How to Curl Hair with Rollers at Home + Secrets from Hairdressers

TutorialCurling Hair with Rollers

Curling hair with rollers is a popular and effective method to create beautiful, long-lasting curls easily at home. This technique, used since ancient times, allows you to achieve voluminous and attractive hair without excessive heat or complex tools. In this article, we will teach you how to use rollers to easily curl your hair and achieve professional results.

Selecting the Right Roller forHair Curling

Selecting the right roller depends on your desired curl type and hair texture. You can purchase curling rollers from stores or make them at home for less cost by rolling 9×9 square papers into small rollers.

Important Tips for Choosing Rollers

• If you want tight curls, use small rollers; for larger curls, opt for bigger rollers.
• For very straight hair, small rollers are the best choice. You can also dissolve one to two tablespoons of gel in water and spray it onto your hair.
• Special sprays or mousse can also help create and maintain curls. Do not use gel for curly hair.
• Medium-sized rollers typically give the best results.

The First Step to Curling Hair

Before curling your hair, ensure that your head is clean and washed. The scalp should be dry, but the hair strands should remain moist. After showering, towel-dry your hair and, while it’s still damp, part it into two sections. Carefully untangle any knots to easily separate the hair. For curling all your hair, divide it into 9 sections. If your hair has dried out, moisten it again with a spray bottle.

Starting to Curl Hair

To start curling, begin with the front part of your head and a rectangle at the front, gradually moving down to the end of your neck. Keep the hair straight and position the roller at the front or back of the hair section and start curling. Ensure the ends of the hair are completely straight for better results. Then curl the sides of your head and finally the triangles near your ears. Curling under usually gives a better result. For the front, curl it forward and if you have long bangs, twist the rollers based on your part to the left or right.

Using Hairspray and Gel for Styling Hair

Start from the front with thin layers and apply some hairspray or setting product to the hair. If your hair easily holds a style, just keeping it damp is sufficient, and no styling products are needed. For curly hair, do not use gel.

The Correct Angle for Curling Hair

When curling hair, make sure to maintain a 90-degree angle. Curl the front to the back at a 90-degree angle, and the back can be curled upwards or at a 180-degree angle. Keep the 90-degree angle for the sides as well. If the side triangles do not fit the roller, you can curl them at an angle.

After curling all the rollers, allow your hair to set for about one to two hours for the curls to form. For better styling, you can use a hairdryer for about 20 minutes. Do not remove all the rollers at once; start by taking one out from underneath. If the hair has curled, proceed to remove the rest. Otherwise, leave the roller in place and give it more time to dry and hold the curls.

Maintaining and Setting Curls

Once your hair is ready, remove each roller one by one and use gel or hair cream to enhance and prolong the curls. Then proceed to the next roller and repeat the process. There are various products for shaping curly hair, and the choice depends on the final look you want. To set the hair, you can use hairspray; if you prefer not to, gently separate the curls with your fingers after removing the rollers so they look more natural.

Choosing Between Big or Small Curls

Use large rollers for the front sections and brush the inner parts forward before curling. To achieve poofy hair, place the rollers spaced apart. If you want tight curls, take thin layers and use small rollers. For big, bouncy curls, take thick layers and use large rollers.

Tips for Styling Curly Hair with Rollers

After washing your hair, always use conditioner and avoid fine-toothed combs as they can cause frizz. For daily use, wide-toothed combs or wire brushes are ideal.

When blow-drying, use wooden round brushes. It is better toNatural BeautyMaintain your curls and avoid constant straightening with blow dryers or other heated tools to prevent split ends.

To keep your hairstyle, trim half a centimeter off the ends every month or two. Also, avoid chopping it in a layered style to make styling easier.

Practical Tips Only Hairdressers Know

• Twist two rollers in the opposite direction and use only one pin to secure them; this method is very helpful when you have fewer pins.
• Wrap a section of hair around your index finger and hold it with the center left open. Then pin or clip it in place.
• To create soft ringlets, use long pins. Twist the hair around your finger and wrap the loop close to the head. Keep the hair loop flat and secure it with a pin to stand upright.
• For hair short at the nape of the neck, use a handle comb; twist the hair in sections around the comb and then pin it.

These techniques can help you style your hair professionally with the best results.