Curlformers Original Heatless Hair Curlers Spiral Curls, 6 No Heat Curlers and (Styling Hook Not Included), for extra long hair up to 22" (55cm) long

Product Information

Magic Leverag kits only contain 18 curlers. This is less than half the number provided in Curlformers Styling Kits (40). Covering a full head is pretty much impossible with so few curlers. Because of the length you may even need two per a curl. The rollers are easy to wind into hair and pin into place; hair is styled in around 20 minutes and feels soft and bouncy afterwards. In our tests, the results lasted into the next day. A good-value starter set suitable for most hair lengths. This is one of the most important tips, do not skip this one! If you remove Curlformers (or any roller set”> before your hair is 100% dry, your hair will likely frizz and lose the curl definition that you have worked so hard to achieve. If you do not have the patience to wait until it is dry, or if you have highly porous hair that takes a long time to dry, use a hood attachment for your blowdryer that will speed up the process. Set your blowdryer to the cool setting to avoid heat. Setting the Curlformers takes a little longer than some of the other products in our list – and since they’re more rigid than fabric curlers, they also aren’t really suitable for sleeping in. Nevertheless, the spiral tubes allow greater precision with placing individual curls than other curlers, and the results are really long-lasting. For a looser curl, you can try one of the other Hairflair products – there are Curlformers for spiral, corkscrew and larger barrel curls; and Waveformers for an even looser, beach-inspired look. Our reviewer’s first attempt to put these in was not a success, as the rod method is a little bit awkward and time-consuming. But a few Youtube explainer videos later and we were away. Simply take around 1in long sections of lightly damp hair, hook on to the rod and pull through the curlformer. The whole process took around 45 minutes, and we used all of the 40 curlformers, so this method is definitely not for somebody in a rush. Our reviewer has used them again since and has found that, with practice, the process is a little less time-consuming.

Key specs – Number of rollers: 8; Heat settings: 2; Maximum temperature: 250˚C; Auto shutoff: Yes (1 hour); Storage case: Yes

The verdict: Heatless curls

The mesh used for Magic Leverags is of terrible quality. It is all too easy to push the hook through the side of each curler during application, causing painful knots and tangles. At one point I thought I’d never get the hook out of my hair! A smarter and silkier version of the popular dressing-gown-tie method of creating heatless curls, Lilysilk’s heatless curler set combines a squishy silk rod covered in mulberry silk, and two silk-covered scrunchies to hold the rod in place as you sleep. The smooth fibres of the silk cover reduce friction on the hair and give a soft and glossy finish to curls – even if the natural texture of your hair is on the coarser side.

Read on for our roundup of the best curlers you can buy right now; but first, we help you find the right curlers for your hair type and the style you want to achieve. The best curlers you can buy in 2023: Heated 1. BaByliss Thermo-Ceramic Hair Rollers 3035U: Best value heated rollersThe rollers use both a ceramic coating to ensure even distribution of heat and ionic technology to condition the hair, for a soft and glossy finish. The heating system gets the rollers ready to use in just five minutes, with an indicator light to let you know that you’re ready to get winding. The set includes 20 rollers in three sizes – 8 large, 6 medium and 6 small – and comes with both clips and pins to secure your rollers firmly in place. Everything sits in a handy storage box, which is also the heating unit. There’s a market for most counterfeit products but as we all know, a fake Gucci bag is NOT a Gucci bag! If you’re seeking beautiful, well-formed curls with no heat and want to invest in a product which will provide you such for a lifetime, purchasing official Curlformers really is your best option. Magic Leverags are only suitable for those with hair up to 10” long. This means many women will not be able to use them to create a bounty of curls. Curlformers meanwhile, are available in three different lengths. The dressing gown tie method has been doing the rounds all over TikTok, and essentially involves you wrapping your hair around the tie, sleeping with it in and waking up to natural, bouncy curls. This brand has tapped into the trend by creating a slightly less DIY version with this silk rod. Our reviewer was dubious at first, but very pleasantly surprised with the results.

Unlike Curlformers, the fakes are not available in range of widths, limiting the curly hairstyles you can create with Magic Leverags. What do you think about counterfeit hair and beauty products? Do you think there should be greater measures in place to ensure companies cannot mimic approved product patents? Share your views in the comments below. Curls come in many different shapes and textures. When it comes to perfecting your ringlets, Hair Flair has created reliable products designed to achieve different curl shapes without any frustration! They created the only patented curling system, Curlformers, that creates curls without the use of often damaging heat. Their salon-grade curlers are great for any hair type or texture and offer beautiful results in the form of the perfect curl. Best of all, hair is safe from damage and breakage caused by using heat powered curlers. Unlike hard curlers, these soft fabric twists are gentle and can be removed without pulling on hair causing breakage or loss. From beachy waves to corkscrews, Curlformers can help you see the best curls of your life without the high price of strand damage! Choosing the perfect curlers for your hair is partly about the length and texture of your hair, and partly about the look you want to achieve. A wider barrel will create a looser curl with softer bounce, which is great for adding volume; for a more defined curl, you’ll need a narrower barrel.

The eight jumbo-sized rollers that come in the set are perfect for adding lift to the top and sides of the hair; you’ll need some length to be able to benefit from these large rollers, as shorter hair simply won’t wrap around enough times. If you do have longer hair and are looking for voluminous red-carpet waves, these rollers deliver long-lasting, glossy and glamorous results. To use, part your hair into two sections, place the rod on the top of your head and wrap your hair away from your face and around the rod, finishing with one scrunchie at either end to secure everything in place. You can add an optional claw-grip on top for extra hold, but we found the rod and scrunchies alone worked well on our medium-length hair. It takes around 10 minutes to section the hair and wind it around the rod. The Lilysilk curler sits in a comfortable place on the head overnight, and results in silky-smooth and bouncy curls – perfect for adding volume and shape to your look. Spritz a little hairspray on unwinded curls and you’ll see them stay in place well, with hair maintaining its softness and shine into the next day. As I mentioned before, delivery for Magic Leverags is really slow. The fake curlers take 8 weeks to arrive, whereas UK Curlformers are delivered in just 3-5 working days. Who wants to wait two whole months for curly hair? An indicator light on top of the storage/heating unit lets you know when the rollers are ready to use; and a thermal wax core helps the curlers retain heat while you’re setting the hair, so that they don’t start to cool until everything is wound into place. One small downside is there are only a few of the small-sized rollers in the set, so the Remington H5600 is best for setting softer, looser curls. However, we love the silky and frizz-free results.

The best curlers you can buy in 2023: Heatless 4. Octocurl heatless curlers: Best heatless curler for versatility Longer hair will wrap around curlers more times, creating full ringlets; if you have shorter hair, look for a narrower barrel that will allow you to wrap your hair around at least a couple of circuits if you want anything more than lift at the roots. We know how easy it can be to put your hair into the same style every day. You know how to do it, you know that it works, and it’s almost impossible to screw it up. But when we poll our community for their favorite thing about their curls? The top answer is: versatility! You love being able to wear your hair in any way you please, especially when it’s heat free. So if you have been wearing your wash and go on repeat, or the high top knot is starting to lose its appeal, try familiarizing yourself with a few new hairstyles or styling tools.A set of rollers that offers several different-sized barrels allows more styling flexibility, allowing you to switch up your look, or use different-sized rollers on different-length sections of the hair. How many curlers do I need? I discovered that these cheap hair curlers are in violation of Curlformers’ UK and European, USA and China patents. They’re actually an illegal product!