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. Typically, the process of creating beach waves is done with a curling iron or hair straightener, says Izquierdo. But if you don’t want the heat damage, he says you can also try getting heatless beach waves by braiding damp hair in pigtails and allowing it to air-dry. Then—if you’re okay with a lil bit of heat—he recommends “lightly clamping your flat iron down each braid.” It’s not required, but it does “help set the braid-wave pattern and ensure a consistent wave,” says Izquierdo. Start with a texturizing base

Temperature: It heats up to 200°C, so will curl hair fast. Plus, there's a cool tip to make styling burn-free. You will need to be a bit more careful with how you place your hair inside the barrel though, as it can be easier to burn your hands when working with shorter lengths. Q: Where to buy a hair waver? The perfect beach waves don’t always require a curling iron or wand—you can actually get really excellent results with a hair straightener, as seen in this easy-AF tutorial from Emily DiDonato, a content creator, model, and founder of Covey Skincare. Working in two-inch sections ( alligator clips will be v helpful here), clamp your flat iron over your hair, right at the root, then twist the iron away from your face and— while still clamped—pull it down to the ends of your hair.Prepare your hair by washing it the night before you want to wave it, and letting it air dry to minimise the amount of heat your hair is exposed to. Ensure your hair is completely dry, then add some heat protecting spray, cream or serum. You can also use a curl-enhancing serum, to maximise the curls in your final style. But first, let’s break down a few of the most-helpful beach-wave tips from the experts: Straighten out your texture first

The three-inch barrels on this hair waver create the most s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g tousled waves. Due to the larger barrel size, your hair will have more of an undone, effortless texture. The hair waver offers multiple temperature settings (ranging from 200 to 450 degrees) and only takes a few seconds to wave each section. After only holding my hair in the waver for a few seconds, the S-shaped waves stay put all day long. This is pretty much the same hairstyle you accidentally created as a kid after a day on the beach, but now, it’s a short-hair lewk. This vlogger has naturally curly hair—which means a ton of built-in texture already—but if you don’t, try coating your damp hair with an even layer of sea-salt spray before making your French braids to help keep your waves from falling. Sleep on the braids, gently unravel them in the morning, give them another spritz of salt spray to curb frizz, and boom: overnight beach waves with absolutely no heat. Our recommendations include wavers for every budget and hair type. Many of them come with temperature control so that you can choose the perfect heat level for your hair.A waver is a hair styling tool designed specifically for creating gentle waves. Like most hair styling tools, it uses heat to temporarily change the physical structure of hair. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Add a spritz of hairspray to keep your look in place, or spray with a sea salt spray to add a little texture. Q: How to use a waver iron on short hair? If anyone can master beach waves, it’s hairstylist and content creator Guy Tang. He recommends turning a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron on a low setting (around 260 degrees to 350 degrees) to get the most realistic beach waves. After sectioning your hair, wrap a one-inch section around your wand—alternating toward your face and away from your face each section—and drag the iron down from the roots to the ends. Confused? Exactly why we have this tutorial here. Beyond the aesthetics of a mermaid hair waver, many different factors contribute to the effect one has on your hair. This includes heat temperature, barrel size (aka, girth and length... get your mind out the gutter!) and barrel shape, not to mention easy-to-use aspects such as tool weight, automatic shut off and whether or not it's cordless.