Beauty Bed Head Wave Artist vs Newer Model: Which Waver Wins Out
Classic or updated, which Bed Head waver deserves your money? The Wave Artist Deep Waver is the proven original. The newer model brings refinements to the same deep-wave concept. We compared barrels, heat, ease, and price to pick a winner.
| Factor | Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver | Bed Head Wave Artist Hair Waver, Newer M |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Hair Waver | Bed Head Wave Artist Hair Waver, Newer Model |
| Barrels | Triple deep barrels | Triple barrels, updated |
| Wave style | Bold deep S-waves | Deep S-waves |
| Heat | Adjustable settings | Updated heat control |
| Best for | Proven classic results | Latest features |
| Hair length | Medium to long | Medium to long |
| Ease of use | Simple clamp and hold | Simple clamp and hold |
| Our pick | Winner for value | Winner for updates |
Our Verdict
For proven results at the lowest price, the Wave Artist Deep Waver wins as the beloved classic. For the latest refinements and updated features, the newer model wins. Both create gorgeous deep waves, so let price and feature preferences decide.
Second-Day Waves: Restyling Without Re-Clamping
No page covers second-day waver restyling without full re-application, so here is the Bed Head version. The overnight crush flattens the deep S-waves; the fix is not re-clamping the whole head. The method: dry shampoo at the roots, then re-clamp only the top visible layer and the front pieces, three to four clamps total. The underneath layers stay as they are; nobody sees them.
The heat rule for touch-ups: lower heat than day one, heat protectant again, and never re-clamp the same section at full heat daily. The repeated clamping on the same spot is where waver damage concentrates. A silk or satin pillowcase preserves the pattern far better than cotton; the waves survive the night instead of crushing. If the pattern still falls flat, the day-one sections were too large; smaller sections on day one buy two extra days. For the rotating iron alternative, our beach wave iron guide covers the automatic waves.
Heat Damage: The Triple-Barrel Reality
Nobody addresses heat damage honestly for waver users, so here is the version. The triple-barrel design means three hot surfaces per clamp, which is more heat contact per section than a curling iron. The prevention: heat protectant every time, the lowest effective temperature, and one clamp per section. Re-clamping the same section chasing deeper waves is the top damage cause; accept the pattern the first clamp gives.
The repair honesty: bond builders and masks improve the feel of heat-damaged hair but cannot reverse structural damage; prevention is the only real strategy. Signs of waver damage: the pattern stops holding, ends feel crispy, and breakage appears at regular intervals matching the barrel spacing. The newer model's updated heat control is the meaningful upgrade; more precise temperature means less overheating. If you see the interval breakage, the temperature is too high or the clamping too long. For the crimper comparison, our 3-barrel crimper guide covers the similar tool.
Fine Hair and the Deep Wave: The Density Rules
Nobody addresses wavers for fine hair specifically, so here is the version. Fine hair gets overwhelmed by the deep S-wave pattern; the bold waves can look disproportionate and the heat damage shows faster. The rules: lowest effective heat, smaller sections for control, and one quick clamp per section. The deep barrels work on fine hair, but the technique must be gentler than on thick hair.
Thick hair is the waver's natural audience; the deep barrels power through density that curling irons struggle with. Long thick hair needs the sections worked systematically, bottom to top, or the under-layers stay straight while the top waves. The newer model's updated heat control helps both extremes; precise temperature prevents the overheating that fine hair punishes and the underheating that thick hair shrugs off. Match the heat to the density, not the marketing. And store the waver with the barrels protected; chips and dents in the barrel coating become snag points that damage hair mechanically.
The Weekly Heat Schedule for Waver Users
No page gives a concrete weekly schedule for wavers, so here it is. Wash day: full wave, working bottom layers up. Day two: no heat; dry shampoo and finger-comb. Day three: touch up the top layer and front only, at lower heat. Day four: wash again or go heatless. The clamp-count rule: 8 to 12 clamps for a full head; resist re-clamping for more definition.
The classic-versus-newer decision in schedule terms: the newer model's refinements matter most for frequent users; the occasional user does fine with the classic's lower price. The heat protectant goes on every heat day including touch-ups; dry-hair touch-ups without it are where damage hides. If the hair feels dry by week two, add a weekly mask rather than cutting the waver out. For the multi-styler alternative, our Wavytalk 5-in-1 covers the versatile set.
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