The best hair curlers for long, fine and short hair

Whether you want to create beachy waves or voluminous curls, using the right hair curler is key.

From conical designs to barrel shapes, blowdrying brushes and traditional tongs, there are many different types to shop from.

To help you find the right one for your hair length, thickness and curl shape, we've hand-picked our top 12.

Our round-up features big-name brands such as ghd, Babyliss, Dyson and more, and spans a range of budgets.

Before you start heating up your new curler however, make sure you use heat protectant spray to keep your tresses in tip top condition.

The best hair curlers to buy now

BaByliss 9000 Cordless Curling Tong | £179.99 from Boots

This cordless design is perfect for mastering voluminous, long-lasting curls without faffing with cables. It heats up in seconds, has three heat settings and a cool touch tip so you won't burn your hands. On a full charge, you can use it cordlessly for 30 minutes.

Ghd Creative Curl Wand | £149 from Cult Beauty

This wand is ideal for achieving tousled waves thanks to its conical design. There's no clamp to fiddle with, simply wrap hair around the barrel for a few seconds. It heats up in seconds to 185 degrees – the optimum temperature for heat on the hair – and has a safety stand for resting it on a surface without it burning.

The Curling Wand | £139 from Cloud Nine

A great option for shorter hair, this Cloud Nine curling wand heats up in just 45 seconds, can be used on all hair types, comes with a heat resistant case and heats up to temperatures between 125 and 175 degrees.

Easy Curls Hair Wands | £25 from John Lewis

Shopping on a budget? Make sure you take a look at this affordable curling wand from John Lewis that's less than £30. It boasts more than 50 five-star ratings from happy customers. One wrote: "The wand looks great, it's easy to use, does a decent job curling my hair, the gloves are useful as it does get hot."

Beauty Works Professional Styler | £70 from Boots

Thanks to its extra-long barrel, this Beauty Works styler is designed for long hair. The width will allow you to create tousled, beachy waves and it comes with a white and gold heat-resistant carry case and protective glove.

The Cheeky Chopstick Styler | £40 from Chopstick Styler

For tight curls that will last all day, this chopstick styler is all you need. It has a titanium barrel which can be used on all hair types and lengths and promises curls which will last three days. The barrel has a thickness of 10mm x 15 mm by 160mm and there ars five temperature settings between 120 and 210 degrees.

Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler Complete Fuchsia/Nickel | £479.99 from Boots

No hair curling roundup would be complete without the Dyson AirWrap. It uses air rather than heat to curl hair, meaning less damage is done to delicate strands. Getting to grips with it is easy – once the hair is wrapped around the barrel, keep it there for 10 seconds, then press the cold shot button, which blasts cold air around tresses to set them in place and help retain their shape for longer.

Revamp iGen Progloss™ Cordless Ceramic Curling Tong | £199.99 from Sephora UK

This Revamp curling tong has rave reviews from satisfied customers. One said, "Has many different settings. Heats up quickly. Easy to use. Curls last all day and the next of used with hairspray. Amazing tongs. It’s a must get."

T3 SinglePass Curl | £150 from Lookfantastic

This T3 curling wand has a ceramic barrel and tong for frizz-free curls, delivers a glossy finish, has five heat settings and a lightweight body. It will glide through hair seamlessly, shuts off automatically after an hour and has a handy swivel cord.

SILKE London Heatless Curler | £42 from Lookfantastic

Looking for easy curls without the heat damage? Try a heatless curler, like this one from Silke. Best know for their mulberry silk hair accessories, this set will curl your hair while you sleep so you can wake up with a picture-perfect hairstyle. Start with damp hair, use the claw clip to hold it in place on top of your head, wrap each strand around the curler until you reach the bottom, secure with hair ties and leave for four to eight hours.

Jose Eber HST Clipless Curling Iron 32mm | £135 from Selfridges

This easy-to-use curling iron can be used to achieve large bouncy curls or voluptuous waves that will last all day. Simply wrap around even strands of hair around the barrel and spritz with hairspray.

Drybar The Wrap Party Curling and Styling Wand | £129 from Cult Beauty

This traditional barrel tong is ideal for beginners looking to master the perfect curl. The barrel has a non-slip design, the handle is ergonomic and it heats up to 232 degrees. It also boasts infrared technology which prevents excessive heat damage and the titanium material reduces frizz and boosts shine.