Is Megan Fox a curling iron fan?

When it comes to creating waves or curls, or simply taming frizz and flyaways, few styling tools are quite as useful as that old reliable the curling iron. From famous beauties like Megan Fox to – quite literally – the girl next door, you would be hard-pressed to find a woman who doesn’t rely on her curling iron to create at least one of her signature hair looks. But where do hot rollers enter into the equation? Which one is the better styling aid?

For the most part, the best curling irons are preferable to a set of hot rollers for one big reason: Versatility! While hot rollers can only be used for one purpose – to give your hair a kicky curl – curling irons can help you create spirals, waves, ringlets, and even straighter, smoother locks. Curling irons are easier to use and more comfortable for most women, and they take far less time, since you don’t have to wait for the iron to cool the way that you do with hot rollers.

Curling irons come in all different shapes and sizes, so you can select the iron you need based on the kind of look you’re planning to create, while most women only own one set of hot rollers. If you want truly gorgeous hair, choose the same tools that the professionals do: High quality curling irons.

Jessica Biel uses a curling iron to enhance her hair, not fight it.

When you think of curling your hair, what kinds of images come to mind? If your hair is naturally straight and you use your curling iron to create tightly coiled ringlets, or your hair tends to be frizzy and your curling iron helps give it wave and body, then you may be used to thinking of your curling iron as a weapon in your personal fight against your hair’s natural inclinations. However, many women are learning that some of the best curling irons can actually be used to enhance your hair’s normal texture, rather than battling against it! Take a look at Jessica Biel’s sexy, subtle waves for instance; would you ever imagine that a curling iron was used to achieve this look? It’s true! Jessica’s stylist simply wrapped medium-sized sections of her hair around a large (1 1/2″) barrel curling iron for a few seconds, then used the hands and a texturizing pomade to artfully tousle the hair before setting the entire look with light-touch hairspray. Voila – Jessica is red carpet ready, and her entire ‘do only took a few minutes! The best curling irons for each woman will depend on her hair length, whether her hair is straight, wavy, frizzy or naturally curly, and whether the hair is coarse or fine.

Use a large-barreled curling iron to make waves like Scarlett Johansson's!

If you have long hair that reaches past your shoulders, it can be hard to find new ways to style it – particularly if your hair is thick or coarse. One common problem that long-haired ladies run into when it comes to styling is that the heaviness of their hair pulls the curl right out, making it difficult to create spirals or ringlets. But when you look at beautiful Hollywood stars like Scarlett Johansson, it’s clear that achieving gorgeous waves is a definite possibility – you just have to have the right tools in your beauty arsenal! So what are the best curling irons for long hair?

Generally, it’s best to choose a curling iron with a larger barrel if you have hair that is shoulder-length or longer. In my personal experience, I think the best curling irons for long hair are those with barrels that are 1 1/2″ in diameter. Using a large-barreled iron with allow you to create luxurious, loose waves just like Scarlett’s, and since you’re not attempting Shirley Temple-esque little girl curls, your hair will be able to hold the style much better. Plus, using curling irons with large barrels will prevent you from having to spend hours dividing your hair into tiny sections and curling them one by one! Larger curling irons can handle more hair, so it will take you less time to create your new look.