Curling Tongs & Stylers

What is the difference between curling tongs and a hair styler?

Curling tongs are designed to create tight curls or natural-looking curls quickly. They often heat up thanks to a ceramic coating or a titanium one, which is designed to be gentle on your hair while helping to look after the hair fibre. Most curling tongs offer adjustable temperature to suit fine hair as well as thick hair.

They often have a holding clamp to grip the strand while styling and can heat very quickly thanks to fast heat-up. Some models have a swivel cord to make handling easier. The styler is a versatile appliance that combines several functions.

It can straighten, curl or create a wavy effect. It is often fitted with interchangeable attachments, which makes it practical if you want to change style without using several appliances. The styler also uses technologies such as ionic technology to tame frizz and to be kinder to your hair when it heats up.

Some stylers are even cordless for freer use. In short, you choose curling tongs for precise, long-lasting curls, and a styler for varying your hairstyles easily. We offer styling appliances suited to all your needs.

How do you choose curling tongs for the type of curl you want?

The size of the barrel is the key to determining the curl style. Curling tongs with a small diameter, around 13 to 19 mm, create tight curls that hold for a long time. For wider, softer curls, prefer a barrel of 25 to 38 mm, perfect for a natural wavy effect.

If you like to vary your styles, curling tongs with interchangeable attachments let you change the size easily. The tourmaline coating is ideal for shiny, frizz-free curls. It spreads heat more evenly while looking after the hair fibre.

Some curling tongs have a temperature sensor that adjusts the heat to your hair type. This is helpful especially on the most fragile hair. For easy handling, choose a styling appliance with a swivel cord or a cordless model.

This simplifies handling, especially if you create complex curls. Precise setting of the temperature gives a long-lasting hold and limits the impact on thick or fine hair. So choosing suitable curling tongs & stylers is not complicated.

You just need to think about the curl size, the type of coating, and the options for styling effectively and with care. We have several models designed to meet these criteria, so that you can easily create the hairstyle you want.

How do you use curling tongs without damaging your hair?

Always start by applying a heat protection spray to your hair to limit the effects of heat. Choose curling tongs with a titanium coating or ionic technology, as they reduce static and are gentler on the hair fibre. Never use the appliance on wet hair: your lengths must be completely dry before curling.

Set the temperature according to your hair type: a low temperature for fine hair, a little higher on very thick hair, without going above what the manufacturer recommends. Always divide your hair into small sections; this avoids exposing the same area to heat for too long. Let the curling tongs work for a few seconds per strand: the longer you heat, the greater the risk of stressing the structure of the hair.

Use the holding clamp regularly or, on some models, the clamp-free function, to avoid squashing or straining the hair shaft. Never press the curl against the scalp; always keep a few centimetres back from the root. Some curling tongs have an audible timer to alert you as soon as the curl is formed and to limit exposure to heat.

We recommend caring for your hair with nourishing treatments and giving it breaks from heated appliances, so that it keeps looking and feeling its best. If you want to vary your hairstyles while keeping your hair looking its best, also discover our hair straighteners, designed to be gentle on the hair fibre, even with regular use.