Eric Vaughn is a hairstylist based in Houston, TX, owner of REV Hair Salon, and master artistic educator. Vaughn contributed to Cosmo recently about the best way to use hair rollers. For the most accurate temperature reading, find a curling iron or wand with a digital screen (see: Kim Kimble Tourmaline Ceramic Multi-Barrel Auto-Rotating Curling Iron and the Trademark Mood Starter Kit). Otherwise, a dial or toggle button works, too—it's just less precise. Just make sure you have the option to adjust the temperature as needed. Hairstylist Amy Abramite says you always want to take into consideration the overall condition of your hair and adjust the heat for the safest, healthiest results. Start low and raise the temp in small increments until you've found the sweet-spot that styles without scorching. If you have longer hair, you can use a hair waver with larger barrels (see: around three inches). However, if you have shorter hair, using too large of a hair waver can be (a) difficult or (b) cause you to burn yourself. The solution? Use a hair waver with smaller barrels (try Bed Head A Wave We Go Adjustable Deep Waver), but in this case, note that some smaller barrels may create tighter waves. If you prefer the more undone wave look, use a single barrel hair waver, like the Hot Tools Professional Nano Ceramic Deep Waver. Prep your hair properly B&M offers the very best in grooming and hair styling technology throughout our range of beauty electricals.

If the vibe you're going for is more of a defined curl moment rather than soft and bouncy, you need to use smaller hot rollers. "The smaller the [rollers] are, the more curl they're going to leave in your hair," Maine has told Cosmo. Each hot roller in this set of nine is 1 inch in diameter, making them small enough to create a defined curl. While you can’t fault their seriously impressive results, anyone who uses traditional rollers will know that waiting for them to set is not so sexy. So, cue the next step up: heated rollers. They certainly aren’t a new trend, but they have stood the test of time, thanks to their bouncy, blow-dry effect.If you want a curling iron that will get you through a “ bus, club, another club, another club, plane, next place” kind of night, look no further than this ceramic curling iron set. No, seriously, it's gotten me through at least six bachelorette parties because it comes with three different barrels (0.5 in., 1.25 in., and 1.5 in.) depending on the ~vibe~ I’m going for that day/night. It has five heat settings and comes with a detachable barrel that you can switch out with two other sizes, whether you want tighter ringlets or loose, tousled waves. Don’t just take my word for it: Both Gibson and celebrity extensionist Priscilla Valles swear by T3 curling irons for how well the curls last. “The next day when I wake up, my hair looks exactly the same,” Valles says. Make sure you're using maximum tension with the hair-dryer brush and move slowly down the shaft of your hair in a 'C' shape motion," says hairstylist Andrés Melendez. If you want extra volume near your face (hi, curtain bangs), direct sections of the hair out and away from the face. It will probably take you a few times to truly ~nail~ the technique, but trust, it gets easier. Choose the bristle type.

Hot rollers aren't necessarily better for your hair than curling irons— there are pros and cons to each, and it ultimately comes down to personal preference. Curling irons typically reach a higher temperature, making them more likely to cause damage via heat. However, although hot rollers don't reach as high of temps, they're still a form of heat styling and can also cause breakage due to the actual rolling process. To help mitigate damage, always spritz on a heat protectant first and prep your hair with moisturizing formulas to keep it from drying out as easily from the heat. Remember: Each hair roller is different, and each hair type will require unique steps. However, it's a good idea to keep these general tips in mind if you're looking to achieve a bouncy blowout at home: So, rather than the traditional version of a compact, why not opt for a wire-free straightener seeing as they're much more of a travel-friendly option – perfect for the fast-approaching summer holidays.

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Run a volumising mousse or spray into your dry lengths before going in with the rollers – this adds more va-va-voom to the finished look, especially if you have fine hair. As natural as it feels to start rolling from the ends, that’s a big no-no: it can cause wonkiness which isn’t the vibe. Well, I've tried to take some of the mystery out of curler shopping, by showing you exactly what each style of tong/wand/styler does to the hair (or my hair, to be more precise). Because I don't know about you, but when it comes to beauty I want need visuals. I want to see if the results are worth dropping all that hard earned cash on.

To ensure your hair maintains its shape all day long, do not take the curlers out prematurely. This is the most common mistake people make, and it's the difference between hair that falls flat and hair that holds its shape. "Leave the rollers in for a minimum of 20 minutes, and a maximum of 60 minutes," says Melendez, adding that the hair should be cool to the touch before removing the rollers, as that's an indicator that the hair is properly set. One thing about me: I am obsessed with hot tools. The heat-styling fixation began in middle school, and since then, my natural hair has never seen the light of day. Under my bed (lol, New York), you can find hair straighteners, hot rollers, crimpers, Dyson Airwrap attachments—and plenty of Airwrap dupes—, as well as various sizes of curling irons and wands. Basically, I know my hot tools. The funny thing is, I actually have naturally curly hair, but my god-given curls simply don't compare to the beach waves , ringlets, soft “Hollywood glamour”-style curls, and model-off duty piecey crimps that can be achieved with a good curling iron. Tech has been tech-ing the past few years, as I’ve seen an influx of cool new options, like hot-air tools, multiple barrel systems, and automatic rotating features that help me get any type of curls or waves you want. Of course, I tested ‘em all for you and compiled my favorites. But to help you figure out which hot tool best suits your needs, I enlisted the help of four hairstylists ( Tamika Gibson, Priscilla Valles, Joseph Maine, and Amy Abramite) for all the details on choosing the best curling iron for you: What to look for in a curling iron, what works best for your hair, and even what size barrel creates the hairstyle you want. So without further ado, let's dive into the look and the tool that defined arguably the best decade. Here are 13 of the best hair rollers for bouncy curls. What type of hair rollers are best? A couple of months later, my hair wasn’t only shinier, but growth was happening at a faster rate than I’d ever seen. After years of accepting that I wasn’t genetically blessed in that department, I started to wonder: was it just heat that was stunting my hair’s potential all this time?Yes! As the name implies, heatless hair rollers and curlers are specifically designed to work their magic *without* exposing your hair to heat. They’re a great option for anyone looking to avoid the potentially damaging effect of hot tools, like flat irons or t hree barrel wavers. These hair rollers and heatless hair ribbons are a popular choice for setting spiraled styles and adding voluminous movement to your hair.