Comparing 1-inch VS 1.25-inch Curling Irons // Hot Tools XL Barrel

Today we are comparing two different curling irons. Have you ever wondered which size curling iron to buy? Bekah is comparing 1-inch vs. 1.25-inch Hot Tools XL barrel curling irons. She shows you the different sizes on the same head! We hope you enjoy. All the products used are linked below.
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - 3 Things to know when buying a curling iron
2:50 - PREP
4:09 - Curl Technique
4:42 - Starting with 1" curling iron
5:48 - Starting with 1.25" curling iron
6:49 - Why do I wait to brush through my curls?
7:18 - The results
8:34 - The differences
10:27 - Outro
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[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

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[@emanjallad9531]

finally someone explain clearly how to choose the right curly iron !!thank you

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay! I’m so glad I could help. Any other hair tips you’d like to see??

[@calliehamilton993]

I didn’t realize there was such a huge difference in just 1/4 inch! LOVE the bigger waves. More beauty tips, please :)

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay!! Yeah, it doesn’t seem like it would make that much of a difference, but it does. Thank you for your feedback!!! More to come!

[@ArchEnemy0001]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve always been so uncertain about curling iron size! This was so helpful!

[@cenglar]

This video was super helpful, exactly what I was looking for! Great tips for both picking a curling iron and a nice loose wave tutorial to boot!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melt.6261]

Thank you very much for this video. It was SO HELPFUL! I am going to get the one inch curling iron. 😊

[@Itsnikitax]

Your voice is so relaxing and this video was so informative and literally exactly what I was looking for!!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Oh yay! I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@victoriallanos4906]

Thank you so much! I've been looking into curling irons and was so confused about which barrel to get, was afraid the 1 1/4 would be too big, but seeing both results on your hair, it's definitely what I'm looking for.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Sweet! Glad to help

[@iambetsymurillo]

THANK YOU. I've been looking for this exact sort of video; we have the same hair- length, color, texture and hold. This helps me make my choice in buying an iron! xxx

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad I could help!

[@audrey4015]

I absolutely love the way the 1.25 inch barrel looks on long hair like this.

[@Amber-kg3hf]

I love the 1" look. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

You’re welcome!

[@natalyyepezrico1080]

You just convinced me to buy the 1 1/4! Thanks for a very informative video!!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay! I’m so happy to help!

[@blahblahblah8427]

Best review on explaining curling irons. Thank you!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

You’re welcome!

[@lacyporath5824]

Absolutely loved this!!! Awesome job!! Super cute personality!! Keep em comin!! 🙌

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Oh yay! Thank you!! You got it! 😉

[@raidur3428]

I can't thank you enough for this video!!! 💕 I'm ready to buy now!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

You’re welcome! Yay!

[@nazminsultana9334]

Great informative video bekah, i have been looking for the difference since yesterday night but couldn't find anything. Just now got your 1. Its highly helpful thanks once again 👍

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay! Thanks for the feedback

[@barbaradugaylissarraguerod5588]

Wow I love your video, you explained everything so good and quick, congrats on your video this is soo coool!!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked it

[@glindabustamante447]

This is exactly what I needed to know before I commit to a size...thank you. I'm going with the 1 1/4 inch. I appreciate you sharing your research!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

🧡🧡 happy to help

[@merrymillennial]

Awesome video! So informative! Thank you 😀

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cassilynjaecks2885]

SUPER helpful, thank you!

[@tanyafernandes6565]

Finally a video that shows the exact differences!

[@flygirl06]

This was very helpful. I was debating btwn a 1” & 1.5”. You helped w/ my decision, so thank you!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Sweet!! Glad to help!

[@val-qw3bl]

Which one did you choose?

[@simply-angie]

Very informative and helpful, thank you! ❤️

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@whathaveudone2day]

Very cool, by the looks you got, I think combining the two would look amazingly natural and bohemian.

[@Handbaglvoer]

Thank you. I have the 1 inch and love it since I have very straight hair so it keeps my curl up for 3 days. Now I’m getting the 1.25 inches for a different look. Before watching your video I thought I needed the 1.5 inches. Thank you so much. Very surprised that .25 inches already makes a difference.

[@AimeeCVaj]

Thank you. This video is super helpful! I saved your video so I can reference it the next time I curl my hair.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

👍

[@brittanyward3784]

This was so helpful!! Thank you!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay!! 🧡

[@user-wx6cj7kk9s]

Great review, very helpful. Personally I like 1 1/4 inch for a more polished look for work.

[@AQOmar]

Thanks for ur video, it really helps me to make right decision on buying my curling iron👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mayseto1879]

Great tutorial. I am going to get the XL Barrel in 1 inch.

[@BlingyBea]

Excellent video, you explained it all so I could understand, getting the 1 inch.🥰

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Wonderful! I’m so happy

[@mayyb]

This was so helpful! I now know what I must do.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annavitalia]

this is so informative, i love this

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad I can help 🧡

[@AbbasfamilyVlogs]

Awesome tutorial, finally someone making a comparison between the barrel sizes, thanks a lot

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad we could help! 🧡

[@LatinaDay79]

just purchased the XL 11/4 barrel great tips tfs.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Happy to help!

