Hot rollers: varieties, recommendations for choosing

You can get beautiful curls quickly and with the least harm to hair using thermal curlers. Unlike their Soviet counterparts, modern models are easy-to-use and safe products.

Hot rollers are a type of hair curler. Their peculiarity is that the tool heats up before use, and then transfers heat to the hair. As a result of this, the strands are fixed in a given position - and curls are obtained.

Outwardly, such curlers are cylinders filled with wax from the inside. When heated, the wax transfers heat to the cylinder walls, and those to the hair.

The advantage of such products is the ability to quickly and easily get curly styling. In most cases, heat rollers help to create curls even on those hairs that do not frizz when using regular curlers. Thus, versatility is one of the obvious positive characteristics of heat rollers.

It should be understood that thermal action cannot be called completely harmless to the hair. Under its influence, the hair becomes dry and brittle. This is the main disadvantage of using heat rollers.

They are contraindicated for severe brittle and dry hair, hair loss. After dyeing or bleaching your hair, it is recommended to refrain from curling on hot rollers for at least 5-7 days.

Hot rollers can differ in size, type of heating and material of manufacture. The health of the hair and the effect obtained from the use of rollers depend on this. Products can have different types of clips. For the classic ones, this is a standard semicircular holder, put on the roller. Electric curlers usually come with crab.

Depending on the size, the heated rollers, like any others, can be divided into those that have a large, medium and small diameter. This parameter directly affects the size of the curls - the larger the roller diameter, the larger the curls will turn out.

Products of medium diameter are considered the most versatile. They are suitable for hair of any length and help to create pronounced curls. Large curlers are used to create soft, natural curls and beach curls. When used on short hair, they often give the effect of root volume and splendor of the hair. The result of using small diameter products is small elastic curls.

Hot rollers are usually produced in diameter from 9 mm to 4 cm. Get a fine curl allow spiral products, the diameter of which is from 9 mm to 2.5 cm. This styling creates the effect of a perm or afro-curls.

Universal medium products have a diameter of 26-32 mm. Large - from 33 to 40 mm.

Hot rollers can be divided according to the principle of action, and therefore there are several varieties.

This species has been known since Soviet times (sometimes it is even found with water inside). Such products were dipped in boiling water, waited for their heating, and then quickly, not allowing the curlers to cool down, they were wrapped around the hair.

Such products are distinguished by a democratic cost, however, it takes quite a while to get the tool ready for use. They can also burn your hands or scalp.

In fact, this is a more advanced version of the classic heat rollers. To heat them, as a rule, a microwave oven is used. It is enough to turn it on at maximum power for 30-180 seconds, placing the heated rollers inside.

The most convenient and safest option. A set of curlers is located in a special container that is connected to the mains. Thus, the tool heats up quickly - usually it takes 4-7 minutes.

The products have a thermal protective circuit, which practically eliminates the possibility of getting a burn. While the curlers are not in use, they are kept in the same container, which is very convenient. There are special travel kits in a more durable and compact black round suitcase. It is natural that electric curlers have a higher cost.

Finally, heat rollers may differ in the material of manufacture. The use of aluminum rollers is not the best option. They get very hot, which damages the hair. In addition, there is a high likelihood of burns to the hands and scalp.

The teflon or ceramic coating of heat rollers is considered more gentle. Thanks to such a surface, the heating is facilitated, therefore, from time to time such products can be used even on weak and damaged hair.

The safest for the hair structure are velor or flock heated hair rollers. They warm up evenly and also transfer heat to the hair, do not dry the strands too much and are convenient to use.

Consider the products of the most popular manufacturers.

Electric curlers, which were highly appreciated not only by ordinary women, but also by professionals. A feature of the kit is the presence of curlers of different diameters in the container (from 8 to 32 mm).

This allows you to use the product on hair of different lengths, to create interesting styling options. Curlers are placed in a gray transparent container.Hairpins-crabs act as fixators of the latter on the hair.

Each roller has an insulating coil on the sides, which reduces the risk of burns during installation. The rollers themselves have a unique tangle-free design.

The manufacturer produces several types of hair rollers, but the most popular are heat rollers KF40E. Heating takes place in the container from the mains.

The core of the heating element (more precisely, 1/3 of it) is metal coated with wax on the outside. Thanks to this, the rollers heat up quickly and keep warm for a long time. Curler coating - Teflon, there is an ionization function.

Products of this brand are highly appreciated by professionals. Clips are used to fix the rollers, however, the surface of the curlers themselves has small spikes. This prevents the products from slipping through the hair.

There are 3 kit options in the manufacturer's line. If you are looking for a set with curlers of different diameters, pay attention for the Valera Quick 24 series. From the name it is clear that this is a set of 24 curlers. Their diameter is different - 18, 22 and 24 mm. That is, 3 types of rollers, 8 pieces in each group.

For medium curls, you can purchase Valera Roll & Clip - 20 rolls with a diameter of 15 mm. Finally, for small curls, a set of papillotes with a diameter of 14 mm will be a good option. These are 18 soft curlers from the Valera Flexi series.

If we talk about classic products, then this is the "Vyazhalochka" spiral heated hair rollers. The set includes 6 pieces with a diameter of 15 mm.

The choice of curlers is largely determined by the length and condition of the hair. For long hair, it is best to purchase curlers of large and medium diameter. Too small rollers will be laborious to wind, and the result is unlikely to please you.

Almost any type of curler can be used on the length to the shoulder blades. It should be understood that products with a diameter of more than 32 mm on hair of medium length will give only splendor, and not pronounced curls.

