We talked earlier about how picking the right barrel size is important for several reasons. Well, the type of your style you’re looking to apply to your hair matters a lot when picking the size. Tight curls require a thinner, smaller barrel size, especially if you’re trying to curl your roots. Plus, they’re also the preferred option for styling bangs. If you’re instead looking for those 90s-style bouncy blowouts for your medium-sized hair, then you’d probably do well to choose a medium-sized barrel.