A great option if you struggle with frizzy hair, the Amika High Tide Deep Waver uses negative ion technology which works to seal your hair cuticle following exposure to heat. It has a generous temperature range from 150C to 210C but, if you’re not sure which to use, there’s also a “pro+” option, which sits at 185C and is considered by Remington to be the optimal heat for most people.

This ghd styler can create healthy-looking curls that stay locked in place from dusk till dawn — music to the ears of anyone whose hair struggles to hold style. It created long-lasting and natural-looking curls and waves that held well through brushing and combing.Mermade say you only need to use it for 3 seconds, and that's definitely correct - as the styler heats up fast and gets very hot, so any longer i was worried about damaging my hair. Normally, I don't style my hair using sections - as I'm lazy - so this took a bit of time, a good half an hour. Due to the waver’s size – each barrel measures 21mm – it was slightly difficult to reach the roots but we found that we actually preferred this look as it created a more laidback, natural finish.

The bubble design gives some of the most natural-looking curls which can be tailored in size and shape depending on how many bubbles you leave between each twist of hair. The head is extremely easy to attach to the handle – you simply push the two together and give the barrel a twist to lock it into place – and there’s just one switch that turns the styler on or off. For mermaid waves though, we recommend this bundle which includes a triple barrel head designed to deliver soft waves in seconds.Everyone said they didn’t have to wait long for these to heat up and they left very little frizz behind. Taking two-inch wide by one-inch deep sections, squeeze the tool in the hair section, hold for a few seconds and pass it down the section of the hair around either side of the face”, says Syd. 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. The rotating system allows you to adjust the depth of the barrels so you can customise your look depending on the occasion.

Like Siobahn, I tested this on fresh hair but i think it would work best on day two or three hair as the waves are much more likely to set.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. While the quick and easy tool is often used for a striking, evening look, once the waves have dropped, they look beautiful and subtle for an everyday hairstyle.