Advantages of Spiral Curling Irons

spiral-curling-ironThere are many different kinds of curling irons to choose from, and if you’re basically a hair styling novice - like I am - it can get very confusing, if not downright overwhelming! I used to think that you were supposed to choose the type of curling iron you need based on what kind of hair you have - i.e., long, short, fine, thick, etc. But I was wrong; in reality, you need to choose your iron based on what kinds of curls you’re hoping to create.

If you want to create tight, bouncy ringlets - classic “curly hair,” in my opinion - what you really need is a spiral curling iron. Spiral curling irons are designed to help you make exactly those kinds of curls. Here are some of the advantages of spiral curling irons:

  • They have smaller barrels (usually 1 inch or less in diameter), which allows you to make small curls as opposed to loose waves
  • They have longer barrels, which allows you to hold the iron vertically as you wrap the hair around the barrel to create those ringlets
  • They often have “guides,” which are metal rings wrapped around the barrel that show you how and where to place your hair for maximum curl

If you want awesome curly hair fast, buy a spiral curling iron! They make the entire process super easy.