Conair Hot Rollers for Long, Medium & Short Hair, 12 Ceramic Flocked 1½-Inch and 1¾-Inch Heated Hair Rollers with Clips, Hot Curlers for Women, Volume & Curls, Amazon Exclusive

I have trusted using the Conair hot rollers for many years. I have very long hair and chose this particular configuration of rollers as they give me great body and curl I didn’t not want. The smaller rollers that some of the other sets have. These are hot in a very short period of time so it makes these even more convenient than my last set very easy to use and does not require as much coordination as a hot iron does. I highly recommend these and have used Cohen air hot rollers for many years.

My hair is very thick, so thick I cannot let it air dry, because it takes hours and hours. So I have to blow-dry it. It comes out looking limp and blah no matter what kind of brush or product I use. So my solution, to give it some body, was nearly always to use a curling iron. Curling irons are really hot and damage your hair with frequent use. Hot Rollers to the rescue! These things are so nifty. Plug it in, I let it heat up for between 5-10 minutes (while I'm taking a shower), and then roll up the hair, and leave them in while I do other stuff like brush teeth, do makeup, etc etc. Take out and hair has pretty waves and body! I love that it fits into my routine so easily, I don't have to spend 30 minutes curling my hair. The rollers may get slightly hot to the touch, but it's way less heat than a curling iron so they are much better for your hair! At first I started out using a Tresemme Heat Protectant spray, but putting product in before using the rollers made my hair a bit "crunchy" feeling. I don't use any product anymore and hair looks great. I have noticed that the indicating dot on turns white before the rollers are really hot. They are warm, and useable, but if you want defined curls, wait longer than 5 minutes, and leave them in your hair for more than 15 minutes. The only nitpik I have with these is that there aren't enough rollers to do ALL of my hair. If you have very thick and fairly long hair like me, you may find you run out of rollers. Trying to use very large, thick sections of hair for each roller is problematic and I gave up on that. But since you start from the top of your head, it adds body and volume to the top layers, and the very bottom layer of hair I either leave alone, or give a very quick curl with the curling iron just at the ends. I use the "superclips" that come with the package. I did order the wire clips since everyone seems to say they are better. I couldn't really figure out how to secure them. The purple clips are really easy to use and I don't see any "lines" like some other people complain about.

So when I purchased these rollers I wasn’t sure what to except. I have other brands of hair rollers, so I feel like I can provide some insight on these rollers in particular. One thing is for certain, they need time to properly heat up! The other brands of hot rollers, that are a smaller barrel, heat up within 5 minutes. However these rollers take up to 20 minutes to get them nice in hot. My rule is if it’s not almost too hot to touch, then it isn’t hot enough. Also the clips on these are terrible. I’ll just be blunt about it. The weight of your hair in the roller is too much for these clips. It’s the equivalent to one of those rigged claw machines. I use the clips from my other hot rollers instead. But the rollers and everything else is pretty good! I would just give these rollers some grace, and use them when you have time in the morning. Don’t rush these because you won’t get the look you want!

I decided to go back to old-school rollers for a little volume, and I’m so glad I did. They are well-made, heat up very quickly, and give me just the right amount of volume. The clips are not as sturdy as I was hoping, but they still do the trick.

UPDATE: 12/23/2013 While these are good rollers, I have taken then down to 3 stars versus 5 because now that I have used them a couple of times there are a couple of things that could improve. 1. the roller clips are kind of flimsy and if they were made of better plastic they would hold the curlers in place. It needs to be thicker and less bendable, the rollers slip out of shorter hair. 2. These are for longer hair, I have a long shag, hair below shoulders, and cannot use these in the crown. 3. Hair seems to be slippery when rolling, do not know if it is the coating or what but you need to be able to wind you hair around it at least twice for a good hold. GOOD: 1. It heats up really fast 2. Stays hot 3. Roller clamps are a better way to hold the roller in place than other ones, they are like a clamp/jaws 4. Gives a nice wave, this is for longer hair and it does not come out overly curly as with some other hot rollers, which is what I was looking for. Overall, I would NOT pay over $30 for it, I am keeping it and will probably use it more after my layers grow out more in a few months. _______________________________ These are the best hot curlers/rollers to buy if you do not want too much of a curl. They are big enough for a great wave but not so big that people with medium length hair cannot use them. I have longer hair, past my shoulders, but also layered and the standard size was just too curly. I love these are they are the perfect size for even longer hair as growing mine outs longer. Also, an excellent buy at $30 with free shipping as elsewhere they are at $50!! They have a velvety cover and the plastic clips with teeth that cover the entire roller which also is better than just the skinny metal bobby pin type. It keeps the hair in place and gives great lift from the root up. Lasts all day and cuts my morning routine by about 20 minutes as I do not curl my hair with a curling iron now. Dry my hair upside down, pop these in, put on my make up and by than my hair is curled and I am done!

