my hair sizzling as I fought with the clamp on my mom’s curling iron, I thought about trying out a curling wand, but then a Beachwaver arrived from the brand in a gifted mailer at my door.

Unlike a curling iron, a curling wand doesn't have the spring-loaded clip or Marcel attachment, so you'll want to be more careful when using one. "You can use a glove if needed for heat protection ...