Rank #3 in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree
BaByliss Ceramic Curling Wand Pro, 13-25mm Tapered
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BaByliss Ceramic Curling Wand Pro, model 2285CU, is a corded tapered wand. The barrel runs from 13mm at one end to 25mm at the other, so a single tool is meant to cover both tight curls and looser waves, and the heat is set by hand across five steps from 150°C to 210°C. It sits at number 3 in this guide. At £27.99 it is one of the cheaper tools here, and it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 7,522 Amazon ratings, ranked 5th in Amazon's Hair Curling Wands category.
Most entries in this guide have at least one number that contradicts another number in the same listing. This one is close to the opposite case. The 13mm to 25mm taper in the title matches the 13mm to 25mm in the first bullet and the 13mm-25mm in the Size field, and the 150°C to 210°C in the temperature bullet matches the 210°C Maximum Temperature Setting in the spec sheet. What the listing cannot agree on is what to call the thing it is selling: the title says Ceramic Curling Wand Pro, the fourth bullet says Conical Wand, three other bullets call it a curling iron, and the spec sheet lists its Item Shape as "Shaft". Everything on this page — the specification, the claims and the ratings — is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing by us.
How those 7,522 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £27.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 7,522 ratings |
| Barrel | Tapered, 13mm to 25mm |
| Heat settings | 5, from 150°C to 210°C |
| Maximum temperature setting | 210°C |
| Heat-up time (as claimed) | 30 seconds |
| Item weight (as listed) | 286 g |
| Best Sellers Rank | 5 in Hair Curling Wands |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great heat options and easy to use. Taking a while to get the technique for neater curls as only perfected a wave so far.”
Verified purchase“Very good - can burn you're fingers if you ain't careful”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree.
Questions people ask
How many heat settings does the BaByliss Ceramic Curling Wand Pro have?
Five, ranging from 150°C to 210°C according to the listing, which says the lower settings suit fine, bleached or coloured hair and the higher ones thicker or more textured hair.
What size barrel is the BaByliss 2285CU?
The barrel is tapered, running from 13mm to 25mm, and the listing says that diameter range is what produces natural curls and beach waves.
How quickly does it heat up?
The listing claims it reaches the chosen temperature in 30 seconds.
What comes in the box with the BaByliss 2285CU?
The listing states it includes a heat protection glove and mat, and that the wand itself has an insulated tip and an automatic shut-off.
Is the BaByliss Ceramic Curling Wand Pro corded or cordless?
The specification lists the power source as corded electric.
How much does the BaByliss Ceramic Curling Wand Pro cost?
It is listed at £27.99.
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