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Are you ready to look like a 90s supermodel? Velcro rollers are a great tool to give you that sleek, shiny blowout look for an effortless ‘do. Whether you’ve used rollers before or are a total beginner, we’ve got you covered! We’ll walk you through using velcro rollers so you can get a salon-style hairdo without ever leaving the house.
Things You Should Know
- Start with damp hair, and add heat protectant spray to your ends.
- Blow dry your hair with a round brush. Work in small sections throughout your head.
- Insert the rollers by rolling them up into your hair from the ends to the roots. If any rollers feel loose, use a clip to hold them in place.
- Wait 45 minutes, then gently unroll each roller one by one. Brush your hair out to create the perfect blowout look.
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QuestionHow long do the curls last?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistThe longevity of the curls depends on how long the set is left in, the products used to support it, and the size and placement of the rollers as well as the porosity of the hair and the weather. Generally a Velcro set will last a full day, but won't hold up overnight. -
QuestionHow long do you leave Velcro rollers in your hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistAt least 10 minutes, but you can certainly leave them in longer for a stronger set- even overnight. I like to to heat them up slightly with a hair dryer and then let them sit for about 20 minutes. -
QuestionHow do you use hair rollers?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistThe way you use rollers depends slightly on the type of rollers. All rollers should be wound into the hair on sections about the same size and shape as the roller using firm tension. Magnetic rollers are applied to wet hair, most other types are applied to dry hair with, but some, like velcro rollers, need hair spray to hold shape.
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About This Article
To use velcro rollers, dampen your hair and separate it into sections. Next, starting at the ends, wind one section of hair around a velcro roller so the hair curls down and inward toward your scalp. Continue rolling until the roller is snug against your scalp, then do the same for the remaining sections of hair. Wait 10-20 minutes for the rollers to set, then carefully unwind each roller and use hair spray or finishing cream to set your fresh curls! For tips on selecting velcro rollers, read on!
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