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13 Beach Wavers That Help You Achieve Perfect Mermaid Waves Every Time

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Let’s be real: Mermaid waves are never going out of style. If anything, hot tools that can help you effortlessly achieve perfect beach waves are only getting better. If you love bouncy waves, deep waves, or just a subtle crimp in your hair, there is literally a hair waver for every hairstyle.

We’ll be the first to admit that many hair wavers are made the same with the iconic triple barrel waver system. Sure, some may have better features than others or are more suitable for a specific hair type or length—but for the most part, these hot tools will help you see real results and give you endless ways to add waves to your hair once you learn the right techniques. “For the ultimate versatility, experiment with the sections you clamp. The smaller the section, the deeper the crimp [...] the wider the section, the looser the wave,” says hairstylist Natalie Anne.

Read on for our complete list of the best hair wavers. You’ll find the perfect styling tool for your desired wave look. Long, wavy mermaid hair is in your future!

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1. Best Hair Waver for Burn Susceptible Users:

PURIFY Triple Waver

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Get ready to unleash your inner mermaid with the Triple Waver from PURIFY. This hair styling tool is a must-have for all the (hot tool burn-prone!) trendsetters out there. The sleek design is not just eye-catching, it’s also protective. It comes complete with an anti-scalding head and bracket to protect your delicate skin from the high heat, which is designed to work for every hair type, from fine to coarse.

2. Best Hair Waver for Big Waves:

TRADEMARK BEAUTY Babe Waves™ Jumbo

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Want big, beachy waves? TRADEMARK BEAUTY has you covered. The brand’s iconic hot pink beach waver is perfect for creating soft, loose waves for medium to long hair. Even if you just need to do a few pieces before running out the door, this deep hair waver can transform your hair look in seconds.

3. Best Adjustable Hair Waver:

BED HEAD Wave Artist Deep Waver

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This hair waver is probably the most adjustable one we have found. There are low, medium, and high heat settings depending on your hair type and texture, and it even has an auto shut-off feature and dual voltage for travel. Tip: Not all hair wavers have dual voltage, so it’s best to check before you pack it in your bag for your next beach vacay. 

4. Best Non-Crimping Hair Waver:

BEACHWAVER B1 Rotating Curling Iron

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You’ve definitely seen a BEACHWAVER advertisement before! This essential isn’t your average curling iron wand—it rotates too! But don’t be intimidated, because this hot tool is extremely easy to use and creates waves in seconds. Bonus: The brand has plenty of  different-sized barrels to choose from so you can achieve your desired beach wave style. 

5. Best Hair Waver for Travel:

MANE BY MANE ADDICTS Triple Ripple Jumbo Hair Waver

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Beach waver tools are bulky. Luckily, this one from MANE actually comes apart for travel! You can easily separate it into two pieces to fit snug in your luggage. It makes bouncy curls with zero creasing, has an auto shut-off function after 60 minutes, and has dual voltage for worldwide usage.

6. Best Multipurpose Hair Waver:

DRYBAR The Mixologist Interchangeable Styling Iron

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Looking to cut down on your hot tool collection? This interchangeable styling iron might be the perfect solution for your hair tool stash. You can easily change it from being a beachwaver to a single barrel curling iron. It comes with three choices for all of your beach wave hair and curl needs.

7. Best Hair Waver for All Hair Types:

FLOWER BEAUTY Deep Jumbo 3 Barrel Waver

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Drew Barrymore introduced some seriously cute hair tools to her FLOWER BEAUTY line. This waver touts itself as best for all hair types, even super thick strands. It features a tourmaline ceramic 1.25” barrel and multiple heat settings for your desired styling.

8. Best Hair Waver for Combating Frizz:

BONDI BOOST Wave Wand (32mm)

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Frizzy hair got you down? No worries! This wave wand from BONDI BOOST is perfect for combating frizz and letting wavy, tousled strands shine. The secret? The tool’s ceramic material produces negatively charged ions that create soft, shiny waves without any frizz.

9. Best Budget Hair Waver:

CONAIR Double Ceramic Triple Barrel Hair Waver, Crimping Iron

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Looking to make hair waves on a budget? This tool from CONAIR is just what you need. Once you finish creating your waves, take your hairstyle up a notch with the perfect sea salt spray (check out this guide we created to help).

10. Best Heat-Safe Hair Waver:

AMIKA High Tide Deep Waver Curling Iron

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This beach waver has the quickest shut-off option—just 30 minutes. If that doesn’t convince you not only how safe this hot tool is but also how quickly it can style your hair, we don’t know what else will! Using a hair curler can take forever but a beach waver? Consider your whole look mastered in just a couple crimps.

11. Best Amazon Beach Waver:

TOP4EVER 25mm 3 Barrel Curling Iron Hair Crimper

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If you need a hair tool fast and are looking on Amazon, this is your best bet. It comes highly reviewed and it works great on all hair lengths, even short hair. We love that it keeps up with the pink theme and is even a dupe for the one from TRADEMARK BEAUTY.

12. Best Waver Loved by IPSY Members:

COMPLEX CULTURE Wave Maker Triple Hot Iron

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With almost 4,000 reviews from IPSY members, this waver has everyone raving. “This made my life so much easier with getting ready. Not to mention. It takes like no time to get done and my hairs half way down my back. Love this will recommend!” said one member. We especially love how it gives long-lasting waves in just seconds.

13. Best Hair Waver for Temperature Controls:

FOXYBAE Hair Rose Gold Wavy Baby Triple Waver

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You control the temp just with a quick click of a button. Many members noted you don’t even need that much heat to have this beach waver add definition to your strands—though we recommend testing it out a couple times to find your perfect temp (just don’t forget to use heat protectant!). “I have very heavy, long, straight hair & I only wanted to test it to see how long before the waves fell & I was impressed. I put my hair in a bun for a quick task & even fell asleep with these waves. They still looked good in the morning, I almost skipped the wash & kept the second day hair,” said one member.

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