The best curling irons for thick hair are the ones that give you the most control over the size and shape of your curls. These tools will help you achieve the look you want without having to deal with frizz or flyaways. Here are some of the best curling irons for thick hair.
$149.00
I have medium length thick hair and I was able to curl my whole head in a matter of minutes. ...I love this curling iron! I have long fine and straight but thick hair, so it doesn’t hold curl well.
What it is: A long-barrel curling iron that keeps strands hydrated, even with continuous use, and leaves hair looking and feeling irresistibly silky and smooth.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Two-inch-longer barrel than average for longer hair and ease with back-of-head styling
- Cool-touch grip for easy curling and variable heat settings for different hair types
- One-year warranty
What Else You Need to Know: Featuring an extended-length barrel, this iron makes it easier to create loose, modern curls and waves.
$149.00
Normal curling irons just dont work for my long thick hair. ...This is a great curling iron, I have longer and thick hair and I find this works very well!
Which hair type is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coiled
✔ Tightly Coiled
What it is:
A rotating clamp that creates perfect curls and waves in half the time of a traditional curling iron.
Key benefits:
- Delivers smooth, long-lasting curls.
- Seals and smooths the cuticle to reduce flyaways
- Ionic technology adds shine and decreases frizz
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This barrel features ionic technology to seal the cuticle for less frizz and tons of shine while styling. Infrared Technology heats hair from the inside out to help maintain healthy locks. Dual ceramic heaters create even, steady heat in as few as 60 seconds.
$160.00
The BEST Curling Iron for Long, Coarse Hair...Hands down the BEST curling iron for long, coarse hair. The barrel is longer than others so can effectively fully curl my hair which speeds up the process....Results no better than my drugstore curling iron....If you value a really pretty looking curling iron on your vanity (my drugstore curler is NOT pretty), this may work for you.
What it is: A curling iron that delivers lasting curls and features an extra-long titanium barrel for even heat distribution and fast, frizz-free results.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
What Else You Need to Know: This soft-touch curling iron combines advanced technology with ease of use to create beautiful, long-lasting curls. The extra-long, one-inch-diameter titanium barrel maximizes surface area for fast performance and plenty of room to wrap long or thick hair.
$159.00
Love this curling iron. I have fine hair so some irons don’t give me a curl that lasts but this one is awesome!! ...I have about 20” long natural hair, not extensions. I’m italian and Bulgarian and I’ve been told by my hair stylist that I don’t have thick hair, I actually have fine hair- it just looks thick cause I have a LOT of it.
What it is: A 1.25-inch extra-long barrel curling iron that uses moisturizing heat to deliver smooth, shiny, long-lasting curls.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns: Damage/Split Ends/Breakage, Straightening/Smoothing, and Shine
What Else You Need to Know: Infused into the barrel, GrapheneMX™ is a proprietary complex of natural minerals and graphene for the ultimate styling resultseven at a lower temperature utilizing moisturizing heat.
$169.99
It heats up quickly and consistently, eliminates tons of frizz especially if you have wavy and thick hair. The adjustable heat settings are great for different hair types....I have wavy hair and quite thick hair so its not truly easy to get me tight small curls..but this curler did the trick.
What it is: A curling iron that creates voluminous curls or waves in one smooth pass.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Digital T3 SinglePass® Technology
- Half-Inch Custom-Blend Ceramic Clip Barrel
- Lightweight Design
What Else You Need to Know: This curling iron uses a smart microchip that monitors five digital heat settings to deliver the optimal temperature for all hair types and textures while Ceramic Heater Technology delivers even, consistent heat for lasting results with minimized heat exposure.
Clinical Results: Based on a consumer post-
$98.00
It is easy to use and doesn’t feel very damaging to my hair. I have thick hair and this styles it without making it frizzy. ...I usually struggle with curling my hair because most curling irons can’t hold a lot of hair.
What it is: A classic 1.5" curling iron that produces large curls and soft waves with supreme staying power.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Ceramic and nano-coated barrel offers smooth styling without frizz
- 1.5" barrel size is ideal for big, voluminous curls and waves
- Clamp allows for greater control and provides pressure to boost shine
What Else You Need to Know: It’s travel friendly! A nine-foot-long swivel cord prevents tangling. Iron has an auto-shutoff after 60 minutes and it can handle AC voltage outlets from all over the world (adapter may be needed).
$209.00
I've used this on my thick hair and on clients with very fine hair and it's worked perfectly on both textures. ...I wondered what all the fuss was about curling irons but this one is fast and leaves my hair shiny and the curls hold.
What it is: A medium iron with a one-inch barrel for glamorous and perfectly defined curls—preset to 365°F for optimal styling without extreme heat.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Creates glamorously defined curls with a medium-size, ceramic-coated barrel
- Delivers shiny, long-lasting results
- Preset to 365°F for optimal styling without extreme heat
What Else You Need to Know: Create perfect curls, whether your hair is long or short, with this one-inch iron. It uses ultra-zone technology to monitor heat 250X per second for shiny, long-lasting results, per
$169.99
Really easy to use and comfortable to style (and hold ) long and thick hair . The design is super stylish and sleek . ...So many curling irons have a tendency to get too hot and damage my hair, but with T3’s ceramic technology and choice of settings, this curling iron is perfect!
What it is: A curling iron that creates voluminous curls or waves in one smooth pass.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Frizz
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Digital T3 SinglePass® Technology
- Three-Quarter Inch Custom-Blend Ceramic Clip Barrel
- Lightweight Design
What Else You Need to Know: This curling iron uses a smart microchip that monitors five digital heat settings to deliver the optimal temperature for all hair types and textures while Ceramic Heater Technology delivers even, consistent heat for lasting results with minimized heat exposure.
Clinical Results: Based on a consu
$199.99
My go-to hair tool!...This curling iron is a great size barrel for my length of hair and holding curl so well!! ...I’m a big fan of a barrel curl but with my long thick hair, it’s just too hard to do efficiently.
What it is: A 1.25" automatic rotating curling iron with nine heat levels, two timer settings, and two rotation speeds for fast, easy styling and lasting curls and waves.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Automatic barrel rotation for easy styling with flawless results
- Customizable heat, speed, and timer settings for fast styling with minimal heat exposure
- Exceptional heat precision for long-lasting curls and waves
What Else You Need to Know: T3 AutoTwist Technology powers an auto-rotating barrel to cut styling time and create perfect curls and waves. A two-way AutoTw