We asked hairstylists how to get the perfect beach waves hair style on short, long, and curly hair, with a curling iron or straightener, and more.

What size curling iron do I need? If you find yourself asking that question, know that the size you choose will depend on your hair length (whether you've got short, long or medium-length hair) and how loose or tight you want your curls to be. In this post, we've got a quick summary of the different sizes that vary from 3/8 inch (9mm) to 2 inches (50mm) and which one is best for what type of hair and what type of curl. Read on and be informed!

Today we are comparing two different curling irons. Have you ever wondered which size curling iron to buy? Bekah is comparing 1-inch vs. 1.25-inch Hot Tools ...

Above you can find a chart (infographic) that we created with common curling iron curl sizes that can be achieved with 7 different barrel irons on the market.

long blond hair with beach waves styled with 1 inch curling wand

My loose curls hair tutorial will take you step-by-step through how I curl my hair with a curling iron. Get the loose curls you've always wanted!

TUTORIAL | How to style perfect loose waves using a 1 inch clamp curling iron

Long hair makes it easy to try out different hair colors. The right hair color can totally change how you look, whether you want to make a small change or go for a big change. These long hair color ideas, which range from soft balayage to bright ombre are meant to excite you and make your style stand out. Take a moment to look at the pictures that go with each idea as you read them. You can use these pictures to help you decide what color to use for your long hair. Balayage is still a…