We tested 14 curling irons and spoke to a professional hairstylist to find the best picks to protect fine, delicate hair.

The more heat settings the brush has, the better you can customize ... The biggest difference I found when testing is the curling barrels: With the original model, you had to swap the barrels ...

Also noteworthy is its multiple heat settings (there are three ... It comes with a pair of auto-wrap curling attachments, an oval brush for creating volume, a styling concentrator, and a smoothing ...

A vented round brush can help to expedite the process of drying your hair, thanks to the added airflow. This one from Moroccanoil has ceramic and ionic properties that help to heat strands evenly ...

with customizable heat and speed settings (plus a cool shot). The respective styling systems from Dyson and Shark each have brush attachments, Coanda curling barrels, and unique add-ons like ...

Look for a tool with a flexible bristle brush attachment. Or maybe your fine hair needs more heat to hold a curl, in which case you might want to try a curling iron. Thick hair? You might need a ...