Two sisters, a London flat, and one curling wand that broke the internet before “viral” was a job description. That’s it. That’s the origin story.
Mermade didn’t buy ads. They bought a single prototype and let TikTok do the dirty work. By 2026, that living room company is a full-blown hair empire — and the Waver Pro is the crown jewel.
Meet the Mermade Waver Pro. It’s a triple-barrel wand that gives you that “I just rolled out of bed on a Greek island” wave — no salt spray required. It’s £129, and honestly, I rolled my eyes at the price tag before I touched it.
Adjustable Heat (150°C-200°C)
Fine hair won’t fry; thick hair actually holds the wave.
Tourmaline Ceramic Barrels
Zero static. My hair didn’t look like I’d rubbed a balloon on my head.
Auto Shut-Off (60 min)
For the ADHD girlies who panic at the door wondering if they left it on.
Photo: TYMO Beauty / Unsplash
No magic potion here — the secret is the barrel coating, not a serum. Tourmaline emits negative ions to seal the cuticle, which is why the wave looks glossy instead of frizzy. And the ceramic core heats evenly, so you don’t get that one random hot spot that burns a strand.
- Tourmaline: Locks in moisture, kills frizz on contact
- Ceramic Core: Even heat, no hot spots
- Negative Ions: Seals cuticles for that glass-like shine
- Swivel Cord (3m): Doesn’t tangle mid-section — a small miracle
Photo: Curology / Unsplash
The barrels are cool to the touch until you switch it on — which scared me. I’m used to tools that feel pre-heated. But once it’s on, it heats in 30 seconds flat. The clamp is firm but not aggressive; it grips without leaving a crease mark.
Week two: I used it on day-old dirty hair (don’t judge) and the wave held for 14 hours. On fresh-washed hair, it dropped by hour six. That surprised me — I thought clean hair would hold better. It doesn’t.
Photo: Tim Mossholder / Unsplash
My hair looks like I paid £200 for a blowout — but only when I follow the tip above. The wave is bouncier than a beach waver, more undone than a curling iron. It didn’t damage my ends after 8 uses, which is more than I can say for my old £30 wand.
Photo: Erick Larregui / Unsplash
It’s the only waver that makes me look like I tried — without actually trying. My flatmates think I’ve been getting “glow-ups.” I’ve just been getting better tools.