These Irons Are the Secret to Perfectly Crimped Hair

Multiple heat settings, tourmaline ceramic plates, and a barrel that looks almost too cool to use, this crimping iron delivers bouncy, beachy waves that would make any bohemian goddess jealous. Dividing hair into one-inch sections, start at the root and work your way down. Once you’ve completed the entire head, spray with a texturizing spray to keep the waves in place.

This magic wand will turn fine hair into glamorous waves in minutes. And we’re serious—the extra-deep grooves grab onto lots of hair at once, heating your strands within seconds and locking the wave in place. If that didn’t convince you: The heat technology auto-adjusts whenever there’s a change in temperature, so don’t expect any surges or dips.

Hands down, one of the best things about this crimping iron is that it automatically switches off after 30 minutes—meaning you won’t find yourself in constant stress over whether or not you turned it off. Add a boost of volume and texture without damaging your hair, thanks to advanced ceramic technology. One user recommends crimping the roots for instant volume—no backcombing necessary. 

All you need is a minute to get this crimping iron ready to go. Two-inch gold plates, with various heat levels, instantly heat the hair to your desired style. In fact, fans of this hot tool rave that it doesn’t take them long to style their hair—just press down onto the section of hair for a second or two and you’ve got textured waves. Bonus: The 6-foot-long cord conveniently swivels—ideal for those just-a-tad-too-far outlets.

This one’s for our short-haired gals. This small, but mighty crimper is an inch in size, making it thin and sleek enough to get even the shortest of strands. The tourmaline ceramic technology reduces frizz, while the short, pointed grooves give hair pumped-up texture. One user applies this hot tool at her root for maximum volume, then for even more height, teases that section out for big, beautiful hair.

Curly, coily, kinky—this volumizing hot tool works wonders on any hair type. Three tourmaline ceramic barrels help to create crease-free and flawless curls, all while sealing the cuticle to keep strands smooth. One user raves that although she’s a hair tool newbie, she found this crimper extremely easy to use—no practice needed.

This compact crimper can be stored anywhere thanks to its small size. With a quick heat-up time and even heat distribution, you can get texture pretty much anywhere. Because it is tiny, it's not going to create a ton of volume but it's a great option to travel with when you're tight on space.

Going from damp hair to gorgeous waves takes just one tool. The combo of ceramic and titanium plates—and their unique steam vents—can heat damp strands without damaging them. Because it’s a blow dryer and styler in one, it literally cuts your styling time in half. Before styling, make sure to towel-dry hair and remove excess water, then detangle with a brush. Section off hair as you normally would, then style.