Cleaning your curling wand safely

The curling wand is a great appliance as it can give you the attractive curls you desire without your having to spend money on expensive salons every now and then.

The fact is that, like any other electrical appliance, you need to carefully clean and maintain the curling wand, so that it continues to give you the benefits for a long time. To clean the curling wand, make sure that the unit is unplugged and cooled down. 

Next, you can use a soft damp cloth to wipe the handle and the barrel of the curling wand. If your appliance seems to be not functioning properly, contact the manufacturer instead of attempting to fix the unit yourself. You should also store the unit safely as instructed by the user manual. The unit should be unplugged and cooled and then stored away from moisture. You should also keep the curling wand away from children.

What makes a curling wand the best there is?

A curling wand comes in various shapes, sizes and materials. When we speak of the size of a curling wand we are referring to its barrel diameter. The size of the barrel also decides the type of curls you get: small, medium, wavy etc.

 For bigger curls, hair stylist experts recommend using the curling wand having a large barrel size. In the market, the large barrel curling iron is also known as the wide-barrel curling iron. If you follow the instruction manual accompanying the curling wand accurately, you have no reason not to get large voluminous curls. 

Choosing the large barrel curling wand requires some careful considerations. As far as the material of the wand is concerned always go in for ceramic or tourmaline barrels. These types of curling wands will not only give you fantastic curls but will also prevent damage to your hair. Also, if you are novice in this matter, it is best to choose the curling wand that is easy to use.

A guide to buying a curling wand for home use

Curls come in various shapes and sizes; tight curls, loose curls and medium wavy curls. Curls can also differ according to the hair texture. As a result, curling wand manufacturers have used different technologies in this beauty tool.

The spring type curling wand is the easiest to use; first time buyers should go in for this type of wand. These curling wands have a spring-action arm or clip that maintains a firm grip on the hair, for simple styling and they also come in a large number of barrel sizes.

The clip-less curling wand, on the other hand, requires some getting used to. They also help you get a variety of hair styles. This wand is also safe and is known to cause the least amount of hair damage. They are also available in conical and triangular shapes for getting different types of curls. Apart from these basic types, a curling wand can also come in the spiral, double barrel and double handle varieties.

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Professional curling wand for use in salons

A hair salon is visited by a number of clients having different hair types. Some clients have thick hair, others have medium hair and there are still others with super fine hair. Irrespective of the needs of your clients, you can use a professional grade curling wand that can give amazing results on each hair type.

A  curling wand made for professional use is a must have beauty tool in every hair salon. All the stylist has to do is  pick the correct heat setting that is just right for the client's hair type; thicker hair needs higher heat setting and vice-a-versa. The most important quality of a professional grade styling wand is that it should heat up fast and be ready to use in a quick period of time. Such professional wands should ideally have the following features:

1. ·         Salon level heat of 410 degrees
2. ·         Reasonable pricing
3. ·         Easy to use for every stylist
4. ·         Perfect for all hair types
5. ·         Perfect for tight and loose curls

A professional grade appliance of this type can help you give flawless curls every time for every client.

History of the Curling wand

The curling wand or curling iron was first invented by Marcel Grateau in 1890. The commercialization of the curling wand can however be accredited to Hiram Maxim who first obtained the patent for the wand.

Today, the curling wand has come a long way. There are different types of curling wands, in different price ranges, made by various manufacturers, with different technologies backing them. The curls obtained by using the different types of curling wands can also vary: small, large, spiral, tight or loose curls. The original Marcel handles used on the curling wand have also undergone transformation like clip-less handles or spring-action handles etc. The original handles required the user to apply pressure to the clamp holding the hair. Clip-less handles, on the other hand, wind the hair around the heating rod. The third type of curling wand, which use the spring-action handles, do not require the user to apply self- pressure at all.