The 9 Best Hot Rollers For Volume and Bounce
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We don't know about you, but for us, if we're having a good hair day, it feels like nothing can stop us. It doesn't matter if the look took us hours to achieve or just a few minutes; there's nothing better than a G.H.D. (good hair day).
We love a beachy look done with a curling iron, a fun blowout styled with a blowdryer brush, or even a simple air-dried look that's been made more cohesive with the help of some no-heat hair hacks. However, the days when our hair looks like it belongs to a supermodel and didn't take us longer than twenty minutes to achieve are the days we're most excited. On those days, we almost always used hot rollers.
Hot rollers are great because you can pop them in and multitask. Whether you need to finish your makeup, fire off a work email, or finish cleaning the house before guests come over, they essentially do all the hard work for you, and you don't have to lift a finger. The hair tool has been around forever, but they recently had a resurgence in popularity thanks to hot roller content on TikTok. Not only will they give your hair tons of volume, but the curls they produce will last for hours as well.
There are plenty of different options on the market, and ahead, we're breaking down the best options out there. Whether you're looking for the best hot rollers for long hair or the best hot rollers for damaged hair, we've got you covered. Keep scrolling to check out all of our picks.
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Best Hot Rollers For Travel
Remington Compact Ceramic Dual Voltage Hot Rollers ($17, originally $18)
Traveling with lots of hot tools can be a real pain in the ass, but these compact hot hair rollers from Remington make it simple. They're easy to pack in your suitcase or carry-on bag, and they even come in a nifty travel case.
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Best Hot Rollers For Damaged Hair
Remington Argan Oil & Keratin Treated Hair Setters ($27, originally $37)
If you're thinking of using hot rollers because you have damaged hair, we'd suggest testing out the Remington Argan Oil and Keratin Treated Hair Setters. They're like a treatment and a hairstyling tool in one, and will leave your hair looking smoother and silkier.
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Best Hot Rollers For Short Hair
Remington Ionic Conditioning Hair Setter ($30)
The Remington Ionic Conditioning Hair Setter comes with a set of skinny hot rollers, which makes it perfect for short hair, especially if you're looking to get tighter curls.
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Best Budget Hot Rollers
Conair Ceramic 1 1/2-inch and 1 3/4-inch Hot Rollers ($40)
This Conair hot rollers set is a great beauty buy whether you're on a budget or are a beginner. They're also editor tested — read our full review of the Conair Ceramic Hot Rollers to learn more about the editor experiment.
Editor Quote: "... these hot rollers are definitely one of the most affordable hair tools I've tried in years. They're easy to use, and I'm infinitely impressed with what a big difference they make when it comes to volume. The style also lasts me all day, which is a must. I already know I'll be using these at least once a week until the end of time." – Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer
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Best Steam Hot Rollers
InfinitiPro by Conair Gentle Curls Steam Rollers ($40)
If you're looking for steam hot rollers instead of a classic set, we'd suggest trying the Infinitipro by Contair Gentle Curls Steam Rollers. They're gentle on hair, and you can heat four at a time with this set.
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Best Hot Rollers For Fine Hair
Caruso Molecular Steam Hairsetter Hot Rollers ($53)
These hot rollers are a little different than your typical set because they use steam to get hot. You have to heat each one up individually, but they're great for fine hair because they're lightweight and don't require clips to keep them in place.
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Best Hot Rollers For Thick Hair
BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Professional Hot Rollers ($65)
This hot roller set comes with 12 different rollers, which makes it perfect for anyone who has short to medium-length hair. The set can easily cover an entire head and then some. Don't believe us? Check out the over 5,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
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Best Hot Rollers For Long Hair
Dry Bar The Roller Club Curling Hot Hair Rollers ($129)
These hot rollers are longer rather than wider, so they're perfect for anyone who has long hair and needs to be able to wrap their hair around a roller multiple times.
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Best Splurge Hot Rollers
T3 Luxe Hot Rollers ($150)
If you really want a set of hot rollers that screams luxury, look no further than the T3 Luxe Hot Rollers. They're so good, even Zendaya uses them. Our editor recently tried and loved them — check out the full review of the T3 Luxe Hot Rollers to learn more.
Editor Quote: "Personally, I like to start out by dividing my hair into three sections. On the bottom section, I split my hair into two, use the smaller rollers curling toward my face, and clip it using the no-crease clips included with the set. Then, I take down the middle section and use the last two small rollers. For the top section, I divide it into four pieces: my front bangs, the area at the crown of my head, and the two pieces that frame my face." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer
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— Additional reporting by Kyley Warren
Renee Rodriguez (she/her) is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for POPSUGAR's TikTok and Instagram accounts.
Kyley Warren (she/her) is an award-winning writer and editor with more than four years of experience in the publishing space. She previously worked as an assistant editor on PS Shopping and is an expert on all things related to shopping and fashion. Before joining PS, Kyley worked with Entertainment Tonight as a style commerce writer, and her byline has appeared in publications globally.