If you want the flexibility of curling your hair wherever, the Lunata Cordless Convertible Curling Iron/Wand is a worthwhile investment.

The Bio Ionic Long Barrel Curling Iron is our best overall pick for its speedy heat-up, snag-free clamp and versatility across various hair lengths.

Consumer Reports experts evaluated eight curling irons from top brands. The Bio Ionic Long Barrel gave us swoonworthy curls, while the Conair Double Ceramic snagged our baby hairs.