The 3 Best Curling Irons on Amazon

The Facts:

• Designed with gold technology for faster styling
• Pulse Technology maintains consistent temperature
• Reaches temperatures up to 430 degrees Fahrenheit

For the ultimate rec, we tapped PureWow beauty editor Marissa. “I consider myself very lucky that my hair holds a curl well. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t tried my fair share of curling irons. Time and time again, I come back to this Hot Tools model, because it just works so well. I use it the traditional way when I want big, voluminous, old Hollywood curls. But most of the time, when I want undone waves, I use it more like a curling wand. It heats evenly through so every curl comes out just as good as the last.”

The Facts:

• Nano technology reduces frizz
• Five precision LED heat settings
• Automatically turns off after non-use

You may think you can’t get those model-like curls you see all over Instagram, but you’re so wrong. The trick is using a one-inch curling iron with frizz-reducing technology. With five heat settings up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and smoothing ions, every curl comes out bouncy and shiny. All that for half of what a regular blowout costs.

The Facts:

• Customize with various other T3 styling barrels
• Internal microchip constantly measures and maintains even temperature
• Custom blend ceramic barrel emits negative ions to retain moisture

Options: We all want them. And this curling iron delivers. Not only does it curl extremely well as advertised (you can thank the heat-stabilizing technology and ceramic-blend barrel), but it also has a customization feature, which allows you to attach different size barrels to transform its abilities. Want looser waves? Clip on a two-inch barrel. Want glamorous curls? Keep the 1.25-inch barrel on there. Bottom line: If you’re going to make an investment in one good curling iron, this is it.