Curling iron or heated rollers which to chose?
Each tool can give very different looks, which is why many women prefer to have both. Curling irons tend to be more defined and allow you to have more control over the size and shape of each curl whereas rollers are great for creating soft curls, soft waves and for really adding body and volume to your hair for that ultimate full and glamorous look.
What size roller should I use?
The width of the roller will determine the size of the curls and root lift. Medium size rollers create tighter glamorous curls and large size rollers provide greater root lift on most hair lengths and the Kate Middleton blow dry look on really long styles. Rollers can be used on any hair length as long as your hair can fit around the roller once.
How many rollers will I need?
In order to style your whole head at the same time, you will need around twenty rollers regardless of your hair length. To style just the top hair section of your head to add volume and root lift, you will need around six rollers.
Why does the roller finish matter?
This affects how well the roller will grip your hair. Flocked rollers have a velvety coating which tends to grip hair better than non-flocked rollers.
Are pins or clips better?
Clips also hold the roller in place while they cool so it’s important to have high quality clips. Butterfly clips grip better than pins and some feature plates inside to provide a secondary heat source to lock in the curl.