The listings show a range of barrel sizes: 1", 1¼", 1½", and 2". Some waver-style tools are barrelless (listed as having no barrel).
The number of heat settings varies widely (examples include 3, 4, 10, or 30 settings). Reported maximum temperatures in these results include roughly 400°F, 410°F, 420°F, 425°F and up to about 480°F on adjustable models.
Many listings state suitability for “All Hair Types.” Some descriptions call out specific lengths—examples given include shoulder-length or medium-to-long hair—and 1" barrels are noted as suitable for shorter styles like bobs.
Beginner-friendly features highlighted in the listings include one-button or automatic rotating designs, preset or digital temperature controls and timers, audible beeps and curl-direction controls, quick heat-up, and auto shut-off.
According to review summaries, curl hold times range from several hours up to multiple days. Many reviewers report all-day hold, and some mention curls lasting several days, though results vary by hair type and styling method.