Automatic curling stylers give other traditional curling irons on the market some stiff competition. And many hair lovers would love us to do a comparison between the Beachwaver rotating curling irons and the Chi Spin N Curl auto curler. So we picked a great curling iron model – the classic Beachwaver Co rotating curling iron as an example to show you the result.
Both curling irons from Beachwaver Co and Chi have a reasonable price tag, so this is going to be a fair game. Without further ado, let’s see our verdicts.
Beachwaver Co Vs Chi Spin And Curl – Specs Comparison
| Curler Model | Beachwaver Co Rotating Curling Iron | CHI Spin N Curl |
| Barrel Size | 1″ and 1.25″ | 1″ and 1.25″ |
| Heat Range | 290-410 Degrees | 370-410 Degrees |
| Directional Buttons | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Buttons | Yes | No |
| Timer Setting | No | Yes |
| Auto Shut Off | 30 min | 1-hour |
| Dual Voltage | Yes | Yes |
| Cord Length | 9 ft. | 9 ft. |
Curling Experience: The Beachwaver Is Flexible, The Chi Spin And Curl Is Protective
Both curling irons are automatic so that you don’t need to wrap hair around the barrel manually, but they have completely different designs.
The Beachwaver is more like a regular curling iron, which has a straight round curling barrel and a small clamp. But what is different is that the barrel can rotate so that your hair can be wrapped around the barrel automatically. The Chi Spin And Curl has a more innovative design, which has a shorter barrel that is protected by a curling chamber.
When it comes to the feelings when you actually hold them in your hands, the Chi Spin And Curl is a bit heavier than the Beachwaver curling iron. According to the specs they provided, the weight of the Spin N Curl is 1.7 pounds while the Beachwaver rotating curling iron is 1.2 pounds. However, the 0.5 pounds difference did not make the Chi Spin And Curl lost this battle. On the contrary, the Chi Spin And Curl is more comfortable to hold thanks to its large and curvy grip.
Thanks to the chamber, the Chi Spin And Curl curling iron has the upper hand when it comes to finger protection and safety. The chamber can effectively prevent your hand from touching the hot rod accidentally. Besides, compared to the Beachwaver rotating curling iron, the Spin And Curl has something I love – the timer, which can tell you the curl is set by making beep sound.
Curling Performance: The Beachwaver Iron Is More Powerful, But You’d Better Be Careful.
If you ask me which curling iron can make hair has more volume, the Beachwaver curling iron should be the winner. The Beachwaver rotating curling iron allows you to have more styling flexibility. You can easily curl your hair according to your needs. It does not require you to obey any rules when creating waves and rules. You can start curling your hair from any parts of your hair from hair roots to hair ends. And you can decide how many seconds you need to wait to get different types of looks. For people with many years of experience in curling hair, the Beachwaver Co rotating curling iron is easier to get used to.
However, if you are a beginner or you have a standard curling process, the Chi Spin And Curl is more convenient and efficient to get the job done. You can set the timer to 15 seconds, 17 seconds, and 19 seconds for different types of hair texture. And the curling process is extremely easy. Although the highest temperature of this product is as same as the Beachwaver’s, I feel like this Chi Spin And Curl gives your hair less heat damage because of the infrared heat technology. But the downside is that you don’t get to control the barrel precisely beside the rotating directions and curling temperature.
Other Features
Both curling irons come with dual voltage that allows you to use them abroad. And they both provide an auto-shutoff function to make sure your safety when you forget to turn off the curler after use. The difference is that the Beachwaver will shut off after 30 minutes while the Chi Spin And Curl shut off after 1 hour.
Some people might be wondering if cleaning the barrel is a problem for the Chi Spin And Curl. To be honest, cleaning the Chi Spin And Curl is not as easy as cleaning a straight barrel like the Beachwaver. Luckily, Chi has a cleaning tool included in the package. The cleaning tool can be put in the curling chamber and help you clean the barrel easier. But I think it is still hard to thoroughly get the dirt and hair out of the internal part.
Our Verdicts:
Both curling iron from Beachwaver and Chi have their strengths, but I personally like the Chi Spin And Curl better.
For people who have great skills and experience in curling hair, the Beachwaver curling iron can be used more precisely and flexibly. But the Chi Spin And Curl really simplifying the curling process significantly, and even newbies can achieve flawless curly hair. Plus, the Chi Spin And Curl has a chamber that is great for protecting your hands, so you don’t need a heat resistant glove when using the curling wands.