How to Use a 3-Barrel Hair Waver

A three-barrel hair waver can easily create bohemian waves.

Bohemian style waves are always popular among women who want an undone, sexy style that is suitable for day or night. Using a three-barrel hair waver is one of the various methods used to create loose waves. This styling tool is also called a triple-barreled curling iron and can be used on straight or coarse hair.

Things You'll Need

• 3-barrel hair waver
• Comb
• Hair clamps
• Thermal protective spray for hair
• Hairspray

Instructions

1. Plug in the hair waver and allow it to heat up. Use the comb to smooth over clean hair and remove any tangles.

2. Separate the hair into two sections, with the top section being from the top of one ear to the other ear. Pin the top section using the hair clamps. This will allow you to start using the waving iron on the bottom section first.

3. Spray the thermal protective product throughout the bottom layer and comb through.

4. Gather a small section of hair and clamp the waver on the hair about an inch from the roots. Hold the waver for three to five seconds and then release the clamp. Move the waver down so that it is just below the last piece of hair waved and clamp again. Repeat this process on that section of hair until an inch of hair is left unwaved.

5. Repeat Step 4 across the entire bottom layer of hair. Remove the hair clamp and spray the protective spray throughout the top layer.

6. Repeat the clamping process from Step 4 on the top layer of hair. Once the waves have cooled, you can spray them with hairspray for hold or loosen the waves with your fingers.

Tips & Warnings

• Take caution when using the heated three-barrel waver by wearing a heat protective glove on the hand that isn't holding the appliance.

References

• Triple Barrel Curling Irons: Home