7 Best Hair Curlers In Singapore 2021 (Curling Iron Reviews)

Take pressure off your early morning rushes with the best curling iron in Singapore 2021!

Does it even surprise you that the Dyson Airwrap is in this list? It’ll give you a full head of curls. Without the heat damage from conventional curling irons!

However, there is that unavoidable price tag to consider. Thus, you can see the reviews below on other worthy (and much more affordable) hair curlers in Singapore!

7 Best Hair Curler Singapore

• Best Hair Curler For Damaged Hair – Dyson Airwrap
• Best Hair Curler To Prevent Burns – Philips StyleCare Prestige AutoCurler – BHB876/00.
• Best For Voluminous Waves And Curls – VODANA Glamorous WAVE Hair Curler
• Best For Defined Curls – Philips Stylecare Curler, BHB864/00
• Best For Beach Waves – BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron
• Best Lightweight Curler – BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron
• Best Versatile Hair Curler – Jose Eber Hst Clipless Curling Iron 25mm
• Best Curling Iron For Short Hair – BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron
• Best Curling Iron For Frizzy Hair – BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron
• Best Curling Iron For Long Lasting Curls – Jose Eber Hst Clipless Curling Iron 25mm
• Best Curling Iron For Travel – Jose Eber Hst Clipless Curling Iron 25mm
• Best Budget Hair Curler – Philips Stylecare Curler – BHB864/00
• Best Curling Iron For Beginners – Philips Stylecare Curler – BHB864/00 or Philips StyleCare Prestige AutoCurler – BHB876/00.

1. VODANA Glamorous WAVE Hair Curler

A Korean made hair curler in an irresistible light pink – what’s not to love about that?

VODANA’s Glamorous WAVE Hair Curler can give you huge luxurious curls with the 40mm barrel! And quickly too with its speedy heating time!

Users suggest that for bigger curls, you need a really good setting spray to ensure that the curls last! On the other hand, smaller curls last longer!

Using the 36mm barrel:

Note: If your hair is not that thick or long, the 32mm barrel will be fine! 36 mm suits shoulder-length hair. Get 40mm if you have very long hair.

Beginners find it light and easy to use (it has an auto-revolving function). Although you have to be careful with how you hold it. To avoid getting scalded!

There are no problems with the clamp according to multiple reviews. One user shared that her curls with the VODANA Glamorous WAVE Hair Curler turned out better than with BaByliss!

But even though it’s easy to use:

Curling with the VODANA Glamorous WAVE Hair Curler is not a fast process for long hair. Manually wrapping the hair around the barrel on your own is faster with practice!

Note: You will need an adaptor for this tool (it uses a 2-pin Korean plug)

• Barrel Size: 36 mm or 40 mm
• Temperature: 100 – 200°C
• Temperature Control: Yes
• Heat Up Time: –
• Settings: 6
• Cord Length: –
• Weight: ~1kg (40mm barrel)
• Warranty: –
• Price: ~$110

2. Jose Eber Hst Clipless Curling Iron 25mm

In case you didn’t know, Jose Eber is a world-renown hairstylist. Farrah Fawcett, Elizabeth Taylor and Cher are some of his famous clients.

His curling iron is still sold in Harrods after first coming out almost a decade ago (as you can tell from the quality of the promo video)!

Promo video:

Meant for use on dry hair only, the unique feature of the Jose Eber Hst Clipless Curling Iron 25mm is its lack of a clip/ clamp!  And you can’t adjust the temperature; it’s fixed at 210°C.

Which really helps with the staying power of curls!  And is equally effective on both thick unmanageable hair or fine hair to acquire either tight or loose curls!

Glamorous curls:

According to reviews, the barrel size can make medium sized curls. And it takes as fast as 15 minutes (or less) to finish curling all your hair! The curls can last for days depending on humidity and how you sleep!

Users like that the curling iron has dual voltage 110-240V (i.e. convenient for travel) and it will shut off on its own after 60 minutes of inactivity.

These curling irons last long too. Users are able to use them for up to 7 years before the swivel cord starts fraying!

• Barrel Size: 25mm
• Temperature: 210°C
• Temperature Control: No
• Heat Up Time: n/a
• Settings: –
• Cord Length: n/a
• Weight: –
• Warranty: n/a
• Price: ~$130

3. Philips StyleCare Prestige AutoCurler – BHB876/00

Forgive the strange shape, this unusual curling iron does most of the curling for you (i.e. auto rotation)! With practice, you can do your whole head in less than 10 minutes!

