The most important thing you’ll need for curling longer hair is a tong with a longer barrel. This will allow you to wrap larger sections of hair around the tongs at a time, reducing the overall amount of time required to style a full head of long hair. A long barrel also means you can wind long hair vertically around the length of the barrel to create pretty ringlets, rather than rolling up from the tip of the hair. Using the length of the barrel to wind vertically means the root and upper sections of the hair are heated for the same length of time as the tips, resulting in longer-lasting curls that are less likely to drop. Spritz your thermal protective spray all over your hair, from mid-lengths to ends and rake through with your fingers for even coverage. Keep the spritzing light – you don’t want your hair to become too damp with product before you get curling. Step 2: Section Use: A wand with a small barrel, as generally the smaller it is, the tighter the curl. Work with 1-2 inch sections of hair if you want lots of tight, little coils.

The ceramic-coated barrel heats up to GHD’s optimum styling temperature of 185ºC in under 30 seconds. Ultra-zone technology monitors the temperature constantly to ensure even heating, with no hot spots that may result in damaging the hair. The tongs glide easily through each section of hair without snagging, and create big and bouncy waves that feel soft after styling. The Curve Soft has a cool tip so it’s easy to hold the tongs in the right place on your head when styling, and there’s an automatic switch-off after 30 minutes for safety. A good curler for creating volume and glamorous big curls on longer hair. How to choose the best hair curler for long hair What should I look for in a curling tong for longer hair?

If you're just getting started in your hair curling game and you feel a bit overwhelmed, there are a few go-to tools that are simple and easy to use, while still getting great results. Tip: Before you start teasing, tilt your head upside down and lightly shake your hair to help separate the curls. Beachy Waves Subtle each waves are the perfect undone look to create using a curling wand. Molly-Mae's original volume 1 kit doesn't appear to be available at Beauty Works anymore, but she has since launched a volume 2 kit with the hair brand.

With a much larger barrel size, these curlers can give you a looser and more romantic style. Usually around 32mm in width, bigger curlers are perfect for adding beautiful waves to super-long hair, for a more natural and polished look. The Best Curling Wand for Fine Hair Find the tight curling wand for your fine hair. Section your hair and apply a heat-protective spray, then clamp the hair at the top of the section where you want the curl to start. Twist the curling iron and move it slowly down towards the roots, allowing the length of the hair to wind around the tongs as you do so (gently pressing on the clamp to open it a little will allow your hair to slide through). You won’t need to take the tongs all the way to the ends – your hair will spiral a few times around the tongs creating a ringlet even if you leave the last inch or so out. With the hair wrapped into a spiral shape, hold the tool in place for a few seconds and then release the clamp to let your ringlet loose. To magic up California-style beach waves overnight, you can simply braid your hair into two loose pigtails when it’s wet. This method avoids heat styling, so if your hair is already damaged, it’ll thank you for skipping the hot tools! Now you’ve mastered the essentials of how to curl your hair with a wand, why not try creating some of these other amazing hairstyles with your curling wand? Tight Curls The smaller the barrel, the tighter curls you’ll get. Credit: indigitalimages.com 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.

Then, use a single pump of TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Shine Anti-Frizz Serum through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Rub it between your palms and rake it through your hair with your fingers. This will provide your hair with extra protection and nourishment after heat styling, leaving it feeling softer and looking shinier. Use: A medium-sized curling wand and a teasing brush to fluff up your curls at the root, for masses of added volume. Apply: The VO5 Curl Defining Mousse to damp hair before using a hairdryer, as this will help to hold the shape of your curls, as well as add volume. The best hair curlers for long hair in 2023 1. GHD Curve Soft Curl Tong: Best curler for big and bouncy waves

Tip: To help frame your face, hold the curling wand vertically and twirl away from your face. Remember, to get those effortless waves, don’t curl your hair from the root, but from midway down each section. Voluminous Curls Add immense volume to your curly hair by adding layers. Credit: indigitalimages.com Key specs – Barrel size: 28mm; Temperature settings: 3; Maximum temperature: 200°C; Cord length: 2.5m Get a helping hand with our TRESemmé hair styling products including serums, sprays, and balms to give you the courage to create fabulous styles on the go. If you are looking for luxury, treat yourself to a pampering session at home with the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Mask. Effortlessly refresh your hair to keep volume and style. Hold your curling iron upright and vertical, with the clamp facing forward. Gather a section of hair of about one to two inches, and clamp in place. We recommend leaving about an inch and a half of hair at the ends out of the clamp for more natural-looking beach waves that flow straighter towards the ends.Once you take your hair out of the braids in the morning, you can dry any last remaining damp bits using the diffuser attachment on your blow-dryer, or just leave them to dry naturally. And another bonus tip: avoid touching your newly-formed beach waves until they’ve cooled down. When hair is hot, it is still malleable, so touching it may loosen the curl or make it fall flat. Step 4: Finish

Finally, spray your loose hair with TRESemmé One Step Wave Spray ,for soft, defined waves that last all day. 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. These tools – usually sized between 13mm and 19mm – are great for producing tighter curls and twists. So, if you’re looking to create ’80s-inspired corkscrew curls, they’re perfect. 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.The Beauty Works styler heats up in 60 seconds, and comes with a glove, heatproof mat and handy carry pouch included in the box. Hair feels soft after styling, especially when curled on a medium heat, and while you won’t be able to achieve tight ringlets, the beachy waves it creates look fun and flirty and hold well for an evening. A pretty choice for a beach-babe look. Key specs – Barrel size: 32mm; Temperature settings: Variable; Maximum temperature: 230°C; Cord length: 3m If you want curls that are a little softer, then definitely try out a medium-sized curling wand with a barrel approximately 25mm in width. Amazingly versatile, these wands are fantastic for creating natural-looking waves and curls, working brilliantly for various hair lengths and types, too. Large Curling Wands The ultimate princess waves. While smaller curling tools are great for producing a permed look on longer manes, they’re also ideal for shorter hairstyles as they can help add texture and shape. Medium-Sized Wands