The Best Hot Rollers

Buying Guide

For many people, their hair is a source of creativity. It acts as a blank canvas from which they can create new and imaginative looks. If you’re into getting dreamy curls, flowing waves or lots of volume, a set of hot rollers is a great way to achieve the look you want. With many different types of hot rollers, however, it can be difficult to decide which ones are right for you.

Steam hot rollers use moisture to set curls in your hair. This process helps to create long-lasting curls that are soft and shiny. You use soft foam rollers that have been set in steam in your hair and wait for the moisture to completely evaporate. Steam rollers are a good choice if you want to get volume while avoiding frizz. Plus, they don’t damage your hair.

Another option is ceramic hair setters. This type of hot roller uses heat instead of steam to lock in curls. The ceramic core of the rollers produces ions and far infrared heat to create long-lasting and shiny curls. The ceramic heats up quickly so you can use the rollers right away. If your hair is resistant to curling, then a good choice for your hair is wax core rollers. The wax in the core of these rollers helps to hold the curls in your hair for longer than other types of hot rollers.

In addition to deciding what type of hot rollers to use, you also have to consider which size of hot roller is right for your hair. Different sizes of hot rollers create different types of curls. The smaller the roller, the tighter the curl. If you use just one size of hot roller, you will get the same size curls. If you use different sizes, then you will get different sizes of curls.

• If you’re looking for tight curls, you will want to go with a small hot roller which is between ¼ to 3/8 of an inch. You won’t get a lot of volume at the roots with this size of hot roller, but your hair will have compact waves and curls. You can also use this size to curl the hair closest to your face to frame it nicely. Medium hot rollers are about half an inch. They give you slightly bigger curls and a little bit of volume at the root. Next up are large hot rollers, which are about one inch. You will get big curls and waves with this size of roller, along with nice volume at the roots. The biggest size of hot rollers are two inches, and they give you jumbo smooth curls and waves, along with lots of volume at the root.
• Not sure what type of hot rollers will work for the kind of hair you have? If your hair is fine and thin, you will the most luck with small hot rollers. They will give some volume while creating tight curls. For thick hair, it’s best to use large rollers to accommodate for all of your hair. This size will also help you to avoid frizz. If you have short hair, you will likely only be able to use small or medium rollers due to the length of your hair. For long hair, you can go up to extra-large rollers in order to wrap the full length of your hair.