On short hair, it will be possible to create elastic curls using small diameter curlers. If you use medium and large, then this will give the hairstyles splendor and root volume, but curls are out of the question.

On dry damaged strands, it is undesirable to use products of too small a diameter. Dehydrated hair, undergoing strong wrapping, begins to break even more, become thinner.

And also when buying, you should pay attention to the type of curler. It is better to refuse to buy classic ones - the negative effect on the hair is too great, it is uncomfortable to use... If funds allow, it is better to choose electric curlers. If this is not possible, those that are heated in the microwave.

An important purchase criterion is the surface material. The safest are ceramics, velor, flock. For thin and weak hair, it is recommended to buy products with ionization function and tourmaline coating. The ionization function is especially desirable if the curlers are Teflon. Teflon heats up quickly and gives off heat well, but dries out the strands. Ionization will contribute to their health.

The surface of the curler should not be completely smooth.

First you need to prepare your hair - wash it and let it dry completely. You should not curl dirty hair, since the curls will not turn out beautiful and elastic, they will begin to develop quickly.

On clean, dry hair, you should spray a heat protectant spray, which will reduce the negative thermal effects on the strands and help keep them alive and beautiful. The thermal spray must be completely absorbed, otherwise damp hair will simply burn out from thermal exposure.

Depending on the type of rollers used, their use may vary slightly.

Classic curlers need to be freed from the clips, and the resulting cylinders must be placed in a saucepan and filled with hot water. Put the container on fire, bring to a boil and simmer for another 10 minutes. You need to "cook" the curlers over low heat, preventing them from dropping to the bottom of the container. The water is drained, the curlers (while they have not cooled down) are quickly wrapped around the hair and left to cool completely (on average - for 1.5-2 hours).

It is enough to place the electric curlers in a container, as required by the instruction manual, and connect the latter to the network. After the time specified by the manufacturer, the products are ready for use. More expensive models usually have a heating sensor on the container lid, according to the readings of which you can judge the readiness of the tool for use. After removing each roller, it is recommended to close the container lid so that the rest of the products do not cool down while you wind the strand.

Microwave-safe heated rollers are also first released from the clamps, the cylinders are placed on a plate. Then it is placed in a microwave oven for 1-2 minutes. Hot curlers are wound on the strands.

For convenience and attractive styling, the hair is divided into several zones - frontal, occipital and 2 lateral. For long and medium-length hair, they usually first wind rollers from the occipital zone, gradually moving to the frontal, and then to the lateral ones. If we are talking about short hair and using a large diameter curlers, then it is better to start wrapping from the bangs zone, moving to the back of the head. The process is completed by winding the side zones.

Do not pull your hair too tightly on the curlers - this will injure the hair follicle and can lead to hair loss. The width of the product should be slightly larger than the width of the strand.

Begin winding the roller from the tip of the strand. It is put in the middle of the curlers, after which they begin to twist, at the same time slightly lifting.

The dwell time of the rollers on the hair depends on the hair type and the desired effect. Dyed and bleached hair holds curls better than natural colored strands. It takes 10-15 minutes to get light waves. For more structured and elastic curls - up to 20-30 minutes.

You should not keep the heat rollers (if they are not classic products) on your hair for more than half an hour. Such heating damages their structure. Hence, it is concluded that classic hair curlers cannot be called harmless for hair. As well as the desire to leave hot curlers on your hair all night.

For better fixation of hair, it is recommended to use special products. Immediately after washing, you can use styling products - mousse and foam. They are applied indented from the roots, after which the hair is dried.

After removing the curlers, you do not need to use a comb. It is enough to disassemble the curls with your hands and fix them with hairspray. For a more impressive volume, you can tilt your head and spray hairspray in this position.

The BaByliss electric curlers (PRO BAB3031E series) have received many positive comments. Users note a large number of products in the kit (30 pieces of different diameters from super-large to small, 15 clips), 2 heating levels (directly heating and maintaining the temperature in the container), safety of use and the presence of a cover for storing the kit. However, the high cost (about 5-6 thousand rubles) is perceived by many as a disadvantage.

Similar reviews can be found in large numbers for the Remington KF40E product. Their cost is 1,500 rubles (on average) lower than the price of the previous model. However, the number of rollers is also reduced - there are 20 of them in the set (3 types of curlers, differing in diameter). Most users note as an advantage the velvety surface of the rollers, which allows you to evenly wind the strands on them, avoiding hair knocking towards the center of the curler.

If we talk about cheaper analogs of electric curlers, they will be aluminum rollers.They harm hair by causing split ends. However, such heat rollers are still no more harmful than flat curlers and irons.

Among the models of aluminum electric curlers deserve attention Vitek VT-2231. To reduce the negative impact, the rollers are covered with flock. The set includes 20 curlers, they are quite enough for curling hair of medium length. The same number of clamps. Of the advantages - fast heating, affordable price (2500-3000 rubles). Of the minuses - unsafe for hair.

If we talk about the more affordable leaders of customer reviews, then it is worth noting the products Sibel. Price - up to 500 rubles for 4 cylinders with a diameter of 24 mm. These are ceramic items with a velvet finish. They are produced both in classical design and in products heated in a microwave oven.

Curls in the style of Hollywood stars. To create such long hair, you will need large-diameter curlers that are wound from the face.

The curlers are quite small (up to 20 mm) in diameter for medium-length hair. Effective and very practical, everyday.

Using an electric curler on shoulder-length or slightly lower hair is feminine and stylish.

If you want everyone's attention, this is ideal. Recommended hair length - no shorter than shoulder blades.

For information on how to curl your hair beautifully with thermal curlers, see the next video.