Toni & Guy Style Fix Waver, TGIR1930UK, Black

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Coming in a close second is Amika’s high tide deep waver, while Mark Hill’s pick ‘n’ mix tool is also a great budget-friendly option for those wanting a tool that offers flexibilty. Plus, we really liked the finish, and found that we were left with beachy kinks that lasted well all day. views on the short-form video app), undone waves are one of the biggest hair trends right now, with everyone from Kim Kardashian to Hailey Bieber and Margot Robbie sporting the voluminous look. While this hairstyle might look effortless and laidback, the truth is that it can require a lot of effort. It’s easy to use, surprisingly lightweight for its size and gave us the most salon-worthy finish of the bunch.

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Owing to its extra-large size, it gave us big, loose and bouncy waves without an unwanted crinkle in sight and the ceramic-coated barrels helped to smooth out any frizz. 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.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. 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. Featuring an interlocking design, the tool creates a uniform “S” shape wave and, as the barrels are on the smaller side – 21mm – we found it did a great job of transforming smaller sections into a textured, crimped style. While we personally preferred the finish of the deepest setting which gave us textured beachy waves, we really appreciated the level of customisation this tool gives. 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.

To make the winning line-up, design and manoeuvrability were taken into consideration, as well as ease of use and, most importantly, how well they created mermaid waves even Ariel herself would be proud of. Each styler was trialled by our tester who has long, bleached hair that’s naturally straight and prone to flyaways.With make-up artist and all-round beauty guru Katie Jane Hughes publicly declaring her love for this gadget – she dubbed it her “favourite lazy girl wave tool” – we knew we had to give it a whirl and, we’re pleased to report, it didn’t disappoint. It has just three buttons – one for power and two to increase or decrease temperature – making it extremely user-friendly. Despite the name, this tool is anything but small and consists of three ceramic barrels measuring 25mm. Wavers work in a similar way to old school crimpers in that you work your way down sections of hair. Despite its large size, the waver is extremely easy to use as it has lots of practical features including a cool tip so you can keep hold of it as you go and a kick stand, so there’s no chance of accidentally scorching your dressing table (or fingers) between sections.

Easy and quick, this tool makes mastering wavy hair a breeze even on busy mornings as it took us just 15 minutes to style our whole head. As is the case with any styling tool, we understand that it can be confusing to find the right one for you, which is why we’ve done all the hard work and put the latest hair wavers under serious scrutiny. The style held well all-day, even without hairspray, and only needed a quick refresh at the back of our head the next morning. Designed with a triple barrel, it creates defined waves on hair of any length or thickness and can even safely style extensions. The tool couldn’t be easier to use though and it works fast – you only need to hold it in place for five seconds before moving down.

For mermaid waves though, we recommend this bundle which includes a triple barrel head designed to deliver soft waves in seconds. 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.