Back to Basics: Hot Rollers

Hot rollers are one of the easiest ways to curl your hair with little time and effort. I use conair jumbo hot rollers which I got from Walmart for about $30.00. It comes with 4 super jumbo (1 3/4 inches) and 8 jumbo (1 1/2 inches ) hot rollers, along with hair pins to set in place. 

I start off by plugging in the rollers and allowing it to heat up for about 10 minutes. I take the super jumbo size roller and use them at the top of my head. Its easier to wrap your hair starting in the middle rather than the end, that way you get a tight grip and prevents your hair from slipping out. I prefer curling away from the face. 

I used three of the super jumbo rollers at the top, and the rest of the jumbo rollers everywhere else. Watch the video below to see where I position the rollers. Once all are in, allow the rollers to cool down (the longer, the better!) I gave my hair 20 minutes before removing the rollers.

I run my fingers through my hair to loosen up the curls and finish off the look with Loreal paris Elnett hairspray. Elnett is perfect for soft curls cause it doesn't stiffen your hair or make it flake.

Here's the finished look!

Selena Gomez inspired Side Ponytail

Selena Gomez has beautiful thick hair, and a great sense of style when it comes to hair. She has been sporting the voluminous side ponytail for awhile now. You can recreate her look even if you lack her gorgeous thick locks! Here is what you'll need:

- 1/2 inch curling iron

- Heat protectant

- hair spray

- hair tie

- rat tail comb/ teasing comb

Add heat protectant to your hair

Curl your hair with a curling iron. Interchange the direction of each curl

Apply dry shampoo to add texture

Tease the hair around the crown and temples

Your hair should look voluminous like this

Put your hair to a side ponytail, then lift your hair to your desired volume with a rat tail comb

Pull out some strands of hair, and there ya have it. A Selena Gomez inspired side ponytail!

Feel free to re-create this look yourself and post your video response to the video below, or even post a photo of the look on my facebook :)

Conair Infiniti You Curl Review

This curling iron was recommended by a viewer Tori, who I bumped into in person. I loved her hairstyle! She said she used the Conair Infiniti You Curl clipless iron, so I thought i'd try it for myself. I bought the iron at Wal-Mart for about $40. After using it for the first time, I was contemplating returning it because I wasn't 100% satisfied, but I figure there are ways to make it work. Here are my thoughts on the curling iron.

 The Infiniti You Curl gave me gorgeous curls, but didn't 

quite curl the ends. 

 I like the different heat settings, but the on/off button got in the way during my curling process.

I would recommend this product to those that have short 

to medium length hair.

Pros:

- 30 second instant heat

- Automatic turnoff

- Multiple heat settings

- Swivel cord

- Tourmaline ceramic iron (frizz control)

- 5 year limited warranty

Cons:

- Hair slips from barrel

- Not ideal for long hair

- On/off button placement