curling iron
noun
: a rod-shaped usually metal instrument which is heated and around which a lock of hair to be curled or waved is wound
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On straight hair, use a curling iron to curl hair outward, then add texture with a bit of gel, spray, or moose.
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Iron Plates The same treatment can be used for iron plates and hot styling tools (like curling irons or straighteners, which tend to get a little cruddy over years of use).
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
The right technique and curling iron can bring your hair from flat to voluminous.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Unlike traditional curling irons and blow dryers, the Dyson Airwrap uses the Coanda effect to pull hair into the barrel and style it with precision.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Iron Plates The same treatment can be used for iron plates and hot styling tools (like curling irons or straighteners, which tend to get a little cruddy over years of use).
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
The right technique and curling iron can bring your hair from flat to voluminous.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Multi-styler with Coanda airflow, long barrels, intelligent heat control, multiple attachments
$499.99 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $100.00
Get Deal
Unlike traditional curling irons and blow dryers, the Dyson Airwrap uses the Coanda effect to pull hair into the barrel and style it with precision.
—Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curling iron
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“Curling iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curling%20iron. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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