The Love Island villa is always full to the brim with brand-new beauty products as it is. Therefore, it says a lot when one product gets singled out and used on repeat. There are plenty of curling tongs and wands to sift through out there, but the Islanders only seem to need one such tool to create beachy, sultry waves - the Mark Hill's Mermaid Hair Waver, which Islander Molly Marsh reached for during last night's eventful episode.
It has proved itself to be a dressing room classic and was a particular favourite of Love Island 2022 semi-finalist Tasha Ghouri. Tasha and her fellow Islanders were spotted heat styling their hair with this budget hair waver on multiple occasions. You'll be pleased to hear you can pick it up for just £25 in your local Boots. That's certainly a steal compared to the price of most heated hair tools. Of course, Tasha was not the first to don loose beach curls on the show. Arguably, that precedent was set by Molly-Mae's signature mermaid waves. But it can be said that Tasha Ghouri continued the legacy. For example, Tasha reached for the Mark Hill Mermaid Hair Waver during their eBay party episode, preparing her hair ahead of the villa's latest glitzed-up evening. She talked to Indiyah, Amber and Danica in the dressing room as she clipped half her hair up and began waving.
How Did Tasha Ghouri Style Her Waves?
The Mark Hill Hair Waver features three barrels that hinge open, and sandwich hair between them when closed. Clamp over your lengths, hold for a few seconds, release and work your way down. The result? Soft, beachy waves that look more effortless and undone than the effect that a classic curling tong might give you.
You can also tackle a lot of hair with it in one go, which stands to cut your styling time in half. This is music to the ears of those who have previously spent hours trying to master the art of curling their hair with hair straighteners to absolutely no avail. No wonder this multi-tasking hair tool is proving popular with the Islanders across the latest series'. In general, beachy hair waves are set to be the style of summer 2023. Royal members such as Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are adopting the soft curl look, as well as fashion icons Alexa Chung rocking the waves.
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The Love Islander contestants have been spotted using the Mark Hill Pick 'n Mix Handle And Mermaid Waver in the villa. You can either buy the handle on its own for £17.99 and purchase the three-pronged waver head separately at £16.99 - other heat styling heads are also available - or save money by picking the two up together in this box-ticking bundle.
Boots review: "I brought this today, and I had to try it out straight away!! I love the pick-n-mix range but this is definitely my favourite attachment! It’s so easy to use, I did have one from a different brand that you had to hold your hair and I was always burning myself!! But this is so GOOD!! I see why it keeps selling out!!"
Mark Hill review: "I LOVE IT. I’ve never had wavy hair, but I bought this after seeing my friend and she said she used this. Looks beautiful, works great and I can’t wait to buy more of these to go with my handle."
Pros
- The 21mm barrels create the perfect mermaid waves, with a clamp and release function
- You can swap the waver head with other Mark Hill tool heads
Cons
- Can be fiddly to get used to, due to its size
| Temperature | up to 185°C |
| Barrels | 21 mm |
| How to use | Take sections of hair no wider than the length of the barrel. Starting from the root, clamp the hair and hold for a few sections until the hair has the wave desired. Continue this process down the length of your hair and then repeat on a different section of hair. |
How To Use A Hair Waver
‘Undone waves, or loose curls, are a beautiful way to style your hair for any occasion,’ says ghd ambassador and hairstylist, Zoë Irwin. Prep is key to nail the look. ‘Start by misting damp hair with a texturising spray which will help create that beachy finish,’ says Irwin. ‘While drying your hair, flip the top section over to one side and aim the nozzle at the roots, before repeating on the other side. This will create maximum lift.’ Are you writing this down?
The fun continues. With your chosen hair styler tool, take a section of your hair and wrap it around the wand. ‘Hold it here for 8 seconds and then let the hair off’ says Zoe. She suggests wrapping sections backwards, away from your face for the front section of the hair. ‘This will soften the face and is super flattering.’ After the front section, alternate the direction you wrap your hair around the wand for added texture.
So, how do you finish off the look? ‘Once your hair has cooled, tip your head upside down and run your fingertips through to blend the waves. Gently rub the ends of the hair to create a soft flyaway effect, before you fling your hair back,’ says Irwin. For added hold, it’s worth misting your waves with hairspray.