[@noel757]

Very informative video. Thank you. I’m Team 1.25” here. My hair is up to my waist, the soft and bouncy curls suit best for me.

[@trickycoolj]

Have a 1" hot tools from when my hair grazed my shoulders, and now that it's similarly long to yours I've been trying to figure out what size to get to add a little wave since it's too long to scrunch and air dry anymore. Did not consider the extra .25" would come out with that nice loose look, figured I'd have to get in the 1.5-2" territory!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yeah it surprising how loose the 1.25 gets

[@orangeb00]

thank god I saw this. you helped me so much

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

🧡

[@dawnboyce3628]

This was SO helpful! I'm new to your channel .

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Hi!! Welcome! Thanks for subscribing 🧡🧡🧡

[@cassandracastillo1688]

1 inch for the win! Ordering from Amazon, thanks for the comparison because I was contemplating but I have medium to long hair and I love the way yours came out!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay! I’m so glad I could help. Any other hair videos you would love to see?

[@karolinazurawska1057]

that was so helpful! thank you!!!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad I can help

[@suzieq801]

I appreciate this video thank you so much

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Happy to help!

[@MrsQ22]

Wow! This explains and shows perfectly why my hair keeps looking so messy (almost frizzy IMO) I have been using the 1 inch for so long. I finally picked up a 1 1/4 inch today and I’m excited to use it. I’ve got long thick hair but the actual strands are fine.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yes, a 1.25 would probably be a better option for you. Let us know how it goes

[@MrsQ22]

@@Bekah_and_co_prohair it went SO good, your video actually helped me so much. My curls are much better as far as structure goes now I just need to find a way to make them stay longer. But just for one evening it’s perfect. I don’t have any complaints.

[@pointingitout5624]

Thanks for sharing this 🤗.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

🧡🧡🧡

[@princess131985]

Love the 1 in! My hair is down to my waist and couldn’t curl it or keep the curl with a straightener anymore!

[@mydology1089]

SO WELL EXPLAINED. LOVE FROM LAHORE, PAKISTAN

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Thank you 🧡

[@ngochuyenle8642]

thankyou, I really need this

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Glad to help!

[@yasminesher2415]

Great video!!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Thank you!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@jillblock2683]

I think I love the more relaxed waves!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yes!

[@lexijones8019]

Thank you for this.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

No problem 😊

[@mahr137]

Thank you!💙

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Of course!

[@loyal2153]

This was super helpful!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Oh great! Did it help you decide?

[@loyal2153]

@@Bekah_and_co_prohair Yes, I definitely like the 1.25 inch look. Also will check out the pureology spray. Thanks!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay! That makes me happy!

[@carliejade256]

seriously binge watching all your videos lol

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 yay!!!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Thank you

[@s612h]

Thanks so much!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

You’re welcome! 🧡

[@maddie4190]

If anyone is watching this this as of the end of November, ulta is having a sale on hot tools and the curlers are only 25 bucks.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Oh sweet!

[@BlingyBea]

But it’s not on the longer barrels, bummer

[@Ladanseestunart]

OMG I was literally about to order one on Amazon full price, thank you!!

[@drownzi]

same for this year!!

[@Olipink27]

Thanks yes. I ordered then came here 😅

[@Nevemillie]

I love the 1 1/4 (32mm here in the UK??) but as someone with veeeery straight hair I think the 1 inch might be a safer option for me since my hair doesn’t like to hold a curl at all 😭😭 this was very helpful. Thank you! X

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

yes! 1" would be best for you. Also make sure you're using a good hold product before you dry. And maybe a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Let me know if you want some recommendations

[@xoxoamirtha]

Thanks for the advice! My hair is super sleek straight so I’ll do the same

[@heidithomas8921]

What are some good hold product? I know you recommended the Kerastase one but it’s not easily accessible in NZ

[@lydiaanndavis]

I'm more of a no-heat girl right now, but those 1in curls are soo cute 😍🙃

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

I totally get it!! Your hair is so beautiful with or without styling!! I should have you come on a teach us some braids. Do you still braid your hair a lot?

[@lydiaanndavis]

Aww, thanks! After cutting my hair last year I braid less, but I still like to braid my hair occasionally :) My favorite hairstyle right now is one that makes me feel like an elf from LOtR 😊🙃😄

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Lydia Davis I approve! -b

[@hannachuang8922]

Is the extra long barrel still suitable for short hair? I have long hair now but might want to cut my hair at some point. Was wondering if you thought the wand is versatile enough?

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yes! I’ve used it on both

[@tangjolene]

Hey Bekah, if you brush out the curls made using the 1 inch iron a little more (after they have cooled), can you get it to look like the 1.25 inch iron result?

[@daniellorenzo3085]

Yes!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Not always… it depends on your hair. If you tried before the cooked you might have a better chance, but then the curl wouldn’t hold as well.

[@beckeley757]

Thank u so much💚 I think so I'll get 28mm...I can't decide So I have thin hair which do u suggest?

