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And there are as many different types of hair rollers as there are cool styles to create with them.
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“It’s a safer, healthier alternative to heat styling and works for all hair types.”
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HairstylistMatt Fugatenotes these work for all hair types but work best on thinner hair, giving it more body.
“Be mindful of section size and tension [you’re using],” he says.
“You want to section your hair to be around the same size as the roller.”
Prep it with hairspray (we likethis one from Tresemme).
We love the Caruso Steam Setter system for this kind of look.
He also recommends flexi rods to add definition tokinky-curly textures.
Section off one- or two-inch pieces and roll vertically from end to root.
Depending on the thickness and coarseness of your hair, air-drying time may vary.
Then, take out the rods and finger-rake the curls to break them apart.
“They’re instant heat, instant set, and instant style,” Fugate says.
Secure it with a clip.
Then, set the sides and back of your hair by wrapping the rollers under from the ends up.
“The effect is the complete opposite of beachy hair,” says Fugate.
We’re talking one glassy sheet of hair all moving the same way that fluid, Pantene ad vibe.
“The jumbo diameter will create looser waves.”
Another benefit, Bergamy says, is the material won’t suck the natural oils from your hair.
“If you have fine hair that’s straight to wavy, try theColor Wow Dream Cocktail.”
For textured hair, go for a leave-in curl enhancer likethis onefrom the Spoolies collection.
Secure it by snapping the elastic into one end of the rod.
Repeat until all your hair is wound up, and let it set until fully dry.
“Periodically using a hair dryer with a diffuser will help speed up the drying time.”
After removing the rods, rake out the curls with your fingers.
“On short-to-medium-length hair, these rollers can work wonders,” says Bergamy.
Just be sure to use small sections of hair for each ribbon curler.
“You don’t want to force your hair in, which may cause it to break.”
Repeat until your entire head is curled.
Wait until hair is completely dry, gently pull out the ribbons andvoila: corkscrew curls.
We also like this set of ribbon curlers by ironically, since there’s no heat involved Hot Tools.
you’re able to also try this methodwith socks, too.
“it’s possible for you to sleep in them.