1.5 curling iron curls

1 inch vs. 1.25 inches Hottools curling iron comparison with video and curl samples on the same head. What's the difference and why it matters.

Curling Iron Cheat Sheet

What size curling iron do I need? If you find yourself asking that question, know that the size you choose will depend on your hair length (whether you've got short, long or medium-length hair) and how loose or tight you want your curls to be. In this post, we've got a quick summary of the different sizes that vary from 3/8 inch (9mm) to 2 inches (50mm) and which one is best for what type of hair and what type of curl. Read on and be informed!

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Use a curling iron (not a wand) to curl your hair in 10 minutes. I also shared what products to use so your curls last all day.

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When you have long luscious locks, the question of how to curl long hair with a curling iron by yourself is pretty common. Just where do you start when trying to replicate that fresh salon style, but without the stylist? Don’t worry; we have your back and have created a complete guide to curling long hair with a curling iron so that you can create beautiful curls that last all day.

Whether you're aiming for curls or beach waves, have thick or fine hair, or sport short to long hair, find the perfect barrel size in my curling iron size guide.

1 inch vs 1.5 inch curl - what’s the difference? We curled two strands of the same hair with a 1 inch curling iron barrel (left) and a 1.5 inch barrel (right), to show how barrel size can really make a difference in achieving the look you’re going for! A 1 inch barrel is perfect for those more defined curls, or with a light hand, beach waves! A 1.5 inch barrel is going to help you get the blowout look or the no makeup, makeup look of hair!