BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
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What are the best curling tongs to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Curling Tongs in the UK is the TRESemmé Classic 25mm Ceramic Curling Tong.
The TRESemmé Classic 25mm Ceramic Curling Tong suits anyone who wants a 25mm ceramic tong with three stated heat settings, automatic shut-off after 72 minutes of inactivity and a warranty of 3 years on the listing.
The TRESemmé Classic 25mm ceramic curling tong is our top pick because its listing states three heat settings (160°C, 185°C or 210°C), a Cool Tip, a built-in safety stand, automatic shut-off after 72 minutes of inactivity and a warranty of 3 years. For longer hair, the BaByliss Rose-Quartz lists an extra long 25mm barrel and six digital heat settings from 160°C to 210°C; for a large barrel, the JAETON lists a 32mm barrel with 14 heat levels from 100°C to 230°C.
This guide compares six curling tongs from TRESemmé, BaByliss, FUNBUGS, JAETON and Wahl, using what each listing states: barrel size and material, heat settings, automatic shut-off, cord, voltage and warranty. Barrel sizes run from 16mm on the TRESemmé Defined Curls to 32mm on the JAETON; four of the six are 25mm, and five list a ceramic or ceramic coated barrel, with the FUNBUGS in titanium.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Curling Tongs?
1Barrel size: the listings state 16mm (TRESemmé Defined Curls), 25mm (TRESemmé Classic, BaByliss, FUNBUGS and Wahl) and 32mm (JAETON). TRESemmé describes its 16mm for shorter styles and fine to medium hair, and JAETON its 32mm for long and medium length hair; BaByliss says its extra long barrel makes curling longer hair easier, and FUNBUGS gives an 18cm long barrel.
2Barrel material: the TRESemmé Classic lists a ceramic barrel, the Wahl and TRESemmé Defined Curls a ceramic coated one, the BaByliss a rose-quartz ceramic coating and the JAETON ceramic tourmaline. The FUNBUGS lists an anodised titanium alloy barrel.
3Heat settings: the TRESemmé Classic lists three (160°C, 185°C and 210°C), the BaByliss six digital settings from 160°C to 210°C, the FUNBUGS seven from 100°C to 220°C and the JAETON 14 levels from 100°C to 230°C. Wahl says its tong reaches a consistent 200°C, and the TRESemmé Defined Curls listing gives up to 185°C in its title and up to 180°C in its feature list.
4Automatic shut-off: the TRESemmé Classic states shut-off after 72 minutes of inactivity and the FUNBUGS a 1-hour auto shut-off; the BaByliss lists automatic shut-off without a time. The JAETON, Wahl and TRESemmé Defined Curls listings do not mention one in the features we read.
5Warranty: the TRESemmé Classic states 3 years and the FUNBUGS 1 Year. The BaByliss, JAETON, Wahl and TRESemmé Defined Curls listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
The TRESemmé Classic 25mm Ceramic Curling Tong suits anyone who wants a 25mm ceramic tong with three stated heat settings, automatic shut-off after 72 minutes of inactivity and a warranty of 3 years on the listing.
Barrel Size
25mm
Barrel Material
Ceramic
Heat Settings
3: 160°C, 185°C or 210°C
Auto Shut Off
After 72 minutes of inactivity
Cord
Swivel cord
Safety Features
Cool Tip and built-in safety stand
Warranty
3 years
What we like
+Warranty of 3 years on the listing
+Three heat settings: 160°C, 185°C and 210°C
+Automatic shut-off after 72 minutes of inactivity, a Cool Tip and a built-in safety stand
+Heat-setting guidance on the listing: lower temperatures for delicate, fine, bleached or coloured hair
Worth noting
–Three heat settings, fewer than the BaByliss (6), FUNBUGS (7) and JAETON (14) list
–The listing states no cord length and does not mention voltage
£19.99£28.00−29%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
The BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm Curling Tong C451U suits longer hair, with an extra long barrel, six digital heat settings from 160°C to 210°C, a 2.5m swivel cord and a heat protection mat on the listing, though no warranty term is stated.
Barrel Size
25mm, extra long barrel
Barrel Material
Rose-quartz ceramic coating
Heat Settings
6 digital, 160°C to 210°C
Auto Shut Off
Yes; time not stated
Cord
2.5m swivel cord
In The Box
Heat protection mat
What we like
+Six digital heat settings from 160°C to 210°C
+Extra long barrel that the listing says makes curling longer hair easier
+2.5m swivel cord and automatic shut-off
+Heat protection mat included
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing does not say when the automatic shut-off operates
–The listing does not mention voltage
£38.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
The FUNBUGS 25mm Titanium Curling Tongs suit travel and a wide heat range: the listing states 7 settings from 100°C to 220°C, dual voltage (110–240V), a 1-hour auto shut-off, a storage bag and a warranty of 1 Year.
Barrel Size
25mm, 18cm long
Barrel Material
Anodised titanium alloy
Heat Settings
7, from 100°C to 220°C
Auto Shut Off
1-hour
Cord
2m swivel cord
Voltage
Dual voltage, 110–240V
Warranty
1 Year
What we like
+Seven heat settings from 100°C to 220°C and a stated 20s heat-up
+Dual voltage (110–240V) and a heat-proof storage bag (up to 260°C), per the listing
+1-hour auto shut-off, a 2m swivel cord and a stated weight of 310g
+Warranty of 1 Year on the listing
Worth noting
–Warranty of 1 Year, against 3 years on the TRESemmé Classic
–The listing does not mention a cool tip, stand or heat mat in the features we read
£36.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
The JAETON 32MM Curling Wand with Clamp suits long and medium length hair, per its listing, with 14 heat levels from 100°C to 230°C and dual voltage; it states no warranty term and does not mention automatic shut-off.
