5 Best Curling Irons with Clamps - Mar. 2025 - BestReviews (2025)

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Bottom Line

This three-barrel hair waver will bring the results for wavy hairstyles.

Pros

It has 10 temperature settings between 205 and 410 degrees. The barrels are made of tourmaline ceramic for better waves with less frizz. It has a tangle-free swivel cord for easy travel and an auto shut-off feature for safety. The three-barrel design not only allows styling to be quicker, it also opens up a wide variety of new ways to curl.

Cons

Some found there was a small learning curve to getting the best results.

Feature-packed

Bottom Line

If you have long hair, this is the curling iron for you. It creates beautiful curls that last forever and a day.

Pros

Has special patented Pulse Technology. Gets hot and stays hot. Offers 10 variable heat settings and heats up to 430 degrees. 24K gold-plated barrel and powerful spring clamp, with an extra-long rotating cool tip, create tight curls that will last all day. Lightweight with a soft grip handle. Heavy-duty tangle-proof swivel cord offers great versatility at home or salon.

Cons

May take a while to learn how to use it properly. May get too hot for some who aren't sure how to curl their hair initially.

Portable Convenience

Bottom Line

This is a smaller curling iron with multi-heat control. Perfect tool for creating super full, fun hair.

Pros

Includes two extra, easy-to-replace springs. Comes with a micro mini 3/8" barrel. Best suited for hair that is very short and/or medium short. Professional quality. Lightweight and easy to use. The narrow barrel is perfect for short hair. Heats up quickly. Gets hot enough to curl very thick and coarser hair. The handle is comfortable to hold for extended periods of time.

Cons

Tip of the rod may melt off iron with use. Doesn't always get as hot as needed to curl.

Simple Yet Solid

Bottom Line

This curler/crimper is easy to use. Get current styles fast and make heads turn.

Pros

Multiple tourmaline ceramic barrels help create softer, shinier, sleek waves. Easily produces lovely, wide waves. Heat is excellent and can be adjusted to work well for a variety of hair types and textures. Waves stay in for 2-3 days with hair spray. Styles hair in about five minutes. The included glove is a huge plus for people who style their hair for longer periods of time.

Cons

Some rare instances of the handle coming apart from the barrel.