The 10 Best Curling Wands & Tongs as of June 2026

How we ranked these curling wands & tongs

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each curling wand does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Curling Wands & Tongs	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand	8.7	Best overall	Tapered wand	£120	View Price
2	Cloud Nine The Wand	8.6	Best heat range	Tapered wand	£100	View Price
3	Dyson Airwrap	8.6	Best premium multi	Air-styler	£480	View Price
4	BaByliss Pro Curl	8.5	Best value	Tapered wand	£40	View Price
5	ghd Curve Classic Curl Tong	8.5	Best classic curls	Clipped tong	£120	View Price
6	BaByliss Curl Secret Ionic	8.4	Best automatic	Auto-curler	£90	View Price
7	Mermade Hair Waver	8.4	Best for waves	Triple-barrel waver	£55	View Price
8	Remington Pro Soft Curl	8.3	Best budget	Clipped tong	£25	View Price
9	Remington Keratin Protect Wand	8.2	Best budget protect	Tapered wand	£30	View Price
10	Wavytalk Curling Wand	8.1	Best value tapered	Tapered wand	£22	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand

8.7Our number one pick.

ghd's Curve wand heats to a steady optimal 185°C with a tapered barrel for natural, long-lasting curls and good hair protection, the premium benchmark. It has a single temperature and is pricey, but the curl quality is excellent.

Curl quality: 9.2Heat control: 8.8Ease: 8.6Value: 8.2

Pros

Steady protective heat
Beautiful natural curls
Quality build

Cons

Single temperature
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

Best heat range

Cloud Nine The Wand

8.6A superb runner-up.

Cloud Nine's wand offers a wide adjustable temperature range with mineral-infused plates for healthier-looking curls and flexibility across hair types. It is pricey, but the heat range and curl quality are excellent.

Curl quality: 8.8Heat control: 9.0Ease: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Wide temperature range
Gentle on hair
Versatile

Cons

Pricey
Wand gets hot to hold

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best premium multi

Dyson Airwrap

8.6Rounds out our top three.

Dyson's Airwrap uses airflow rather than extreme heat to curl and style as it dries, with interchangeable barrels, a premium do-it-all styler that's gentler on hair. It is very expensive, but the gentle styling and versatility are excellent.

Curl quality: 8.6Heat control: 9.2Ease: 8.6Value: 8.0

Pros

Gentle airflow styling
Dries and curls
Many attachments

Cons

Very expensive
Learning curve

Check price on Amazon≈ £480

Best value

BaByliss Pro Curl

8.5A standout in the upper half.

BaByliss's Pro curling wand offers ceramic even heat, multiple temperatures and a tapered barrel for versatile curls at a friendly price, strong value. It is less premium than ghd, but for the money it is excellent.

Curl quality: 8.6Heat control: 8.8Ease: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Multiple temperatures
Even ceramic heat
Affordable

Cons

Less premium
Shorter cord

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Best classic curls

ghd Curve Classic Curl Tong

8.5A well-rounded mid-table pick.

ghd's Curve Classic tong with a clip and round barrel creates defined, bouncy ringlets with steady protective heat, a premium classic. It is pricey with one temperature, but the curl quality is excellent.

Curl quality: 9.0Heat control: 8.8Ease: 8.6Value: 8.2

Pros

Defined bouncy curls
Steady protective heat
Quality build

Cons

Single temperature
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

Best automatic

BaByliss Curl Secret Ionic

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

BaByliss's Curl Secret automatically draws hair into a chamber and curls it for you, brilliant for those who struggle with a manual wand. It is pricey and takes practice to load, but the effortless curls are good.

Curl quality: 8.4Heat control: 8.6Ease: 8.8Value: 8.2

Pros

Curls hair automatically
Even results
Good for beginners

Cons

Pricey
Loading takes practice

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best for waves

Mermade Hair Waver

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

Mermade's triple-barrel waver creates even, on-trend beachy waves quickly across the hair, a popular choice for that look. It only does waves, but for waves and value it is good.

Curl quality: 8.6Heat control: 8.4Ease: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Even beachy waves
Quick to use
Stylish

Cons

Waves only
Barrels get hot

Check price on Amazon≈ £55

Best budget

Remington Pro Soft Curl

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Remington's Pro Soft Curl tong has a clip to grip hair, making it easier for beginners, with ceramic heat at a low price. The clip can leave a crease, but for ease and value it is good.

Curl quality: 8.2Heat control: 8.4Ease: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Clip helps beginners
Ceramic heat
Cheap

Cons

Clip can crease
Basic

Check price on Amazon≈ £25

Best budget protect

Remington Keratin Protect Wand

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Remington's Keratin Protect wand infuses keratin and almond oil into a ceramic coating for smoother curls at a low price, sensible value. It is basic, but for value and hair care it is good.

Curl quality: 8.2Heat control: 8.4Ease: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Keratin-infused coating
Ceramic heat
Affordable

Cons

Basic controls
Mid build

Check price on Amazon≈ £30

Best value tapered

Wavytalk Curling Wand

8.1Rounds out our top ten.

A budget tapered curling wand with adjustable heat and a heat-proof glove covers occasional curling at a low price, fine for trying curls. It is basic, but for value it works.

Curl quality: 8.2Heat control: 8.2Ease: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheap
Adjustable heat
Glove included

Cons

Basic build
Uneven heat-up

Check price on Amazon≈ £22

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the curling wands & tongs in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Cloud Nine The Wand and Dyson Airwrap are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best curling wands & tongs without overthinking it, the ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £120

Our top picks at a glance

ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand

BaByliss Pro Curl

Dyson Airwrap

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How we ranked these curling wands & tongs

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

ghd Curve Creative Curl Wand

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Cloud Nine The Wand

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Dyson Airwrap

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BaByliss Pro Curl

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ghd Curve Classic Curl Tong

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BaByliss Curl Secret Ionic

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Mermade Hair Waver

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Remington Pro Soft Curl

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Remington Keratin Protect Wand

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Wavytalk Curling Wand

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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