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Beauty Review: Hot Tools 3 Barrel Waver

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Hey ya'll!
 
I bought a new goodie today and just had to review it for all of you.
It's the Hot Tools 3 Barrel Waver!
 


 
 
I got it at Trade Secret(for $29.99) in my local mall this afternoon, as a birthday present to myself. :) 
At first I was skeptical, it looked very reminiscnet of those late 80's early 90's crimpers - and while I was either not alive or just a baby in those times, I've seen pictures...  Not the style I would want to end up with!
 
 
WHAT IT IS
It is a hot hair tool designed for creating waves, not curls, in the hair.  It looks like two 3/4 inch clamp-less curling irons on one side, with a giant "clamp" that looks like three 3/4 inch waves going through the two barrels.  It sounds complicated, but using it is surprisingly easy!  There is a good deal of overlapping involved - you start at the top of your hair at your scalp, and much like crimping, work your way down your hair using 2 inch sections.  It took me less time that straightening my hair! It leaves you with beachy waves that you can either hairspray in or tousle and brush out a little bit.

PROS
- gives you the perfect waves without the 'spirals' that can appear when waving your hair with a curling iron
- the overlapping needed as you go down your hair is very forgiving; it helps create some diversity in the waves 
- VERY hot! Does not show the actual degrees, but feels about the same as my Chi.
- many different settings - the instruction guide also suggests the different settings recommended for your type of hair.

CONS
- My first "con" I was going to add was that it did not include a heat resistant glove, and I was worried about the safety of my fragile fingers.  But I did not burn my fingers once! However...
- EARS.  You have to be EXTRA careful around you ears! I burned both of mine several times.
- Back of head - since you have to start at the scalp, getting the waves right on the back of your head can be difficult and take time to learn.

ULTIMATELY...
Ultimately, I adored this waver and plan to use it as often as I can.  It definitely will take some practice, but if you like the look as much as I do, then it is a great buy!

 
 
BEFORE
 


 
 
 
AFTER
 


 
 
 
★★★★★!
So what do ya'll think?  Drop me a comment and let me know, or suggest another beauty tool you'd like to see me review!



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I am a senior-level Business student at The University of Southern Miss. I've taken to blogging off and on since I was 13 years old. I blog about anything from beauty and fashion, to home design, to my daily life. My career goals include going into Real Estate, Event Planning, and maybe even Entrepreneurship eventually. Who knows? I wake up in a new world every day.

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