Everywhere you look you see beautiful beach waves that look effortless and big bouncy curls that have heads turning. You want these looks but there are so many curling irons to chose from how do you know what one is the best? I am here to show you the best curling irons under $50 that will help you achieve beautiful curls all on your own.
Below are some of the best quality curling irons to give you beautiful long lasting curls. Once you have your curling iron you can start curling and waving your hair with the help of my tutorials.(coming soon) Also feel free to email me with any questions. Good luck!
My Top Favorite Curling Irons Under $50
Hot Tools Metal Spring Curling Irons
Hot tools curling irons are by far my favorite curling irons. It’s the most used and trusted brand in the industry. I have used this iron for over 10 years and it always gives me perfect result. From my everyday clients to the crazy days at fashion week, this iron has always stayed strong.
- Heats up fast
- Temperature settings up to 430°
- Soft grip handle
- Comes in different sizes
- Click here for 3/4 inch
- Click here for 1 inch
- Click here for 1 ¼inch
- Click here for 1 ½ inch
Hot Tools Ceramic Spring Curling Irons
- Snag free surface
- Temperature settings up to 430°
- Pulse technology for “gets hot, stays hot”
- Extra long tip that stays cool for easy handling
- Gentle on hair
- Comes in different sizes
- Click here for 3/4 inch
- Click here for 1 inch
- Click here for 1 ¼
- Click here for 1 ½
Hot Tools Curling Wand
I love this curling wand! Hot tools comes through once again providing an awesome curling tool that’s easy to use and gives you the perfect beach wave. It comes with a heat resistant glove to wear on your hand that will be wrapping the hair around the wand.
Clip-less iron for no creases- Extra long cool tip for easy use
- Heat resistant glove included
- Temperature settings up to 430°
- Click here to check it out on Amazon
BaByliss Pro Spring Curling Irons
Babyliss is another well known trusted brand. This curling iron maintains a consistent heat all through out the barrel to give you a perfect curl every time. This curling iron is great if you are new to using a curling iron or just in the market for something new.
- Nano titanium barrel
- Heats up almost instantly
- Temperature setting up to 450°
- Comes in different sizes
- Click here for 3/4 inch
- Click here for 1 inch
- Click here for 1¼
- Click here for 1½
Note: You should always use a heat styling product to help protect your hair and add hold and shine.
What To Consider When Looking For a Curling Iron
- Is it easy to use? – There are a few styles of curling irons. A marcel curling iron has a base that rotates which can make it tough to use on yourself. Then there is the more traditional curling iron that has a spring clamp. The spring curling irons can be easier to control, especially if you are new to using a curling iron. A new style of curling irons have no clamp at all and are designed to just wrap your hair around and hold. These curling irons work perfect to create the beachy wave look.
- Does it have heat control? – You always want a curling iron that you can control the heat. If you have fine hair you want to use a lower heat setting then someone with thick coarse hair to prevent damage. With the proper heat setting you will achieve a curl that last all day. Stay away from curling irons that have just a high and low temperature setting. You want a curling iron that has a range of degree of temperatures on the curling iron. For example:(125° 250° 350° 425°)
- What size barrel do you need? – The size of the barrel will determinate the size and style of your curl. The smaller the barrel of the curling iron the tighter of a curl you will have. The larger the barrel the looser of a curl you will achieve. Something to keep in mind when choosing the size of a curling iron should be your hair length and texture. If your hair is short and doesn’t hold a curl well it’s better to choose a barrel that is smaller. At first your curls may seem tight, but with time they will loosen and fall into place.
- Ceramic or Metal curling iron? – There is a lot of debate whether ceramic curling irons are better than metal curling irons. I have used both and seen little different between the two. What seems to be the factor of whether you should use ceramic or metal comes down to your hair texture. If you tend to have weak, thin hair the ceramic will be less damaging on your locks. When you have thick coarse hair you need something stronger like a metal curling iron.