Wavytalk 5-in-1 Curling Set Review: Who It Fits
Who it fits, what you get, and what to check before you buy.
By Ashley Rubell Published Updated
Verdict
The 5-in-1 set is Wavytalk’s broadest curling kit: interchangeable ceramic pieces including a 1" bubble barrel, 0.5" small wand, 0.5–1" tapered wand, 1.25" wand, and ~1.49" thermal brush, driven by PTC ceramic heat with insulated tip, glove, and dual voltage 120–240V. Choose it when barrel variety beats owning one fixed iron.
What it is
One heated handle with five styling ends so you can move from tight curls to looser waves and brush volume without five separate tools. The thermal brush covers softer volume bends; wands cover spiral and tapered shapes; the bubble barrel adds textured bends.
Key specs
- Five pieces: 1" bubble, 0.5" small wand, 0.5–1" tapered wand, 1.25" wand, ~1.49" thermal brush.
- PTC ceramic heat; insulated tip; heat-resistant glove.
- Dual voltage 120–240V for travel.
- Interchangeable ceramic styling set.
Who it fits
People who change curl size by day or outfit, travelers who want one dual-voltage kit abroad, and buyers who want a thermal brush included instead of wand-only barrels.
Who should look elsewhere
If you only need tight ringlets, the dedicated 3/8" small curling iron is more specialized. If you want a smaller three-piece brush/wand/flat kit, see the 3-in-1 set. If short-hair airflow plates matter more than barrels, see Cool Curl Pencil. For S-waves, see Power Wave.
Pros
- Widest barrel mix in this curling category.
- Thermal brush included—unlike single-barrel irons.
- Dual voltage supports international outlets (adapter needs confirmed separately).
Cons
- Interchangeable kits need cool-down discipline and barrel storage.
- No ultra-slim 3/8" ringlet barrel in this set.
How it sits in the Wavytalk collection
Among the curling wands, this is the high-variety kit. The 3-in-1 is the simpler travel trio with two heat settings. The 3/8" iron owns the smallest spiral diameter. Multi-stylers and wavers solve different shapes (airflow pencil looks; dual-barrel waves) rather than competing barrel-for-barrel. To weigh the 5-in-1 against the single 3/8" iron and the 3-in-1 set, see all Wavytalk curling irons and wands together. If you're torn between the two kits, our 3-in-1 vs 5-in-1 curling wand set comparison lines up the barrels, heat settings and weight side by side.
Practical setup tips
- Map barrels before you heat: small wand for detail, tapered for mixed spirals, 1.25" for classic curls, bubble for texture, thermal brush for volume.
- Use the glove on early wraps while you learn timing.
- Swap barrels only when cool enough, following the product guidance.
- On dual-voltage travel, confirm plug adapter compatibility for the destination.
Care and buying notes
Check the current variant contents and heat instructions when you buy. Store barrels so ceramic coatings are not knocked together loosely in a drawer. Shop links on the product page point to the current offer, so check the shop page for today’s price.