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ghd Curve Classic Wave Wand: 14 mm thin barrel
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Most curling tools in this category aim for soft waves. The ghd Curve Classic Wave Wand goes the other way, with a thin 14 mm ceramic barrel built for tight, defined and even curls. It is for people who want ringlets or a strong curl pattern, and for those with naturally curly hair who want to refine their own texture. What sets it apart is that narrow barrel, paired with a barrel the maker says is 38% longer than before.
- Type
- Wand
- Barrel
- 14 mm
- Heat
- 185°C
- Short hair in listing
- Not stated
In its favour
- A 14 mm barrel is the smallest here, giving curls on hair too short for wider barrels.
- PTC heater technology is stated to heat fast and curl from 3 seconds.
- A cool tip, styling glove and 30 minute sleep mode are listed.
Good to know
- Wands have no clamp, so short ends near the scalp take practice.
- The listing does not mention short hair directly.
Our take
Heater and barrel details
ghd lists a PTC heater that brings the wand up to temperature quickly and forms curls from 3 seconds, with no extreme heat. The styling temperature is fixed at 185°C, which ghd calls its optimum for effective curling with less damage. The barrel is ceramic.
The longer barrel matters more than it sounds. With a thin wand, long hair wraps many times around the barrel, and a short barrel runs out of room. Extra length lets a longer section fit in one pass.
Daily styling with a thin wand
Tight curls take time. A 14 mm barrel only takes small sections, so a full head of long hair means many more passes than with a 26 or 32 mm tool. The maker states that curls can last up to 24 hours, which helps balance the effort. As a wand, it has no clamp, so you hold the ends yourself.
Amazon lists a weight of 710 g and an overall length of 42 cm, though those dimensions look like packaging rather than the tool itself.
Extras and safety
The listing covers a protective cool tip, sleep mode after 30 minutes without use, a styling glove, a swivel cord, universal voltage and a 2 year manufacturer's guarantee. The glove is not optional with a wand this thin, since fingers sit close to the barrel.
Other tools to consider
For more classic curls with a clamp, the ghd Chronos Curve Classic Tong at 26 mm gives defined results with less effort. The tapered ghd Chronos Curve Wand, from 28 to 23 mm, makes looser, beachier curls. Neither will match the 14 mm wand for tight definition.
Verdict
Buy the Classic Wave Wand if you want tight, defined curls or ringlets and do not mind sectioning finely. If you want classic curls with the security of a clamp, look at the Chronos Curve Classic Tong, and for relaxed beach texture the tapered Chronos Curve Wand is the better tool.
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Amazon listing title: ghd Curve Hair Curler Wand, Lasting Healthy Looking Curls, Auto Sleep Mode