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Which Offers The Prettiest Curly Tresses?

Author

Robert Clark

Published Mar 30, 2026

After years of beachy waves, big curls are back in style. As with most trends, TikTok led the trail as influencers showed the results of using hot rollers and people were shocked about not only the curls, but also the ease of the hot roller process. As the Dyson Airwrap trend slowly began to fade, TikTokers who didn't want to spend the big bucks on the Dyson or who wanted a less complicated curling process began to discover our grandma's secret: hot rollers. Soon, our FYP was filled with users trying out inexpensive hot rollers.

And while it's been proven that hot rollers do, in fact, give us those gorgeous, bouncy curls, don't put away your curling iron just yet. Alyssa Hare, hairstylist and In-House Beauty Consultant at Vagaro, told Formulate that hot rollers are limiting, meaning you can't really dictate how they turn out. Curling irons, on the other hand, are super customizable and allow you to create the types of curls you desire, whether that's beachy waves, tight curls, or the curled blowout look. So, if you want curly locks, both hot rollers and curling irons are great options, just be sure to pick the one that works for your desired look.