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Depends on your length or style you want

[@ChaparritaFilipina]

I got 1 inch for longevity!!!! I like to curl my hair once and make it last to curly to wavy for 4 days!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Great choice!

[@mallorygHTX]

What is the length of the barrel for this extended length version? Thank you!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

I’m not sure. There’s a link in the description that will lead you to the specs.

[@sparkkirbspark510]

This is a titanium curling iron?

[@alexvaldez3098]

How do you get the tip to stop spinning on the one inch barrel?!? It’s driving me craaaaazy

[@sandral9651]

Which size would you say gives more noticeable volume for thin hair?

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Probably the 1"

[@joanbaldwin7903]

Thank you so much Bekah. Your hair looks gorgeous! I have med short VERY FINE hair. I would like the look of the 1" in curls but with my length of hair, what curling iron would you suggest? And any curls I have ever put in my hair, they slip out within an hour or so. My curls just slips through my hair! And again, what are the products you suggest? Also (sorry!) do you measure the circumference of the barrel of the curling iron to get the size of the iron? Thank you so much!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

I would say the 1" would be fine for you. Make sure you're using a hold product before drying. Thickening spray by Bumble and Bumble is good. Or pure volume shampoo and conditioner by pureology to get some texture in it to hold your curls.

[@joanbaldwin7903]

@@Bekah_and_co_prohair Thank you so much Bekah! I cannot wait to try it out this weekend!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

You're welcome! Let us know how it goes!

[@GB-ps4cp]

Curlier or more textured hair is not necessarily “messy”, “dirty”, or “unprofessional”! I think both look great 😊

[@marissaolivarez854]

Thank you!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

You’re welcome 🧡

[@marissaolivarez854]

I literally scanned your video while in the aisles at Ulta today. Nobody was available to help me so I figured I’d turn to KZbin, lol. Your content came in clutch. I went with the 1.25 curling iron. Thanks again!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay! That makes me feel good! I’m so glad I could help 😊

[@olgakrzyz]

Was watching this at the store. Was about to get conier curling iron but got hot tool one and got one inch. I might get one 1/2 too. Who knows

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

🧡

[@12345678970448]

Tem link?

[@Happyminion1]

What is the good size for big beach waves?

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

1” brushed out.

[@Nia-do6kv]

I love the look of the 1-1/4" iron more than the 1' but I've heard that 1" is a lot more versatile. Soooo confused. My hair goes to the middle of my back. Also, I've heard a lot about Kristin Ess irons at a similar price point. Are they better than these? Thanks for the video and comparison!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

I haven’t used the Kristin Ess iron so I’m not sure. I’ve used hot tools forever and have always had a good experience. 1” is definitely more versatile. You can always use the one inch and brush through the curls while they are still warm and you can get a similar look at the 1.25”

[@Nia-do6kv]

@@Bekah_and_co_prohair Thanks so much!

[@Handbaglvoer]

@@Bekah_and_co_prohair😅 so you telling me I’ll be wasting my money if I want to get the 1.25 inches when I already own the 1 inch??

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Thank you guys so much for watching! If you have any feedback, we'd love to hear it!

[@cassilynjaecks2885]

Both

[@hollyjr]

What is the purpose of pre heating the strand?

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

It helps smooth the hair strand if it’s curly or frizzy and it helps distribute the heat more evenly so you can curl it faster/helps it curl better.

[@mh11182]

Wish my hair was this thin. I have to curl 3 separate layers, takes over an hour to curl everything and my hair is to my shoulders :(

[@sarahelizabeth4857]

If you have long hair the bigger waves work, but if you have collar bone length the bigger waves will fall out and be flat within 3 hours. The 1 inch lasts wayyy longer and continually looks good

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yes! Completely agree!

[@inyoungcho2428]

This is so true!!!!! I just tried the 1.25 inch yesterday after using my 1 inch all this time on my shoulder length hair and my waves/curls didn't last as long even though I used the same products and technique!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

🧡

[@Funnythings_internet]

When i saw this i was like god set hwr jusy for mw😌😌😌

[@madelynnmitchell3249]

I got the hot tools 3/4 inch yesterday

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

How do you like it?

[@madelynnmitchell3249]

@@Bekah_and_co_prohair it’s good for tight curls

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

I have a tiny tiny curling iron. I want to do a video just for fun

[@heyrina4836]

Extended barrel!?! I have long think hair and the extended barrel will work better than the regular size barrel.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yes!!! You need an extended barrel!

[@ekinnard]

my hair is insanely thick....not sure I can do this!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

That’s valid. Try taking smaller sections and give yourself time to practice!

[@mariajoseguadron7292]

1 inch ❤ like

[@Ri-kt8to]

Wonder if anyone’s told you that you look quite similar to actress Olivia Colman!

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Lol, yes… many time! 😅

[@hannahesquivel2154]

If anyone is watching Target is having 15% off hair tools, etc

[@michellel3022]

Thank you! So helpful.

[@Bekah_and_co_prohair]

Yay! You’re welcome