Barrel Size
32mm
Barrel Material
Ceramic tourmaline
Heat Settings
14 levels, 100°C to 230°C, LCD display
Cord
360° rotatable cable
Voltage
Dual voltage, 100-240V
In The Box
Heat-resistant glove
What we like
+32mm barrel that the listing describes for long and medium length hair
+14 heat levels from 100°C to 230°C, set on an LCD display
+Dual voltage (100-240V), an anti-scald cool tip and a heat-resistant glove
+The listing says the barrel heats up in 60s
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing does not mention automatic shut-off in the features we read
–No cord length is given
£20.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
The Wahl Curling Tong with a 25mm barrel suits anyone who wants a corded ceramic coated tong at one stated temperature, a consistent 200°C, with a cool-touch tip and a 2.5 m swivel cord; the listing states no warranty term.
Barrel Size
25mm
Barrel Material
Ceramic coated
Heat Settings
Consistent 200°C; no settings listed
Cord
360-degree, 2.5 m swivel cord
Safety Features
Cool-touch tip, barrel clamp and hanging loop
What we like
+Ceramic coated barrel that the listing says reaches a consistent 200°C
+360-degree, 2.5 m swivel cord
+Cool-touch tip and a built-in hanging loop for storage while it cools
Worth noting
–The listing names no adjustable heat settings
–The listing states no warranty term and does not mention automatic shut-off
£14.40£17.99−20%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
The TRESemmé Defined Curls 16mm Curling Tong 271TU suits shorter styles and fine to medium hair, per its listing, with a clip-on brush and multi-voltage use; its listing gives two different maximum temperatures and no warranty term.
Barrel Size
16mm
Barrel Material
Ceramic coated
Heat Settings
Up to 185°C (title) or up to 180°C (feature list)
Cord
360° swivel cord
Voltage
Multi-voltage, for worldwide use
In The Box
Clip-on firm-bristle brush
What we like
+16mm barrel that the listing describes for shorter styles and fine to medium hair
+Clip-on firm-bristle brush attachment included
+Multi-voltage for worldwide use, a fold-out safety stand and a heat-ready indicator
Worth noting
–The listing gives two maximum temperatures: up to 185°C in the title and up to 180°C in the feature list
–The listing states no warranty term and does not mention automatic shut-off
£11.99£16.00−25%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 03 Nov, 18:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Two of these six listings state a warranty term: 3 years on the TRESemmé Classic and 1 Year on the FUNBUGS. Cord lengths appear on three (2.5m on the BaByliss and Wahl, 2m on the FUNBUGS) and voltage ranges on two (FUNBUGS 110–240V, JAETON 100-240V), with TRESemmé calling its Defined Curls multi-voltage for worldwide use. Statements about shine, frizz and how long curls last are the brands' own, and none of the six listings states a wattage.
Our Take
As a default, pick the TRESemmé Classic 25mm: three stated heat settings, automatic shut-off after 72 minutes of inactivity and a warranty of 3 years. For longer hair, the BaByliss Rose-Quartz lists an extra long barrel and six digital settings; for travel, the FUNBUGS lists dual voltage (110–240V), a heat-proof storage bag and a warranty of 1 Year.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What barrel size of curling tong should I choose?
TRESemmé describes its 16mm Defined Curls tong for shorter styles and fine to medium hair, and JAETON its 32MM Curling Wand with Clamp, the largest barrel here, for long and medium length hair with loose curls and natural waves. The TRESemmé Classic, BaByliss Rose-Quartz, FUNBUGS and Wahl are all 25mm, and BaByliss says its extra long barrel makes curling longer hair easier.
Which curling tongs have a ceramic barrel?
The TRESemmé Classic 25mm lists a ceramic barrel, the TRESemmé Defined Curls 16mm and Wahl 25mm ceramic coated barrels, the BaByliss Rose-Quartz a rose-quartz ceramic coating and the JAETON 32MM ceramic tourmaline. The FUNBUGS 25mm barrel is anodised titanium alloy.
What temperature should curling tongs be set to?
The TRESemmé Classic and BaByliss Rose-Quartz listings say lower heat settings suit delicate, fine, bleached or coloured hair and that higher settings may suit thicker or more textured hair, and both advise a heat protection spray. Stated ranges are three settings from 160°C to 210°C (TRESemmé Classic), six from 160°C to 210°C (BaByliss), seven from 100°C to 220°C (FUNBUGS) and 14 from 100°C to 230°C (JAETON).
Do curling tongs switch off automatically?
The TRESemmé Classic 25mm switches off after 72 minutes of inactivity, the FUNBUGS 25mm has a 1-hour auto shut-off and the BaByliss Rose-Quartz lists automatic shut-off without stating a time. The JAETON, Wahl and TRESemmé Defined Curls listings do not mention automatic shut-off in the features we read.
How quickly do curling tongs heat up?
The FUNBUGS 25mm Titanium Curling Tongs list a 20s heat-up from dual PTC heaters, and JAETON says the barrel of its 32MM Curling Wand heats up in 60s. The TRESemmé Defined Curls, BaByliss and Wahl listings describe fast or quick heating without a figure, and the TRESemmé Classic listing gives no heat-up time.
Which curling tongs can be used abroad?
The FUNBUGS 25mm lists dual voltage (110–240V), the JAETON 32MM dual voltage (100-240V), and TRESemmé describes its Defined Curls 16mm tong as multi-voltage for worldwide use. The TRESemmé Classic, BaByliss and Wahl listings do not mention voltage.
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