It’s ultimately down to personal preference but the main difference between the two is their design.
A curling wand is normally a flat or barrel shape and requires you to wrap hair around it and hold it there. A curling tong, on the other hand, will traditionally have a clamp that you will need to press down on hair in order for it to form a curl. A curling wand tends to give you more freedom in the type of curl you can create, while a curling tong is ideal for a more classic wave. The clamp design also allows you to achieve a 360° heat approach, which in turn will give your ends a smoother finish - which is ideal for those prone to frizz.This depends on how long your hair is; the thicker the barrel, the more hair can be wrapped around the styler.
Curling wands roughly start at around 21mm, with the thickest on our list being 40mm, so there’s a wide range to choose from. Wider barrels will save those with longer,How we testThey noted how easy each tool was to use, how well it reached their roots and how satisfied they were with their final style. Each styler was also analysed in our lab for performance and how quickly they managed to heat up.