Tell me all about hot rollers good or bad

[longforhim]

I was considering buying some hot rollers for my hair. Now I know that heat appliances are damaging to hair, but if I didn't let them heat all the way before I put them in would that be okay? I would use them only once a week max. I'm not planning on growing super long hair, waist would be the longest I would ever go. Would using hot rollers now cause long term damage when I finally reached waist? Any advice on this would be great, as you can see I'm a newbie. Also to anyone who uses rollers tell me about your experience good or bad. Thanks!

[pinkbunny]

I've used the steam heated rollers - they are less damaging to hair.

[Gypsygirl]

Have you tried braid waves?

[Themyst]

I went out and bought one of those old hairdryers on E-bay, the little round ones with the hose that attaches to a cap on your head. It's great because I can set my hair in rollers and then take a nap with the cool setting on.

[jessie58]

I also have the steam heated ones. Caruso brand. They are so easy to use. They heat up in seconds. They're really easy to roll hair in and clip in. I put them in dry hair and then I wait about 20 minutes to take them out while I putter around putting on makeup or something. I get a lot of good body with mine. I don't use them for actually curling my hair as I already have curly hair. I use them to smooth out the curls and give body.

If your hair is longer than about BSL, they are way to hard to put in. I have used end papers to put on the ends so as not to get frizzy ends.

[spidermom]

If the curler is too hot to hold against the skin of your neck, it will damage your hair. How much depends on you and your hair. At your stated goal length, personally, I wouldn't concern myself at all. Damage will steadily be trimmed away.

[Carolyn]

There are a boatload of threads on the Caruso's, so check those out. There was a current one going the other day. Another safe way of curling is magnetic rollers and a bonnet type dryer or you can sleep on rollers. I'd avoid weekly use of a metal curling iron however.

[Shermie Girl]

Caruso rollers rock! They work beautifully and are totally hair friendly. They don't get any hotter than a warm washcloth you would use on your face. :D (Yes, I am a bit of a Caruso roller evangelist, :lol: I love them and have used them for twenty years.)

Hot rollers get searing hot and they can burn your fingers and your hair. Ouch! and hair damage.

[longforhim]

I have heard and read a lot about the Caruso rollers. They sound great but I have read a lot of reviews saying that the new model breaks down after a few months of use. Is this true for anyone here? They say the old models lasted for years. I wonder if old models are still available anywhere? I just didn't want to spend so much on something that was going to breaking down soon. They were like $43 at the local Sallys here :(

[jessie58]

Sally's comes with a one year guarantee that replaces the unit no questions asked. I don't use mine very often but so far, so good.

[pilateschick7]

I have read similar reviews about the newer models on Sally's Beauty Supply website.

Have you thought about looking on Ebay? You can tell an older model by comparing the Ebay pic to Sally's pic.

[jivete]

I have heard and read a lot about the Caruso rollers. They sound great but I have read a lot of reviews saying that the new model breaks down after a few months of use. Is this true for anyone here? They say the old models lasted for years. I wonder if old models are still available anywhere? I just didn't want to spend so much on something that was going to breaking down soon. They were like $43 at the local Sallys here :(

If I had to guess, I would imagine they break down because of hard water build-up. The older models would last longer because they were supposed to be used with salt. I've read if you get a newer model, you need to run vinegar through it every couple of month to clean it out so it doesn't clog up.

I'm planning on getting a set from Sally's in the next few days.

[Shermie Girl]

I have heard and read a lot about the Caruso rollers. They sound great but I have read a lot of reviews saying that the new model breaks down after a few months of use. Is this true for anyone here? They say the old models lasted for years. I wonder if old models are still available anywhere? I just didn't want to spend so much on something that was going to breaking down soon. They were like $43 at the local Sallys here :(


I don't know about the new, new models. My first steamer (the old red Happy Traveler that used salt) was still going strong at ten years old when I got a new set from my husband for Christmas in '99. (I gave the old steamer to a friend who had some rollers but didn't have a steamer and as far as I know, it could still be working. :lol:) That steamer is the blue one that doesn't use salt. I have had it for ten years and it is working just fine.

If you live in a hard water area running your steamer with some vinegar from time to time doesn't hurt. I do it, when I remember to. :)

Try e-bay, Craig's list or even Freecycle for an older steamer that uses salt. The rollers are bit spendy and the sets don't have enough for most people to do a good set. But, once you have the rollers, they last forever. Many of mine are twenty years old and still look and work great. :D

[Olivia23]

I've also boughtmine from Sally's and no problems yet. I also put white vinegar in mine every month or so to keep it from clogging up. You put it in and let it steam until it runs out just like water.

[Gabriel]

I have the dark blue steamer that doesn't use salt and just dusted it off and tested it and it still works. It's over ten years old.

I just wanted add if you buy a set from Sally's, they do offer nice discounts sometimes. You have to ask at the counter usually though. The online club card discount price is only 36.99 usd for the set. They just had free shipping recently too but not this month.

[longforhim]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I still haven't bought any rollers yet because I like to know all my options before I purchase. The info on here has helped a lot.

[headband]

I'm in the same boat. Going to sleep at night thinking about those red rollers in the round thing... should I or shouldn't I? Now that my debit card didn't go through at the Thinny Hair Holders website, I might buy rollers.