We all love the look of curls and waves but do you really have time to stand in front of the mirror for an hour while you carefully form each curl with a curling iron? Hot rollers will be your new best friend allowing you to do your makeup or just scroll through TikTok while your hair is molded into the perfect curl.
Hot rollers come in many different sizes and shapes to fit all types of hair. They are also very easy to use but can be challenging on long hair. Our picks below will help you get effortless curls even on the longest hair.
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Our Picks: Best Hot Rollers for Long Hair
Conair Jumbo and Super Jumbo Ceramic Hot Rollers – Best Overall
Pros
- Made for long hair
- Easy to use
- Reputable brand
- Heats up quickly
Cons
- Clips may not hold thick hair sections
Conair Jumbo and Super Jumbo Ceramic Hot Rollers are specially made to be larger than average hot rollers so they are ideal for long hair. They utilize ceramic technology to provide consistent heat transfer for minimal damage and long lasting curls.
Each set includes four 1.75 inch super jumbo rollers, eight 1.5 inch jumbo rollers, and 12 clips to hold them in place.
INFINITIPRO By Conair Instant Heat Ceramic Flocked Rollers
Pros
- Made for long hair
- Easy to use
- Reputable brand
- Heats up quickly
Cons
- Clips may not hold thick hair sections
INFINITIPRO By Conair Instant Heat Ceramic Flocked Rollers create gorgeous dimensional curls and come with multiple size rollers. They are easy to use and evenly heat to produce long lasting curls.
Full set features 8 jumbo rollers, 6 large rollers, 6 medium rollers, and 20 lightweight clips.
Remington H5600H Ionic Conditioning Hair Setter
Pros
- Ready indicator
- Thermal wax core for maximum heat retention
- Reliable J clips
- Ionic conditioning creates less frizz
- Affordable
Cons
- Gets very hot
The Remington H5600H Ionic Conditioning Hair Setter is among the least expensive and most preferred hot roller sets on the market. The set includes 20 color-coded rollers in various sizes along with specially designed J-clips for securing the roller tightly in your hair.
A bright indicator light shows you when they have attained the right temperatures for styling so there’s no guessing required. The rollers also utilize a thermal wax core which enables them to retain high heat for longer in order to create long lasting curls and volume.
Conair Compact Multi-Size Hot Rollers
Pros
- Provides shiny, soft and full curls
- Exceptional design
- Heats up quickly
- Ideal for all types of hair
- Easy to use
Cons
- Poor heat retention
Conair Compact Multi Size Hot Rollers are a perfect choice for any type of hair. These rollers will give your hair beautiful waves and curl within minutes. This set features tangle-free rollers and a ready indicator light so you’ll know when they are hot enough to install. For best results, leave them to cool in your hair before removal.
The set includes eight ½ inch, six ¾-inch medium and six 1 inch rollers along with 20 steel clips.
Remington H1016 Compact Ceramic Worldwide Voltage Hair Setter
Pros
- Convenient storage case
- Worldwide voltage
- Cool-touch ends
- Ionic + ceramic technology
- Heats within 90 seconds
- Affordable
Cons
- Few rollers not enough for thick hair
The Remington H1016 Compact Ceramic Worldwide Voltage Hair Setter is a great option for those on a budget. The first thing you will love about them is that they come with a storage case that heats the rollers up in just 90 seconds. This case also makes them convenient to bring along when traveling.
This set includes ten rollers: five 1 ¼ inch rollers and five 1 inch rollers. While this is sufficient for those with thinner hair, it may not be enough if your hair is on the thick side.
Final Words
If you have wavy or straight hair, hot rollers will give you the best results. On curly hair that needs definition, you’ll want to blow out your hair first before installing hot rollers.
