Mark Hill Pick 'n' Mix Interchangeable Curling Wand - Textured Waver Barrel - Black

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Unlike the Tiktok tryers that have gained sleek, defined waves - I also resembled Monica from Friends with her humidity frizz. The pretty pink waver comes with eight flat clips, and a Molly-Mae Pink Beach Wave Comb to glide through your waves for a softer finish; and of course, a glamourous travel case. He recommends using the R+Co Zig Zag Root Teasing and Texture Spray to prep the hair and to encourage that volume boost already provided by the waver. Despite its large size, the waver is extremely easy to use as it has lots of practical features including a cool tip so you can keep hold of it as you go and a kick stand, so there’s no chance of accidentally scorching your dressing table (or fingers) between sections. But please just remember to employ good hair care practice by using a heat protection spray beforehand and finish with hairspray for a longer-lasting hold.

To make the winning line-up, design and manoeuvrability were taken into consideration, as well as ease of use and, most importantly, how well they created mermaid waves even Ariel herself would be proud of.Already landing on the locks of Molly-Mae, JLO and Zendaya, the trend has amassed over nine million tags on TikTok - and is set to be hot hair news for 2022. Each styler was also analysed in the GHI lab for performance and heat-up time, while a Bossa Nova Shuffle machine was used to assess how much frizz occurred when hair was subjected to humidity after using each tool, as well as how well the style held.

For mermaid-style wavy hair, just as the name of this barrel suggests, this is the option to go for. DO NOT place the wand on soft furnishings or surfaces that may be damaged by heat or any combustible materials. It uses negative ion technology to lock in frizz and keep your hair feeling (and looking) silky smooth.To begin, simply decide how far up you’d like the wave to start (we recommend avoiding the root), open the clamp and feed a section into the tool, holding it in place for up to 10 seconds before moving further down and repeating. The result is definitely more subtle than some of the other options, with the majority of the curl happening at the bottom of the hair as opposed to the top or mid-lengths, so you’re sure to fool people with this faux natural look. It sped up styling time and the tool was both lightweight and comfortable to hold, while one tester commented: "Considering the small size, a lot of hair fits into the waver. While this makes it easy to use, it does mean that the temperature isn’t adjustable, heating to a standard 185C, which could be an issue if your hair sits at either end of the texture spectrum. this triple barrelled styling tool creates perfect mermaid waves, at a fraction of the cost of other curlers — and it's also interchangeable with other Pick N Mix hair tools from Mark Hill.

She has also worked as a formulation scientist within the pharmaceutical industry and takes this evidence based approach into all her product testing. What's more, it's beloved by celebs and has been used by the likes of as recently been used by Hailey Bieber and celebrities from Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset) - high praise indeed. Siobhan: Usually the only heat tool that touches my hair is a tong, as I love a loose wave that is quick, easy and looks as though I've just brushed out a blow-dry. With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work. Long hair: Look for a long, wide barrel so that you can curl more hair with each twist and style faster.

Coming in a close second is Amika’s high tide deep waver, while Mark Hill’s pick ‘n’ mix tool is also a great budget-friendly option for those wanting a tool that offers flexibilty. Our testers loved how their hair wrapped effortlessly around the long barrel, making it ideal for styling longer hair quickly. Another entry from Mark Hill’s 'Pick 'n' Mix' range, this more petite waver allows you to achieve whatever style you desire. Fine hair: Limit your exposure to heat damage by using a curling wand with lower heat settings (less than 150C). The extra-large barrels and 29 heat settings on this waver make it the perfect match for those with longer, thicker hair, or for anyone looking to create larger waves.

Owing to its extra-large size, it gave us big, loose and bouncy waves without an unwanted crinkle in sight and the ceramic-coated barrels helped to smooth out any frizz.

Crafting beachy waves is something that requires very little effort or technical skill, so luckily you can create the look within the confines of your bedroom. Featuring an interlocking design, the tool creates a uniform “S” shape wave and, as the barrels are on the smaller side – 21mm – we found it did a great job of transforming smaller sections into a textured, crimped style. BaByliss’ battery-powered 9000 Cordless waver uses Micro-Heating Matrix heaters to ensure that heat is evenly distributed and that each bend produces a defined S-shape. It’s easy to use on both long and short hair, with a medium-sized barrel that produces small to medium-sized curls. After use, you’ll see a major reduction in flyaways and a salon-like shine that seems impossible to achieve at home.