Rank #7 in Best Hair Curlers: 10 Ranked, and Where the Specs Disagree
BaByliss Titanium Brilliance Curls, 32mm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BaByliss Titanium Brilliance Curls 2357U is a corded 32mm curling tong at £28.00, seventh in this guide, with 4.2 out of 5 from 1,106 ratings on Amazon. Where the numbers can be checked against each other, they agree: the bullets say six digital heat settings from 160°C to 210°C, and the spec sheet's maximum temperature setting reads 210°C. The name is where it slips. The title sells a "Titanium Coating" and the first bullet sells a "32MM TRUE TITANIUM BARREL" — a coating and a solid barrel are not the same thing — while the heating element behind both is described as an "advanced ceramic heating system", in a product called Titanium Brilliance.
The 4.2 average is also worth reading past. Of the 100 ratings in the breakdown shown on the listing, 64 are five-star and 15 are four-star, but 9 are one-star and 3 are two-star — roughly one unhappy buyer in eight, which a single average does not reveal. The listing also gives a 45-second heat-up claim, a 2.5m swivel cord, an integrated heat rest, a 60-minute automatic shut-off and a heat-resistant mat in the box. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 1,106 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £28.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 1,106 ratings |
| Model number | 2357U |
| Barrel | 32mm |
| Heat settings | 6, from 160°C to 210°C |
| Heat-up time | 45 seconds (the listing's claim) |
| Item weight | 474 g |
| Item Nype Name | Curling Tongs (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great tongs, heat up quickly. Various heat settings. The heat mat is,useful too.”
Verified purchase“Been my curler for years now, multiple heat settings and gives a loose curl”
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 Titanium Brilliance 2357U have?
The listing states six digital heat settings, ranging from 160°C to 210°C, and the spec sheet gives a maximum temperature setting of 210°C.
Is the barrel solid titanium?
The title describes a titanium coating, while the first bullet describes a "32MM TRUE TITANIUM BARREL". The listing does not say how thick the titanium is or how it is applied.
How quickly does it heat up?
The BaByliss 2357U listing claims it reaches the desired temperature in 45 seconds, using what it calls an advanced ceramic heating system.
What hair is it for?
The specs list all hair types, and the benefits line says it creates loose, shiny curls in long hair; the bullets describe the 32mm barrel as extra-long for curling longer hair.
Does it turn itself off?
Yes. The listing states a 60-minute automatic shut-off for peace of mind if the tong is left unattended.
What comes in the box?
The listing mentions the curler and a heat-resistant mat, and the spec sheet lists a unit count of 1 and a number of items of 1.
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