Review (5/5): These Fun Rods Will Deliver Curls
I've used these flexible curling rods several times now. First, I practiced wrapping my hair up a few times at home without waiting the required time to get the curls. (I was so excited to try it out when they arrived.) I also tried it with both wet and dry hair. The hair wrapping goes pretty quickly because there are no fasteners or clips to worry about. That was a key factor in my decision to try these. You just roll up the hair from the bottom up and then bend the long ends up over the curl to secure. And they do stay put, once you figure out which way to bend them. Wrap tightly and bend the tips over the hair closest to the scalp. There are a few videos on YouTube that can help show you how to wrap your hair using curling rods of any kind, if you want to see it in action.
The rods are long and have a nice, slightly grippy texture on the surface, which is good for gripping the hair a little. But it's not too grippy that it would prevent easy removal from the curled hair.
They have a bit of cushioning to them, too, which means there's a little bit of give to them when you curl. The cushioning is also handy if you sleep in them. In general, it's not great sleeping with stuff stuck to your head. I managed to avoid getting a headache when I slept in these, though, which surprised me.
The ends are covered with little caps that keep the wire inside, and they kind of pop out of the rods a little, but not off. You can easily pop them back into place without any problems.
There are 6 of each size/color in the pack (7 sizes!) and you can choose a differing variety every time you set your hair, for differing looks. I have shoulder length hair and liked the smaller ones for the shortest hair at the nape of the neck, and graduate to larger sizes toward the top of my head. But I have used larger ones all around as well. It depends what kinds of curls you're going for. You can also use larger or smaller sections of hair to wrap each rod, for more variations.
The design of the clear/blue carrying case was also a factor in my decision. I like the upright design, the little zipper cap, and the handle on top. It's compact for the quantity of rods it contains, which makes it easy to travel with, though the vertical design can be difficult for getting all the rods back in and fitting well. It helps to straighten out the rods before putting them back in the container. Not a big deal, just a small struggle if you're short on time.
I have gotten crazy curly results from these after sleeping in these the other night. I was so curly I didn't recognize myself in the mirror! These rods will deliver! The key is to wrap moistened, but not sopping wet hair, wrap tightly and consistently. Mind those pesky ends and make sure they are held under the hair in the right direction, and leave these rods in for several hours until the hair is all completely dry. Overnight is best, but I've seen results in just a couple hours with only slightly dampened hair.
I'm still learning how to best curl using these, but I'm very happy with my investment. I think you will enjoy playing with your hair using these.