Instructions for Hot Hair Roller Use
Hot rollers from the 1980’s are making a come back. Hot rollers add volume and curl to hair with only minimal damage. These rollers leave even frizzy hair bouncy and shiny. Curls and waves are uncomplicated to create with the right tools and know how.
Items Needed:
- Brush
- Comb with pointed end for parting
- Electric outlet
- Hairspray
- Hot rollers
- Setting product
- Plug the hot rollers into an electric outlet and turn the switch to the "on" position.
- Allow the rollers to thoroughly heat.
- Determine the direction for the curls and wind the hair on the roller in the same direction.
- Part a section of hair utilizing the pointed tip of the comb.
- Comb through the section of hair to remove tangles.
- Spray the parted section of hair, especially the roots with a setting product to provide volume and protection from heat.
- Remove a roller from the box and wrap the parted hair around the roller.
- Tuck the ends of the hair under the roller.
- Wind the roller to the scalp and hold the hair firmly with a slight amount of tension.
- Utilize the type of clips that come with the rollers, whether it is plastic or wire. The plastic jaw clips often heat up in the roller box for added heat to the set. The metal clips should be removed before heating the rollers to avoid burns.
- Purchase additional clips at a beauty supply store, if some are lost or broken.
- Open the metal clip and slide it over the roller and hair till secure. Choose the proper size clip for the roller.
- Pinch the plastic jaw clip open while securely holding the roller and close the clip over the entire roller.
- Repeat the process until hair is completely rolled.
- Allow the rollers and hair to completely cool for the best effect. A cool setting on a blow dryer may be used to speed the process.
- Remove the rollers and clips and place back in roller box.
- Flip hair upside down and spray hair with hairspray.
- Toss the hair upright and style with a brush and fingers.
- Spray hair again with hairspray when satisfied with style.