Quick question for the ladies....
 

For those of you who have really long hair...

What kind of curlers do you use?

My daughters both have very long, thick hair... and they love the look of the curls they get from hotsticks- BUT I know they are damaging their hair... because of the amount of hair that is coming out on the hotsticks when they remove them.

Any other options that aren't so damaging to the hair?

Don't curlers and other stuff just make the hair split faster?

They don't have a problem with splitting, because we all use conditioners and have very healthy hair. The problem is more of the curlers getting tangled up in the long hair and having to pull them out. That's where the damage to the hair comes in.

Okay, I don't have really long hair, but have they tried the velcro rollers. They aren't hot - just rollers that "stick" to your hair, but my daughter will still use a large bobby pin to hold it into place.

While her hair is still damp, she rolls it up in them and gets dressed, etc., blow dry just to make sure, then when you take them out the hair is curly and not damaged.

I've used them and they are great!

I use to have very very long hair (below my bottom) and it is very very thick!!
I always was a fan of the hot sticks because they would actually curl my hair and it would last. Regular velcro rollers or other rollers even hot ones would really not curl my hair very well and if it did put a little curl in it, it didn't last long because of it being so thick and heavy. But they do make curlers that are like hot sticks but not heated they bend and twist and they would curl my hair just as good as hot sticks with out the damage and also sponge curlers work well to get a tight long lasting curl. Last resort, Aussie 3-minute miracle conditioner is awesome. I still use that and love it and what it does to my hair.

I have really long, fairly thick hair and I get great results with hot rollers. You may need more than one set for a whole head of hair though.

I section it off in pretty thin pieces and use a little mousse...the curls last a little longer that way.

I've never been a fan of Hot Sticks...used them a long time ago, but I hated the way they made my hair frizz and the damage to my hair.

Ask Pastor Poster. Whatever he's been using seems to work for him.
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Go to a beauty supply and get some perm wrapping pappers...put them on the ends of the hair before you roll and the hair won't stick to the curlers...I have used hot sticks and found that they do pull out the hair...I also have hot rollers that seem to not do that, but they don't hold as much hair either...

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I know. They had it circulating on here awhile back. It's hysterically funny and gross at the same time. One you don't want to see but can't quit looking at!! :pirate

It some how fits him doesn't it.

Yeah it does!!

I have long hair but it's baby fine and will NOT hold a roller of any type..it just falls out. Even Sponge curlers...I've never seen such, but I can roll it on anything, even pin it or clip it to my head and it will fall right out....

My hair hangs past my bum and is very thick. I use these rollers. I have 2 sets. If it's just a normal day I use 8 of the big ones. If it's something I want to be really curly for I use both sets and try to use all the rollers. I also spray a little hair gel (Herbal Essences) on the ends to help the curl set. If they do this they'll need to leave the rollers in for a while (45 mins. or so) for the curl to set. Also, if they'll wait a few minutes after taking the rollers out to do anything with their hair (let the hair cool) it will work better.

Hope these tips help!

This isn't about rollers, but about a couple of great hair products I've found that I really like.

Our hairstylist suggested a product for my daughter to use before she uses the straightening iron. It protects the hair from the heat damage. I'm sure it would work the same for the hotsticks. It's called Pureology SuperSmooth Hot Iron Protection. You will probably only be able to find this at salons or beauty supplies.

And L'Oreal Studio Clean Gel. I use it like I would a mousse or gel to hold the curl in place, or just to 'scrunch' my hair. This does not leave that sticky, clumpy, wet-look feeling like so many gels and mousses do.

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Best Freezing spray ever- New Image (green can) Sally beauty Supply 5.99. Make sure your hair is where you want it to be before you spray!!

You can also just use single ply toilet paper to protect the hair when using the Hot Sticks.

I use wooden poles or toilet paper rolls

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Some would... however some do still not cut their hair and choose that, that is whats right for them, cant fault one for that.