How to use a Beachwaver

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Get that beachy look

Use a Beachwaver to create beautiful, beachy hair! So you have a Beachwaver, but you have no idea how to use it, right? Follow these tips from stylist Sarah Potempa to create the perfect beachy waves with this handy styling tool.

Start with your natural hair.

Section the left side of your hair. Select “L” on the Beachwaver.

Take a 1-inch section of your hair and clamp it into the iron. The clamp should be facing you.

Hold the iron vertical and press the “Go” button. (Note: You control the rotating.)

Hold for a few seconds and release the hair from the clamp.

Continue with 1-inch sections on the left side.

Start with your right side and select “R.”

Take a 1-inch section and place your hair in clamp (with clamp facing you).

Push the “Go” button (you control the rotating).

Hold for a few seconds and release the hair from the clamp.

Continue on right side until finished. Now you have that easy, beautiful, beachy hair!

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