One thing about me: I am obsessed with hot tools. The heat-styling fixation began in middle school, and since then, my natural hair has never seen the light of day. Under my bed (lol, New York), you can find hair straighteners, hot rollers, crimpers, Dyson Airwrap attachments—and plenty of Airwrap dupes—, as well as various sizes of curling irons and wands. Basically, I know my hot tools. The funny thing is, I actually have naturally curly hair, but my god-given curls simply don't compare to the beach waves , ringlets, soft “Hollywood glamour”-style curls, and model-off duty piecey crimps that can be achieved with a good curling iron. We particularly love the matte, soft touch set from Elle, which promises superb results every time. Curling Irons Eric Vaughn is a hairstylist based in Houston, TX, owner of REV Hair Salon, and master artistic educator. Vaughn contributed to Cosmo recently about the best way to use hair rollers.

Remember: Each hair roller is different, and each hair type will require unique steps. However, it's a good idea to keep these general tips in mind if you're looking to achieve a bouncy blowout at home:The biggest draw of heated rollers is that they take minutes to work. Exactly how long depends on the type of curl you want to create. Each set will come with instructions and guidance, but as a general rule, it’s a couple of minutes if you want looser curls and longer if you want a defined style. Yes! As the name implies, heatless hair rollers and curlers are specifically designed to work their magic *without* exposing your hair to heat. They’re a great option for anyone looking to avoid the potentially damaging effect of hot tools, like flat irons or t hree barrel wavers. These hair rollers and heatless hair ribbons are a popular choice for setting spiraled styles and adding voluminous movement to your hair. After I give my hair a good wash, I'll get ready for bed and after about 20 minutes, roll my hair up into these pillow rollers. In the morning my hair looks and feels super soft and smooth—the satin is a game changer!" — Valeriya Chupinina, freelance beauty assistant (oh hiii, that's me!) How do you curl your hair without heat?

With brands like Dyson and ghd and Babyliss ditching the wires, we're starting to see other brands follow suit - meaning it's only a matter of time before cord-free styling becomes the norm.Hairstylist Eric Vaughn has told Cosmothat steam rollers are "very similar to hot rollers, but use a different heat source." Vaughn also noted that steam rollers typically tend to be a gentler heat source for the hair. Due to moisture provided by the steam, these rollers are a great option for those with dry, damaged, and/or tightly coiled hair. B&M offers the very best in grooming and hair styling technology throughout our range of beauty electricals.

Before we get there, though, here are the 15 best curling irons and wands we tested on all different lengths and textures: The way your hair is set is the way that it is going to flow," hairstylist Tippi Shorter has told Cosmo. Beginning with the section at the crown of your head, roll your hair under the roller, that way you will get more volume and body, she explained. You should feel a bit of tension at the root of your hair, Melendez says. If you have longer hair, you can use a hair waver with larger barrels (see: around three inches). However, if you have shorter hair, using too large of a hair waver can be (a) difficult or (b) cause you to burn yourself. The solution? Use a hair waver with smaller barrels (try Bed Head A Wave We Go Adjustable Deep Waver), but in this case, note that some smaller barrels may create tighter waves. If you prefer the more undone wave look, use a single barrel hair waver, like the Hot Tools Professional Nano Ceramic Deep Waver. Prep your hair properly Hot rollers aren't necessarily better for your hair than curling irons— there are pros and cons to each, and it ultimately comes down to personal preference. Curling irons typically reach a higher temperature, making them more likely to cause damage via heat. However, although hot rollers don't reach as high of temps, they're still a form of heat styling and can also cause breakage due to the actual rolling process. To help mitigate damage, always spritz on a heat protectant first and prep your hair with moisturizing formulas to keep it from drying out as easily from the heat. Because the barrel is smaller, you'll have to wrap your long hair around more, meaning there may be an uneven heat distributionAs well as these excellent grooming and hair care products, B&M also offers practical rechargeable toothbrushes, handy automatic hand sanitiser dispensers and even a Blaupunkt mini fridge designed specially to keep your cosmetics fresh for longer!