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.