Electrical essentials: the return of the tong
The Parlux Promatic Spring Iron (from £35) from Hair Tools has been designed with the professional hairdresser in mind and comes in sizes 13mm, 16mm, and 18mm. The 40W tong has a warning light to indicate it's ready to use, guaranteeing perfect curls every time. Call 01924 466999 or visit www.hairtools.co.uk
For bouncy curls that stay locked in place, try the Pro Curl Conical Waver (RRP £44.99) from Wella Professionals. Its barrels are covered in a black ceramic coating that ensures the tong slides easily through the hair. It is built with a microprocessor heating element that ensures the barrel is heated in two minutes and enables the temperature to be kept at a constantly high level.
Call 01256 490690 or visit www.wellaprofessionals.co.uk
The Rusk Professional Thermal Curling Irons (£23.99 +VAT) is infused with Ceramic Titanium Complex. The 19mm and 25mm tongs are made from lightweight titanium infused ceramic barrels, with technology to transfer even heat from root to ends. The irons seal the outer cuticle layer of the hair as it curls, helping to preserve internal moisture and create smooth, glossy curls with no frizz. To buy, head to Sally Salon Services - to find your local stockist
Call 08700 500868.
Fudge's new Ceramic Curling Iron (salon price £31.74 +VAT) has an innovative design that allows greater control when creating movement within a particular look. The best results can be achieved by winding the hair around the barrel of the iron starting close to the scalp and then using the twist control to wind in the ends. It has a 16mm barrel, convenient digital temperature display and heats up in seconds.
Call 01282 683100 of visit www.fudgehair.co.uk.
The Platform Domed iron from FHI Heat (RRP £125) is perfect for creating curls and waves. Thanks to its domed shape, it's really simple to curl the hair and its tourmaline technology ensures that moisture is locked in tight. It can be set from 60ºC to 230ºC depending on the hair type, and its Nano-Fuzeion Technology leaves hair conditioned and shiny.
Call 08000 852 166 or visit www.fhiheat.org
Create perfect Marcel waves in an instant with the Parlux Promatic Marcel Irons from Hair Tools (from £35). Choose from 11mm, 13mm, 16mm, 18mm and 25mm to suit all hair types.
Call 01924 466999 or visit www.hairtools.co.uk
The Insignia Stylist Ceramic Tong from It&ly Hair & Beauty (salon price £9.95+VAT) is a great value tool that has all the key features of a professional tong. It has a 25mm ceramic barrel and digital temperature control, with an automatic cut-off function for extra safety. A temperature display tells you the temperature you're working at, which can be set between 80-200ºC.
Call 01923 224040.
The Dial a Heat tong from BaByliss Pro (RRP £39.99) is a favourite with session stylists everywhere. Available in sizes 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 24mm, 32mm and 38mm, the tongs heat up incredibly quickly and feature 25 different heat set
tings. Ceramic barrels distribute heat evenly and never fail to give a smooth, shiny finish to the hair. It also has a spring lever and safety stand to ensure maximum safety.
Call 0870 513 3191.
Check out the new WAM Curling Iron (£120) which comes in five different sizes. The Marcel-style tong heats to 210ºC in seconds and has a variable voltage capability, making it ideal for travelling across UK, Europe and US. It features an anodised barrel coating that is durable and peel-resistant and has an ergonomic handle accented in soft, black rubber with an anti-bacterial coating.
Visit www.wamhair.com