There is even a little accessory that you slot your hair through to check that it’s the right amount of hair to use with the automatic hair curler. Pretty foolproof as it alerts you when each curl is done.

Demonstration and results (Sponsored video):

Frankly speaking, the video makes it look fast! For most people (medium length and thickness), it may take 30 minutes to do your whole head by yourself!

Not ideal if you’re trying to get out the door as fast as possible! But it is easier to reach the back of your head with this!

And if your hair happens to get stuck, the Philips StyleCare Prestige AutoCurler – BHB876/00 automatically switches off!

The Philips StyleCare Prestige AutoCurler – BHB876/00 helps beginners get beautiful curls effortlessly (but not quickly)!

However, if you are experienced with a regular curling iron, this will seem tedious, not as versatile, and slow to you.  For those with very long or thick frizzy hair, it is best to avoid this!

• Barrel Size: –
• Temperature: 170 – 210°C
• Temperature Control: Yes
• Heat Up Time: 30 seconds
• Settings: 27 (3 timer settings x 3 temperature settings x 3 curling direction settings)
• Cord Length: 2 m
• Weight: –
• Warranty: 2 years
• Price: ~$189

4. BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron

For under S$100, you can get the BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron! To create lasting voluminous waves or loose curls! With some shine!

Tip: If your hair is naturally straight, you will need styling products to keep the curls lasting longer!

It’s comfortable to hold too without straining your wrist. As it is very lightweight, weighing around just 300g! Demonstration video:

Note: Use the 32mm barrel for big beach waves!

The barrel size can accommodate short to medium hair. But those with very long hair may prefer a curling iron with a longer barrel than the BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron.

Compared to the T3, the BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron has a shorter barrel. But it is still longer than the GHD curling iron!

Considering the price, the BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron works well. It grips without catching or tugging on your hair. It’s a cheaper option to the T3 curling iron of the same barrel size!

Users find it easy to handle and convenient. With its long swivel cable and temperature settings for specific hair types! The maximum temperature can go up to 210°C – which is what frizzier hair needs!

One user observed that the button placement prevents you from accidently turning the appliance off! There is a metal guard too but you can still accidently touch the hot components.

• Barrel Size: 32 mm or 38 mm
• Temperature: 100 – 210°C
• Temperature Control: Yes
• Heat Up Time: –
• Settings: 25 Heat
• Cord Length: 2.7 m
• Weight: 0.862kg (38mm)
• Warranty: 1 month
• Price: ~$73.9

5. Philips Stylecare Curler – BHB864/00

You can hold the tip of the Philips Stylecare Curler, BHB864/00 with your bare fingers as it’s safe to touch!

With its 8 temperature settings and smooth tourmaline ceramic barrel, you can minimize hair damage!  The temperature is stable and you can select between a range of 170 to 200°C.

The curling iron has a 28mm barrel. Which is still ample surface area for longer tresses (medium length) or thicker selections of hair! And users are able to create styles like curls or beach waves.

One user found it easy enough to do C curls with her thick and short hair (above shoulder length).

Note: For loose waves and curls, go with the 32mm diameter.

Users don’t have much to say regarding the price and quality (it meets the standard for Philips’ products). One user had hers for years!

It takes little time (i.e. fast heating time) and effort to get hair curled. The resulting curls are nice and natural-looking but unfortunately don’t last very long. Without extra help from a hair serum!

In the hands of a pro, you can finish curling your hair in 15 minutes with the Philips Stylecare Curler – BHB864/00! Though beach waves take a little longer to perfect!

• Barrel Size: 25 mm
• Temperature: 130 – 200°C
• Temperature Control: Yes, LCD
• Heat Up Time: 60 seconds
• Settings: 8
• Cord Length: 1.8 m
• Weight: –
• Warranty: 2 years
• Price: ~$59

6. Philips StyleCare Sublime Ends Hair Curler – BHB869/00

Prefer large curls and waves? The Philips StyleCare Sublime Ends Hair Curler – BHB869/00 has the same features as the model above. But with a 38mm barrel!

