

But it’s the ridge that acts as the star here: It makes for the perfect resting place for my index finger and allows for a firm grip without straining or chafing. This one features a slim, tapered shape and a smooth, yet not slippery, finish that feels comfortable in my hand. You don’t realize the importance of a well-designed handle until you’ve tried a lineup of others that hurt your thumb or strain your wrist. Stephanie Montes For Forbes An Ergonomic Handle That Feels Comfortable To Use And it still works wonders on those with shorter hair you may not even notice the difference in the barrel length.īio Ionic’s longer barrel allows for those with both longer and shorter hair lengths to style with. With Bio Ionic’s longer barrel, I could twist from ends to roots in one fell swoop, getting an even curl without having to go back and fix loose areas. The only problem is this takes twice as long.

Since average-sized versions don’t usually give me enough space to work with, I’ve resorted to a two-step process that involves curling from the roots to mid-length, then moving from mid-length to the end on each section to ensure even heat coverage on my hair. I have long hair that hits around my mid-back, so it can be challenging to find a curling iron with a barrel that’s long enough to distribute heat evenly from roots to ends. An Extra Long Barrel That Caters To All Hair Lengths Made of the brand’s proprietary ceramic blend, called Ceramic NanoIonic MX Mineral Complex, this curling iron is designed to promote softness and shine, without leaving hair with that crunchy, singed feel (which I can 100% vouch for based on my testing). The barrel material also caters to a variety of hair types.

Of all the curling irons I tested, this one had the most extensive heat range and lowest entry.
