Best Steam Hair Curlers

Updated September 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Miracurl Steamtech Professional Curl Machine
BaBylissPRO
Nano Titanium Miracurl Steamtech Professional Curl Machine
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Bottom Line

Quickly creates long-lasting curls and has an impressive number of curling and safety features.

Pros

Creates long-lasting curls in a snap. Lots of options for different types of curls and a tank that holds enough water for many uses. We love the safety feature that stops the motor and automatically reverses if too much hair is inserted.

Cons

There is a learning curve, as with any auto curler — and this is one of the priciest on the market.

Best Bang for the Buck
Spaire Steam Hair Straightener Flat Iron Straightener and Curler
Spaire
Steam Hair Straightener Flat Iron Straightener and Curler
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A great iron for the price that allows you to both curl and straighten your hair with the gentle heat of steam.

Pros

Less damaging than typical straighteners thanks to the use of steam, you can use this iron both as a straightener and a curler. Also heats up quickly and has a 60-minute auto shutoff.

Cons

Fewer curl options than the automatic steam curlers and takes more time to curl an entire head of hair.

MiraQueen Steam Curling Wand
MiraQueen
Steam Curling Wand
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This game-changing budget steam curler creates spiral curls in minutes. Just be careful not to put in too much hair in a single pass.

Pros

Tourmaline ceramic model. 3 heat levels with maximum temperature of 450 degrees. 4 timer settings. Curls quickly. Beeps when up to temperature and when it's time to release your curl.

Cons

Instructions could be more helpful. Some concerns about trouble releasing hair - don't try to curl thick strands at once.

Rejawece Hair Curler Curling Iron
Rejawece
Hair Curler Curling Iron
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Bottom Line

A worthwhile steam auto-curler with almost all the features of pricier models. But be prepared to look online for details about how to use it.

Pros

Features right, left, and auto direction settings along with three different timer settings and multiple temperature options. This means lots of options for natural-looking curls. Also has a 60-minute automatic shut-off for safety.

Cons

Like other less expensive models, this one doesn't come with instructions and the steam chamber can be difficult to fill.

Salon de Tescom Negative Ion 2Way Steam Hair Iron
Salon de Tescom
Negative Ion 2Way Steam Hair Iron
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Quality iron that features the benefits of gentle steam curling in an easy-to-use traditional curling iron. Be prepared to use this without instructions.

Pros

Gentle enough for fine hair while still producing great curls. Heats up quickly and has a lock feature you can turn on to avoid accidentally shutting it off or switching the temperature while in use.

Cons

Does not come with a bottle to fill the water tank and some buyers complained of not getting instructions in English.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

29 Models Considered
8 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
275 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Steam hair curlers are relatively new to the market – instead of simply using heat to curl hair, these appliances combine steam and heat to make curls that have more shine and less damage. Many steam hair curlers have a large chamber at the end where you place a strand of hair then simply pull it through – it does all the work for you. Others work just like normal curlers and others still can be used both as a flat iron and a curler. However, if you primarily curl your hair then we suggest getting a dedicated curler. If you have a brand of hair-styling tools that you like already then we recommend trying to find their steam curler.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Caruso
Molecular Steam Hairsetter with 30 Rollers
Caruso
ION Steam Hairsetter
Yitrust
Automatic Curling Iron Rotating Steam Hair Curler
Caruso
Traveler 14 Molecular Steam Hairsetter
Conair
Compact Multi-Size Hot Rollers
The team that worked on this review
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    Jacob
    Head of e-Commerce Content
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    Jennifer
    Writer
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    Editorial Director
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MiraQueen

Steam Curling Wand

MiraQueen

Steam Curling Wand

This game-changing budget steam curler creates spiral curls in minutes. Just be careful not to put in too much hair in a single pass.
$19
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Rejawece

Hair Curler Curling Iron

Rejawece

Hair Curler Curling Iron

A worthwhile steam auto-curler with almost all the features of pricier models. But be prepared to look online for details about how to use it.
$89
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Spaire

Steam Hair Straightener Flat Iron Straightener and Curler

Spaire

Steam Hair Straightener Flat Iron Straightener and Curler

A great iron for the price that allows you to both curl and straighten your hair with the gentle heat of steam.
$9
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BaBylissPRO

Nano Titanium Miracurl Steamtech Professional Curl Machine

BaBylissPRO

Nano Titanium Miracurl Steamtech Professional Curl Machine

Quickly creates long-lasting curls and has an impressive number of curling and safety features.
$129
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Salon de Tescom

Negative Ion 2Way Steam Hair Iron

Salon de Tescom

Negative Ion 2Way Steam Hair Iron

Quality iron that features the benefits of gentle steam curling in an easy-to-use traditional curling iron. Be prepared to use this without instructions.
$85

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