Plus, we can confidently say that the waves last for a good while after putting them to the test on a windy seaside walk.

After prepping with heat protection spray, we simply worked the barrel along the length of our hair from root to tip holding for around 10 seconds.

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. Hopefully, we've made the task much easier by whittling down the options to these coveted wavers, including some that we've spotted on sale today. We were also surprised at how lightweight this tool felt and we found it easy to manoeuvre around the head, ensuring every section of hair was covered.

Programmed with an adjustable temperature of 80C to 220C, depending on your hair type, we found it reached the desired heat (180 worked perfectly for us) in around 90 seconds. 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. 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. While I loved the volume it gave my tresses, I was disappointed with the top layer - it looked more static and messy rather than smooth and neat.For an evening party, a defined curl may be more eye catching, but for a day spent with friends, a beachy wave would suit. It created long-lasting and natural-looking curls and waves that held well through brushing and combing.

Everyone said they didn’t have to wait long for these to heat up and they left very little frizz behind. And you can vary the result depending on whether you’re after tight coils or a brushed out tousled style. No one experienced any tangles, leaving almost everyone with healthier, shinier, frizz-free strands. The size of the barrels also makes it a great option for those with longer tresses and you can style an entire head of hair in around 15 minutes with minimal fuss.The mini attachment is perfect for those wanting to create nostalgic crimped waves, or for those with shorter lengths. The Amika waver can create everything from tight, crimped waves to loose, beachy locks but we think it does the latter best.

It’s easy to use, surprisingly lightweight for its size and gave us the most salon-worthy finish of the bunch. Wavers work in a similar way to old school crimpers in that you work your way down sections of hair. This ghd styler can create healthy-looking curls that stay locked in place from dusk till dawn — music to the ears of anyone whose hair struggles to hold style. The 3 x 21 mm barrel is easy to lock in place, heats up to 185 degrees and has a clamp to hold your hair in place. I found the clips were helpful when it came to setting waves around my face where I wanted a more defined look, and the wave comb was wide enough to give me that soft look, and not brush out my waves to frizz.Measuring a huge 32mm each, the triple barrel design looks pretty intimidating at first glance but don’t be put off by its bulkiness as it’s surprisingly lightweight for its size. She’s committed to sharing recommendations for products that truly work and make people feel confident and healthy. Like Siobahn, I tested this on fresh hair but i think it would work best on day two or three hair as the waves are much more likely to set.