Creating Curls With Hot Rollers

Would you like to add some curl, wave or bounce to your hair? If you are like most women, your answer is probably yes. We've discuss how to use a curling iron in a previous blog, but hot rollers are another great and inexpensive option for achieving a different look for your hair.

Start with clean and thoroughly dried hair. Before beginning to set your hair, make sure your rollers have heated completely, and you will know this by the indicator light on your roller set. It is best to start curling from the front of your head to the back. Keep in mind that the smaller rollers will produce a tighter curl, while the bigger rollers will be a much looser and larger curl.

Separate a section with a comb and make sure it is smooth and tangle free. Spray each section with a setting spray, preferable one for use with heated appliances, before you roll your hair. If you want the curl to be bit looser, you can skip the product application.

Lift the section straight out away from your head with one hand, and then hold the roller with your dominant hand. Carefully wrap the ends of the hair around the barrel and roll it up to the base of the scalp. Secure the roller with the clips provided.

Once you are finished with your entire head, you have an option to re-spray a hairspray or setting spray over the entire area. Allow the rollers to stay in for about 20 minutes. Once you have done this several times, you will be able to pinpoint how long you need the rollers to be left in to achieve your own look.

Now, it is time to remove the rollers, and the way you do this can effect how the curls will look, too. Unroll the rollers in the same direction you rolled them in for softer curls, or if you want more of a ringlet curl, pull the roller vertically through the curl and down toward your shoulder.

To style your hair, separate the curls with your fingers or a wide tooth comb, and style as usual. If you don't have enough curl, go through with a large-barrel curling iron and touch up the curls. If you have too much curl, dampen the curls and pull through with a wide tooth comb to release them.

You know have a fresh new look thanks to a few hot rollers and little bit of technique!