Bed Head Wave Artist Ceramic Deep Hair Waver for Beachy Waves, Green

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I absolutely love this heat tool that comes with a large waver barrel, a 1.25 curling iron, and a one-inch wand. The interchangeable styling iron makes it super convenient to choose whichever type of curl you're going for—i.e., uniform, polished waves, or a piece-y beach texture. The best part? Its ionic technology reduces frizz and leaves your hair looking super shiny. If you have longer hair, you can use a hair waver with larger barrels (see: around three inches). However, if you have shorter hair, using too large of a hair waver can be (a) difficult or (b) cause you to burn yourself. The solution? Use a hair waver with smaller barrels (try Bed Head A Wave We Go Adjustable Deep Waver), but in this case, note that some smaller barrels may create tighter waves. If you prefer the more undone wave look, use a single barrel hair waver, like the Hot Tools Professional Nano Ceramic Deep Waver. Prep your hair properly This style also lasts. The waves themselves tend to become less prominent after about six hours (I've timed it) but I don't mind because my hair retains enough volume and it only takes about ten minutes to touch up the waves again if I so choose. To extend your style's hold, hairstylist and founder of Trademark Beauty Joseph Maine previously recommended seeking out a multitasking texturizing spray and thermal protectant — like the Best of Beauty-winning Authentic Beauty Concept Amplify Mousse or Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray. Heat the barrels that are suitable for your hair type and run your fingers through it after using the waver.

To help you find the best hair waver, we tested the highest-rated products out there. During our extensive testing process, we found two clear front-runners: Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold 3 Barrel Hair Waver

A wave iron is one of the simplest ways to get perfectly imperfect tousled beach waves, however, your results can change depending on the style of the hot tool you use. The best hair wavers for beach waves will typically have multiple barrels (or curved, jagged sections) that clamp down onto each other, leaving your tresses looking naturally lived in. They will also have adjustable temperature settings so you can maximize your styling to your hair type. I’ve used many different hair wavers for short hair in the past but I found T3 BodyWaver to be the best one for its technology, usage, and functions. Design: There are two types of hair wavers out there: round triple-barrel wavers and deep V wavers. For consistency sake, we decided to only test triple-barrel wavers—the more popular type right now—as they deliver the tousled, S-shaped style of beach waves as opposed to crimped, zig-zag ones.

This hair waver is built for one thing, and that’s to produce gorgeous, deep, and subtle waves. You can effortlessly make beach, boho, or mermaid waves using the unique adjustable barrel. What we love even more is the ceramic coated plates, which make your shiny and wavy without making it frizzy. Cost: As is the case with many beauty products, costs vary tremendously. The most expensive hair waver we tested was more than 10 times the price of the least expensive one we tested. But price doesn’t necessarily dictate value. Our tests show that the least expensive hair wavers were generally the poorest performers, but, for the most part, middle-of-the-road options were just as desirable as the most expensive wavers. Hair wavers with different attachments can offer you greater wave variety. Take some time to learn what different barrel types do, and you’ll end up with waves of your dreams. QualityThe testing process was straightforward: I evaluated the build and functionality of each hair waver. Then, I powered each one up and used it to style my hair before going about my normal daily activities to see how the look held up. When I finished testing all of the hair wavers, I teamed up with Reviewed’s in-house experts to score and weigh the results on a scientifically-calibrated rubric. You need to look at the size of the barrels as a wider barrel won’t be able to clasp short hair effectively.

The triple barrel attachment is best for loose waves. The tapered barrel and 0.39” barrel create tight curls. The final spiral barrel creates that “bounce” effect for your hair. This hair waver also has a digital screen that’s easy to read, even though it is on the smaller side. The buttons are very intuitive, too, albeit in a position that makes them a little too easy to hit while styling your hair. First on our list is an extremely versatile hair waver from one of the best-known brands in hair styling — CHI. And you do want the best hair waver, right?

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Have you ever bought a great deal online and watched it fall apart after a few days? It can be tempting to go for the cheapest hair waver, but it could disappoint you in the end. I recommend using a waver on clean, dry hair, or, if needed, applying dry shampoo for a freshly-washed feel,” says Jewel. “Instead of holding the tool horizontal, try holding it at different angles for a more natural, imperfect wave. Use small subsections of hair closer to the root on bottom sections for extra volume.” With smaller barrels, this waver gives a beachy, crimped look. “My favorite [waver] at the moment is our Cutie waver—our smallest waver as I can achieve a naturally curly Shakira look which I absolutely love at the moment. I finish with lots of texture spray to give it a natural matte look,” says founder Tara Simich.