Whenever We Use This Hair Waver, People Stop Us in the Street for Our Secret
Literally.

I have a confession to make. Even though I'm a beauty editor, and sometimes styling my hair is quite literally part of my job, I dread it. The most I ever do is accentuate my natural waves by way of a flat iron (the same one I've had since I was 13 years old). I loop sections of my hair through, twisting my wrist as I pull down, and out pop some freshly waved strands. If I really want volume, I'll use hot rollers. (They're my secret weapon for adding '90s-inspired height to my naturally limp roots.) Other than that, though, I don't really use heat tools all that often.
That changed exactly one week ago when I saw two otherBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing beauty editors messaging back and forth about a specific hair waver. They were waxing poetic about how it gives such a nice shape to their hair and how they always get compliments when they use it. I hadn't used a hair waver since I was in middle school, so I was instantly intrigued. It couldn't be that good, right? When I got the chance to test it out for myself, I realized it could be that good. It was that good. Instead of being the fussy, clunky hair waver of yesteryear, it was functional and grown-up. Instead of the finely crimped hair I imagined it would give me, I got a super pretty, fresh-from-the-beach texture. Keep scrolling to see for yourself.
Here's the hair waver in question. The three-pronged tool is designed to clamp down on a section of hair and leave a beachy wave behind. All you have to do to use it is plug it in, let it heat up, and then place a section of hair in between the barrels and the clamp. Press and hold for a few seconds, and that's it. It literally couldn't be easier, and I say that as a beauty editor who can't handle anything other than low-maintenance hairstyling.
This hair waver comes in two sizes. There's the original, which features three tourmaline ceramic barrels that are 0.7 inches, and there's the jumbo, which features three 1.25-inch barrels. The former creates a tighter wave, whereas the latter creates a longer, looser wave. Both work great; it all comes down to how you prefer your hair to look. For me and my fine hair, I was happy to use the original.
Before
My long, fine hair tends to wave ever so slightly on its own. I don't mind its tousled texture. In fact, I kind of love it. It gives me an effortless, lived-in look, which is why I've historically avoided other hair wavers. I don't like when my hair looks too, well, done.
After
Here's the result. The Amika High Tide Deep Waver doesn't make my hair look too done. Instead, it maintains my tousled, lived-in texture yet adds a flattering shape to my strands. Think of an "I just went for a swim at the beach, and I didn't have time to do my hair afterward" sort of vibe (my favorite vibe).
As mentioned before, other members of theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team love this hair waver. The two beauty editors in question? Beauty Director Erin Jahns and contributing editor Shawna Hudson. Even though we all have different hair types and textures, the hair waver gives us the same beachy result.
"The Amika Deep Hair Waver is definitely a fun tool to have around that can create a lighter wave. It is a little bit tough to use on thicker hair, but I love that it gives my hair a tousled, lived-in look without looking overly crimped. I also love that I can bust it out both for special occasions and just a day at the office—either way, my strands look polished and not like I tried too hard." — Hudson
"Amika's deep wavers (I have and love both sizes) are my absolute secret weapon when it comes to low-effort styling. There's zero skill level involved, but the results look like they took time. I know there are other ways to achieve waves with flat irons and wands, but nothing delivers the mermaid-y (long-lasting) bends I love like these wavers." — Jahns
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This hair waver from Drybar features three 3/4-inch barrels for a similar result to the Amika High Tide Deep Waver. (It's just slightly bigger than the original version.)
Max heat: 450ºF
Pro: Comfortable handle
Con: Pricey
Customer review: "This beach waver is a dream come true if you love having that effortlessly beautiful coastal look! It’s beach hair but so much more elevated. I personally love french braiding my hair the night before and then going over it with the waver to get that really seamlessly perfect appearance. This is a must have for summer!"
This one delivers beachy waves at a budget-friendly price. It's perfect for those with long, thick hair that need a big enough barrel to really make a difference and create those waves. It also comes with two heat settings.
Max heat: 410ºF
Pro: Affordable
Con: Not ideal for shorter hair
Customer review: "I have thick coarse hair, and I appreciate that this wand creates lasting waves that hold. I actually prefer how they look on the 2nd day with a little touch up. The wand is large and gets through my hair pretty quickly which is also much appreciated! I could see how it would be difficult with shorter hair, but for my longer hair it's great!"
This hair waver is slim and heats up in 30 seconds, which makes it a good fit for traveling. It has two heat settings and is super lightweight, making it a great pick for beginners.
Max heat: 430ºF
Pro: Heats up fast, travel-friendly
Con: Some say the waves don't last long
Customer review: "Love it! No frizz. My hair looks so pretty and full of beachy waves. Money well spent!"
This hair waver features three interchangeable barrels—two curling irons and one hair waver. It has multiple heat settings and automatically turns off after one hour. It also has high-grade ionic ceramic barrels, which means no extra damage on your strands.
Max heat: 360ºF
Pro: Heats up fast
Con: Heavy to hold
Customer review: "It’s so easy and quick to use! My hair looks amazing after using it. It gives me nice big waves that I get lots of compliments on."
How We Chose
As with all of our buying guides atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To find the best hair wavers, we leaned heavily on our knowledge as beauty experts. We also considered several factors, including max heat setting and customer reviews. We're aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of needs and preferences, so we made sure to list out those helpful details.
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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Kaitlyn McLintock is a Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She has 10 years of experience in the editorial industry, having previously written for other industry-leading publications, like Byrdie, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, and others. She covers all things beauty and wellness-related, but she has a special passion for creating skincare content (whether that's writing about an innovative in-office treatment, researching the benefits of a certain ingredient, or testing Wholesale Replica Bag and greatest at-home skin device). Having lived in Los Angeles, California, and Austin, Texas, she has since relocated back to her home state, Michigan. When she's not writing, researching, or testing beauty products, she's working through an ever-growing book collection or swimming in the Great Lakes.
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