Thick Hair Thick hair can be more challenging to curl, but the right curling iron can make all the difference. For thick hair, look for a curling iron with a titanium or gold-plated barrel.

Fine hair is especially vulnerable to heat damage, so the best curling irons for fine hair have variable heat controls to limit the amount of heat you use.

Fine hair is especially vulnerable to heat damage, so the best curling irons for fine hair have variable heat controls to limit the amount of heat you use.

Fine hair is especially vulnerable to heat damage, so the best curling irons for fine hair have variable heat controls to limit the amount of heat you use.

Experts also share how to keep your hair healthy under higher temperatures. Common heat-based curling techniques—either with a wand, flat iron, or curling iron—are most recommended for ...