First on our list is an extremely versatile hair waver from one of the best-known brands in hair styling — CHI. And you do want the best hair waver, right?

I also liked how the Ghd waver’s optimum heat temperature is 185 degrees celsius and can be controlled according to one’s need. Vlogger Chloe Brown has a choppy little bob haircut, so for anyone who says they can’t do beach waves on short hair, may I direct you to this curling-iron tutorial? The curls in this video may look a little sausage-y at first, but that’s actually the key: Tight, long curls (blasted with some sea-salt spray or texturizing spray, first, to give you a bunch of grip and hold) leave you with hella voluminous beach waves once you rake through them with your fingers at the end. Heat settings:Choose a waver with multiple heat settings so that you can find the right temperature for your hair type. If you have fine or damaged hair, start on a lower heat setting and gradually increase it until you achieve the desired results. It perfectly polishes the hair and style them into waves that look classy. It can be used while going to a glam party, casual hangouts or for a beach day. What’s more, the hair waver has a very outdated set of controls that don’t quite make sense. Rather than a screen, there’s a big red "on/off" switch and a dial that goes from 0 to 30 in increments of 5. It’s not at all intuitive. Although the instructions offer some guidance on the temperature range to use based on your hair type, those numbers don’t match the increments on the dial.You can use this waver machine 3-4 times a week and still find no heat damage. It is one of the best hair waver for short hair that is also moist. The hot tool also features tourmaline ceramic plates and adjustable heat settings (from 250 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit). And there's an auto-off function, which is handy if you tend to forget to turn your styling tools off when you're done. 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. With this T3 BodyWaver, you can get a salon-worthy look at home without overexposure to heat and damage. You need to look at the size of the barrels as a wider barrel won’t be able to clasp short hair effectively.

You've probably seen hair wavers (or deep wavers) floating around your social feeds recently—they're those giant, double-pronged, weapon-looking irons that clamp down on a section of hair and leave it wavy, like a modern-day crimper. Here, vlogger Jillian Lansky gets beachy waves on her short hair by first flat-ironing her hair (the waves will look more polished when you're working with straight hair), then clamping section by section, holding the iron horizontally on the lower sections and vertically on the top sections.With a slimmer and longer frame than the other curling irons on this list, the Insert Name Here hair waver is perfect for longer hair types. The barrels are coated with a ceramic tourmaline glaze, which leaves hair less frizzy and more protected. The hair waver also has an ergonomic handle with a non-slip grip and heat-resistant gloves. I love using this waver on my long hair because it takes just minutes to do my whole head. So is there a downside to this hair waver? Unfortunately yes. I noticed the barrels gripped my hair too tight and tugged them while I was using it. So it can get uncomfortable to use. This gold ceramic hair waver is the best for budget stylists. This triple barrel waver only has two temperature options, 356 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit. Having short hair is bliss as you can experiment with a lot of different styles like curling, straightening, waving with a little maintenance. For starters, the hair waver has a digital screen that allows you to see the exact temperature setting, so you can choose the right setting for your hair type between 200°F and 450°F and see when the iron reaches the temperature and is ready to use. The instructions provide clear guidance on the most suitable temperature ranges for different hair types. I chose to wave my medium-textured hair that falls about two inches past my shoulders on 350°F—a temp that was at the lower end of the recommended range for this hair type.

Material:Ceramic and tourmaline are the best materials for hair wavers, as they distribute heat evenly and reduce frizz. This hair waver is built for one thing, and that’s to produce gorgeous, deep, and subtle waves. You can effortlessly make beach, boho, or mermaid waves using the unique adjustable barrel. What we love even more is the ceramic coated plates, which make your shiny and wavy without making it frizzy. 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. This style also lasts. The waves themselves tend to become less prominent after about six hours (I've timed it) but I don't mind because my hair retains enough volume and it only takes about ten minutes to touch up the waves again if I so choose. To extend your style's hold, hairstylist and founder of Trademark Beauty Joseph Maine previously recommended seeking out a multitasking texturizing spray and thermal protectant — like the Best of Beauty-winning Authentic Beauty Concept Amplify Mousse or Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray.To help you find the best hair waver, we tested the highest-rated products out there. During our extensive testing process, we found two clear front-runners: Hot Tools Pro Artist 24K Gold 3 Barrel Hair Waver Hair 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.

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 Damage There’s something alluring about hair styled in effortless-looking beach waves. There’s a catch, though: The style may look simple enough to pull off, but it’s actually a relatively hard one to master unless you have the right tool. Hair wavers are composed of three equally sized curling iron-like barrels that open like a crimper to press strands into the signature S-shape of beach waves. Do you style your hair once a week, once a month, or once a year? If you only grab your hair waver for the yearly Christmas party, it doesn’t make sense to drop the cash on a salon-quality hair waver. With three one-inch barrels, this waver makes it easy to get soft, bouncy texture in a manner of minutes. Instead of spending hours with rollers or a curling iron, this tool will cut your routine in half. Design: There are two types of hair wavers out there: round triple-barrel wavers and deep V wavers. For consistency sake, we decided to only test triple-barrel wavers—the more popular type right now—as they deliver the tousled, S-shaped style of beach waves as opposed to crimped, zig-zag ones.If you love pink and classic loose waves, then this double-barrel hair waver will work for you. Not everyone likes tight curls and the crimped perm look. A loose “S” wave can make you look like you came straight from a tropical island.