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T3 Verdict
Reasons to buy+Delivers a full head of waves in record time+Automatically wraps, curls & cools hair in 20 seconds+Beeps remove all the guesswork+Cool shot guarantees long-lasting wavesReasons to avoid-It’s heavy-Only for use on freshly washed hair-Can’t be used with styling products-You need a strong hand grip
Reasons to buy+Delivers a full head of waves in record time+Automatically wraps, curls & cools hair in 20 seconds+Beeps remove all the guesswork+Cool shot guarantees long-lasting waves
Delivers a full head of waves in record time
Automatically wraps, curls & cools hair in 20 seconds
Beeps remove all the guesswork
Cool shot guarantees long-lasting waves
Reasons to avoid-It’s heavy-Only for use on freshly washed hair-Can’t be used with styling products-You need a strong hand grip
It’s heavy
Only for use on freshly washed hair
Can’t be used with styling products
You need a strong hand grip
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For many women, the quest for effortless ‘cool girl’ curls is never ending, which helps to explain why there’s such an overwhelming array of styling tools on the market all geared to helping you achieve them. And while some prefer to use thebest hair straightenersorbest curling tongsto do the job, others are increasingly reaching for the new wave of air wrap technology devices - such as theDyson AirWrapor the Shark FlexStyle - to give them the curls of their dreams.
Allyouneed to do is keep squeezing the handle as five slow beeps count you through the heating process, before a further four quick beeps sound off to indicate you should stop squeezing the handle to automatically deliver the cool shot and set your curl.
Available in a matte black and rose gold metallic finish, it looks and feels sleek, luxurious and robust – which you’d expect for the £150 price tag – but it’s also heavy, weighing in at a fairly hefty 600 grams in comparison to other styling tools. Finally, it comes with a ‘heat ready indicator’ for the impatient, an ‘automatic shut off’ feature for the forgetful, a 2.5m swivel cord and heat protection mat, plus a drawstring storage bag.
The result is loose curls or waves – depending on the width of the hair section you put into the chamber – that are practically perfect every time and have all-day hold from root to tip.
Another impressive feature is the new Anti-Tangle Technology to protect against knots. Built-in sensors in the handle automatically detect if you haven’t placed your hair into the opening of the chamber correctly, and automatically release your hair to avoid causing tangles if you do. Similarly, if you neglect to brush through every section of your hair before inserting it into the chamber – or place a section of hair into the chamber that’s in bad condition – the sensors will identify this and automatically unwind the hair and release it from the unit to prevent further tangles.
Last but not least, there’s a Cool Air Smart System, which automatically releases a gentle blast of cool air on your curl when you release the handle without disrupting your style, thus ensuring your waves stay in place all day.
I have an incredibly thick head of long hair that usually takes me around 45 to 60 minutes to curl with a wand, but I can honestly say the Wave Secret Air cuts my styling time down to around 15 minutes, which is an absolute miracle. You can also change the type of curl or wave you want depending on the thickness of the section of hair you put in the chamber – smaller sections will deliver lovely, bouncy waves, while larger sections will give you those looser French New Waves that are currently trending. Best of all, the curls last all day, thanks to the cool shot.
The curl direction button is a stroke of genius, because it allows you to change the direction of your curls without the need for you reposition your arms or change the direction you wrap you hair around a tool. And of course, you have the third ‘alternate curl direction’ setting for a more casual, undone look.
I do, however, have a few small gripes that prevent me from giving it the full five stars. For one, I’d argue it lacks versatility for the price, because it only does one thing compared to flat irons that can straighten and curl your hair.
Moreover, I find it problematic that you’re only meant to use the tool on freshly washed hair that has zero styling products. I assume this is the case because hair styling products and dirty hair can encourage knots and tangles, but it’s not great for women like me who like to touch up hair for the evening or restyle it on the second, third, or fourth day.
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