Curling Irons information

Curling Irons links

Several articles about hairstyling tools, including curling irons and how to use them, are posted at About.com's beauty channel.  (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

StyleBell.com has an excellent article explaining the difference between marcel and spring curling irons. Another article explains which barrel sizes are best for various styles and hair lengths.

Real Simple magazine editors discuss the function of tourmaline and ceramic in curling irons and other hairstyling tools. The differences between professional irons and drugstore brands are also included.

A brief article from Good Housekeeping magazine explains how to remove product buildup from a curling iron.

LoveToKnow.com's report on curling irons discusses the features found on curling irons, the differences between barrel plating materials and tips for curling your hair properly.

HairStylingToolsInfo.com discusses tips for protecting hair while using a curling iron.

UKHairdressers.com, an online magazine that discusses hair trends and provides several how-to articles, demonstrates how to use a triple-barrel curling iron to create a wavy hairstyle.

Several hairstyling tools are described in the article "Curling and Straightening Tools" at iVillage.com.

Editors at Ladies' Home Journal magazine offer tips for getting curls to last throughout the day.

TheBeautyBrains.com, a beauty blog written by cosmetics chemists, discusses products that help protect hair from heat damage caused by curling irons and other styling tools.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website lists curling irons that have been recalled. Safety concerns are listed, as well as refund and replacement procedures.

Manufacturers' websites provide useful information for choosing the right color as well as application techniques:

Hot Tools  

FHI Heat  

Infiniti by Conair  

Enzo Milano  

Conair  

Revlon