What to Look for in Tools for Curly Hair

Choosing the right tools can help you define, protect, and enhance your natural curls. Here are key factors to keep in mind when shopping for curly hair tools.

1. Material and Quality

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Opt for tools made from high-quality materials like ceramic, tourmaline, or gentle plastics to minimize frizz and reduce breakage. Avoid metal combs or brushes that can snag or damage delicate curls.

2. Curl Definition

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Look for diffusers, wide-tooth combs, and detangling brushes specifically designed to preserve curl patterns. These tools help distribute product evenly and encourage defined, bouncy curls without causing disruption.

3. Heat Settings

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If using heat styling tools such as dryers or curling irons, adjustable heat settings are essential. Lower temperatures help prevent heat damage while still providing effective styling for curly textures.

4. Ease of Use and Cleaning

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Choose ergonomic designs that are comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver through thick or coily hair. Tools that are simple to clean will also maintain better hygiene and last longer.

  1. 1
    SinglePass Curl 0.5in Professional Curling Iron
    227 REVIEWS
    The SinglePass Curl ½” enhances natural curls or adds tight, bouncy curls to wavy or straight hair in one pass.
  2. 2
    Switch Kit Wave Trio Styling Iron with Three Interchangeable Barrels
    116 REVIEWS
    Three barrels and an interchangeable design take your waves from beachy, to full-bodied, to voluminous and bold, all with a shiny, long-lasting finish.
  3. 3
    Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer Curly+Coily
    67 REVIEWS
    BestSeller Limited Edition
    Our latest Airwrap technology, with 6-in-1 versatility. Dry, curl, wave, shape, stretch and diffuse.
  4. 4
    Featherweight StyleMax Professional Hair Dryer with Custom Heat and Speed Automation
    266 REVIEWS
    Professional hair dryer that auto-adjusts heat and speed to your hair texture and styling goals for faster drying & better results with less damage.
  5. 5
    CurlWrap

    T3

    CurlWrap

    $209.99
    259 REVIEWS
    You can’t bring your stylist home with you. Meet the next-best thing.
  6. 6
    Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies
    90 REVIEWS
    Specially designed to avoid hair creases, treat your hair to this set of six award-winning scrunchies made with Slipsilk. 
  7. 7
    Skinny Scrunchies
    45 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Award-winning scrunchies, designed to avoid hair creases. anti crease, anti breakage. Upgrade your hair tie game.
  8. 8
    Wide Tooth Comb

    Oribe

    13 REVIEWS
    Custom-designed comb to detangle and style hair.
  9. 9
    Detail Set Three-Piece Brush Set for Detailed Styling
    8 REVIEWS
    The essential trio for fine-tuned finishing touches, featuring flexible teeth and vegan boar bristles for perfect tension and precision styling.
  10. 10
    Hair Pick

    Oribe

    3 REVIEWS
    Custom-designed pick that helps easily detangle hair while styling.

What to Look for in Tools for Curly Hair

Choosing the right tools can help you define, protect, and enhance your natural curls. Here are key factors to keep in mind when shopping for curly hair tools.

1. Material and Quality

Citrus catapult arrow

Opt for tools made from high-quality materials like ceramic, tourmaline, or gentle plastics to minimize frizz and reduce breakage. Avoid metal combs or brushes that can snag or damage delicate curls.

2. Curl Definition

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Look for diffusers, wide-tooth combs, and detangling brushes specifically designed to preserve curl patterns. These tools help distribute product evenly and encourage defined, bouncy curls without causing disruption.

3. Heat Settings

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If using heat styling tools such as dryers or curling irons, adjustable heat settings are essential. Lower temperatures help prevent heat damage while still providing effective styling for curly textures.

4. Ease of Use and Cleaning

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Choose ergonomic designs that are comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver through thick or coily hair. Tools that are simple to clean will also maintain better hygiene and last longer.