mm, you can twist both short and very long hair. The device is not cheap, but it performs its main task with high quality, the curls turn out beautiful, the hair is not overdried, and the hairstyle will last for a long time. Although they were still greedy with the functions: there is only one temperature regime - 200 degrees, so it will not work to choose the optimal settings for different types of hair. But the control is quite simple - just one on / off button on the handle and a ready-to-work indicator. But the coating pleases - it is ceramic with tourmaline coating for an antistatic effect.

In terms of convenience, Valera 641.02 has no problems: the handle with Soft-Touch coating does not slip in your hand, the thermally insulated tip protects against burns, and the cord rotates and has a length of 3 meters so that you are not tied to an outlet. In addition, the kit comes with a heat-resistant mat, which also acts as a storage cover, and two protective gloves. More precisely, these are three-finger fingertips, which you need to get used to - at first they are not very convenient.