Using hair rollers can add volume and style to your hair. Here's a guide on how to use them, incorporating information from a YouTube video tutorial on Velcro rollers:
Preparation
- Clean and Dry Hair: Start with clean, dry hair. Damp hair can work with some rollers, but dry hair provides the best hold for most types.
- Product Application (Optional): Applying a mousse or setting lotion can help with hold and shape.
- Sectioning: Divide your hair into sections for better control.
Roller Application
- Root Placement: According to the reference, setting the roller at the root is key for volume.
- The video emphasizes that volume comes from where you place the root of the roller. Keep an upward placement of the roller to lift your hair.
- Section Size: Ensure the hair section is about the same width as the roller.
- Tension: Keep some tension as you smooth the hair end, or the ends of your hair, over the roller.
- Rolling: Start rolling from the tips of the hair toward the roots. Smooth the hair as you roll the hair and ensure the hair remains taut. Keep the roller perpendicular to the section.
- Securing the Rollers: Make sure the hair is tightly wrapped around the roller and secure it close to the scalp.
Specific Techniques based on Desired Outcome
- For Volume: Rollers are placed directly on top of the head to lift at the crown or where you want to add lift. According to the video, keeping an upward placement of the roller will create volume.
- For Curls: Roll the hair in sections vertically. This makes the most of the diameter of the roller.
Setting Time
- Air Dry or Heat: Let hair dry naturally or use a hairdryer to help the hair set faster.
Roller Removal
- Cool Down: Allow your hair to cool completely after the heat from the hairdryer.
- Careful Removal: Gently unroll the rollers, being careful to not disrupt the curl pattern.
Finishing
- Style: Finish the style with a wide tooth comb, brush, or your fingers.
- Hair Spray (Optional): Add hair spray for extra hold.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Prepare | Start with clean, dry hair and section it. You may add a mousse or setting lotion for hold. |
| Place Roots | The video explains that the key for volume is setting the roller at the root. Maintain an upward placement of the roller. |
| Roll Hair | Start at the ends of the hair, roll the hair inward toward the root, smoothing it as you go. |
| Set | Air dry or use a hairdryer to set the hair. |
| Remove | Gently unroll the rollers to avoid disrupting curls. |
| Style | Use your fingers, a wide-tooth comb, or a brush to complete the style. You may add hairspray for hold. |
