Best Hot Rollers for Long Hair

Type: There are electric and steam rollers on our list. All but one of these picks is electric, which are a little easier to use. The steam heat rollers take a little longer from start to finish but can set curls for days.

Number of Rollers: A lot of these sets include a variety of sizes and give you 10 or 20 different individual rollers. There are a few smaller sets that have only five large or jumbo rollers to create a completely different look.

Roller Sizes: Large sets usually include three different sizes although some only include two. They usually range between ¾ and 1 ¼ inch but that varies from set to set. Sets with large or jumbo rollers are 1.5 to 2 inches.

Clips: There are a few different clips styles but the two most popular are metal clips and butterfly clips. Metal clips are thin and slide over the curler, butterfly clips squeeze open and are a little easier to place. There are some other options, too, like a comb clip or J-clip.

Roller Type: The most popular roller type is flocked. Flocked rollers have a velvet-like texture that helps grips your hair. They’re easier to roll and stay in place well. Other types include stick, rubber, foam, and plastic with teeth.

Color: This is the color of the case or heating element, whatever the curlers sit in to hear up. Sometimes the rollers match, sometimes they’re plain white or black, and one set is full of bright bold colors.