Rank #6 in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree
BaByliss Cordless Gas Curler & Brush, 19mm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BaByliss 2583BU is a cordless gas hair curler with a 19mm ceramic-coated barrel, a brush sleeve for volume and a protective heat shield, listed at £23.45. It takes sixth place in this guide, and its Amazon page carries 4.5 stars from 3,106 ratings — plus a Best Sellers Rank of 6 in Hair Curling Wands.
The listing cannot agree with itself on what powers it. The product name calls it a "Cordless Gas Hair Curler"; the spec sheet lists the power source as "Battery Powered"; and a bullet describes a "long-lasting energy cell" giving up to 4 hours of cordless use. For scale, one reviewer reports using an old one for four years before the battery ran out — a different measure from four hours. The included-components row says "comb", while the bullets sell a brush sleeve and a heat shield. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from any test of our own.
How those 3,106 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £23.45 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 3,106 ratings |
| Power source (as listed) | Battery Powered, though the name says Cordless Gas |
| Maximum temperature | 200°C |
| Barrel | 19mm ceramic-coated |
| Claimed cordless use | Up to 4 hours per energy cell |
| Included components (as listed) | Comb, though the bullets list a brush sleeve and heat shield |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6 in Hair Curling Wands |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is one of the best hair products I have ever used. Battery life is amazing. I used my old one for 4 years before the battery ran out. Heats up very quickly and tucks away in my bag when going out. Brilliant.”
Verified purchase“This is something I buy every 2 years and I only buy of one seller I only get the best in seller and product I use this item every day but the thing I like about this seller he always make surethe buyer xan use straight away he put a gas cartridge in for free thank you so much Jean Hallam”
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
Is the BaByliss 2583BU cordless?
Yes. The listing claims up to 4 hours of cordless use from an energy cell, and the product name calls it a Cordless Gas Hair Curler.
Does it run on a battery or on gas?
The listing does not settle it. The name says Cordless Gas Hair Curler, the spec sheet says Battery Powered, and the bullets refer to a long-lasting energy cell.
How hot does the BaByliss 2583BU get?
Up to 200°C. The spec sheet's maximum temperature setting reads 200 Degrees Celsius, which matches the high temperature figure in the bullets.
What comes with it?
The specs list a comb as an included component; the bullets also describe a brush sleeve and a protective heat shield for storage.
Is it suitable for travel?
The bullets describe it as perfect for travel and on-the-go styling without cords, and reviewers mention taking it on holiday.
What hair types is it for?
The spec sheet lists hair type as All. The listing recommends lower heat settings for delicate, fine, bleached or coloured hair and higher settings for thicker or more textured hair.
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