Nicky Clarke Heated 25 mm Rollers Compact Travel Set of 12, Ionic Self Grip with Pin Clips and Zip Storage Bag, Black & Red - NHS005

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This is the “before” shot. I HAD intended that to mean “before I curled my hair with these new rollers,” but instead it came out more like, “Before the cops took away all my personal effects and told me I was entitled to one phone-call.” Whoops. I think that’s what you’d call a “forced” smile, no?

Another model from BaByliss, this kit of small heated rollers is sure to help you achieve the best possible style when you go to curl your short hair. The rollers warm up in a chunky plastic flip-lid case that, while very effective for heating, isn't very portable, so this set is best used at home. We love that the temperature of these soft-touch rollers can be adjusted by a twist button, which provides plenty of options for styling. You can keep things cool for looser styles or crank up the heat when you want tighter longer-lasting curls. You’re in control of how much heat your tresses take with this set, although we'd advise using heat protection for hair with any heated hair tool, however gentle.

There are 20 rollers in three different sizes in this particular kit, so you are sure to be able to achieve your desired look. Heated rollers are especially handy for when you are travelling. Instead of spending an hour in your hotel room trying to use a curling iron, heated rollers just need 15 minutes to transform your hair. And they are much easier to use. The way you use your rollers will also impact how your curls turn out, so knowing the style you want to achieve and how to get there is key. "To achieve soft, wavy curls, use large rollers at a low temperature and leave them in your hair for about 10 minutes. For tighter curls, use smaller rollers on a higher temperature and leave for 15-20 minutes," says Collier.

Big no. Wet hair and heat will result in a lot of damage and could even burn your hair and break it. If you want to use some form of roller on wet hair then you should go for normal hair rollers made from mesh or velcro - then you can apply them while your hair is wet or damp and leave them in overnight for curly hair the next morning. Look for products like these Large Sleep Rollers from Boots. Which hot rollers are the best? Investing in a set of the best hot rollers has a heap of upsides, but there are a few things to remember if you're usually a die-hard curling tong user. "One of the biggest difficulties of using heated rollers is reliably getting the curl you want. While you can be more targeted with instant tools like curling tongs and straighteners, it takes practice to find the correct positioning of rollers to achieve the desired look," Petty advises. "Also, your hair may not look as sleek as when using curling irons or your best hair straighteners, so you may still need to rely on these tools to help smooth out the look if some haven’t held as well as others." Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re all, “rollers? How can they be rollers when there’s just one of them? Surely that’s just a rollER, singular?” Even better, there are several different roller sizes to cater for different hair types. These include two 25mm rollers, two 32mm rollers and two 38mm rollers. There are also six pins included. With eight large, six medium, and six small rollers, as well as both metal pins and plastic claw clips for keeping hair in place, the Babyliss Thermo-Ceramic Rollers were the best hot rollers we tested for making sure all bases are covered.

Next, take a section of your hair – you should always start with the top and front of your hair and work your way down – the longest part of your hair is the last bit you want to be curling.

You can also experiment with your travel heated rollers; removing them before they have completely finished cooling down will make for a looser, more natural look (although doing this may well mean that the curls don’t stay in as well and your wave is gone by the end of the night!) Heated rollers are an easy way to achieve that glam runway look without having to wrestle with a curling iron. Depending on the size of the rollers, you can create anything from boyish ringlets to graceful waves.

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It even comes with instructions on how best to use each size. Suitable for all hair types and with a secure hold, the style you choose is sure to last for hours on end, and the ready to use indicator will help to keep you safe.