Your Beachwaver Questions, Answered (With Video Tutorials!)
Nikki Cagle (@thenikkicagle) may be the Beachwaver’s biggest fan. As a busy mom (of twins!), Nikki has been using the Beachwaver (she has all three sizes) for years to help her achieve every wavy look imaginable in half the time. She’s also a wedding stylist, so having a tool that saves her time is key.“Besides the fact that the Beachwaver saves my wrists from cramping up after curling 9 bridesmaids, it's also uber fast, so hi—more heads per hour,” Nikki says. “And it rotating at the press of the button and stopping on a dime isn't the only enticing thing about the Beachwaver. It also somehow creates the best wave, for any hair type, and holds. Like, brides have sent me pictures two days post-wedding with their style standing strong.”So, now that we’ve established Nikki is a true Beachwaver pro, below, she’s answering every FADM (frequently asked DM) she’s gotten throughout her years as the OG Beachwaver Babe.Q: How do I get my curls to hold?I really do think the Beachwaver has the best hold, but I've heard of newbies struggling to get the curls to hold and the number one culprit is that they're not wrapping the hair tightly enough around the iron. Making sure the hair is hugged tightly around the iron does not mean you're going to end up with uber curly hair. It just means that it'll help set the section of hair you're curling with more intention.
And what is the NUMBER ONE rule about setting hair?! Don't touch the curl until it cools. When you touch a curl that's still warm, it'll instantly relax (and frizz) the curl. Allowing it to cool lets it set into place, and that way when you tousle the curls at the end, it'll just relax them, and not completely release them.
Q: How do I avoid the clip "kink"?So, truth be told, I never really have this issue *shrugs*. I think my method of the "drag and smooth" to get fresh blunt ends works wonders. I also have this drag & re-curl technique that... well, I'll never be able to put into words, so watch the video below!
Q: How do I get the curls closer to my head?Curling away from your face and not toward your face will ultimately get you closer to your scalp. But you can also do the "drag and curl" (now coined the "dragon curl") method which helps you curl an entire piece of hair in stages. Let me walk you through it...
Q: How do I get the curls to wave "backward" (away from my face)?You know how Victoria’s Secret models look like they're always walking down a runway with a fan lightly blowing their waves back? Yea, the Beachwaver did that. (No kidding, Sarah Potempa, the brains behind the Beachwaver, created those VS waves!) The trick is to curl away from your face, especially for hair that's in front of your ear line.
Q: Does it work on short hair?Yes, y'all! The Beachwaver does not discriminate. For beachier, tousled curls I use the S1. For a chic "bend" I use the S1.25. And if you're looking for a little something to help enhance your natural curl by taking a few rando pieces and curling them, you definitely want to go with the S.75.
Still stumped? Send us a DM @thebeachwaver, and we’ll help you answer your most burning Beachwaver Qs!