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

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When it comes to results—arguably the most important aspect of a quality hair waver—this one outperforms the rest. A single clamp of a 3- to 4-inch section of hair held for less than 5 seconds delivered instant S-shaped waves that held steady all day long, even after a lengthy and brisk walk around the neighborhood—no hairspray needed! I repeated that action two to three times down each section of hair and all over my head, which took about 15 minutes. I wanted to review this Ghd waver as I had heard so much about. I was also intrigued as this curling wand works more like a curler but also does a great hair-waving job and I’ve heard is amongst the best deep wavers for moist hair.

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. The 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.HOW TO GET THE LOOK: Starting at the roots, lightly clamp a small section of hair between the barrels and hold for a few seconds. For continuous waves, match the outermost wave and work it down your hair. How to use-When using the waver for the first time, select the LOWEST heat setting and test in one small section of hair for 5 to 8 seconds. If you want to use a higher setting, be sure to GRADUALLY increase the temperature. Never style hair for the first time on a high setting as this may damage your hair. Use only as much WATER (AQUA/EAU), ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, VP/METHACRYLAMIDE/VINYL IMIDAZOLE COPOLYMER, POLYSORBATE 20, TRIETHANOLAMINE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-7 DIMETHICONE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), PEG/PPG-25/25 DIMETHICONE, LAURETH-7, DISODIUM EDTA, PEG-4 DILAURATE, PEG-4 LAURATE, LACTIC ACID, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENYLPROPANOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PEG-4, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PEI-45/TMP/XYLENE DIISOCYANATE CROSSPOLYMER, BENTONITE, POLYQUATERNIUM-4, SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE, CELLULOSE GUM, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, COUMARIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

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.” Like our winning hair wavers, the Bondi Boost has intuitive buttons and a digital screen that’s legible. The problem: The temperature is displayed in Celsius. After reading the instructions, there doesn’t appear to be any way to convert it to Fahrenheit, which can lead to some confusion. If you think all curling tools are the same, think again! “The hair waver achieves a very different look than a traditional curling iron,” says Landsberg. “The waver tends to bend the hair to create beachy waves for that perfect tousled look. Whereas a curling iron will give you a more defined, classic curl.” Now that you’ve got a good idea of some of the best hair wavers, here are some extra considerations to help you decide which one is right for you. Heat DamageHair Type: After testing all eight hair wavers, I’ve come to the conclusion that these styling tools work best on straight hair. If your natural hair skews wavy or curly (like mine), you’ll see the sleekest results if you run a straightener through your hair or blow dry it at least semi-straight rather than allowing it to air-dry prior to use. Admittedly, either of these extra steps adds to the styling time required, ironic because the style itself is meant to look so effortless. Though the aesthetic of a hair waver certainly isn’t the most important attribute, there’s no denying that the look of the Insert Name Here hair waver will lure you in. It’s slimmer and longer than other wavers and comes in the cutest pink and white color palette. More importantly, this hair waver will give you the beach waves you’re looking for—even if you have straight hair that resists curls. That’s because this waver heats up to 450 degrees. And even on the highest setting, which I chose because my personal preference is to use a hotter temperature and the instructions didn’t provide guidance, I didn't feel like it was singeing my hair. I attribute that last part to the ceramic-glazed plates feeling smooth against my strands. I won’t deny that it’s a highly effective hair waver that delivered the smoothest waves of any of the tools that lasted me through the rigors of my standard day—including light exercise. Its barrels are also very large, which allowed me to capture more hair at a time, decreasing styling time. The problem: The barrels make the styling tool much heavier and more difficult to maneuver than other models I tested.

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 Scientific studies show that protecting your hair with heat protectant lessens hair breakage. The polymers in hair protectant keep the heat from degrading the keratin.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. Quality How do you want your hair waves to look? Are you going for oversized shampoo commercial curls or smaller yacht vacation tresses? When it comes to hair wavers, there are a few things you should know that may influence your purchasing decision: It’s a 3 barrel hair waver with a ceramic coating that prevents hot spots and consequently hair damage.