Some others like to completely style their hair and then use the crimper in the roots as a last step. The Conair Double Ceramic Triple Barrel Curl Styling Waver is the most budget-friendly hair waver we tested, but the value wasn’t quite there. At this temperature, the hair waver gave me a substantial wavy look that remained in place throughout my entire 9-hour-long day.

She’s a new mom, runs an Instagram account full of the most delicious food she can find, and loves to hate a good barre class. Admittedly, either of these extra steps adds to the styling time required, ironic because the style itself is meant to look so effortless. My Oldest Daughter has really thick hair and myself and youngest Daughter have thin hair, it is just as fast and easy on all of our hair.Starting at the roots, lightly clamp a small section of hair between the plates and hold for a few seconds. 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.

It gives you fun, tight waves like in the 80s, which is why I loved it since I never had a hair crimper back then. AD Includes a double dosage of tourmaline ceramic technology for massive shine and frizz-free, long-lasting results. If you want to try the wavy hair trend without splurging on a waver, the Bed Head Wave Affair 3 Barrel Digital Jumbo Hair Waver is a great budget-friendly alternative. 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! Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional.The device also lacks any sort of safety features, including the most basic that every other waver included: a stand to prop the waver up on your counter between passes through your hair. And even when it got to my chosen temperature of 410°F—which I chose based on personal preference in the absence of guidance—it didn’t create waves as defined as those I got when using our Best Value pick at the same temperature. This was the first hair waver I tested, so I chose 410°F because I find that higher temperatures usually provide the sleekest look for my hair. After trying just about every buzzy hair treatment, curl, and texture spray out there, nothing was giving me the sandy, '70s beach waves I desired — until I found this crimper. You don’t have to leave it for too long, otherwise it will gibe your hair a stinking burnt smell, 7 seconds is more than enough for each section.

Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. I repeated that action two to three times down each section of hair and all over my head, which took about 15 minutes. 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. High heat up to 450F locks in the style for fast results, while Tourmaline Ceramic Technology helps to reduce frizz and add massive shine.

Hair Type: After testing all eight hair wavers, I’ve come to the conclusion that these styling tools work best on straight hair. High heat up to 400°F locks in the style for fast results, while Tourmaline Ceramic Technology helps to reduce frizz and add massive shine.