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Can you recommend good electric rollers?

house_cat — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 17:50:22 GMT

I'm 59 years old with a chin length bob. My hair is quite thick and naturally wavy, but not curly. When I blow it dry it straightens, but lacks pizzazz.

Can anyone recommend electric rollers that will leave my hair bouncy but smooth?

Thank you.

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Starpolisher — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 19:05:16 GMT

@house_cat

This sounds exactly like my hair! I use Clairol Kindness electric rollers(circa 1970's)They are the best! I've used other, newer ones but did not get as good results. These give my hair body after blow drying, give it some shine, some curl and keeps it smooth and straight at the same time. There's a thread on here titled, "so speaking of old time shampoo and products", where it's discussed. One of the posters(@lovestoteach)said you can still get them on Ebay and she posted pictures. I'm on my tablet and don't know how to post links with it.(sorry)😉

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Carol Diane — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 19:13:21 GMT

starpolisher, that's so funny. I own about 7 sets of electric rollers and the Clairol Kindness set from way back is my favorite too. I have long hair and the flocked curlers only give me a limp curl that falls out very soon. You are taking about the plastic rollers with the teeth, right?

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LTT1 — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:19:14 GMT

@house_cat

I second or third the use of Clairol Kindness hot rollers.

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Scooby Doo — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:29:23 GMT

I had two of the Lady Schick hot roller sets from back in the '70s. I also had a bunch of extra rollers because my hair is thick and curly. They were the bomb. I'd put the rollers in my hair, drive to work, and take the rollers out while in the parking lot.

Now I use a Revlon 1 1/2 inch hot air brush. Blow my hair about 3/4 dry, then finish with the hot air brush. 1200 watts is plenty hot. It gives me a smooth curl that lasts.

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Starpolisher — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:09:36 GMT

@Carol Dianewrote:
starpolisher, that's so funny. I own about 7 sets of electric rollers and the Clairol Kindness set from way back is my favorite too. I have long hair and the flocked curlers only give me a limp curl that falls out very soon. You are taking about the plastic rollers with the teeth, right?

@Carol Diane
Yes. They are the best!

I had two of the newer sets(the ones without the teeth). I gave them to Godwill. Lol!

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

house_cat — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:42:51 GMT

@Starpolisher

@LTT1

Oh, dear.. I looked on Ebay and wasn't happy with the offerings.

If I were to purchase something new and similar, what am I looking for?

Should I look for a set with teeth, rather than smooth?

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Tigriss — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 22:18:06 GMT

I just helped a friend find some from the 60s-70s by GE that are wax core and get super hot. Her set died and we went on a hunt. We got two sets on ebay that look brand new, but we had to wait until they were there. I personally have the set from QVC by Calista. They continue to heat after you take them out of the holder. I have super thick hair, 4.75" ponytail circumference. When I had a bob, I got her long hair set that are twice the length of regular rollers. I can use 12 in my hair and get it pretty well done, but regular rollers would take 24 or more.

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Tigriss — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 22:19:59 GMT

@house_cat Something with teeth will give you the best grip. Wax core is a good to look for as well. Since your hair is curly, yours may hold the curl better than my super straight and slippery hair.

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house_cat — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 22:30:07 GMT

@Tigriss

Thank you. That's good information.

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Bridgegal — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:01:09 GMT

I have a set by Conair that I like. I've had them about 5 years. They have 4 jumbo and 8 large rollers. The rollers are coated with some sort of foam so there are no teeth . I prefer no teeth because I remember in the old days, my hair often got 'caught' in the teeth.

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

house_cat — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:06:50 GMT

I ordered this set.

They had pretty good reviews on Amazon.

Fingers crossed.

I can only imagine how glamorous I'm going to be! 😉

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

sidsmom — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 23:19:45 GMT

Instead of the teeth, foam or any other gripper on the roller,

I relied on the clips for hold.

When I retired my hot rollers, I would blow-dry my shorter hair &

when it was still warm, I would use those smooth plastic

rollers (Walmart) & hold them using these clips.

Gave a nice finished fullness w/out the hot rollers.

These are what I used:

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Goldengate8361 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:30:36 GMT

Conair is reliably good and affordable. Easily available from Ulta or Walmart. I’ve used them for many years! They’re the best! Makes hair styling for fine, straight hair really easy.

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Carol Diane — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:49:18 GMT

House cat...I have that set! It's pretty good but like others have said those good old wax core ones are the best.

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kelsey17 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:58:19 GMT

@Bridgegalwrote:
I have a set by Conair that I like. I've had them about 5 years. They have 4 jumbo and 8 large rollers. The rollers are coated with some sort of foam so there are no teeth . I prefer no teeth because I remember in the old days, my hair often got 'caught' in the teeth.

Sounds like you have the same set as me....the Conair....

like them the best these past years also...and i didn't care for the teeth/grips either...

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

house_cat — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 02:28:37 GMT

@sidsmom

I did buy a set of those clips, as well.

Oops, on closer inspection I should clarify - I purchased clips that fit around the Conair rollers. I think they will be easier to use than the horse shoe shaped clips that come with the set.

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VenturaHighway — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 02:35:47 GMT

@house_catI really like my T3 set but I looked at the price now and Wow.

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VenturaHighway — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 02:57:09 GMT

I was never able to get the horse-shoe clips to stay in, so years ago I bought these clips and smaller ones to use with the hot rollers. They are cheap and you can buy them at Sallys.

Re: Can you recommend good electric rollers?

Harpa — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:32:36 GMT

Conair makes silicone rollers, which I think are the best! They smooth out anything that may have happened in blow drying, and give hair body & bounce!