Roller Curls

To create many of the same effects as pin curls, you may also utilize rollers. Rollers have many advantages over pin curls.

1. A much faster way to set the hair. One roller can be the equivalent of doing four stand-up pin curls.
2. Give a longer-lasting, stronger set due to the tension used to wrap the hair around the roller.
3. Extends the creative possibilities for any style due to the different shapes and sizes of a variety of rollers.

Rollers: CHI Magnetic Rollers, Halo by CHI Induction Rollers and CHI Ceramic Induction Heat Platform Rollers

Roller Placement

The size of the roller, size of the base, and position of roller on the base determine the amount of volume that will be achieved. The larger the roller, the greater the volume you will have in your style.

There are three types of bases.

On Base Curl Placement

On base
Roller sits directly on its base for full volume. Over direct (past the 90 degree angle) the section of hair slightly in front of the base and roll the hair down to the base. The roller should be completely on the base.

Purpose: maximum volume at the root area

1. Section the hair with a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch rectangle section.
2. Over direct the hair past 90 degree angle from the base and roll the hair towards the base.
3. The roller should be sitting right on top of the rectangle section.
4. Use a clip to secure the roller.
5. Repeat desired sections.

Half Base Curl Placement

Half base
Roller sits halfway on its base and halfway behind the base for medium volume. Hold the section of hair at a 90 degree angle (straight up) from the head and roll the hair down.

Purpose: medium volume at the root area

1. Section the hair with a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch rectangle section.
2. Hold the combed hair at 45 degree angle from the base and roll the hair down towards the sub section the roller will be half off base.
3. Clip to support.
4. Repeat the desired section.

Off Base Curl Placement

Off base
Roller sits completely off the base for the least volume. Hold the section of hair at a 45 degree angle down from the base and roll the hair down.

Purpose: less volume at the root area

1. Section the hair with a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch rectangle section.
2. Hold the combed hair at 90 degree angle from the base and roll the hair down towards the sub section. The placement of the roller next to the rectangles section, off base.
3. Clip to support.
4. Repeat the desired section.