The 23 best hot curls brands

  • 23 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Hot Tools, Conair and Helen of Troy lead our ranking of 23 hot curls brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Hot Curls brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Hot Tools

    Marcel curling irons for vintage-style waves, plus barrels in several sizes for finer control at home.

    Top products: Pro Artist 24K Gold Marcel Iron

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Conair

    Budget-friendly hot rollers in mixed sizes and a heated round brush for quick volume at home.

    Top products: Curls & Waves Multi-Sized Hot Rollers· Style Volume Full Round Hot Curling Brush

    Popularity 5.9/10

  3. 3

    Helen of Troy

    Hot air curling brushes with ball-tip bristles that release curls gently while drying the hair.

    Top products: Hot Air Curling Iron Brush

    Popularity 4.3/10

  4. 4

    InStyler

    Rotating-barrel curling tools that twist to set curls automatically, useful for quick, even waves at home.

    Popularity 3.1/10

  5. 5

    Gold 'N Hot

    Spring-grip irons in multi-piece sets, so one kit covers several curl sizes at home.

    Top products: Professional Curling Iron Set· 3/4 Professional Spring-Grip Curling Iron

    Popularity 2.2/10

  6. 6

    Revlon

    Drugstore-priced hot air stylers and curling irons that combine a round brush with heat.

    Popularity 1.9/10

  7. 7

    Cortex

    Hair tools and styling products from a beauty brand, with less widely known sales detail.

    Popularity 1.4/10

  8. 8

    BedHead

    Bold and colorful, BedHead manufactures hair products for professional hairdressers. Starting in 1996, they strive to do things differently than all others. Creating while experimenting fearlessly, their products are a medium of self-expression. Challenging existing trends, they boldly make style statements. They innovate new technologies and pack their products iconically. Grab your hair product from BedHead and let your creativity take the best of you.

    Popularity 1.1/10

  9. 9

    Foxybae

    Foxbae is based in Los Angeles, California; it manufactures hair styling products to prevent lousy day hair completely. It makes the best quality hair dryer, straightener, curl machines, and many more. It also makes hair protection products like hair sprays...

    Popularity 1.0/10

  10. 10

    Clairol

    Heated setters and hot rollers with simple controls, built for set-and-go curls with minimal fuss.

    Top products: Instant Style Setter C201 Hot Rollers

    Popularity 1.0/10

  11. 11

    José Eber

    José Eber came from a hairstyling business built around its founder, a stylist with decades of experience serving Hollywood clients. The tools aim for salon-style results at home. Each one is presented as part of one coordinated styling line rather...

    Popularity 0.8/10

  12. 12

    BaByliss PRO

    Professional-grade irons with extended barrels, built for stylists who want control and consistent heat.

    Popularity 0.7/10

  13. 13

    Calista

    Ion-technology hot rollers and styling tools sold in bright colours, aimed at easy at-home curls.

    Popularity 0.7/10

  14. 14

    Sunbeam

    Sunbeam, an American appliance brand, is widely recognized for its heated microplush blankets. The blankets have adjustable heat settings and automatic shut-off features.

    Popularity 0.6/10

  15. 15

    Royale

    Small-barrel curling irons in bright colours, including a tight-curl option for baby curls.

    Popularity 0.6/10

  16. 16

    Paul Mitchell

    Paul Mitchell produces haircare for salons and home use, including a line of hair colour. Its demi-permanent shades include brown tones, and travel sizes make the products easy to take on trips. The brand states that it does not test...

    Popularity 0.6/10

  17. 17

    Golden Supreme

    Thermal curling irons, including a rainbow-barrel model, backed by a lifetime guarantee on materials and workmanship.

    Top products: Rainbow Curling Iron

    Popularity 0.6/10

  18. 18

    ghd

    Ceramic curling wands and straighteners for professional-style results with fast, simple styling.

    Popularity 0.5/10

  19. 19

    NuMe

    Automatic rotating curling wands with interchangeable tourmaline barrels that set curls with little effort.

    Popularity 0.5/10

  20. 20

    Panasonic

    Matsushita Konosuke founded the Matsushita Electric Industrial Company to produce electric plugs and lamp sockets that he had designed. The 30s incorporated these products and experienced a rapid expansion of business. Over the years, various products such as irons, radios,...

    Popularity 0.5/10

  21. 21

    Drybar

    Salon-style hot rollers and blow-dry tools at a premium price, with a focus on finish and shine.

    Popularity 0.5/10

  22. 22

    Sutra

    Ionic technology, adjustable heat settings, and ergonomic grips shape Sutra's hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, and blow dryers. The tools are built for professional stylists and for home use. Sutra also offers serums, masks, shampoos, and conditioners. Its range covers...

    Popularity 0.5/10

  23. 23

    Braun

    Time is an entity that cannot be priced. It is one thing that is said to be an invaluable asset. Braun Clocks thus brings you quality watches and clocks that will change how you look at time. With special care...

    Popularity 0.4/10