Note: 25mm (BHB864) and 38mm (BHB869)

That is ideal for getting big curls when you’re in a hurry (it heats up fast)! The cord can swivel 360° without getting in your way!  Users find that the quality meets their expectations too.

The curling iron is part of the Philips Sublime Ends range (with a straightener too). These products have temperature sensors to keep the heat even throughout the styling process!

As much as users like this reasonably priced hair curling iron (cheaper than the VODANA Glamorous WAVE Hair Curler):

They do find it heavy (weight is around 0.5-0.8kg) and bulkier than other hair curlers!

For comparison, the 38mm BaByliss Pro Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Hair Curling Iron weighs 0.862kg! And the 40mm VODANA Glamorous WAVE Hair Curler weighs ~1kg.

• Barrel Size: 38 mm
• Temperature: 130 – 200°C
• Temperature Control: Yes, LCD
• Heat Up Time: 60 seconds
• Settings: 8
• Cord Length: 1.8 m
• Weight: –
• Warranty: 2 years
• Price: ~$79

7. Dyson Airwrap™ Hair Styler Complete

Despite what the high price leads us to think, the Dyson Airwrap™ Hair Styler Complete is not a miracle for every hair type!

True, it does not subject your tresses to high heat like other curling irons. Using high pressure air instead!  Which means it can be a lifesaver for those with already damaged hair.

Another hair type that can benefit from the Dyson Airwrap is medium-length, fine straight hair that is in need of volume! The smoothing brushes are great at providing volume in a blowout style! Fast too!

Note: There is no significant visible results between the firm and soft smoothing brushes.

Getting a straight style with the Dyson Airwrap is convenient but the same can’t be said for the curler attachments:

Especially with thick long hair, the Dyson Airwrap just fails to be faster than a regular curling iron (e.g. 45 minutes for waist-long hair). Even with the longer barrels (1.2″ and 1.6″ attachments).

Long barrel comparison:

However, one user with naturally thick and frizzy hair did find that the Airwrap was much faster than conventional methods (40 minutes vs 2 hours).

But users in a hurry just don’t reach for the Dyson Airwrap! Because while you can use it on damp hair (70-80% dry), it’s not practical for right after a shower!

You may end up using the pre-styling hair dryer (i.e. heat) to dry your hair faster! By the way, the Dyson hair dryer is faster at drying hair than this pre-styling dryer attachment.

However, the resulting curls that you can get with the Dyson Airwrap are admittedly soft and natural looking! It works for short hair too.

Tip: To make the curls last longer, you will need some styling products.

Power: 1,300 W
Barrel Size: 30 mm & 40 mm
Temperature: 150°C Max
Temperature Control: Yes
Heat Up Time: –
Settings: 4 Heat, 3 Speed
Airflow: 13.5 l/s
Cord Length: 2.68 m
Weight: 0.61 kg
Warranty: 2 years
Price: ~$699

Tips On How To Choose The Best Hair Curler

Things to consider when looking for the best hair curler in Singapore:

• Preferred style (Versatility) – are you mostly going to stick to one style? Or do you like to experiment? Pay attention to the barrel sizes (small = tight curls)
• Your hair type and length – Long hair can be curled faster with a longer barrel
• Budget – most of us don’t have S$600 lying around to splurge on a Dyson Airwrap!

The key component in a hair curler is the barrel. The material it is made of plays a huge role in its performance and the user’s comfort (i.e. less drag on your hair)!

Titanium – light, able to reach and hold high temperatures for longer

Ceramic – even heat distribution; suitable for different hair textures; heat up fast

Tourmaline –tames frizz by emitting negative ions

Other desirable features:

• Consistent temperature
• Automatic  shut off
• Fast heat up time
• Long cord length
• Minimized hair damage
• Protective casing
• Adjustable heat settings
• Lightweight
• Ergonomic
• Interchangeable barrels
• Clamp – you may be able to straighten your hair too if your curling iron has this

Can A Hair Straightener Work As A Curling Iron?

You can very well try to curl your hair with a hair straightener (and there are plenty of YouTube tutorials to show you how):

But it takes some serious practice. And the result will lean towards beach waves! Which is not a bad thing, depending on your preference!

Verdict

Finding the best curling iron in Singapore 2021 depends on your hair type and lifestyle! You can see our recommendations at the top of this list!