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Best curling iron, no auto shutoff
Pros: price, variable heat settings, heats quickly, evenly
Cons: no automatic shutoff, may cause more hair damage than ceramic curling irons
1110
078729011102
3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2 and 2 inches
24-karat gold-plated
Spring or marcel
10
430
No
8
85
1 year
2 replacement springs (with spring-clamp models)
Fold-away safety stand, soft-grip textured handle, Patented Pulse Technology to ensure consistent heat
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Best curling iron with auto shutoff
Pros: price, negative ions may reduce static and frizz, variable temperature settings
Cons: poorly placed power switch, short grip tip
CD117
074108225528
3/4, 1, 1 ¼, and 1 ½ inches
Tourmaline and ceramic
Spring
5
395
Yes
9
N/A
5 years
Protective heat shield
Ceramic heater, uniform heat recovery to maintain constant temperatures, 30-second instant heat, LED temperature setting
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Clipless curling iron
Pros: ceramic core heating resistor, no crimp marks, lifetime warranty
Cons: expensive, may cause burns, steep learning curve
7300004
895890000458
13 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm
Aluminum Teflon
None
No
320
No
8
40
Lifetime
Heat-resistant glove, how-to DVD
Ceramic core heat resistor, dual voltage
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Basic curling iron
Pros: affordable, 25 heat settings, heats up quickly, automatic shutoff
Cons: chrome barrel, poorly placed temperature dial
45616911
074108172563
1/2, 3/4- 1, 1 1/4 and 1 ½ inches
Chrome
Spring
25
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
2 years
N/A
60-second instant heat, Turbo Heat increases maximum temperature by 68-degree Fahrenheit, dual voltage, non-slip grip handle
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Travel curling iron
Pros: affordable, convenient, compact, brush attachment included
Cons: only one size, chrome barrel
TC700
074108239679
5/8 inches
Chrome
Spring
No
N/A
No
N/A
N/A
1 year
Carrying case, brush attachment, butane cartridge
N/A