TOOL REVIEW: CASUAL CURL ROLLERS

I recently invested in a tool called CasualCurl I discovered this product on Instagram. I wanted to share my discovery along with my review. If you know me, I'm a sucker for new and interesting creations. I love trying new tools, products and techniques. After I watched a few videos on CasualCurl I needed to try them for my self. I put in my order, This company is new to the industry and growing their business they have amazing customer service. I was pleased to hear they have professional pricing which allowed me to purchase a few sets of rollers they come in 2 sizes and lots of fun colors. They are quiet pricey, for $100.00 you get 4 rollers and need to own or purchase a blow dryer with a narrow neck. They have many tutorial videos on how to use their rollers. You can purchase their tools and watch tutorials on CasualCurl.com.

Products used for this style: 

1. Shampooed and conditioned with Atlantis 
2. R&CO Rocaway applied on towel dried hair, power dried
   
3. Sprayed R&CO Dallas thickening spray before applying rollers
4. Finished with R&Co Vicious Hairspray

When I received my package from Casual Curl it included 8 rollers and clips to hold the rollers in place. I brought them to Salon NOVA and my first experience was challenging. Any time I use something new it takes me a few attempts to feel confident. I used them on medium to long length hair with layers. I love the concept they have created with the CasualCurl, they are very easy to apply to the hair, but I regret to say I ran in to quiet a few challenges on my first go around. I wasn't exactly sure how to determine if I've heated the hair up enough and when to release the blow dryer. I also found if i had the roller close to my clients scalp or skin the heat gets very hot so I was constantly holding my hand under the roller to protect my client from getting burned. I do like that the roller has a heat resistant area, but I found my self holding the roller on the opposite side. I was informed that the clips I received in my package weren't made for their roller but will help to hold in place for now until they create a clip that accurately secures the roller. As informed the clips helped, but they did not fit around the roller and also left creases in the hair. 

When using the rollers I would apply all of them and then blow dry each one and then allowed them to cool. I have discovered they work best if you heat them up as you go and try not to use the clips. I also discovered that these roller are best used on lengths of fine to medium hair textures with minimum natural curl pattern unless the hair is as smooth a possible. On shorter lengths you will achieve more volume then curl. Also if you apply the roller in a vertical position you will achieve more length and curl, if you position them horizontally you will get more volume and width to your style. I believe the Casual Curl will work best for at home use on long lengths, and position your curl starting mid hair shaft. You can use these on all lengths and I encourage you to try the Casual Curl for you self and share you experience. Have fun! Stay creative! Keep learning! XO AG