6 Ways to Make Waves

Jolene Edgar, Allure magazine

Think a curling iron is just for curling your hair? How quaint. The newest models have more bells and whistles than a Brazilian carnival. Here's how to tell which ones you need.

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Tapered or conical irons, such as Sultra's Bombshell Cone Rod Curling Iron, form waves that are looser at the roots and tighter at the ends. "This iron is also good for spirals," says Hawkins. "Its textured barrel grips the hair, so you can twist it evenly around for perfect corkscrews."

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Tapered or conical irons, such as Sultra's Bombshell Cone Rod Curling Iron, form waves that are looser at the roots and tighter at the ends. "This iron is also good for spirals," says Hawkins. "Its textured barrel grips the hair, so you can twist it evenly around for perfect corkscrews."

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