5 Best Hot Rollers that Will Make You Ditch Your Hot Tools 2025

This kit is also really compact and comes with a zip-up case that fits all of the hot rollers and their accompanying clips perfectly. They’re definitely a great option for people who are worried about the general bulkiness that comes along with most sets. Cook loves the luxe design too, which he describes as “chic and not bulky like your mom’s roller set from the 90s.”

Best for Volume: Drybar The Roller Club Curling Hot Hair Rollers

• Pros: Longer rollers, grippy velvet coating
• Con: Hair clips may cause creases

DryBar ‘s iconic bright yellow and gray rollers feature ceramic barrels that are a little longer than traditional curlers, which is ideal for longer hair. I loved that they heated up within two minutes, which is about the amount of time that it takes for hot tools like a straightener or curling iron to be ready to go. I definitely had super voluminous locks after taking them out.

I really enjoyed these curlers, but I found the hair clips tricky to use. If you don’t get them situated perfectly, they can cause creases and even pull as they’re setting. That said, I found the rollers themselves to be perfectly-sized and grippy enough to make rolling the hair fairly easy. I also really liked the look of the resulting curls—they were large and really held up throughout the day.

Best Budget: Conair Double Ceramic Hot Rollers

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Conair Double Ceramic Hot Rollers

• Pros: Grippy barrels, lots of rollers
• Cons: Made of plastic

These curlers are second only to the T3 kit in my opinion. The barrels have little notches that really grip the hair and keep it in place. The set also includes 20 rollers and three different sizes, which was great for achieving different looks. I used all three sizes and put the smaller ones toward the back of my head, since this section of my hair struggles to hold curls.

While I was initially nervous about using the pins, I actually found them easier to use than clips. They do a great job of securing the roller exactly where you put it and they hold it super close to the scalp for added volume.

Since this was one of the only sets that didn’t offer a velvet covering over the barrel, I opted to use heat protectant, which Cook recommends no matter which hot rollers you’re using. Generally speaking, these felt like they got hotter than other options, which might also make them a smart choice for someone with thick hair.

Best for Jumbo Curls: BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium Professional 12 Jumbo Hair Roller Set

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BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium Professional 12 Jumbo Hair Roller Set

• Pros: Cute packaging, velvet-coated rollers
• Cons: Clips aren’t that strong