Best Hair Styling Tools for Fine Hair

I am rummaging through my drawer to produce this list of the best hair styling tools for fine hair. To make the cut, each tool needs to be extremely easy to use, with little to no skills or learning curves required. I am even digging through selfies to find examples of my hair styled with select tools.

1) Tapered Curling Wand

This is your typical clip-less curling wand that is tapered. It is my go-to anytime I want to curl my hair, especially for a quick curl. Often, I will not section my hair, but I will take one inch sections and make my way around my head. I also like to put my hair in a ponytail and do a quick curl on the strands.

A half-inch wand is great for fine hair, especially with tapering, because you get curls that are not super tight, nor will they be so loose that your hair will look devoid of curls after a short while.

2) INFINITI by Conair YOU Wave Ultra Ceramic Waver

his devices provides wavy hair that I personally like to call mermaid hair. It is making another comeback, and similar devices are flooding the internet.

As much as I love this waver, I rarely use it for a variety of reasons. For one thing, it takes a long time to style your entire head. You have to start with a one inch section of hair and use force to squeeze it between the plates, then keep moving down that strand until you are done. This device leaves me with cramped hands for days. But, the final results are beautiful.

3) Remington 1″ Straightener

It is super skinny, and my purpose for buying it is for curling my hair with a flat iron. Admittedly, I am pretty bad at it. Hair is not my calling in life. However, this is a good one for curling.

You can also use this straightener for its intended purpose, but that will take a long time with the skinny plates. I cannot get over how pretty mine is with the rose gold plates and glitter!

4) Simply Straight Ceramic Hair Straightening Brush

When I want straight hair, I prefer to use it over a regular straightener. It does the job a lot faster because you simply brush your hair with it.

I do brush slower than I do with a real brush, but I rarely section my hair when using this device. For a quick and dirty straighten, any type of straightening hair brush is your best friend.

5) Remington Wet2Straight Hair Straightener

The wide plates do help save time while straightening your hair, which is a must if your hair is long, and even if it is thick. You can use this device on dry, damp, or wet hair, as it has settings for all three.

There are holes that allow the steam from your hair to escape. I prefer to use this on wet hair when I want a pin straight look that lasts for days. I do have to be sure to get my hair 100% dry, as even the slightest amount of dampness will cause sections to start to wave up.

6) Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer

My hair always ends up with a salon-blowout effect, and I enjoy giving my ends a slight curl. I can even get some volume at the roots, but my hair does not do volume, so it does not last that long.

The device features two types of bristles, which are nylon and tufted. Tufted bristles typically make my hair a frizzy mess, but not with this device! I do apply a slight amount of oil to tame frizz after use, but nothing too drastic.

This device never gets stuck or tangled in my hair, and there is no pain. I love how it features a high and low heat option, as well as a cool option. I prefer low heat because the high gets very hot, especially on the neck.

7) Conair Instant Heat 1-inch Curling Iron

I believe every woman should have a half-inch and a one-inch wand in their arsenal. The one inch is great for larger, looser curls. I use this wand as a clip-less wand by completely ignoring the clip.

This device heats up super fast, hence the name “instant heat,” with a whole range of heat options. It even has a turbo button if you need it to heat up faster!

Get Hot Tool Ready

I want to talk about some related products that naturally fit into this conversation on the best hair styling tools for fine hair.

Use and Storage

I store each of my hot styling tools in a storage bag. Besides the fact that they are great for travel, they prevent your cords from getting tangled up, and also keep your devices from scratching each other. There are specially designed bags on the market made to store hair styling tools that are still hot, and typically feature a pouch for the cord.

Additionally, I like to protect my table top with a silicone mat designed for you to set your hot tools down on.

Heat Protection

Any time that I will be styling my hair with heat, I always start with a heat protectant, and allow the product to dry in my hair. This is your best defense against heat damage. Honestly, I am not dedicated to any specific brands or products.

I use whatever I have on hand. Currently, I am using Aussie’s Total Miracle Heat Protecting Spray with all types of tool.

Revlon Extra

Since you now know that I am a fan of bags for my styling tools, I want to share this Amazon find! Revlon does not make a case for their blowdryer, but Brappo does offer a Hard Travel Case. The Revlon dryer is big and bulky and will not fit in normal storage bags, so having this option is great, especially since the case features a spot for the cord and plug.

Shop The Tools

I look for products that are easy to use with little skill required, that also produce lasting results when I make the ultimate judgement of the best hair styling tools for fine hair. However, it is not just the tools that are important. Supplies such as heat protectant and storage bags will also make your life a lot better. What is your favorite hot tool? Until next time, continue to let your true beauty shine.

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