How to create 3 different types of curls

Unless you’re an avid heat styler, knowing how to create the curls you want can be tricky business. There are so many different variations, and unless you’ve tried and tested all the tools that create them, there’s no way of knowing which ones you like best.
That is, until we tested them for you.
So to show you just how varied they can get, I’ve used three different hair tools to create three different looks. Click on each image below to see my ‘before’ and ‘after’, and again to see which tool I used to create each type of curl. See if you can guess which tool I used before the final reveal!



“I really like this look – A LOT, though it’s not something I’d go for on a daily basis. I think this is something I would keep for special occasions as it’s quite a glamorous style. I love how these curls bring out my highlights and soften my features. It’s a really pretty, really classic and feminine curl, but I can also imagine myself popping on a red lippie for something a little sexier. While I think it makes my hair look ten thousand times healthier, my only gripe is that I looove running my fingers through my hair, scrunching it and tszujing at the roots, but these curls look like they’d drop pretty quickly if I touched them too much.”
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“Honey, I’m home! Naturally textured but still stylish, this is a look I could wear every day. It’s big and bouncy, just the way I like it! I love how much volume I get with this tool – not to mention how simple it is to use. I also love how versatile this look is – I wear it to work, out to lunch, to formal functions – I’d even wear my hair like this on my wedding day!”
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“This tool took me a few goes at first, but once I got the hang of things, I found it easier to use than I’d first anticipated. I’ve seen bh’s Sam use this tool before, so I was a little surprised when my curls came out the way they did. They’ve got a much beachier vibe than hers – a pleasant surprise! It’s a really good look for summer. My only gripe is that my curls didn’t last as long this time around. I have naturally quite straight, limp hair that can be really stubborn when it comes to styling, so while I don’t think this is the tool for me, I think this would be much more suitable for someone with hair that takes to curls quite easily.”
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Have you used any of these tools before? What do you use to create your curls?
140 Member Comments
https://www.amazon.com/Xtava-Curl-Curling-Wand-Professional/dp/B01M0PHGQ9?ref_=ast_sto_dp/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=genie005-20 The hair curler is simply gorgeous. Comfortable in the hand, the thermal glove turned out to be incredibly useful, the cord does not interfere, thanks to the coating, the curls easily slide off and do not deform, the convenient control buttons quickly heat up to the right temperature.
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I love the first styler (GHD IV Styler) the most. It looks the most natural to me.
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I like these before and after pics by clicking on the photo. Hope to see more articles like this.
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I'd never seen the term 'tszujing' written.
I've learnt another new thing today!
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I swear by my diffuser.
I am in need of a new hairdryer though!
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Oh wow, it's so different.
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Nice, I might need to look at something else, my rollers that are heated I am starting to not like my hair style
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This is all new to me, but love it so far :)
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I love a thick barrel curler.
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My hair is dead straight naturaly so would love some waves and volume in my hair.
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I like the look of number 1 the best
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I'm lucky to have naturally wavy hair!!! Three beautiful looks though!!!
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I have naturally curly hair, but I love these different looks! :)
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the first look is very nice,.. Nice curls,..
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Like the 3rd look the best. The 2nd looks a bit too SJP
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I prefer a straight hairstyle myself but I still loved reading this though.
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Very different looks. Pity there isn’t one tools to give them all.
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I love the look that the Diamond Waves gave. If I want a curly look I usually get my hairdresser daughter to help out....lucky me :)
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About as close as I get to curling my hair is braiding it when it's sill wet.
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I'm too uncoordinated to use curling irons - and I've got two! I don't have the patience to keep trying when I can just straighten my hair :-P
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WOW! What great looks! Love the first the most.
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The click to reveal feature is so fun! I like the looks but I personally love big bouncy curls from the traditional clip curler
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Omg, such a beautiful curls! I wish i have longer hair now
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I braid my hair overnight, so it gets some wave from that. I tried curling, but hair went flat in minutes!
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Love the last curls with the Philips easy styler. Gorgeous curls all round.
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