Yes, You *Do* Need to Try These Affordable Hot Rollers I Saw on TikTok
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Welcome to Thanks, It’s From TikTok, my little corner of the internet where I review cool shit I find on the all-consuming clock app. These hidden gems deserve way more hype, so follow along on Cosmo’s TikTok as I test ’em out before you make the buy.
I’m admittedly not a hair girl. I’d take a new face serum or concealer over a round hair brush any day of the week. That is! Until TikTok videos featuring the Remington Hot Rollers from Amazon started popping up on my For You page last week. Guess you can consider me #influenced because I had to purchase the affordable hairstyling kit for myself.
The two main questions I wanted to answer as I tested the kit were: Are the Remington rollers the best hot rollers for my long hair? And are they actually easy to use compared to curling irons and hair dryer brushes? Let’s get into it!
What to know about Remington Hot Rollers
The best hot rollers create that big, bouncy look by forming loose, non-uniform curls and adding volume from root to tip. These dually heated ones are treated with ceramic as well as argan oil and keratin to help smooth the hair and add shine. This Remington kit comes with 20 hot rollers (12 large 1.25-inch barrels; eight medium 1-inch barrels) and they take just 90 seconds to heat up. It also includes 20 handy-dandy claw clips, designed to securely set each roller in place and prevent creasing.
Here’s how to use ’em
Start by sectioning off your hair (three sections worked for me!), then apply a heat protection spray as needed. Once the rollers are feeling nice and toasty, apply them from tip to root, one by one. If you want an undone look, alternate rolling them outward (away from your face) and inward (toward your face). Or if you want a more polished, uniform look, roll all 20 in the same direction. Finally, secure each roller with a claw clip and let ’em do their thing!
The final verdict
Before trying these babies, I was definitely a hot roller skeptic (and, really, a skeptic of every viral hot tool that looks a little too straightforward and easy to use on TikTok). Like, surely, my results won’t compare, right? Wrong! The Remington Hot Rollers are actually that good and totally worth more hype. I’ll continue to use them because the process is quick and simple, and the results are voluminous and long-lasting. So yes, you *should* add these heated rollers to your cart and test ’em for yourself. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
A few things to keep in mind, plus helpful tips and tricks
Hot rollers are great for people with fine hair that falls easily because they’ll add volume at the roots, plus the claw clips give the curls more time to set.
If you have thick hair (like me!), blow out your mane before applying the hot rollers to achieve the best results.
Hot rollers are best suited for use on dry hair. If you use them on wet hair right after taking a shower, the curls won’t hold and your strands will be more susceptible to damage.
This kit is a bit bulky, so it’s not the best for traveling. But it’s great for people who tend to, er, misplace hair tools and accessories (hi, same) because all 20 claw clips are stored on the actual roller. It’s nearly impossible to lose one!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should you leave hot rollers in your hair?
You’ll achieve beautiful waves in about 10 minutes, but you can leave the rollers in for up to 30 minutes if you want tight ringlets. I lightly brushed my hair to help the curls settle, then finished off the look by applying hairspray to make it last all day long.
Do hot rollers damage your hair?
Like any hot tool, heated rollers can, of course, damage your hair if you use them on a regular basis without applying a heat protectant. But keep in mind that they don’t get as hot as most straighteners and curling irons—plus they start to cool down the second you take them out of their casing. So, all in all, they’re less damaging than other hot tools.
Are hot rollers better than a curling iron?
Yes, a million times over! Hot rollers are the best way to create the soft and effortlessly voluminous look that’s trending right now. Plus, the Remington ones are shockingly easy to use—even for someone like me, whose hairstyling abilities start and end with a slicked-back bun.
Unlike traditional hair rollers, these are coated in a soft, foam-like material, which makes the removal process quick, easy, and gentle on your mane. The claw clips are truly the cherry on top—they do a great job of holding the rollers in place without creating creases or annoying tangles.
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