Hot Tools Pro Artist Digital Curling Iron

It ranks #2 (S tier) on our consolidated curling irons board, drawn from 3 independent outlets.

It is for people who curl their hair often and want an iron that does the same thing every time. Reviewers rate it for durable construction, digital temperature control and precise repeats, and it sits in S tier at rank 2. Its versatile barrel suits a range of hair types. If you have long hair or fragile hair, the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Curling Iron, our number one pick, is the better choice.

Longer than most. The verdict names proven durability and long-term reliability as its defining strengths, and reviewers say the construction withstands frequent use. This is the iron on our board to buy if you expect to use it daily for years.

Both are S tier. Buy the Hot Tools Pro Artist Digital Curling Iron if you style daily and value durability and exact digital temperature control. Buy the Bio Ionic Long Barrel Curling Iron if you have long hair or want the lowest heat damage from its ceramic barrel. The Bio Ionic ranks one place higher overall.

On our board, yes, by a wide margin. The Hot Tools 24K Gold Curling Iron is in D tier because its gold plating adds cost with minimal benefit, and the Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold Extended Barrel Curling Iron is in C tier with complaints of weight and uneven heat. The digital model is the Hot Tools iron reviewers trust.

Its digital control lets you set an exact number, so start low. Fine or damaged hair sets at around 150 to 160 degrees Celsius, normal hair in the middle of the range, and thick or coarse hair at the top. Raise the heat only if the curl does not hold.