During the 70s, 80s, and 90s, I used Clairol hot rollers - you know the ones that had tiny grips on the curlers and metal clips. Unfortunately, had to toss when the unit no longer worked. Those had 3 different sizes and enough rollers for my shoulder length hair. I loved those. The Clairol hot rollers of the past are no longer made. I have since tried others but was unhappy with them and even resorted to curling irons (which I do not like to use). This Conair curler unit is sorely lacking - no on/off switch thereby curlers can get super hot and burn your fingers; not enough rollers for longer hair; but the worst are the curler 'slips'...simply awful. Between the super smooth velour type culers and the flimsy/non-holding clips, it is basically a waste of time to even try to curl my hair using this unit. Although others have suggested buying metal clips - it irritates me that I have to spend even more money to buy clips that 'might' work. I have fine wavy hair that has highlights. Don't know why, but the curl that I get from using this unit - the curls or even waves, don't last - hair goes straight within an hour or two. The old school Clairol curled quickly and the curls lasted at least 8 hours.. Maybe it has something to do with the velourish type smooth curlers coupled with the non-grip non-effective clips - idk. It is too bad that I got rid of the product box because I would have returned this unit. I wish I could buy the Clairol heated curler set I had years ago - I would pay $150-175 for those today - because they worked.

If you have thin, lifeless hair that refuses to hold a curl, you need these Conair Hot Rollers. I was previously using velcro rollers, and they were a nightmare—constantly snagging and pulling out my delicate strands. These rollers are flocked, meaning they are incredibly smooth and glide right out without any pulling or breakage. ~ My Routine for All-Day Volume: ~ I apply mousse to my wet scalp and blow-dry my chin-length hair. ~ I set my dry hair with these Hot Rollers. My results? Bouncy, full hair from top to bottom that actually lasts from morning until night. Why I Absolutely Love Them? Easy Maintenance: My hairstyling is now "easy-peasy" and lasts for days. I can even sleep on it! The next morning, I touch up the back of my scalp using a few rollers (often first with a little mousse) to refresh the volume. Healthier Hair: The best part is that I’m no longer pulling my hair out with velcro or breaking it off with constant brushing. Because I’m experiencing so much less breakage, my hair isn't just looking fuller—it is actually growing out thicker and healthier. If you are tired of damaging your hair just to get some volume, switch to these Coniar Hot Rollers. They have truly transformed my hair routine!

Theee hot rollers were delivered as expected. I read the instructions before using it because of the reviews that I saw here at Amazon. My hair is fine, exyremely loose wavy (to where if I comb it with a brush, the wave is gone and I get nothing but frizz), color-treated (ombré), long (three fourths to my tush), and cut in layers. I wanted my hair to have big waves but not too loose as the 'beachy wave'. The instructions said that I needed to adjust the time I left the rollers in my hair. The first day, I only left the rollers in 5 minutes. My hair got some waves, but it looked too beachy waves and curls faded after an hour or so even with beachy wave hairspray. The second day, I left the rollers on for 10 minutes. The waves were perfect for the look I wanted. But, the waves flattened within a couple of hours. The third day, I left the rollers on for 15 minutes. Again, the curls were perfect for the look I wanted. But, the curls only lasted about five hours. The fourth day, I left the curlers on for 20 minutes. The curls were very marked on my hair. I just tussled my hair around with my fingers and the curls looked awesome. The curls lasted about 12 hours before my hair started to look flat. I love the way my hair looks with these rollers! I read some of the reviews of people complaining of the clips leaving a mark on their hair. The clips do not leave a mark on my hair. I tried to pin my hair as someone suggested in one of the reviews. Now, pinning my hair did leave a line on my hair. I love these rollers. They are the right size for my long hair and the curls last long enough for work.