The Best Curling Irons for Short Hair
Bed Head Curlipops Curling Wand for Loose Curls, 1"
Buy It: $17.99; amazon.com
We’ve written praise for this curling iron before, and we stand behind it. Not only is the price amazing, but the cool tip and heat-protective glove make it easier to get short hair wrapped around without fear of burns.
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Sultra The Bombshell Rod Curling Iron
Buy It: $130; amazon.com
Although this curling iron will set your wallet back a bit, its advanced ceramic technology is much less damaging to hair than other materials, which makes it ideal for those with thin or damaged hair. And it has an auto shut-off feature, so you don’t have to worry about burning down the house from forgetting to turn it off.
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Hot Tools Spring Curling Iron 24K Gold 1 Inch
Buy It: $39.99; amazon.com
The 24 karat gold barrel works to make silky smooth curls, but if you have thin hair, be sure to put it on a lower heat setting—it gets hot, hot, hot. The Hot Tools brand is often recognized for its great quality and low price.
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The Beachwaver Co. S1 Curling Iron
Buy It: $129; amazon.com
It’s been said that once you try the Beachwaver, you’ll agree that it’s the only curling iron you’ll ever need. The rotating iron basically does the job for you to achieve effortless waves, which makes it well worth the price tag.
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BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Conicurl Iron 1 to ½ Inch
Buy It: $39.99; amazon.com
The tapered shape of this curling iron will create loose curls that get narrower at the bottom. This is a great curling iron if you have thick or coarse hair, as the titanium barrel reaches high temperatures very quickly.
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ghd Curve Classic Curl Iron
Buy It: $142.82; amazon.com
The price tag isn’t little, but neither are the incredible results. The brand recommends this iron, as well as the ghd Curve Creative Curl Iron, for shorter hair. If you want traditional curls, go with the Classic, but if boho is more your style, the Creative is for you.
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BlueTop Unisex 9mm Tourmaline Ceramic Mini Hair Crimper Curler
Buy It: $24.59; amazon.com
Because this curling iron is a unisex product, its skinny barrel is suitable for all hair lengths, including super short hair, and it has an auto shut-off feature for forgetful curlers.
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NuMe Classic Curling Wand
Buy It: $69; amazon.com
NuMe recommends its original curling wand for any hair length, and its tourmaline ceramic barrel is great for thinner hair. It comes with a heat-resistant styling glove, and is available in three sizes.
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Remington Pro ½-1” Curling Wand with Pearl Ceramic Technology
Buy It: $20.80; amazon.com
This pretty-in-pink, $20 curling wand has gotten rave reviews (including from us). The ½-1-inch barrel is best for short hair, and it’s super lightweight. It has a temperature lock feature that retains your perfect temperature throughout curling, but auto shut-off ensures it won’t keep that temperature after you’re done.
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Drybar 3-Day Bender 1" Barrel Curling Iron
Buy It: $159.90; amazon.com
Get just-left-the-salon hair with this rotating iron that takes the job off your hands. You might want to find a tutorial on YouTube to learn how to use it if you’re not a seasoned curling pro.