How To Get Perfect Curls with a Wand Curler On Natural Hair

Hey beautiful queens! ‍♀️

Let’s talk about that fabulous tool that I love to achieve a BIG CURL LEWK. The wand curler! If you’re anything like me, you know the power of a good curl to lift your mood and your look. But have you ever wondered about the difference between a 0.5-inch and a 1-inch wand curler? So, let’s talk about the difference and when to use each.

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The 0.5-inch Wand Curler: My Tight Curl Obsession

First up, the 0.5-inch wand! This baby gives me those tight, defined curls that I absolutely adore. When I’m going for a more structured and bouncy look.

Styles You Can Achieve with a 0.5-inch Wand:

  • Ringlet curls
  • Vintage waves
  • Pixie curls

The 1-inch Wand Curler: My Voluminous Dream

Now, let’s talk about the 1-inch curler. This one is all about those big, bouncy curls that scream “effortlessly chic.” When I want to switch it up and go for a more relaxed look, the 1-inch one is my GO-TO.

Styles You Can Achieve with a 1-inch Wand Curler:

  • Beachy waves
  • Hollywood curls
  • Bombshell curls

Why I Choose Wand Curlers

You might be wondering why I’m so obsessed with wand curlers. Well, let me TELL YOU. Even though I have thick, coarse, and long hair, wand curlers make styling easy, when I want to switch it up. Also I absolutely love this style when using my clip-ins. I posted all about that HERE.

I don’t like to use heat on my hair too often, but when I do, I want it to look bomb—and wand curlers deliver every time!

When to Use Which Wand Curler

  • 0.5-inch Wand Curler: Use this when you want tight, defined curls or for shorter hair styles.
  • 1-inch Wand Curler: Opt for this when you want loose, voluminous curls or for longer hair styles.

There you have it, queens! The 0.5-inch and the 1-inch wand curler each have their own special place in my heart (and hair routine). Whether I’m feeling structured and bouncy or relaxed and voluminous, there’s a wand curler for every mood.


I hope you found this post helpful and relatable! If you’ve got any curl tips or tricks, or if you just want to chat about hair, drop a comment below. Don’t forget to check out all of my previous hair posts HERE. Can’t wait to hear from you, and remember to keep slaying those curls, werking babes!

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