The BaBylissPRO 10mm Curling Wand (BAB2489E) is the tightest-curl tool in the BaBylissPRO wand range, made for defined ringlets, spiral curls and high-texture finishes that hold. Its ultra-slim 10mm (3/8 inch) black oxide barrel is clampless, so hair wraps without a crease line and releases cleanly. Five digital heat settings, a 25-second heat-up and an auto-lock control panel make it a dependable addition to your styling kit for work on short, mid-length and long hair alike.

At a glance

• Ultra-slim 10mm (3/8 inch) black oxide barrel, 160mm long, for tight curls, ringlets and added texture
• Five digital heat settings: 140 / 160 / 180 / 190 / 200°C (284–392°F)
• Ready to style in 25 seconds, with a 20-minute automatic shut-off
• Auto-lock controls and last-setting memory
• Cool tip, built-in safety stand and a 2.8m 360° swivel cord
• Multi-voltage (100–240V) for use anywhere in the world
• Weighs 145g; includes a heat mat with storage pocket and a protective glove

Top features

The smooth-release black oxide barrel transfers heat evenly along its length and stays non-stick and wear-resistant, so sections glide on and release without snagging. Even, sustained heat across the whole barrel helps every curl form at the same temperature, keeping the result consistent from the first section to the last. Because the wand is clampless, hair wraps directly around the barrel for a soft, lived-in curl with no clamp crease. The control panel locks automatically after four seconds of styling, which keeps the temperature steady while you wrap a section; press and hold the plus or minus button for 1.5 seconds to unlock and adjust. A memory function recalls your last-used setting each time you power on.

What's in the box

Every wand ships with a heat mat that doubles as a storage pocket, plus a protective styling glove for wrapping sections safely.

Who it is for

• Stylists creating tight ringlets, spiral curls and corkscrew curls
• Anyone adding definition and texture to fine or medium hair
• Short, mid-length and long hair — the slim barrel suits every length
• Stylists who travel or work across regions and need multi-voltage power
• Salon and home users who want defined curls that hold through the day

Who it is not for

• Anyone after big, loose curls or soft waves — a wider 32mm or 38mm barrel is the better choice
• Stylists who prefer a clamp to grip each section — this is a clampless wand, not a tong

How to use

Start with dry, detangled hair and apply a heat protectant. Select your temperature — lower settings (140–160°C / 284–320°F) for fine, coloured or bleached hair, higher settings for thick or coarse hair — and let the wand heat up. Put on the protective glove, take a section about 5cm from the scalp and wrap it around the barrel to the ends. Hold the tip at the cool point for five to eight seconds, then release. Use smaller sections for tighter ringlets and larger sections for looser curls, and let each curl cool before you comb it through to set the shape. Work from the back forwards, repeat as needed, and finish with a light serum for extra shine. The black oxide barrel wipes clean easily once cool; coil the cord loosely beside the wand rather than winding it around the barrel.

Pro recommendation

Pros rarely rely on a single barrel. Keeping a slim 10mm wand alongside a wider tong lets you mix tight ringlets with looser curls in the same look for a more natural, believable finish.

In short:

• The tightest-curl wand in the range, for ringlets and high-texture styles
• Clampless black oxide barrel, five heat settings and a fast 25-second heat-up
• Multi-voltage and travel-ready, with a heat mat and glove included