curling tong/wand - which is best

ali-t

I am looking for a curling tong or wand for difficult hair. Although I get brazillian keratin treatments I find that my hair doesn't hold a curl when I use tongs. I have never managed to get the hang of curling with GHD's so am looking for an industrial strength tong for my crazy hair.

I assume that heat will be the most important aspect but anyone with any experiences and recommendations would be appreciated.

Gillyx

I have a wand and I love it, takes alot of practise though, until you're not burning your hands/fingers at every opportunity.

ali-t

Gillyx wrote: »

I have a wand and I love it, takes alot of practise though, until you're not burning your hands/fingers at every opportunity.

What kind? What temperature does it go up to and what kind of hair do you have (i.e. thick, fine, coarse etc)

Gillyx

It's a Remington Curling Wand, and it goes to 220 degrees. My hair is fine but I have alot of it, it's bushy. My friend has thick curly hair but wanted big curls, she uses a Babyliss Curling Wand and it works in her hair.

ali-t

Is it this one? http://www.boots.com/en/Remington-Pearl-Hair-Curling-Wand-Ci95_1120601/ It only goes to 210 degrees rather than 220 but it has great reviews.

Emuchops

I use a Herstyler-have long very thick hair and its does a v good job. Has a heatproof glove with it and takes a bit of practice, but worthwhile mastering.

Gillyx

ali-t wrote: »

Is it this one? http://www.boots.com/en/Remington-Pearl-Hair-Curling-Wand-Ci95_1120601/ It only goes to 210 degrees rather than 220 but it has great reviews.

Yes that's the one, sorry I must have got mixed up. I love mines although I'd like one with a thicker barrel.

ali-t

Gilly I have gone with your recommendation and have ordered it from Tesco for less than £17 but it doesn't have the glove with it. I have read reviews where people have said to wear a leather glove which does the same thing and that the glove that comes with the product is very big so its difficult to style effectively. I am sure I will sort something out that doesn't involve mega burns!

Thanks for the feedback and I will let you know if I end up with kinks, curls or 3rd degree burns!

ali-t

Gillyx, I picked it up today and either I am doing something wrong or it is broken - help!

I switched it on and the temp came up on the screen with 3 bars along the bottom that looked like they were loading or indicating it heating up - kind of like when a phone charges. And then nothing.... the barrel was cold and the bars continued to look like they were loading but nothing happened.

I then tried to lock the temp by pressing the - button and the key came up like the instructions said it would but still no heat. Have I got dud ones or am I doing something wrong?